A dedicated walking tour will give fans the chance to visit many of the filming locations of the classic Geordie movie Purely Belter, 26 years after its release. The route will be officially launched at the Everyman cinema in Newcastle city centre at the end of this month, in conjunction with Go Jauntly, the award-winning walking app.
Tour highlights and launch event
The Purely Belter walking route includes The Central pub in Gateshead, the High Level Bridge, the Bigg Market, Grainger Market, Waterstone's, Northumberland Street, Newcastle Civic Centre and St James' Park. The launch at the Everyman will also see the premiere of a new short film starring Chris Beattie, who played Gerry in the original film, and Chris Cross, a North East magician and Purely Belter super fan, who plays Sewell.
The film sees both reflect on experiences and stories from the original Purely Belter film, including behind-the-scenes stories and lesser known facts about the production. They also discuss the personal benefits of walking and active travel, including improving physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection, and how the region's landscape has changed over the past 25 years.
Legacy of the Geordie classic
Released in 2000, Purely Belter follows hard-up best mates Gerry and Sewell and their mission to get a season ticket for their beloved Newcastle United by any means possible. Earlier this year, the cast reunited for a one-night-only event in Gateshead. In recent years, Gerry and Sewell have returned to the spotlight with a play named after them, which took Newcastle and London by storm, and a new short film starring Beattie and Cross.
