NOVEMBER LISTINGS

Wed 1st: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 1st (Upstairs): Hoodoo Blues holiday special – during school holiday’s there’s no official class but a small friendly group coming together to dance. Don’t worry, if you are new to dance, there will be people to show you the ropes. Arrive sometime between 6:30pm and 7pm (when the main session begins). The session will end at around 10pm. Entry will be £5.00 on the door.

Thu 2nd: Live this evening at Prohibition Cabaret Bar our resident jazz pianist Merlin Roxby will be taking his place at the keys and treating our guests to a jazzy, saloon style performance. Playing vintage piano versions of well known songs, Merlin will provide the perfect backdrop to anyone enjoying a drink in our establishment this evening. This live entertainment is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the jar on the bar out for any cash donations, all of which go straight to Merlin. Doors open at 6pm, live performance from 8pm.

Fri 3rd: It’s the first Friday of the month and that means it’s our monthly blues night hosted by The Blind Pig Blues Club. Each month we, along with Blind Pig, bring you the best in local (or beyond) live blues talent, offering a fantastic gig that is free for all to enjoy. This month’s band TBC. Entry to this gig is completely free and we’ll have our famous ‘Jar on the Bar’ out for any of your generous cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sat 4th: This Saturday evening we are thrilled to welcome to our stage for their debut performance here at Prohibition, young local jazz duo Bex and Daniel! With Bex on vocals and Dan on keys, this fresh duo will treat our audiences to a mix of jazz standards and classics, with some ballads and swing and a bit of Latin and Bossa Nova thrown in for good measure. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have our famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm.

Sat 4th (Upstairs): This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host a fantastic new Cabaret show as local drag superstar Phoebe LaReine presents her debut show, Chanter. Join Phoebe and a talented line up of vocalists for an evening of live music; performances will be from Phoebe LaReine, Saturn Addict, Veggie Stripper, Sam Mead and Devon. Tickets are available here and are on a pay as you feel basis and you’ll be able to tip the performers on the night in cash. Doors open at 7pm with the show running from 7:30pm.

Wed 8th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 8th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 9th (Upstairs): ATTENTION! Unfortunately this evening’s previously advertised show by the Charlie’s Angels has had to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to anyone who was hoping to watch the show. Our doors will still be open to all for a drink in a cosy bar from 6pm – 11pm. Many thanks.

Fri 10th: Come on down to Prohibition this Friday night for some proper fun and entertainment – it’s the latest edition of Sing-Along Pian-oke! It’s our authentic take on the whole karaoke craze. With cabaret pianist Jenni Winter at the keys and you, the people, with the mic, pick from a selection of showtunes, Disney hits and general bangers, get on stage and give it a go! All music is played (and sung) live on the night. Entry is completely free so come on down, get a glass of the old Dutch courage and join in the fun. We’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations (everything goes to the incredible pianist). Doors open at 6pm and the fun kicks off at 8pm.

Sat 11th: This Saturday night we’re delighted to welcome to our stage North East based bluegrass and folk outfit The Northern Railroad Collective. Inspired by the old timey music of the Appalachian and Americana setting, this five piece have performed at festivals and venues all across Tyneside and Northumberland and we’re thrilled to have them here at Prohibition for the first time – their music and our bar will go together like a little house on a prairie. This gig will be completely free and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sun 12th: This Saturday evening we’ve got some live jazz for you all, with an exciting collaboration between some of the region’s top musicians – we’re delighted to welcome Redwell to our stage. Featuring Ray Johnson – trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals, Rich Herdmann – guitar and arrangements and Jude Murphy – double bass and vocals, Redwell will bring a fresh mix of lesser known hard bop tunes and Richard’s own arrangements of some tunes from the pop scene. It’ll be lively, toe tapping and great fun. The gig will be completely free to enter and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sun 12th (Upstairs): Phenomenal Finnish slide guitarist, Erja Lyytinen, is bringing her world regarded talents to our venue this Sunday evening. Erja Lyytinen is one of the leading blues-rock guitarists on the international touring circuit. During a recording career spanning 19 years, the High-Flying Finn has released twelve studio albums as well as several live albums. Lyytinen’s musical pallet is vast, encompassing the very best of contemporary blues-rock whilst inspired and influenced by the blues greats of yore. Tickets for this very special gig cost £15+bf and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm.

