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Culture Digest 01.05.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
15 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
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Newcastle Gateshead Music City sets out next steps with new board
Initiative aims to strengthen grassroots and grow regional music economy
17 hrs ago
Portrait adds a dusting of mystery to exhibition in Bishop Auckland
The Mining Art Gallery is marking 100 years since the birth of artist Tom McGuinness and is looking for help from the public
18 hrs ago
Blooming lovely
Raby Castle releases photos of Castle in Bloom installations ahead of official opening this weekend
18 hrs ago
A royal return for the Smoggies
Cast, crew and a big crowd reunite for a special preview screening ahead of the second series of BBC sitcom, Smoggie Queens
19 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Making waves (and noise) for the next generation
Joe McElderry trails the return of a fundraiser designed to help support young performers from the North East
21 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
TV series to tell the story of a lost cavalry watch making its transatlantic return
Cavalryman’s watch wings its way home after detective work by new documentary crew. Tony Henderson reports
May 1
April 2026
REVIEW: The Unfriend, People's Theatre, Newcastle
When a 'killer' comes to stay
Apr 30
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David Whetstone
Pianist and conductor Jean-Bernard Pommier (1944 - 2026) remembered
Former Northern Sinfonia musician Ron Thorndycraft remembers a musical friend
Apr 30
Max Cooper on his plans for an audio-visual spectacular
Venue to get electronic makeover
Apr 29
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David Whetstone
REVIEW: The Red Shoes at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Bourne on form again
Apr 29
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David Whetstone
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Curated Culture 28.04.26
Our regular round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
Apr 28
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Sam Wonfor
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