JUNE LISTINGS

Sun 1st: 4pm-6pm By ‘eck, you’d better all be on your best behaviour because this Sunday afternoon we’re being graced by The Queen of Pink Lane herself – it’s Bunty’s Sunday Supplement with Miss Bunty Del Mar! Join Bunty for a bit of good old fashioned traditional drag comedy and afternoon camp nonsense. Put some words into her big mouth and really give her something to talk about! Admission is completely free and everyone will be encouraged to get involved, so come along for a bit of cheeky Sunday afternoon fun. Doors open at 4pm with the merriment starting at 4:30pm

Sun 1st: Join us this Sunday night for some retro vaudeville jazz with some funky arrangements and associated chaos with local outfit Redwell. Made up of a bevvy of local jazz talent that includes Rich Herdman (guitar), Ray Johnson (Trumpet) and Jude Murphy (Double Bass and vocals). Expect some top quality jazz from top quality performers. This will be a free gig and we’ll have the famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music 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 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 4th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 5th: Live this Thursday evening we’ve got an exclusive gig from a mysteriously forgotten artist – it’s Deacon Jones and the Sinners! Many of you will remember ‘Deacon Jones and the Sinners’, who brought you the best in good time rhythm and blues. You might wonder what happened to The Deacon. Almost as abruptly as he exploded into life he seemingly disappeared around a decade ago. Well, keep it under your hat but he’s back – using an assumed name in order to dodge a flurry of arrest warrants, paternity suits, and a particularly diligent firm of bailiffs. Get your kicks with ‘Creakin’ Bones and the Sunday Dinners. Come on in and enjoy this gig completely for free and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live performance from 8pm

Thu 5th: (Venue) 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, suggested donation £5, and can be found following their Facebook page, linked above. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm

Fri 6th: Come on down this Friday evening for some hot Latin salsa music as Pete Tanton and The Cuban Heels take to the stage. Consisting of local jazz music legends Pete Tanton, Paul Grainger, Alan Law and Mark Robertson, The Cuban Heels will treat audiences to some Latin vibes and maybe a bit of dancing. This gig will be completely free for you all to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Fri 6th: (Venue) We’re delighted to host the latest production from local drag superstar Phoebe LaReine, as she presents Enchanté – a MX Drag GB fundraiser. Join Phoebe and a whole host of talent for an evening of music, dancing, comedy and all round fun. With headlining performances from Bonnie Love and Connor Alan as well as guest turns from some regular favourites. Tickets for the show cost just £10+bf and can be purchased here, with proceeds going to The Charlie and Carter Foundation and Pride Action North. Doors on the night open at 7:30pm with the show from 8pm

Sat 7th: Live this Saturday evening on the Sapphire Stage, a soulful fusion of acoustic jazz standards with The Shayo Experiement. With Liam Oliver on guitar and Shayo on vocals, this duo blends traditional jazz with a contemporary twist to produce a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and if you like what you hear you can pass some cash into the Jar on the Bar. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live performance kicking off at 8pm

Sun 8th: Live this Sunday evening we’ve got a throwback to the old glory days of the Jazz Café as we welcome to our stage a foursome of jazz musicians who have been performing here since the Crombie years; The John Rowland Quartet. With John Rowland on tenor sax, Paul Grainger on double bass, Alan Law on keys and an as yet unnamed drummer on drums, this night’s gig is guaranteed to be top shelf. Entry for the show is free and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm

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 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 11th: It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 12th: Live this Thursday night we’re delighted to welcome back to our stage, Canadian folk duo Mills and Farrell. Having travelled over to the North East recently, the duo treated us to their debut performance here in Prohibition at the end of January and we’re thrilled to have them back. Janet Mills and David Farrell are already making a name for themselves in the local music scene with their with their blend of traditional and contemporary folk, delivering acoustic instrumentals and harmonies. This fantastic gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Fri 13th: We’ve got a great deal of Prohibition style fun and entertainment in store for you this Friday night as we excitedly play host to Jenni Winter’s Sing Along Pian-Oke! Cabaret pianist Jenni Winter returns to the piano to tinkle the ivories while you, the people, will take to the stage and sing. In this monthly event, you’re invited to take your pick from our selection of songs (and even suggest a few for the next edition) grab a glass of Dutch courage and have fun on the Sapphire Stage with the mic in hand.  Entry is free and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for tips for our fantastic pianist. Doors open at 6pm with the fun kicking off at 8pm

