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Culture Digest 25.09.26
The people, places and stories shaping North East culture this week
 • Sam Wonfor
Young voices become part of Berwick landscape
Artist Anna Chapman Parker has transformed pupils’ observations of Castle Vale Park into a nine-metre-long installation
Setting the stage for Gateshead Quays
If approved, the plans for a new performance square and public spaces will also prepare the ground for the long-planned arena
MIMA the winner as Turner Prize opens in arty ‘Boro
A stroll among the contenders
 • David Whetstone
Volunteers who shaped a landscape
How decades of devotion fashioned Northumberland National Park
 • Tony Henderson
Heritage comes up roses
Historic sites are among the winners as Northumbria in Bloom celebrates the communities and volunteers making a difference across the region
 • Tony Henderson
Review: Mrs Doubtfire the Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
The much-loved nanny is back – with big laughs, slick moves and plenty of Newcastle appeal. Our new reviewer, Charley Dobson reports back
Northumberland’s crayfish comeback
Hundreds of young crayfish have been given a fighting chance as conservationists work to protect one of Britain’s most threatened freshwater species
 • Tony Henderson
REVIEW: Così fan tutte at The Glasshouse
Gail-Nina Anderson at season’s opener
Bringing it home
Kirstie Macdonald had to leave the North East to build her television career. Now she wants to help make sure others don’t have to
 • Sam Wonfor
Focus on creative Tees Valley as MIMA hosts Turner Prize
For artists, it’s no secret
 • David Whetstone
Katie flies the North East flag in songwriting final
The North Shields singer-songwriter has made the final 10 of a prestigious national competition for emerging talent
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