Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery when you arrive or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

90 MINUTE YOGA FLOW with Steph Thompson (88 & Yoga). 

Welcome the season of renewal with my Spring Equinox Yoga Flow. This 90-minute class is created to honor balance, flexibility and strength - drawing on the fresh energy of spring to invigorate both body and mind.

Expect a sequence that blends gentle stretching, breathing exercises, and sun salutations to align you with nature's rhythms.

What to Expect:

/ Grounding and opening poses to connect you with the earth’s energy

/ Invigorating sequences to celebrate the vitality of spring

/ Deep stretches and mindfulness practices to cultivate balance and harmony

/ A unique personalised postcard illustration created just for you, inspired by your flow experience, to take home as a reminder of your spring awakening.

Who It's For:

All levels are welcome! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this class will offer modifications to suit your needs and encourage inner peace.

Tickets are £15 and can be purchased here. 

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

We are delighted to invite you to Newcastle Contemporary Art (NCA) on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., as we gather our friends, partners, and supporters to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Stepney Western.

We encourage you to join us for the 5 pm welcome and 5:30 pm screening, where Harry Lawson and some of the young people involved in Stepney Western will be present to discuss the project. The 5:30 pm screening will also feature a live performance of the film’s theme tune by Jayne Dent (Me Lost Me).

This exhibition features a new film by Newcastle-based artist and filmmaker Harry Lawson, alongside archival photography from Richard Blosse, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dean Chapman, Mik Critchlow, Martine Franck, Chris Killip, Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen, Tish Murtha, Davey Pearson, and more.

It is free to attend the event, but we expect it to be busy so please RSVP via Eventbrite to secure a space.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come join us for an electrifying night of music, dancing, and good vibes at our Deaf Rave - Nighttime Rave in Newcastle upon Tyne! Get ready to feel the bass, see the lights, and experience the rhythm like never before - including live set by Deaf Rave and VJ set.

This event is all about inclusivity and celebrating the beauty of sign language through dance. Whether you're deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, everyone is welcome to come and feel the music with us. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable gathering!

For any access requirements, please contact Surface Area Dance Theatre at: eliot@surfacearea.org.uk

Tickets can be booked here.

More information about the rest of the Deaf Rave activities at NCA can be found here.

Join us for the Deaf Rave Daytime Event, featuring two family-friendly workshops that will showcase d/Deaf sign songs, dance, and much more! These workshops are open to everyone, regardless of hearing ability, and are designed to celebrate the beauty of sign language through creative movement.

Workshop 1 is suitable for young people who are 7 years and older.

Workshop 2 is suitable for young people who are 12 years and older.

Important: Parents/guardians must be present and are welcome to join in.

BSL Interpreters will be present at the workshops.

This event promotes inclusivity and invites participants to experience the energy of dance and sign language in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you're deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, come and be part of something truly special.

For any access requirements, please contact Surface Area Dance Theatre at: eliot@surfacearea.org.uk

Tickets can be booked here.

More information about the rest of the Deaf Rave activities at NCA can be found here.

Join us for the Deaf Rave Daytime Event, featuring two family-friendly workshops that will showcase d/Deaf sign songs, dance, and much more! These workshops are open to everyone, regardless of hearing ability, and are designed to celebrate the beauty of sign language through creative movement.

Workshop 1 is suitable for young people who are 7 years and older.

Workshop 2 is suitable for young people who are 12 years and older.

Important: Parents/guardians must be present and are welcome to join in.

BSL Interpreters will be present at the workshops.

This event promotes inclusivity and invites participants to experience the energy of dance and sign language in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you're deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, come and be part of something truly special.

For any access requirements, please contact Surface Area Dance Theatre at: eliot@surfacearea.org.uk

Tickets can be booked here.

More information about the rest of the Deaf Rave activities at NCA can be found here.

Come and join us for an evening of life drawing in the gallery! Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at the heart of contemporary art in Newcastle upon Tyne, and let yourself be inspired by all around you.

All materials provided (artists are welcome to bring their own but we request no painting materials).

The class will start with very short poses, and work up to a longer sit. There is also a 10 minute interval for the model to rest midway through the session.

Tickets can be purchased here.

For further information contact North East Life Project direct at northeastlifeartproject@outlook.com 

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• Discount available for students and High Bridge Works studio holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

performance; CLEAN UP, enhanced suction is the second performance by PerHaps Now as part of their residency at NCA.

This special Valentine's Day performance will feature brand-new work developed during their residency. Expect an unforgettable evening of experimental solo and group performance art.

Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

Tickets can also be purchased on the door.

More information about PerHaps Now and their residency can be found here.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• £80 for 10 classes (special January offer)

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

* Please note: there will be no class on Tuesday 11th February.