Sat 14th: We’ve got a live eclectic mix of jazz styled 60s and 70s classic tunes with some big band jazz numbers brought to us by locally based, Irish singer Eva Fox. Eva is teaming up with keys and organ aficionado Steve Chambers and drum legend Sid White so we know we’re in for a top quality performance. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm, live music from 8pm

Sun 15th: Presenting, this Sunday evening, all-women cabaret trio Under the Welly. A group that promises chansons and smoky jazz numbers fronted by their passionate and gifted singer, Magda! Under the Wellie will provide the perfect backdrop to your Sunday evening, creating an intimate atmosphere for audiences. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll get our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 7pm

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 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

Thu 19th: Live this Thursday evening we’re delighted to host local five-piece band Shalala. Treating audiences to soul, funk, blues and jazz across the North East, this group treated us to a debut performance here at Prohibition back in April so we’re thrilled to have them back on our stage. Performing on sax, guitar, bass, keys and drums, Shalala perform some classic hits as well as a few lesser known gems. Entry for this gig is completely free and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Thu 19th: (Venue) Get your tickets and head on upstairs this Thursday as we’re once again thrilled to host Phantoms! An evening of spooky stories as told by a curated mix of local authors and storytellers. Come on down for an evening of mystery and intrigue as seasoned storytelling duo Gail-Nina Anderson and Sean O’Brien along with special guest author Jacob Polley deliver their latest works in the intimate and atmospheric setting of our upstairs venue. Tickets for the event cost just £7+bf and can be purchased here. Starts at 7pm.

Fri 20th: Roll up, roll up! It’s our monthly Burlesque extravaganza!! Produced and hosted by local striptease legend Trixie Blue, this June we’re thrilled to host Vaudeville Vault, The – a tantalising showcase of the talents of Trixie’s own troupe, The Sapphire Whiskers, as well as a curated mix of special guest performers. Get your tickets and prepare to be enticed by an evening of performances as hot as the summer itself. Tickets for this event cost just £3+bf and will be made available at 10:30am on the morning of May 17th, so get in there fast to reserve your space. Follow the House of Trixie Blue Facebook page for more information as well as ticket purchasing opportunities when they go on sale. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm. Please Note for the duration of the show our public bar will only be accessible to those with Burlesque tickets – we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Fri 20th: (Venue) 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 21st: This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host an eccentric jazz, funk and soul collaboration between some of the region’s best jazz talents, tentatively named Papa G’s Troves. Featuring Papa G and some of the region’s best jazz musicians performing on saxophone, trumpet, double bass, keys, drums and of course some soulful vocals. 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 on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Sat 21st: (Venue) It’s the return of our good friends at Club 30-80! An over 30s DJ led disco night designed for those who love to go out and groove but haven’t the stomach for the youth oriented club scene of modern times. With a request system and veteran DJ, Roger Newbrook, in place, you really get to dance to the song’s you want to hear. This June’s edition is bound to be a hot one as the guys at Club 30-80 celebrate the summer, so keep an eye on things, either here or on their Facebook page linked above, as full ticket info is coming soon.

Sun 22nd: This Sunday night we’ve got some clean and classic Jazzy Blues in store for you all as we present local trio The Delta Prophets. The Prophets play some of the classics with a swing feel and a bit of their own penned material. With Paul Allan on rhythm guitar and vocals, Den Fisher on lead guitar and Antonio Moneva on harmonica. This gig will be free to enter and enjoy and we’ll get the ol’ Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music starting at 7pm

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 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 25th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 26th: This Thursday evening we’re delighted to host a fantastic event in our public bar with the fantastic team at Generator! This local arts initiative work to create, develop and maintain a sustainable music industry in the North East that ensures success for all. Here at Prohibition, Generator are putting on a monthly drop-in networking and support event for up-and-coming musicians starting out in the industry or looking for new inspiration and opportunities. It’s completely free to enter and will showcase guest speakers as well as opportunities to mingle and make connections. Doors open at 6pm with the event running through to 9pm. Please Note this event is open in the main ground floor bar and is only open as a drop-in session to musicians rather than the general public – we apologise for any inconvenience caused

Fri 27th: This Friday night we are delighted to be joined by classically trained singer Carmen Silk, a phenomenal local vocalist who will be treating us to an evening of Classics With Carmen. Delivering an intimate mix of jazz, swing, blues and showtunes, Carmen will take inspiration from artists such as Liza Minelli, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and much more. This show is completely free to enjoy and we’ll have the old Jar on the Bar out for your generous cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live performance from 8pm

