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Curated Culture 06.10.26
Another week of signposts to what’s on across North East stages and cultural venues
Oct 6
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Sam Wonfor
Old friends, new chapter
It’s a North East story with universal appeal. Now Our Friends in the North has spawned a show focusing on the Thatcher years. David Whetstone talks to…
Oct 7
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David Whetstone
Beyond the Moor brings folk traditions together in Newcastle
Scottish roots band Breabach lead a packed programme of folk and traditional music at Gosforth Civic Theatre later this month as the one day festival…
Oct 1
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Sam Wonfor
REVIEW: The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists
Jeff Brown on Ensemble ‘84’s production
Oct 5
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Cultured. On Sunday 04.10.26
A weekend serving of folk, fine art and fiction
Oct 4
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Sam Wonfor
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A garden of artistic talent
The work of 37 artists from Down’s Syndrome North East is going on public display at The Alnwick Garden following a summer of creative workshops
24 mins ago
A millennium of making a difference
Park volunteers clock up a thousand years of service
36 mins ago
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Tony Henderson
Six comedy sketches in the running for Sunday for Sammy award
A Geordie James Bond, modern-day monster dating and a search for the new ‘Wera’ are among the ideas hoping to impress at this year's Sketch for Sammy.
49 mins ago
Lauren Laverne returns to host sold-out Mercury Prize
With tickets sold out, the BBC confirms broadcast plans and Newcastle gears up for a week of Mercury Fringe events
3 hrs ago
Back on track after 63 years
A workhorse will be welcomed back to the North East as a star of the show
13 mins ago
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Tony Henderson
Why Hatton’s new show is a feast for the eyes
A look at The Potter’s Canvas
3 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
The man who mapped Durham’s architecture
Martin Roberts spent seven years exploring everything from castles and cathedrals to factories, viaducts and pit villages
Oct 6
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Tony Henderson
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Newcastle-born novelist’s euphoric dancing daze
Long-awaited latest from Emily Woof
Oct 3
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David Whetstone
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Culture Digest 02.10.26
Our weekly round up of arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention
Oct 2
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Sam Wonfor
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JADE and Knats confirmed to perform at the 2026 Mercury Prize event in Newcastle
The North East nominees will join Florence + The Machine, Olivia Dean, RAYE, Pulp and more on stage at the Utilita Arena
Oct 2
Newcastle crafters spin a sweet fairytale for the stage
A group of Newcastle crocheters has helped create a spectacular costume for balletLORENT’s latest production. Charley Dobson reports
Oct 2
Hopetown earns national museum accreditation
The railway heritage attraction has secured a national seal of approval. Charley Dobson reports
Oct 2
Maritime treasures sail past record
Liner Olympic lights up auction
Oct 2
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Tony Henderson
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