Archive - Cultured. North East

Earth and Moon star at Blyth's Festival of Energy

An energetic start to proceedings

14 hrs ago • David Whetstone

Review: Woman in Mind, Sunderland Empire

Sheridan Smith dazzles in a disorientating revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind on Wearside. Jeff Brown reports back from a packed out Sunderland…

14 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor

Quay to success

A new exhibition marks 40th anniversary of the rebirth of Newcastle Quayside. Tony Henderson reports

20 hrs ago

End of an era for landmark comics collection

North East collector’s vast comic archive, which is part of UK social culture, to feature in series of sales. Tony Henderson reports

Mar 4

A month in Classics: March 2026

Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects a clutch of concerts from a busy programme to look/listen out for in the North East over the coming…

Mar 4

Curated Culture 03.03.26

Our weekly round up of recommendations from stages and cultural venues across the North East

Mar 3 • Sam Wonfor

REVIEW: Picasso at the Lapin Agile, People's Theatre

What if Picasso had met Einstein?

Mar 3 • David Whetstone

Cultured. On Sunday 01.03.26

Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural pointers

Mar 1 • Sam Wonfor

February 2026

Boxing Clever: The Lincoln Lawyer

Every week, Michael Telfer – aka Mike TV – recommends a box set to crack open. This week’s choice is something of an endangered species in 2026... a…

Feb 28 • Michael Telfer

I Fought the Law leads the way at the region's Royal Television Society Awards

ITV drama about Ann Ming’s fight for justice claims three prizes as regional production is celebrated at Tyneside ceremony

Feb 28 • Sam Wonfor

My life through a lens: Thomas Jackson

We've been asking North East photographers to open up their archives and select a double handful of images which encapsulate life as they've captured it

Feb 28 • Sam Wonfor

Portraits of difference and belonging go on show in Bishop Auckland

Debbie Todd showcases work rooted in language, visibility and inclusion

Feb 28

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