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Culture Digest 06.03.26
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
12 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Major grant to preserve Hadrian’s Wall archives
Funding boost will pull together a picture of Hadrian’s Wall for a time when the monument may no longer exist. Tony Henderson reports
12 hrs ago
North East musicians bound for SXSW as Northern Sound showcase launches
Acts including Tom A Smith, Jenna Cole and Hector Gannet are travelling to Texas for the prestigious international showcase
13 hrs ago
NOVUM Festival to transform Newcastle into city centre playground once more
Save-the-date notice for the return of the summer event featuring free outdoor performances, large-scale artworks and family activities
14 hrs ago
Berwick's annual showcase of screen-based art turns 21
Countdown to film & media arts fest
14 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
Review: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
The hit West End production is back in the region celebrating the life, resilience and unforgettable music of one of the most legendary performers in…
15 hrs ago
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Sam Wonfor
Writer born in Ukraine wins 2026 Gordon Burn Prize
Winner revealed at Northern Stage
22 hrs ago
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David Whetstone
Earth and Moon star at Blyth's Festival of Energy
An energetic start to proceedings
Mar 5
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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…
Mar 5
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Sam Wonfor
Quay to success
A new exhibition marks 40th anniversary of the rebirth of Newcastle Quayside. Tony Henderson reports
Mar 5
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
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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
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