Fri 27th: (Venue) Come on down and get yourselves up to our upstairs venue this Friday night as we welcome back local comedy troupe The Silly Billies. The comedy duo of Jack & Sam present their latest show here, Last Night at Prohibition Bar, a celebration of the work they’ve done here to bring their anarchic, surreal and joyfully unpredictable show to audiences. Expect guest comics, absurd happenings and Punch and Judy. Tickets for this show cost just £8 and can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm

Sat 28th: 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. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music kicking off at 8pm

Sun 29th: Are ya’ ready for this! This Sunday come on down for the latest edition of The Jazz Jam Sandwich! Hosted by Rivkala, Mollie Nature and Liam Oliver, the jam sandwich will hit your ears and your souls on the last Sunday of every month here at Prohibition. It’s all about the freedom music brings us, whether you’re playing it or embracing it. Musicians are welcome, audience members are encouraged and all are loved so come along, grab a drink and take it in. There’s no charge for this baby and no reserved spots. Doors open at 6pm and the jam spreads from 7pm

JULY LISTINGS

Wed 2nd: 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 2nd: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 3rd: This Thursday evening we’ve got a debut performance from Siberian guitarist Maxim Yarushkin. Perfecting a finger picking, acoustic guitar style, Maxim has moved to the UK and is making waves in the music scene. His style blends melody, harmony and rhythm into one, creating an emotional, story driven body of music. Maxim will be performing solo this Thursday and you can come down and enjoy the set for free – plus we’ll have the Jar on the Bar for cash donations for the artist. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Thu 3rd: (Venue) 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, suggested donation £5, and can be found following their Facebook page, linked above. The doors to the bar open at 6pm and upstairs is open from 6.30pm. The first speaker is on from 7pm

Fri 4th: Performing live this Friday night we’ve got a line-up of local and out of town jazz music legends. Led by phenomenal local classic jazz guitarist Laurence Harrison and London based jazz guitarist Tom Remon and accompanied by Paul Grainger on double bass and Mark Robertson on drums, this top shelf quartet will serve up some classic smooth jazz and fresh riffs. This highly accomplished performance will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Sat 5th: This Saturday night we’ve got a great bit of up tempo, lively world music in store for you all as we welcome back to the stage Storytellers Streetband. Having performed here in August we’re delighted to have them back with their background in festival and street performances, this multi-instrumental outfit provide the perfect backdrop to kick off the weekend in. Expect to hear sax, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, drums and more – it’ll be great fun. This gig will be completely free to enter and enjoy and we’ll have the famous Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm

Sat 5th: (Venue) Get yerself dressed up and come on down as local Cabaret Diva Reese Wetherspoon brings us their latest hit show; Great Mxspectations. It’s time to play the Snatch Game! Join us for an unforgettable full live comedy improv celebrity impersonation extravaganza! Hosted by Reese, with North East icons Mea T Cleaver, The Delta Quadrant, Dylan D Dixon, Leviathanne, Pebble Dash, Dixon Stones, Vick The Prick, Bipty P and Gladys Duffy. Tickets for this special event cost just £10+bf and can be purchased here, with all proceeds are going to the Charlie and Carter Foundation, providing support to families of children with life-limiting illnesses, and Pride Action North, supporting LGBT+ people across the North East and beyond. Doors on the night open at 7pm.

Sun 6th: 4pm-6pm By ‘eck, you’d better all be on your best behaviour because this Sunday afternoon we’re being graced by The Queen of Pink Lane herself – it’s Bunty’s Sunday Supplement with Miss Bunty Del Mar! Join Bunty for a bit of good old fashioned traditional drag comedy and afternoon camp nonsense. Put some words into her big mouth and really give her something to talk about! Admission is completely free and everyone will be encouraged to get involved, so come along for a bit of cheeky Sunday afternoon fun. Doors open at 4pm with the merriment starting at 4:30pm

Wed 9th: 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 9th: (Venue) It’s our weekly blues dance class, hosted by the fantastic Hoodoo Blues. Come alone or with a partner and learn from expert tutor Melissa Davy all about the art of blues dancing. Like the music itself, blues dancing is all about expression and takin’ it easy. All experience levels welcome and the class is drop in, drop out, so don’t ever worry if you’ve not been to one before, you will be well looked after. The 45 minute class will begin at 7:30pm, then you are welcome to stay for the social dancing which goes on till 9:30. If you’ve not blues danced before then it’s free to take part and then thereafter it’s £7.50 per class (£5 for students/concessions)

