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Culture Digest 03.04.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
Apr 3 • Sam Wonfor
One-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy on his rise to the top
A North East 'homecoming'
Apr 3 • David Whetstone
Step back in time with directors’ carriage
Heritage railway introduces a class act. Tony Henderson reports.
Apr 3
Exhibition tells untold story of women footie fans
Tony Henderson talks to a professor who is giving it her best shot to provide a voice for female football fans in the North East
Apr 3
Fringe takeover puts North East comedy centre stage
Felt Nowt announces plans to serve up a month-long parade of regional talent to Edinburgh venue
Apr 3 • Sam Wonfor
From empty building to creative powerhouse
Creative Central NCL join forces with Cobalt Studios to transform Newcastle city centre site into an arts and culture complex
Apr 3
Boho Arts' city venture a sign of creative blossoming
New use for an old building
Apr 2 • David Whetstone
Music cities network summit to land in Sunderland
Global delegates will gather on Wearside to explore future of music and urban culture
Apr 2
Important auction unites science and art
Tony Henderson on a sale which will bring together two remarkable men – the scientist and the artist
Apr 2
New North East studio recruits acclaimed director as ambassador
Neil Marshall is supporting Runway Rooms which is pledging to reshape how creatives develop and own their work
Apr 1 • Sam Wonfor
North East Playwriting Award rewards new writing
From emerging voices to industry champions, a special evening celebrated the North East theatre community who gathered to celebrate playwriting talent…
Apr 1 • Sam Wonfor
A month in classics: April
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects some spring treats to tempt you to the concert hall this April
Apr 1 • Sam Wonfor
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