Wed 15th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 15th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 16th: Live this evening at Prohibition Cabaret Bar our resident jazz pianist Merlin Roxby will be taking his place at the keys and treating our guests to a jazzy, saloon style performance. Playing vintage piano versions of well known songs, Merlin will provide the perfect backdrop to anyone enjoying a drink in our establishment this evening. This live entertainment is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the jar on the bar out for any cash donations, all of which go straight to Merlin. Doors open at 6pm, live performance from 8pm.

Thu 16th (Upstairs): Tonight at Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Our upstairs venue is playing host to the monthly networking event Together I’m Possible. Each month the team at Together arrange for two guest speakers to come along and share their stories, past experiences and unique outlooks on life allowing audience members to see things from a new perspective and learn something – be it a new positive attitude, an answer to something specific they’ve been looking for or simply how to be a better human. This event operates on a “pay as you feel”, donation basis with full information, as well as ticket options, here. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm.

Fri 17th: *SOLD OUT* Roll up, roll up! It’s Burlesque night here at Prohibition, presented by the award winning House of Trixie Blue. This month we have in store for you all the more serious, classier show, The Burlesque Revue, where an incredibly talented and glamorous artist from the wonderful world of Burlesque comes along and treats us to a special guest performance. This month’s guest star: Tootise Annie. On the night entry is permitted only to those with tickets. Doors open at 7pm

Fri 17th (Upstairs): This Friday we’re delighted to bring you our monthly blues dance class and social with Hoodoo Blues. This is an open to all experience levels blues dancing class with a highly accomplished teacher. As with blues dancing itself the class is all about taking it easy, enjoying and expressing yourself and friendly socialising. After the class has finished the evening will transition smoothly into a blues dancing social event to put into practice what you’ve learnt. Doors open at 7pm with the class running from 7:30 to 8:30 and then the night continues until 12 midnight. Entry is £10 on the door for the class and the social or £5 for just the social.

Sat 18th: Well now! Do we have a hot new spicy musical potato for you! Introducing: Pete Tanton’s Cuba Libre! A fantastical fusion of cuban salsa, son and mambo from four of the region’s finest musicians in a brand new outfit: Pete Tanton (trumpet, percussion and vocals), Carlos Rivera (congas/percussion and vocals), Alan Law (piano), and Paul Grainger (bass). This gig will be completely free to enjoy with a Jar on the Bar for cash donations. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sun 19th: ATTENTION We will be closed this Sunday for some necessary maintenance work (how boring!) Apologies for anyone who was hoping to join us for a drink this evening, rest assured we will be back open as normal on Wednesday 22nd ready for the quiz night and blues dancing (see below).

Wed 22nd: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 22nd (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 23rd (Upstairs): This Thursday evening we welcome back to our stage gothic rock musician Byronic Sex & Exile. On a mission to bring revolutionary zeal and romantic passion back to goth, Byronic Sex & Exile are out on their Stage Fright tour of Autumn 2023, including a stop off here at Prohibition. With support from Alice Nicholls, a local multi instrumental performer. Tickets are £10+bf and can be purchased here. Show from 8pm.

Fri 24th: We have some top quality vintage entertainment in store for you all this Friday evening as we welcome classically trained singer Carmen to the stage for a night of Classics with Carmen. Join us for a relaxed evening of classic jazz, swing and musical theatre. Have a lovely beverage and a chat with your pals while Carmen entertains you with popular tunes by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minelli and more. This gig will be completely free to enter and we’ll have a Jar on the Bar out for cash donations so if you like what you hear feel free to pop a few quid in the jar. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm

