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Horden players present rare early version of Hamlet
Shakespeare's 'tragicall historie'
7 hrs ago • David Whetstone
Online and on stage: Young voices are wired into new production
Mortal Fools’ Ensemble Young Company promise to bring humour and heart to a timely exploration of life in a digital world
9 hrs ago • Sam Wonfor
No shortage of stories and songs for Jimmy Nail's first tour in 25 years
As a fifth and final date at The Glasshouse tips the gig counter past 50, the actor and singer reflects on music, memories and returning to the stage in…
Apr 8 • Sam Wonfor
Unprecedented demand sees Jimmy Nail add a fifth date at The Glasshouse
The Stories and Songs tour is set to make history at the Gateshead venue as one of the North East's most popular entertainers books his final tour date…
Apr 8
Casting announced for Live Theatre's new 'razor-sharp' two-hander
Plum roles in Stephenson play
Apr 8 • David Whetstone
Curated Culture 07.04.26
Our regular round-up of recommendations from North East stages and cultural venues
Apr 7 • Sam Wonfor
Morpeth Gathering to blend history, music and dance
Vanbrugh flavour for town’s three-day festival of events. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 7
Ancient headwear sparks creative exploration
Get ahead. Get a hat. Tony Henderson on the artistic take on a Roman fort’s rare find
Apr 7
One million and counting at The Sill
National park centre reaches visitor milestone. Tony Henderson reports
Apr 7
REVIEW: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Alison Carr reports back from a joyful night at the theatre
Apr 7
Culture Digest 03.04.26
A weekly round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East, which caught our attention
Apr 3 • Sam Wonfor
One-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy on his rise to the top
A North East 'homecoming'
Apr 3 • David Whetstone
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