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Culture Digest 10.04.26
Our round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention over the past week or so
13 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
No shortage of stories and songs for Jimmy Nail's first tour in 25 years
As a fifth and final date at The Glasshouse tips the gig counter past 50, the actor and singer reflects on music, memories and returning to the stage in…
Apr 8
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Sam Wonfor
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Curated Culture 07.04.26
Our regular round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
Apr 7
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Sam Wonfor
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People watching at the Laing's brace of portrait exhibitions
Look who's in the picture
13 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
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Culture and history combine for strike anniversary
North East events will mark centenary of the General Strike. Tony Henderson reports
14 hrs ago
Auction shines light on 18th century North East life
Read all about it – 230 years later. Tony Henderson leafs through a bundle of Newcastle papers from the past which are up for sale
14 hrs ago
Big Garden Birdwatch reveals regional bird trends
Major observation effort shows ups and downs for North East garden visitors. Tony Henderson reports
14 hrs ago
Crowdfunding appeal to finish dark comedy short TANIA
Sea and Sky Pictures are looking for support to complete their latest film project
15 hrs ago
Help Sirkka's photo book dance to a new era in print
Pledges of support sought
19 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
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Big flavours on the menu for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
The free weekend event promises celebrity chefs, street food, live entertainment and hands-on fun
19 hrs ago
Horden players present rare early version of Hamlet
Shakespeare's 'tragicall historie'
Apr 9
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David Whetstone
Online and on stage: Young voices are wired into new production
Mortal Fools’ Ensemble Young Company promise to bring humour and heart to a timely exploration of life in a digital world
Apr 9
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Sam Wonfor
Unprecedented demand sees Jimmy Nail add a fifth date at The Glasshouse
The Stories and Songs tour is set to make history at the Gateshead venue as one of the North East's most popular entertainers books his final tour date…
Apr 8
Casting announced for Live Theatre's new 'razor-sharp' two-hander
Plum roles in Stephenson play
Apr 8
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David Whetstone
Morpeth Gathering to blend history, music and dance
Vanbrugh flavour for town’s three-day festival of events. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 7
Ancient headwear sparks creative exploration
Get ahead. Get a hat. Tony Henderson on the artistic take on a Roman fort’s rare find
Apr 7
One million and counting at The Sill
National park centre reaches visitor milestone. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 7
REVIEW: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Alison Carr reports back from a joyful night at the theatre
Apr 7
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