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Culture Digest 07.08.26
Our round up of arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention this week
 • Sam Wonfor
Sunday for Sammy sketch competition returns in search of new North East comedy writing talent
The winning sketch could go on to be performed in front of thousands at the next Sunday for Sammy Arena show
What'll be on the Bitesize menu this time round?
Sustenance for mind and body
 • David Whetstone
A welcome boost for Tees Valley writers
The trio will receive funding, mentoring and industry support to help take the next step towards publication.
Foody art project reaches out to marginalised communities
A new project will explore the food heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in north Northumberland
Stellar programme for dark skies festival
All aboard for North Pennines Stargazing Festival. Tony Henderson reports
A summer of stories still to discover at Beamish
From adventure trails and Suffragette marches to 1940s hairstyles and teddy bear clinics, the programme is packed with family activities until the end…
Heritage funding for Derwent Valley
Funding award for valley combining history and nature. Tony Henderson reports
Tyneside plaques celebrate courage and comedy
New plaques honour men in two Tyneside towns. Tony Henderson reports
Crucial works ensure music plays on at The Glasshouse
Time for an upgrade
 • David Whetstone
balletLORENT gives classic fairytale a twist
A North East premiere
 • David Whetstone
Othello to open in Newcastle ahead of UK tour
Northern Stage co-production
 • David Whetstone
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