Sat 25th: This Saturday night we’ve got some incredible live jazz for you all to enjoy – an eccentric collaboration between some of the region’s best jazz talents tentatively names Papa G’s Troves. Featuring the likes of Papa G, Steve Chambers and Jude Murphy along with a handful of other regulars and with the ever present possibility of special guest performers joining in. Expect some authentic jazz classics with a gospelly twinge. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sat 25th (Upstairs): It’s time for another evening of dancing and merriment brought to you by our good friends at Club 30-80; a 30+ disco clubnight. The guys at Club 30-80 aim to provide you with a space to get your groove on and have a fun night away from the overcrowded chaos of the club scene – ideal for those who still love to go out dancing on a Saturday night but can’t be doing with the modern discotheque. Plus, with their requests system (a clever use of post-it notes) you get to dance to the songs you want to hear. Tickets will be £7+bf with link to ticket sales coming soon. Doors open at 7pm.

Sun 26th: 2pm – 5pm Come one, come all to a proper old school afternoon of sophistication and entertainment as vintage singer and dancer Hildy Harland presents the festive edition of The Temperance Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious handmade afternoon tea while you sit back and take in a delightful show full of Christmas themed singing, dancing and comedy. Tickets start at just £8 for entry only, £22 for the show and the full afternoon tea and £25 for the show, the afternoon tea plus a glass of prosecco on arrival – booking fee applies to all of those ticket options and they can all be purchased here. Vegan and gluten free options are available for the food. Doors on the day will open at 2pm with the show starting at 2:30pm.

Wed 29th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 29th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 30th: Live this evening at Prohibition Cabaret Bar our resident jazz pianist Merlin Roxby will be taking his place at the keys and treating our guests to a jazzy, saloon style performance. Playing vintage piano versions of well known songs, Merlin will provide the perfect backdrop to anyone enjoying a drink in our establishment this evening. This live entertainment is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the jar on the bar out for any cash donations, all of which go straight to Merlin. Doors open at 6pm, live performance from 8pm.

DECEMBER LISTINGS

Fri 1st: It’s the first Friday of the month and that means it’s our monthly blues night hosted by The Blind Pig Blues Club. Each month we, along with Blind Pig, bring you the best in local (or beyond) live blues talent, offering a fantastic gig that is free for all to enjoy. This month’s band TBC. Entry to this gig is completely free and we’ll have our famous ‘Jar on the Bar’ out for any of your generous cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sat 2nd: This Saturday evening we’re delighted to welcome back to our stage London based jazz guitarist Tom Remon. After a brilliant debut Prohibition gig with pianist Alex Ho in May, Tom is returning and this time performing with Newcastle guitarist Laurence Harrison. Performing a mixture of jazz classics and originals, this duo will provide top shelf live entertainment for all our patrons this evening. The gig will be completely free and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm.

Sun 3rd (Upstairs): *SOLD OUT* It’s a Christmassy treat this Sunday evening, with a soulful, festive performance from local singer Beth Macari. Joined by her fantastic band, Beth will treat her audience to some Christmas classics as well as some of her phenomenal own work. Having performed in huge venues and festivals across the North East and beyond we’re always thrilled to host a more intimate performance from Beth each Christmas. The bar will be open from 6pm with the gig running from 7pm.

Wed 6th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 6th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 7th (Upstairs): Presenting the Boogie Woogie Dougie Rock and Blues Christmas Party!! Join Boogie Woogie Dougie (blues/rock ‘n’ roll pianist and singer Alex Douglas) this Thursday evening and rock out to Roadhouse Blues, House is Rockin, Whole Lotta Shakin’, Tutti Frutti, Good Golly Miss Molly, Roll Over Beethoven and many, many more!! Boogie Woogie Dougie will also be throwing in some Christmas classics so we can all enjoy a good sing-a-long around the piano to Merry Christmas Pretty Baby, Run Run Rudolph, Fairytale of New York and more. It’s gonna be a funky festive delight! Tickets are £6+bf and can be purchased here. On the night the bar will open at 6pm with the show starting at 8pm.

Fri 8th: Come on down to Prohibition this Friday night for some proper festive fun and entertainment – it’s the Christmas edition of Sing-Along Pian-oke! It’s our authentic take on the whole karaoke craze. With cabaret pianist Jenni Winter at the keys and you, the people, with the mic, pick from a selection of Christmas favourites, musical hits and Disney bangers, get on stage and give it a go! All music is played (and sung) live on the night. Entry is completely free so come on down, get a glass of the old Dutch courage and join in the fun. We’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations (everything goes to the incredible pianist). Doors open at 6pm and the fun kicks off at 8pm.

