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Culture Digest 03.04.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
 • Sam Wonfor
One-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy on his rise to the top
A North East 'homecoming'
 • David Whetstone
Step back in time with directors’ carriage
Heritage railway introduces a class act. Tony Henderson reports.
Exhibition tells untold story of women footie fans
Tony Henderson talks to a professor who is giving it her best shot to provide a voice for female football fans in the North East
Fringe takeover puts North East comedy centre stage
Felt Nowt announces plans to serve up a month-long parade of regional talent to Edinburgh venue
 • Sam Wonfor
From empty building to creative powerhouse
Creative Central NCL join forces with Cobalt Studios to transform Newcastle city centre site into an arts and culture complex
Boho Arts' city venture a sign of creative blossoming
New use for an old building
 • David Whetstone
Music cities network summit to land in Sunderland
Global delegates will gather on Wearside to explore future of music and urban culture
Important auction unites science and art
Tony Henderson on a sale which will bring together two remarkable men – the scientist and the artist
New North East studio recruits acclaimed director as ambassador
Neil Marshall is supporting Runway Rooms which is pledging to reshape how creatives develop and own their work
 • Sam Wonfor
North East Playwriting Award rewards new writing
From emerging voices to industry champions, a special evening celebrated the North East theatre community who gathered to celebrate playwriting talent…
 • Sam Wonfor
A month in classics: April
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects some spring treats to tempt you to the concert hall this April
 • Sam Wonfor
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