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Culture Digest 17.04.26
Our round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention over the past week or so
35 mins ago • Sam Wonfor
Behind the seams: research reveals how Vivienne Westwood worked
Visitors to The Bowes Museum are invited to explore the thinking behind Westwood’s most iconic designs
2 hrs ago
Backing Sunderland’s next generation of creatives
Bursary returns with funding to help young people turn ambition into reality
3 hrs ago
Signs of change at Grainger Market
There’s a tradition of artists making their mark on Newcastle city centre and you can see it again at the Grainger Market, part of Creative Central NCL…
11 hrs ago • David Whetstone
Selfies, stories and Sunderland: public call-out for major new artwork
Artists behind Timepiece call for photos and memories ahead of Culture House opening
Apr 16
Casting confirmed for North East shot Adrian Mole reboot
New BBC adaptation casts rising star Oliver Savell in lead role as locations across the region offer a backdrop to the series
Apr 16
Durham coast transformation inspires new conservation appeal
The tide turns for Get Carter country as nature appeal is launched. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 16
Domino effect booked for Newcastle festival
An internationally-renowned artwork will wind its way around the city to offer a memorable finale to the NOVUM summer festival
Apr 16 • Sam Wonfor
Putting plastic pollution in the frame
Culture and science come together for event and collection of artworks revealing extent of the threat from plastic pollution. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 16
Durham locals and visitors soon to see The Light
Council gets keys to new venue
Apr 16 • David Whetstone
REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story, Theatre Royal
Things that go bump...
Apr 16 • David Whetstone
Exhibition opens at Segedunum as new funding is confirmed
Cash boost for Tyneside Roman fort as it opens new summer display. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 15
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