MAY LISTINGS

Sun 1st: (Bar) 2pm – 6pm Oh lawdy, here they come! It’s The Hound Club! The Hound Club is a monthly afternoon social for dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes and for their human pals to meet like minded owners. NEW start time of 2pm (when our doors open) gives our four legged pals longer to stay and play. Water bowls, toys and treats provided. No dog required, bar still open to the public, though liking dogs would be helpful! FREE

Sun 1st: (Venue) 7pm – 9:30pm We proudly welcome back to our venue the Say What? Open Improv Comedy Jam. Say What? is an open improv jam; if you’ve ever had an interest in improvised comedy before, you can show up on the night and get to play! Entry is completely free so come along and join in the fun or sit back with drink in hand and enjoy some laughs. From 7pm.

Wed 4th: 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 reward, 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

Fri 6th: Come on down this Friday for our monthly blues night presented by The Blind Pig Blues Club. The first Friday of the month is dedicated to live blues music, and the guys at Blind Pig always provide us with a top quality outfit. The bar opens at 6pm and the live music will be from 8pm so come on down early for a table. Entry is completely free and there’ll be a Jar on the Bar for some gratefully received donations.

Sat 7th: This Saturday evening we are thrilled to present Still Awake featuring Teresa Danby and Burt Louissen. Teresa and Burt return to our stage to bring us another evening of relaxed and highly accomplished live music showcasing Burt’s piano skills and Teresa’s resonating vocals. The duo will perform reimagined classics from a wide range of influences including Carole King, Leonard Cohen and Paul McCartney. Entry will be free and there’ll be a Jar on the Bar for some gratefully received donations. Music starts from 8pm.

Sun 8th: (Venue) 7pm – 9:30pm Prohibition Cabaret Bar is delighted to present Wild Women of Wylam; a fantastic, local, all-female jazz group. Come down for a unique evening of jazz, blues and soul with a side order of funk from the Wild Women of Wylam, comprising 6 North East musicians: Caroline Guirr, keyboards; Andrea Harris, vocals; Jude Murphy, vocals/bass; Helen Walker, trumpet; Bridget Enever, saxophones; and Alison Paton, drums. Doors 7pm, music from 7:30. Entry is free.

Wed 11th: 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 reward, 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

Thu 12th: Giggle Water Comedy Club returns for another night of free live comedy!! Featuring a fantastic mix of local and out of town comedic talent offering you the opportunity to forget the woes of modern life and have a drink and a laugh in a friendly atmosphere. Entry is completely free and there’ll be a ‘Jar on the Bar’ for any generously received donations, all of which go to the future of live comedy. Show from 8pm

Fri 13th: (Bar) A magical treat in store for all those who drink with us this evening as we’ll be joined by the incredibly talented Michael Grist. You’ll get a personal performance as Michael astounds you with a magic show at your table. Entry is completely FREE and there will be a Jar on the Bar for you to show your support with generous donations. Michael will be in from 8pm.

Fri 13th: (Venue) 10pm – 2am. It’s the return of the always successful and highly regarded Nightbreed! Join us this Friday night for Goth Post-Punk Darkwave #8. In this, the 8th Edition of Nightbreed, Visra will be playing the best of old, new and contemporary music from the Goth, Post-punk and Darkwave scene. Entry will be £3 on the door and will open at 10pm.

Sat 14th: (Bar) This Saturday we have some phenomenal live jazz from local group The Peter Morgan Trio. These guys are legendary names in the local jazz scene and are well versed in taking audiences on a journey of musical entertainment. The line-up consists of Peter Morgan on the piano, Vilda Kuby on bass and Paul Campbell on drums. Entry is completely free with a first come, first serve philosophy on spaces, so get down early for a place. Music starts at 8pm.

Sat 14th: (Venue) 7:30pm – 1am. DuVall Events proudly presents Disco Daze! DuVall Events strut into 2022 with their first party of the year and celebrate the super sound of DISCO! A blistering night of classic and contemporary disco and discofunk made to elevate your sense of joy to the point or orgasm – all on the dance floor! Expect the usual hallmarks of any DuVall evenings: costume competitions, dance-offs, raffles, a live DJ and, of course, lots of dancing! Tickets are only £7+bf and are available here. The nights kicks off at 7:30 with the bar serving until midnight and the tunes playing until 12:45.

Sun 15th: 5pm – 10pm This Sunday it’s the return of one of our most successful shows of 2021: Showtunes and Wine. Last October the sensational Carmen blew the room away with her amazing vocals and hugely entertaining stage presence while the audience enjoyed helpings of the various wines we offer, so this May we can look forward to more of the same. The event is hosted by House of Trixie Blue so you know it has that extra assurance of quality. Tickets are only £5+bf, but places will fill up so booking is essential; link to tickets right here. Doors will open at 5pm with the show starting at 6pm.

