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Curated Culture 20.01.26
Our regular round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
 • Sam Wonfor
The comeback gig which made Bill say Yes
Bill Bruford has drummed for some of the world's biggest progressive rock and jazz bands but this month’s trip to Tyneside never looked likely. Simon…
 • Simon Rushworth
New projects bring nature into heart of Wearside communities
Tony Henderson reports on a double drive to link city communities with nature
Tailoring tycoon stitched together major art collection
Modern art was tailor-made for Tyneside couple. Tony Henderson reports
Keelmen’s Hospital set for new era after multi-million-pound heritage grant
Rescue is on hand for one of Tyneside’s great historic buildings. Tony Henderson reports
Our material world explored in group show at the Globe
Taking inspiration from poetry
 • David Whetstone
Monet's magic makes an impression in South Shields
National Gallery masterpiece on show
 • David Whetstone
Culture Digest 16.01.26
A round up of the arts and culture stories which caught our attention over the past week or so...
 • Sam Wonfor
Graham Norton’s Forever Home heads to Northumberland in new Channel 5 drama
Darkly twisted six-part adaptation of the best-selling novel will film in the region with support from the North East Production Fund
Black and white dreams reach the West End as Gerry and Sewell opens at the Aldwych
The North East production celebrates a gala performance following a rapid rise from regional stages to the heart of Theatreland
 • Sam Wonfor
Blyth boasts world first at spring Festival of Energy
Exciting programme lined up
 • David Whetstone
Newcastle's literary ambitions given a national platform
New writing centre well on the way
 • David Whetstone
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