Thu 10th: Come on down this Thursday evening to enjoy Newcastle-Upon-Tyne based jazz ensemble Side Café Orkestar. Playing Klezmer, Hot Club, Balkan and other eclectic melodies and songs on accordion, clarinet, flute, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, cello, trombone, bass and percussion (so pretty much everything). This tight outfit provide the perfect live music to sit back and enjoy or get up and dance to. Entry for this gig is free and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Thu 10th: (Venue) This Thursday evening we’re delighted to host the debut performance of a new show written by and starring local Singer/Songwriter and Theatre Maker Ellerose the Unicorn. Sex, Drugs and Conscious Souls is a fast paced two person show exploring the fabric of our social, spiritual and sexual nature. Breaking sexual stereotypes, the production is about carving a neurodiverse, polyamorous relationship whilst spiritually awakening from religious trauma and ill mental health. Adult themes run through the show so it is an 18+ event. Places for the show are being offered for free, plus there’ll be the opportunity to give donations to Ellerose for the future of the play. If you’re planning on attending you can confirm your place by messaging @ellerosetheunicorn or @jt_21234

Fri 11th: We’ve got a great deal of Prohibition style fun and entertainment in store for you this Friday night as we excitedly play host to Jenni Winter’s Sing Along Pian-Oke! Cabaret pianist Jenni Winter returns to the piano to tinkle the ivories while you, the people, will take to the stage and sing. In this monthly event, you’re invited to take your pick from our selection of songs (and even suggest a few for the next edition) grab a glass of Dutch courage and have fun on the Sapphire Stage with the mic in hand.  Entry is free and we’ll have our Jar on the Bar out for tips for our fantastic pianist. Doors open at 6pm with the fun kicking off at 8pm

Sat 12th: Live Rock and Roll and Swing music with phenomenal local guitarist Anth Purdy. An old friend of Prohibition Cabaret Bar, Anth always provides a top shelf performance of finger picking guitar music in the genres of Swing, Western Swing, Gypsy Jazz and Hawaiian/50s Surf Music, Rock and Roll and Rockin’ 50s Instrumentals. Anth’s roots lie in the golden era of the American music scene, and audiences are treated not just to the performance, but to musical history as well. Entry will be completely free with a Jar on the Bar for donations. Doors open at 6pm, sets from 8pm

Wed 16th: 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

Fri 18th: Roll up, roll up! It’s time for our monthly Burlesque night… in fact, it’s time for our FINAL monthly Burlesque night! Get your hankies at the ready because it’s going to be an emotional evening – the primary emotions being fun and delight, of course, but with a bittersweet undercurrent of sorrow. Burlesque has been such a huge part of what we’ve done here at Prohibition, in fact it’s probably what put us on the map so we really owe so much to this phenomenal art form and, of course, to our multi award winning, consistently brilliant year after year host, producer and star Trixie Blue!!! With it being the last one here at Prohibition, Trixie and her Sapphire Whiskers are putting on a special edition of (The) Vaudeville Vault so expect the usual mealy serving of class, glamour and enticement with an added splash of the unknown… seriously, Trixie has presumably got something planned, I just don’t know what it is. So if you want to be here to witness the magic you can purchase tickets for just £3 each – they will go on sale at exactly 10:30am on Saturday 21st June and you can find them by heading over to The House of Trixie Blue website. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm

Fri 18th: (Venue) Hoodoo Blues presents their monthly open-to-all-experience-levels blues dance class and social. Hosted by some highly experienced dancing tutors, the Hoodoo Blues dance class aims to open up the world of blues dancing to any and all while sticking to the core themes of blues dancing – laid back, enjoyable, social and emotive. The class itself runs from 7:30pm – 8:30pm and is £10 to be a part of. From the end of the class at half past 8 the evening transitions smoothly into a dance social to put what you’ve learned into practice and to enjoy some Friday night blues music and dancing in a comfortable space, PLUS there will be a live performance from local blues band The Front Porch Three. If you’re just in for the dancing social and not the class then it’s only £5 to enter. Runs until midnight

Sat 19th: 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

Sun 20th: Attention, ladies and gentlemen! It’s the return of the phenomenal Showtunes and Wine! Produced by local Burlesque star Trixie Blue and hosted by the endlessly charismatic and musically gifted Carmen Silk, who will, as always, delight us with her belting vocals and wonderful stage presence. So come on down, grab yourself a glass of vino (or something else if wine isn’t your thing) and get ready to be entertained. Tickets are £5+bf and can be bought right here. Doors on the day will open at 5pm. Please Note this event requires a ticket to enter so for the duration of the show the main bar will not be open to the public, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Wed 23rd: 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

Thu 24th: Calling all theatre lovers (and lovers of all things live entertainment, really) we are absolutely thrilled to be, for the third year running, on of the host venues for The Newcastle Fringe Festival! 110 shows across 8 venues (including us), the Fringe Festival is ten jam packed days showcasing the very best of performing arts, featuring artists from the North East of England to Australia and everything in between. Here at Prohibition this Thursday evening we’re hosting three shows of cabaret and comedy: Bella Debois a one-woman cabaret show from Ella Gumbs, St. Julian’s Social Club a comedy show from Pat Cahill and Primed a stand-up show from Jacob Nussey. For full information, links and ticket sales, check out the Fringe Festival website linked above (plus there’s info on the whole festival and the shows across the other 7 venues).