Wed 18th: 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 reward, 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

Thu 19th: (Bar) Bunty’s On The Game! An evening of traditional drag comedy with your fabulous host, the Queen of Pink Lane Miss Bunty Del Mar! Each month Miss Bunty graces our humble stage for a fun filled evening of comedy, games and prizes. The games may not always go smoothly, the prizes may not be cars or holidays and the Michaels will always be taken but fun and laughter is guaranteed. Entry is completely free and there’ll be a Jar on the Bar for some gratefully received donations (all proceeds go towards new frocks). Show starts at 7pm.

Thu 19th: (Venue) This Thursday evening come and join us for some Secret Life Drawing in our hidden away setting. Featuring host and model Mark Tyneside, this informal life drawing event will be accessible to newcomers and experienced artists alike. The emphasis here is on an enjoyable evening, rather than a structured class so come on down, grab a drink and enjoy a relaxed evening of nude life drawing. Full information and ticket sales can be found here; there is an early bird special on tickets (£9+bf) that runs up until 8th May, thereafter tickets are £15 each. All equipment will be provided by Mark (or bring your own). Doors will open at 7pm and the evening will go until 10:30pm.

Fri 20th: (Bar) *SOLD OUT* Prohibition Cabaret Bar proudly presents our monthly burlesque night, hosted by the award winning House of Trixie Blue. Come one come all and join us for a night of glamour and titillation as the House of Trixie Blue presents The Burlesque Revue; starring Raven Noir. Tickets for this show have unfortunately sold out; check out the House of Trixie Blue Facebook page linked above for details on upcoming shows and events. Doors open at 7pm. *Please note, our public bar will be closed to those without tickets for the duration of the show – we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause*

Fri 20th: (venue) This Friday evening we have the Hoodoo Blues dance class and social. The class, taught by Melissa, is open to all levels and is suitable for those who have never danced blues before. We dance because it is fun, and it’s sociable and because music and movement is good for our hearts and our minds – so if you finish that class with a smile on your face, then I’ll be a happy teacher. Doors open at 7pm, the hour class starts at 7:30pm, followed by social dancing from 8:30pm with great blues and fusion tunes till midnight. Pay on the door £10 for the class and social or £5 for just the social.

Sat 21st: Prohibition Cabaret Bar presents an evening of live jazz with North East based group, The Milne Glendinning Band. This long established group have graced our stage before and we’re thrilled to welcome them back. A powerful trio of talented musicians, Debra Milne on vocals, Steve Glendinning on guitar and Michael Clark on bass will be providing original contemporary music with smart lyrics & jazz infused melodic grooves. Entry will be completely free with a Jar on the Bar. Music from 8pm.

Sun 22nd: (Venue) 2pm – 5pm * POSTPONED! * All tickets will be refunded. Prohibition Cabaret Bar is proud to welcome Tom Harlow Boylesque back to our stage for the first time since 2017, with their latest production of Showtunes and Filth! All the way from Glasgow, Tom Harlow will be performing an intimate afternoon cabaret show exclusively at Prohibition Cabaret bar. Expect musicals galore, showstopping ballads and dozens of Disney songs that will have your toes tapping and singing along in no time. Tickets are only £10 in advance for this exclusive event or £15 on the door, and can be found here. Doors open 2pm and show begins 3pm.

Wed 25th: 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 reward, 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

Thu 26th: Giggle Water Comedy Club returns for another night of free live comedy!! Featuring a fantastic mix of local and out of town comedic talent offering you the opportunity to forget the woes of modern life and have a drink and a laugh in a friendly atmosphere. Entry is completely free and there’ll be a ‘Jar on the Bar’ for any generously received donations, all of which go to the future of live comedy. Show from 8pm

Fri 27th: (Bar) A magical treat in store for all those who drink with us this evening as we’ll be joined by the incredibly talented Michael Grist. You’ll get a personal performance as Michael astounds you with a magic show at your table. Entry is completely FREE and there will be a Jar on the Bar for you to show your support with generous donations. Michael will be in from 8pm.

Sat 28th: Prohibition Cabaret Bar proudly presents Jack Logan and the Swing Section. Jack returns for a 4th time since December, this time with a Live band (Keys /Bass/Drums, you name it) some of whom are also familiar with the Prohibition Bar having also played here recently. Come and hear Local Singer Jack and his band give their interpretations of covers from The Great American Songbook, including covers from Artistes Like Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean martin, Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and more… a Cool show for the warmer weather!! Entry will be completely free with a Jar on the Bar for gratefully received donations. Music from 8pm