First performance by PerHaps Now as part of their residency at NCA.

Led by troupe member Lucy Heaton, this playful and frenetic piece features five performers in white tights and blue bibs as they interact with props like sun loungers, switches, and other "hinged collaborators." With slams, folds, and exertions, the performance is a game of click clacking parts. It plays out like a physical puzzle or a desire-dense loop of object-scapades.

Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

More information about PerHaps Now and their residency can be found here.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• £80 for 10 classes (special January offer)

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• £80 for 10 classes (special January offer)

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• £80 for 10 classes (special January offer)

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88  and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

• £10 per class

• £45 for 5 classes

• £80 for 10 classes (special January offer)

Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or on Eventbrite. 

More information about the class and FAQs can be found here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions  we should be aware of, please let us know.

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

They cost £10 per class or £45 for 5 classes. Please book your place via Eventbrite here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website

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Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

They cost £10 per class or £45 for 5 classes. Please book your place via Eventbrite here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website

Instagram

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

They cost £10 per class or £45 for 5 classes. Please book your place via Eventbrite here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website

Instagram

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

They cost £10 per class or £45 for 5 classes. Please book your place via Eventbrite here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website

Instagram

Come to NCA for a weekly lunchtime yoga class with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga). The class runs for 45 minutes so you can fit it into your daily routine.

They cost £10 per class or £45 for 5 classes. Please book your place via Eventbrite here.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website

Instagram

Lunchtime Yoga class in NCA gallery with Steph Thompson (88 and Yoga).

This 45 minute taster class is free of charge, but booking is required. You can book your place here.

We plan to run the class on a weekly basis in the future.

Please let us know in advance if you need a yoga mat, though we encourage you to bring your own if possible. Additionally, if you have any access requirements or health conditions we should be aware of, please let us know.

About 88 and Yoga

Steph is a Northeast - based yoga instructor, who has discovered the holistic, wellbeing, and emotional benefits of feeling great with yoga. Steph loves to teach creative flows that connect movement to breath and help students to destress from their busy minds and everyday chaos. Combining lyrical flows and relaxation with a focus on flexibility, Steph’s classes are a perfect contrast to everyday life.

Website 

Instagram

Join us for the launch of Succession of Repetitive Beats, three exhibitions that seek to celebrate the culture of the region's vibrant nightlife scenes, both past and present.

Full details about the exhibitions can be found here.

Your final chance to see the No Last Dance exhibition at this late night event, which will include DJ sets by Narbi Price and Jenni Mac, along with a performance by artist Debbie Bowers.

Join us for a drink and a dance!

This event is part of the Late Shows.

Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page to listen to recordings of the panel discussions.

The Communities of Practice symposium aims to unpick the various themes explored in the exhibition. This will be done through two panel discussions.

The first, The Material of Making, will examine the challenges artists face when making work and the various forms of support they can draw on to enable them to sustain their practice. Speakers will consider the concept of “Hope Labour” (free and under-compensated work in the ‘hope’ that it will provide value in the future) and examine how studio practice is inherently tied to the acts of making and viewing artwork. 

The second panel, Alternative Futures, will reflect on the professional and educational landscape that artists need to navigate and how that landscape is being reimagined by artists, curators and educators. The speakers will discuss what an alternative creative environment could and should look like and what individuals or institutions are doing already to question and rethink the way they work. Questions of self-organisation, resistance and collaboration will be considered. This panel discussion is intended to build on perceptions of artistic visibility, which informed some of the curatorial thinking for No Last Dance, and will seek to examine how those working in the arts can actively affect change.

In between the two discussions, there will be an opportunity to walk around the exhibition and talk to artists exhibiting in it about their work.

Schedule 

2 – 3pm : Panel 1 -  The Material of Making 

Chaired by Helen Baker (Artist and Co-curator of No Last Dance)

Speakers: 

Dr Ewan Mackenzie (Lecturer in Work and Employment, Newcastle University) 

Louise Scott (artist)

Ian Gonczarow (artist)

Sarah Cooney (artist)

3 – 4pm: Break and walk round the exhibition with some of the artists

4 – 5pm: Panel 2 -  Alternative Futures

Chaired by Sue Spark (Artist and Co-curator of No Last Dance)   

Speakers:

Paul Haywood (Dean of Academic Programmes, UAL: Central Saint Martins)

Suzy O’Hara (Curator and Lecturer in Digital Arts, Sunderland University)

Abdullah Qureshi (Artist, Curator and Lecturer in Fine Art, Northumbria University) 

Jackie Goodman (Founder, director and project manager, The Feral Art School, Hull)

Please join us for the opening of No Last Dance. All welcome