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REVIEW: The Unfriend, People's Theatre, Newcastle
When a 'killer' comes to stay
14 hrs ago • David Whetstone
Pianist and conductor Jean-Bernard Pommier (1944 - 2026) remembered
Former Northern Sinfonia musician Ron Thorndycraft remembers a musical friend
15 hrs ago
Max Cooper on his plans for an audio-visual spectacular
Venue to get electronic makeover
Apr 29 • David Whetstone
REVIEW: The Red Shoes at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Bourne on form again
Apr 29 • David Whetstone
Curated Culture 28.04.26
Our regular round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
Apr 28 • Sam Wonfor
A month in classics: May
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects some highlights for this month and spotlights the chance to hear Bach on a big stage
Apr 28
Historic Tees Transporter Bridge at risk
North East heritage bridge on endangered list. Tony Henderson reports.
Apr 28
Cue two dead feminists with sherry and a stuffed parrot
Stephenson's back on Tyne
Apr 27 • David Whetstone
Cultured. On Sunday 26.04.26
Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural recommendations
Apr 26 • Sam Wonfor
Sunday Column: Claire Malcolm
From banned books to shrinking attention spans, New Writing North's chief executive explores what’s at stake, and why protecting access to books has…
Apr 25
Jill Halfpenny delves into the world of daytime TV for new thriller
Number One Fan will kick off on Channel 5 next month and co-stars Sally Lindsay
Apr 25 • Sam Wonfor
Heritage group leads 200-year commemoration of mining tragedy
Community events will remember victims of pit disaster 200 years ago, Tony Henderson reports
Apr 25
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