Archive - Cultured. North East

Culture Digest 11.09.26

Our weekly newsletter rounding up some of the region’s arts and culture stories which caught our attention. Spoiler: there’s lots to celebrate

1 hr ago • Sam Wonfor and David Whetstone

Sunderland music legend takes his place on Wall of Fame

Late and much-loved promoter Geoff Docherty has joined some of the city’s best-known musical names on a permanent tribute outside The Fire Station

2 hrs ago

Abbey festival promises enduring memories

A Hexham cultural highlight

6 hrs ago • David Whetstone

Culture House set to share its wonders

Sunderland’s new attraction

8 hrs ago • David Whetstone

£10,000 boost for South Shields arts project

From bus journeys to shared meals, These Streets is finding new ways to bring creativity into the community

23 hrs ago

Masterpiece in good company

Pierre Mignard’s celebrated portrait joins a cast of local characters as the National Gallery tour returns to Tyneside

24 hrs ago • Tony Henderson

Prestigious commission backs North East play about the apocalypse

Alison Carr joins forces with Unfolding Theatre, Field Music’s David Brewis and a host of North East talent for a new play about endings

24 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor

Four writers, four new ideas for the North East

Projects inspired by underground rave culture, migration, Julia Darling and the art of bookmaking will be developed

Sep 10

Kema Kay gets major backing for next theatre project

The award-winning artist will create new work Bred and Roses as part of a partnership with Northern Roots and Live Theatre offering new opportunities…

Sep 10

Finding their spot: Gig Culture gets young musicians playing

Inspired by South Tyneside’s rich musical past, The Cultural Spring’s community music project brought young musicians together to create something new …

Sep 10 • Sam Wonfor

REVIEW: The Car Man, Theatre Royal

Matthew Bourne in top gear

Sep 9 • David Whetstone

Curated Culture 08.09.26

Fresh picks, future plans and a few thoughts of Christmas

Sep 8 • Sam Wonfor

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