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Review: Fawlty Towers - The Play at Sunderland Empire
Three classic episodes, a knowing audience, and a farce that still lands beautifully.
 • Sam Wonfor
A 2,000-year-old reminder that everyone starts somewhere...
Heads up on latest find at Northumberland Roman dig. Tony Henderson reports.
Turning household waste into works of art
Tony Henderson talks to artist Claire Ward on the art of dealing with a society awash with waste
Architect who reshaped Newcastle celebrated with new plaque
Tony Henderson on an honour for the man with monumental plans for a city.
Ukrainians to share their pain in emotional performance
Another Live Theatre premiere
 • David Whetstone
Curated Culture 03.02.26
Our weekly round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
 • Sam Wonfor
A month in classics: February 2026
Our guest classical music picker, Huw Lewis selects five classical concerts from a busy programme to look/listen out for in the North East over the…
Historic painting finds new home as County Hall closes
Of cathedrals and castles. Tony Henderson on the artist who captured founding events
What next for Weird after its Newcastle trial run?
Why Macbeth musical is a scream
 • David Whetstone
Cultured. On Sunday
Our weekend edition for longer reads and cultural recommendations
 • Sam Wonfor and David Whetstone

January 2026

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