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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
 • Sam Wonfor
People watching at the Laing's brace of portrait exhibitions
Look who's in the picture
 • David Whetstone
Culture and history combine for strike anniversary
North East events will mark centenary of the General Strike. Tony Henderson reports
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
Big Garden Birdwatch reveals regional bird trends
Major observation effort shows ups and downs for North East garden visitors. Tony Henderson reports
Crowdfunding appeal to finish dark comedy short TANIA
Sea and Sky Pictures are looking for support to complete their latest film project
Help Sirkka's photo book dance to a new era in print
Pledges of support sought
 • David Whetstone
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
Horden players present rare early version of Hamlet
Shakespeare's 'tragicall historie'
 • 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
 • 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…
 • 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…
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