Sat 9th: This Saturday evening we’re delighted to welcome back to our stage local jazz duo Midnight Breeze. A North East based covers duo comprising of Jenny Moore and Brian Hastings. A great evening of exciting covers is promised; something for all tastes. Songs include material by Fleetwood Mac, Canned Heat, Linda Ronstadt, Amy Winehouse, Sting, Donovan and many more. Jenny is a truly wonderful singer, flautist and keyboard player. Brian adds great vocals and is a very accomplished and sensitive guitarist. This gig will be free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors at 6pm, live music from 8pm.

Sun 10th: Come on down for a live vocal performance from local singer Beth Clarke this Sunday evening. Compiling a winter warming set of jazzy, vintage Christmas songs, this gig will be a treat for anyone looking to forget the hustle and bustle of the seasonal chaos for a few hours and enjoy a chilled out, festive live performance. On top of that, the gig will be completely free to enjoy so just come on in, grab a drink and enjoy the show and if you like what you hear we’ll have a Jar on the Bar out for cash donations, all of which going straight to Beth. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live performance starting at 7pm.

Wed 13th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 13th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 14th: Live this evening at Prohibition Cabaret Bar our resident jazz pianist Merlin Roxby will be taking his place at the keys and treating our guests to a jazzy, saloon style performance. Playing vintage piano versions of well known songs, Merlin will provide the perfect backdrop to anyone enjoying a drink in our establishment this evening. This live entertainment is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the jar on the bar out for any cash donations, all of which go straight to Merlin. Doors open at 6pm, live performance from 8pm.

Thu 14th (Upstairs): This Thursday evening we’re delighted to host Hexen the Halls; a special Christmas pop-up evening market in our upstairs venue. Featuring stalls from a range of local, ‘alternative’ traders, our upper floor will be open for people to grab a drink and have a browse of the finest wares – whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts or something for yourself. Opening up at 6pm and running through until 10pm.

Fri 15th: Roll up, roll up! It’s that very special night of the month for us – Burlesque Night! Hosted by the multi award winning international Burlesque legend, Trixie Blue, this December’s show will be a fabulously festive seasonal special edition of The Vaudeville Vault! Join Trixie and her Sapphire Whiskers (meow) for an evening of tantalising, seductive performances that will surely leave ol’ Saint Nick himself very hot under the collar – Ho Ho Ho! This will be a ticketed event, with the entry fee being just £3 (plus booking fee). Tickets will go on sale at exactly 10:30am on Saturday November 18th November so set a reminder and head on over to the House of Trixie Blue Facebook to buy some when the time comes. Doors on the night will open at 7pm. Please Note for the duration of the show our public bar will be closed to those without tickets.

Fri 15th (Upstairs): This Friday we’re delighted to bring you our monthly blues dance class and social with Hoodoo Blues. This is an open to all experience levels blues dancing class with a highly accomplished teacher. As with blues dancing itself the class is all about taking it easy, enjoying and expressing yourself and friendly socialising. After the class has finished the evening will transition smoothly into a blues dancing social event to put into practice what you’ve learnt. Doors open at 7pm with the class running from 7:30 to 8:30 and then the night continues until 12 midnight. Entry is £10 on the door for the class and the social or £5 for just the social.

Sat 16th: This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host another edition of Duelling Pianos with Jenni Winter and Les Watts. Join fast fingered pianists Les Watts and Jenni Winter, two of the North East’s finest players, for a night celebrating the tinkling of the ivories. Come along and enjoy all the piano greats played by not one but TWO pianos! Expect an evening of solos, duets and quite a lot of silliness (audience requests pulled out of the hat, improvised songs based on audience suggestions, Who Can Play Sweet Georgia Brown the fastest…) as well as special guests singers. Featuring a whole range of songs from the likes of Elton John, Billy Joel and there’s bound to be some Christmas hits in there too. There will be no entry charge to enjoy this gig so come on down, grab a drink and enjoy the show plus we’ll have a Jar on the Bar out so if you like what you hear then pop some cash money in to show your appreciation. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm.

