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Vera star Brenda Blethyn to be special guest at Newcastle cinema night Vera star will be back on Tyneside this July to share some stories Vera star Brenda Blethyn will be back greeting Geordie fans as the special guest at a summer event in Newcastle. The actress, a familiar face on TV, this time will be discussing film in a Desert Island Discs-style evening at Tyneside Cinema this July. Blethyn has been a star of both during her career, picking up BAFTA and Golden Globe awards as well as Oscar nominations along the way. A frequent visitor to the North East while making Vera, the ITV crime drama which has now come to an end, her return on July 27 will be a chance for fans to catch up on her news as she joins local actor-comedian Dave Johns, the star of Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake, in conversation. The actress is the latest guest of the independent city cinema's sell-out Desert Island Flicks series - intimate live events which include chat with audiences, personal stories and film clips and which over the past year have featured James Purefoy, Stewart Lee, Bill Bailey and Christopher Eccleston. And the popular Blethyn, whose hits include Little Voice and Pride & Prejudice, is looking forward to her turn to share the films which have shaped her life and career. She said: "I've spent much of my life in cinemas, both as an audience member and on screen, so the chance to sit down and talk about the films that have stayed with me over the years is a real treat. I've heard wonderful things about Desert Island Flicks and the Tyneside audience, and I'm very much looking forward to sharing some stories, memories and a few cinematic favourites." Those who have snapped up tickets to the 6.30pm event, which is now sold out, are in for a treat, with host Dave Johns saying: "What we've created with Desert Island Flicks is something really special. Every guest brings a completely different perspective and Brenda is someone whose career has touched so many people over the years. "She's funny, warm, honest and a brilliant storyteller, so I know this is going to be a cracking night." The series has now completed its first year and the Tyneside's chief executive Nic Greenan said: "To reach our first birthday with four sell-out events behind us is fantastic. "The response from audiences has exceeded all expectations and it's clear there's a real appetite in the North East for these kinds of unique live experiences." She added: "We're absolutely delighted to welcome Brenda Blethyn as our next guest." The series also raises funds for the cinema's Talent Unit, funded by the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation, which supports young working-class people seeking careers in film and TV. Find our more about it here. We have a dedicated newsletter for What’s On news and reviews. It’s free and you can sign up to receive it here. It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East. ChronicleLive has created a dedicated WhatsApp community for What’s On news and updates. You can join this WhatsApp community here. It will keep you up to date with things to do around the North East and breaking gig announcements, sent directly to your phone.