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Culture Digest 20.12.24
Our last 2024 round up of some of the arts and culture stories from across the North East which caught our attention this week
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Sam Wonfor
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Rousing reception to Open Clasp film screening ‘Down Under’
Catrina McHugh, founder of Newcastle-based Open Clasp Theatre Company, has been reflecting on a trip to New Zealand and a special screening of the film…
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David Whetstone
Music initiative aims to level playing field for Black creatives
Generator, the music development agency based in Newcastle, has joined with Liverpool-based consultancy Nothin But The Music in a project aimed at…
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David Whetstone
The Young’uns announce tour to mark landmark celebrations
There will be a lot of candles on the cake next year for The Young’uns as Teesside’s popular folk trio celebrate two decades of singing together with a…
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David Whetstone
Dates and first details of Berwick’s 20th film and media arts festival
The 20th edition of Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival will take place from March 27 to 30, 2025, it has been announced.
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David Whetstone
Cruising home for Christmas
How would the panto principals cope without the dancers? David Whetstone learns about life in the ensemble from two Theatre Royal troupers
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David Whetstone
Good news for heritage railways
Two of the region's heritage railways have announced plans for growth, which will have them on track for more success in 2025. Tony Henderson reports.
Exciting plans for the future of History
Venerable history journal finds a new home on Tyneside. Tony Henderson reports
Development confirmed for former Tyne Brand factory
A key part of the North Shields’ fishery heritage is set to disappear. Tony Henderson looks back at the days of the seemingly limitless shoals of…
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at Sunderland Empire
Magic beans, golden eggs and vegan sausage rolls. Susan Wear enjoys a night in pantoland on Wearside
Review: Seagulls and Sad, Sad Stories at Laurels Theatre
Jeff Brown reports back from an alternative Christmas night at the theatre
Interview: Chris Donald
Trainspotters, former football hooligans and anyone with strong feelings about Vera have been loving Chris Donald’s latest creations. David Whetstone…
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David Whetstone
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