Sat 16th (Upstairs): Presenting a Christmas story like nothing you’ve seen before: Sapphire & Steel: Assignment Christmas! Produced by Mystery Hour Presents this festive theatrical production puts the two sci-fi protagonists on stage for the first time in a brand new, full-length, two-act Christmas play. Sapphire and Steel face jeopardy and a deadly, final conundrum as Time breaks in to steal Christmas. Join Sapphire, Steel, Scrooge and Alice in an immersive soundscape for a memorable seasonal experience. In support of  Boho Arts, Newcastle. Tickets are £12 each and can be purchased from their website (linked above). Doors at 7pm, show from 7:30pm. This show is also repeated on Friday 22nd December (see below)

Sun 17th: 2pm – 5pm Come one, come all to a proper old school afternoon of sophistication and entertainment as vintage singer and dancer Hildy Harland presents the festive edition of The Temperance Tea Party. Enjoy a delicious handmade afternoon tea while you sit back and take in a delightful show full of Christmas themed singing, dancing and comedy. Tickets start at just £8 for entry only, £22 for the show and the full afternoon tea and £25 for the show, the afternoon tea plus a glass of prosecco on arrival – booking fee applies to all of those ticket options and they can all be purchased here. Vegan and gluten free options are available for the food. Doors on the day will open at 2pm with the show starting at 2:30pm.

Sun 17th (Upstairs): The Drag Castle Pantomime is BACK! And this time with a twist that will shatter all panto expectations, redefine fabulousness, and leave you on the edge of your seat. Introducing The Crocky Horror Show! Brace yourself for a journey that transcends this realm, where every sparkle has a purpose, and every twist in the tale is a turn toward the extraordinary! Prepare for a ground breaking collision of two timeless tales – Peter Pan meets the electrifying world of Rocky Horror in a pantomime extravaganza like never before! Join Peter, Wendy, and a cast of characters as they navigate the whimsical Neverland, with a Rocky Horror twist that adds a whole new dimension to this classic story. Get ready to fly to new heights of fantasy as our show promises to transport you to a world where fairy dust meets the Time Warp. Written by Baron LaVey and starring some of Newcastle’s best talent. Tickets to this amazing show are just £8 and can be purchased here. From 7pm

Wed 20th: It’s our Weekly Pub Quiz! Join our quizmaster, Danny ‘Eyeballs’ for four rounds of brain exercise. Come top of the pile and win actual cash money! Fall just short and come in second to win a boozy treat, or failing all that, come rock bottom to earn delicious biscuits for the whole team. £1 entry per person, teams of up to 6 people, quiz starts at 8:30pm

Wed 20th (Upstairs): The Northumberland Theatre Company presents their family friendly reimagining of the Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. After successfully debuting the production last Christmas, this show, adapted by award winning writer Stewart Howson, is guaranteed to be the perfect theatrical event for your holiday season. Tickets for the show are just £12+bf and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the show from 7pm.

Thu 21st (Upstairs): Tonight at Prohibition Cabaret Bar! Our upstairs venue is playing host to the monthly networking event Together I’m Possible. Each month the team at Together arrange for two guest speakers to come along and share their stories, past experiences and unique outlooks on life allowing audience members to see things from a new perspective and learn something – be it a new positive attitude, an answer to something specific they’ve been looking for or simply how to be a better human. Tickets are sold on a “pay as you feel” donation basis, with full information and links to sales coming soon. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm.

Fri 22nd: We have a wonderful, chilled out evening of LIVE jazz in store for you this Saturday as we welcome back to our stage local jazz and blues legends Jude Murphy and Dan Stanley! Jude will speak to your soul with her phenomenal vocals and double bass work while Dan will dazzle you with his gorgeous guitar lines. A real treat for any fans of top musical talent. Entry will be free with a Jar on the Bar for any gratefully received donations. Music starts at 8pm.