Fri 25th: This Friday evening we’ve got some fantastic live solo acoustic fingerpicking ragtime bottleneck and blues guitar with local guitarist Michael Woods. A regular performer here at Prohibition, always treating our guests to a fantastic night of live music, Michael will be back doing his thing, playing some classic tunes on guitar and vocals and generally entertaining the room. This gig will be completely free to enjoy and there’ll be a Jar on the Bar out for cash donations. Doors open at 6pm with the live music starting at 8pm

Fri 25th: (Venue) Presenting this Friday night: Spook Show: Séance and Occult Magic. A night of strange, bizarre and frighteningly fun magic about ghosts and the paranormal. Step into the Ghostmaster’s parlour for an experience with the supernatural, the paranormal, and things that go BUMP in the night as you take part in a series of mind-twisting demonstrations of magic, illusion, and mind reading inspired by the world of séance, the occult, and ghosts! By Edinburgh Horror Festival Sell-Out magician Ash Pryce, with over 20 full run Edinburgh Fringe shows under his belt, this show is for anyone that loves a good ghost! Tickets for the show cost £10, £12 or £15, completely your choice which of those options you want to go for, and they can be purchased here. Doors on the night open at 7pm with the show starting at 7:30pm

Sat 26th: This Saturday night we’re thrilled to host an eccentric jazz, funk and soul collaboration between some of the region’s best jazz talents, tentatively named Papa G’s Troves. Featuring Papa G and some of the region’s best jazz musicians performing on saxophone, trumpet, double bass, keys, drums and of course some soulful vocals. 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 on the night open at 6pm with the live music from 8pm

Sat 26th: (Venue) Prohibition Cabaret Bar presents The Last Dance: a DJ led, 1920s/30s themed disco night celebrating, not just the final Saturday night of our bar’s lifetime, but also the music, dancing and general atmosphere of the Prohibition era we owe such a debt of style to. Taking place in our turn of the century themed upper venue, we invite our good friends, loyal customers and well wishers alike to come on down and have a night to remember. Spaces are limited so to reserve your place please send an email over to prohibitionbookings@gmail.com, or talk to me (Danny) or Mitch the next time you’re in the bar. This will be a “Pay on the Door” affair, with the entry price TBD. Doors open at 7pm.

Sun 27th: Are ya’ ready for this! This Sunday come on down for the latest edition of The Jazz Jam Sandwich! Hosted by Rivkala, Mollie Nature and Liam Oliver, the jam sandwich will hit your ears and your souls on the last Sunday of every month here at Prohibition. It’s all about the freedom music brings us, whether you’re playing it or embracing it. Musicians are welcome, audience members are encouraged and all are loved so come along, grab a drink and take it in. There’s no charge for this baby and no reserved spots. Doors open at 6pm and the jam spreads from 7pm

Wed 30th: 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

Thu 31st: Well here it is folks: our final night of trading. Your last chance to come on down, grab a drink and enjoy a bit of live music here at Prohibition Cabaret Bar. We’re inviting a specially curated selection of local musicians, the likes of whom have been gracing our stage for the full ten years of our lifetime, to bring their instruments and set the scene, Prohibition style, while we serve the booze… it’s all gotta go! Mitch, myself and all our staff would love to see you all down for a final hurrah. Please Note we appreciate this may be a busy night and, while we want to make things as big of a send of as possible, we do still have to stick to our capacity laws so if we fill up entirely and are having to turn people away please don’t be offended.

Thu 31st: (Venue) This Thursday in our Upper Venue we’re hosting a second night of shows as part of The Newcastle Fringe Festival (check the listing for Thu 24th). This evening we’ve got two theatrical productions: Snakes & Ladders an impactful one-act play from Burlison Entertainment and A Lion’s Heart a poignant drama from Sarah Jane Rees. For full information, links and ticket sales, check out the Fringe Festival website linked above (plus there’s info on the whole festival and the shows across the other 7 venues).