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Review: Woman in Mind, Sunderland Empire
Sheridan Smith dazzles in a disorientating revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind on Wearside. Jeff Brown reports back from a packed out Sunderland…
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Sam Wonfor
Curated Culture 03.03.26
Our weekly round up of recommendations from stages and cultural venues across the North East
Mar 3
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Sam Wonfor
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REVIEW: Picasso at the Lapin Agile, People's Theatre
What if Picasso had met Einstein?
Mar 3
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David Whetstone
Earth and Moon star at Blyth's Festival of Energy
An energetic start to proceedings
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David Whetstone
Quay to success
A new exhibition marks 40th anniversary of the rebirth of Newcastle Quayside. Tony Henderson reports
9 hrs ago
End of an era for landmark comics collection
North East collector’s vast comic archive, which is part of UK social culture, to feature in series of sales. Tony Henderson reports
Mar 4
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A month in Classics: March 2026
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects a clutch of concerts from a busy programme to look/listen out for in the North East over the coming…
Mar 4
Cultured. On Sunday 01.03.26
Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural pointers
Mar 1
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Sam Wonfor
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Boxing Clever: The Lincoln Lawyer
Every week, Michael Telfer – aka Mike TV – recommends a box set to crack open. This week’s choice is something of an endangered species in 2026... a…
Feb 28
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Michael Telfer
I Fought the Law leads the way at the region's Royal Television Society Awards
ITV drama about Ann Ming’s fight for justice claims three prizes as regional production is celebrated at Tyneside ceremony
Feb 28
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Sam Wonfor
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My life through a lens: Thomas Jackson
We've been asking North East photographers to open up their archives and select a double handful of images which encapsulate life as they've captured it
Feb 28
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Sam Wonfor
Portraits of difference and belonging go on show in Bishop Auckland
Debbie Todd showcases work rooted in language, visibility and inclusion
Feb 28
From the Vaults: When Sam (and WHAM!) went to Paris
A childhood spent in TV studios gives Sam Wonfor a special back catalogue of memories. This week she recalls a whistlestop tour of the French capital as…
Feb 28
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Sam Wonfor
Culture Digest 27.02.26
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
Feb 27
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Sam Wonfor
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Seaton Delaval Hall key to Sir John Vanbrugh anniversary
Special exhibitions announced
Feb 27
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David Whetstone
From steam to screen
Heritage technology trail opens as legacy of 200th anniversary rail celebrations. Tony Henderson reports
Feb 27
Vivienne Westwood retrospective to open at The Bowes Museum in March
A large-scale exhibition will explore the legacy of one of Britain’s most provocative and imaginative designers
Feb 27
Haddaway and Write returns to support new work for the stage
Hooley Theatre’s development scheme culminates in a multi-venue spring tour celebrating fresh regional stories
Feb 27
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