Fri 22nd (Upstairs): It’s the second night of our Christmas special play, Sapphire & Steel: Assignment Christmas produced by Mystery Hour Presents. See above listing for full info and links to tickets (Saturday 16th December)

Sat 23rd: It’s Christmas eve eve and we’ve got a fittingly festive performance in store for you this Saturday evening: it’s Christmas Classics with Carmen. Vintage, classically trained singer, Carmen, will be treating us to the perfect evening of soulful, jazzy, seasonal songs including some Christmas classics to sing along to and, of course, some bangin’ showtunes! There’ll also be crackers, sweets and lots of fun so this is really a show not to be missed. It will be completely free to enter and we’ll have our famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night will open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm.

Sun 24th, Mon 25th and Tue 26th: CLOSED for Christmas. Happy Holidays, everyone!!

Wed 27th (Upstairs): Every Wednesday in term time we host a drop-in, drop-out blues dance class evening, brought to us by Hoodoo Blues. Ran by highly experienced dancing instructor, Melissa Davy, the weekly classes aim to provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy yourself while you learn some new moves and improve your confidence on the dancefloor, so come alone or with a partner and get involved. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about taking it easy and expressing yourself. The classes are open to all experience levels and there’s a beginners session from 6:15pm, followed by a more advanced class from 7:30pm. Classes cost £10 (£7.50 concession).

Thu 28th (Upstairs): Join local mediums Elaine Somerville and David Jones for an evening of festive fun and enlightenment as they treat us to some mediumship and psychic messages and guidance. This event promises fun, laughter, and even the chance to win holiday prizes through raffles. Elaine and David are well-known for their strong connections and they bring a unique approach that combines laughter, warmth, and upliftment. Tickets for this event are £10 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7pm with the event starting at 7:30pm

Fri 29th: Live this Friday night we will be joined by some local jazz music legends as we welcome pianist Alan Law and singer and double bass wrangler Jude Murphy. Treating us to a top shelf performance of jazz standards and classics, Jude and Alan will bring their wealth of talent and experience onto our humble stage. It’ll be the perfect setting in which to grab a drink, get warm and enjoy the show. This will be a free gig with the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Sat 30th: This Saturday evening we’re super excited to bring you something a bit different as we welcome to our stage local historian and story teller David Silk. Dave will enchant us with some fascinating, and suitably haunting, stories of Christmases past, weaving tales of mystery, murder and the macabre but in a festive manner. This show will be completely free to enjoy and if Dave’s stories impress you you’re very welcome to put a few quid in the Jar on the Bar. Doors on the night will open at 6pm with the story telling starting at 8pm. Please Note due to the nature of the live entertainment on show, this will be a quiet, respectful evening for the duration of the storytelling so bear that in mind if you’re thinking of coming down to our bar

Sun 31st (Upstairs): This year at Prohibition Cabaret Bar our end of year festivities are taking the form of a Big Fat Quiz of the Year!! Hosted by our very own quizmaster, Danny “Eyeballs” Gaffney, this New Year spectacular will feature 8 rounds of questions that will cover the many goings on across 2023 in the form of straight up trivia, picture rounds, dramatic readings and a video round! PLUS there’ll be 3 silly bonus challenges for extra points! And you’re going to want those points as there will be big prizes on offer; without giving too much away there will be fabulous food and drink prizes, big cash prizes, a physical trophy and other perhaps less serious prizes too – and what’s more EVERY team will win something, no empty hands going into 2024! All this, plus your entry in the quiz also includes a glass of bubbly and a big cheer when the clock strikes midnight! It’s going to be a fantastic way to write off the delightful year we’ve all just had. We’re looking for 10 teams to take part, with a maximum of 4 people per team. To enter it costs £45 for the table (regardless of how many people are in the team) with all the entry money going towards the prizes – the bottle of fizz is included in the entry fee. On the night the doors will open at 8pm with the quiz starting at 8:30pm. If you’d like to book a table in the quiz send an email over to prohibitionbookings@gmail.com, or ask the staff the next time you’re in the bar, and we’ll get you signed up (first come first serve).