Great article by @samwonfor.bsky.social in today’s Journal on the Emmylou Harris gig on Monday 18 May at the Sunderland Empire that is being promoted by @thefirestation.bsky.social

"...this inspiring, big-hearted and now 30-year-old company..." @culturednortheast.bsky.social visited us to find out how it all started and where we are today. Have a read! www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/hats-off-t...

Hats off to Theatre Cap-a-Pie on its landmark birthday

A company that aims to be useful

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Check out this article in @culturednortheast.bsky.social to find out more about Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at The Glasshouse this Sat 21 Mar. Starring Toby Jones with direction from our very own Jack McNamara. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/toby-jones...

£££ news for big - and little - culture projects across the North East www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/major-104m...

Major £104m funding package unveiled for North East creative sector

Plans include backing for Sunderland’s Crown Works film studios, infrastructure works for the long-delayed Gateshead Quays arena and new support for grassroots culture

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Thousands of people in the NE can spend the summer amid sunflowers as Utilita Arena Newcastle offers to immerse us in the world of Van Gogh – with every inch of the towering walls plus 10,000 square feet of floor saturated with colour and light. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/immersive-...

Immersive Van Gogh show to be summer attraction in Newcastle

Box office opens for 'pre-sale' tickets

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Many thanks to Sam Wonfor at Cultured. North East for sharing my dad’s obituary: www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/rememberin... @culturednortheast.bsky.social @samwonfor.bsky.social

Remembering artist Ken Turnell, 1948-2026

Sculptor, land artist and revered teacher Ken Turnell, whose work spanned forest, shoreline and gallery, has died aged 77, leaving a lasting imprint on the North East and beyond

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Special night @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social courtesy of #BBCProms, #JADE and #RoyalNorthernSinfonia www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/bbc-proms-...

BBC Proms: JADE and the Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Glasshouse

The former Little Mix - and always South Shields - star made BBC Proms history in Sage One during a powerful, emotional and one-night-only performance

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Check out this interview in @culturednortheast.bsky.social as David Whetstone chats to writer Ed Edwards & performer Mark Thomas about this brand new production playing here from next Wed - Sat 26 Jul. Check it out at www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/getting-in...

Lovely news - North East's starring role in the latest instalment of #DannyBoyle's dystopian horror film series will be celebrated at #TynesideCinema later this month with a red carpet gala screening #NorthEastCulture #NorthEastFilm #NorthEastScreen www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/north-east...

North East to roll out the red carpet for gala screening of 28 Years Later

Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle will welcome Danny Boyle and the film's local young actor star, Alfie Williams for a special screening recognising the region's role in the movie

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"Wonderful alchemy has been worked in Horden’s former Methodist church where the fabulous Isango Ensemble, from South Africa, has melded with raw local talent to produce theatre gold." David Whetstone reports back from a special evening in County Durham www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/review-mot...

REVIEW: Mother Courage and her Children, Horden, County Durham

New stars are born in former Methodist Church

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We are grateful to poet Jeff Price for writing this beautiful tribute to his friend and admired colleague, North East poet and spoken word artist, Sky Hawkins - known and loved by many as The Word Bird - who died suddenly last week. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/a-tribute-...

A tribute to poet and spoken word artist Sky Hawkins

Poet Jeff Price remembers his friend and admired colleague, known and loved by many as The Word Bird, who died suddenly last week

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A North East premiere, a family favourite animation & a craft-a-long screening of an 80s classic are all on the menu - for everyone - tomorrow (Feb 25) @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk The day of accessible cinema has been programmed by Daydream Cinema. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/crafting-a...

'Ishy Din’s new play is as the title proclaims – a champion piece of writing, as honed and toned as a boxer’s torso and so beautifully presented and performed that you’ll want to punch the air.' David Whetstone reports back from ringside @livetheatre.bsky.social

Review: Champion at Live Theatre, Newcastle

Ishy Din's new play recalls Muhammad Ali's Tyneside visit

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Why mother languages matter www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/why-mother... via @culturednortheast.bsky.social #imld25 #language #emigration #expat #langsky

Why mother languages matter

Ahead of International Mother Language Day, Newcastle-based Ulfet Sahin explains why embracing homegrown culture and tradition holds the key to happiness and confidence for thousands of young people

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Gateshead screenwriter Peter Straughan has been back on home turf to talk about his incredible career & and introduce the latest award-winning instalment of it. He's already got a Golden Globe for Conclave & is in the running for a Bafta and an Oscar too. Read David Whetstone's interview here..

Peter Straughan (Oscar nominated again) discusses Conclave

The screenwriter returned to the North East to talk about his craft and new hit film

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It's just over 3 wks until we open #Champion - the gripping family drama set during Muhammad Ali's 1977 to South Shields. Check out this interview with writer of the play Ishy Din as @culturednortheast.bsky.social chats to him about the background to the play! tinyurl.com/rpmzkr6a

Those with memories and photos from Muhammad Ali's 4-day visit to Tyneside in '77 are invited to share them with @livetheatre.bsky.social ahead of Ishy Din's new family drama, Champion - set during the time of Ali's Tyneside stay - which premieres in Feb. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/call-out-f...

Call out for memories of Muhammad Ali ahead of theatre premiere

During the four days Muhammad Ali spent on Tyneside in 1977, huge crowds came out to see the World Heavyweight Champion and sporting icon.

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🎭 Review: Murder on the Orient Express at Newcastle Theatre Royal David Whetstone reports back from a new stage telling of one of Agatha Christie's most famous crime mysteries. www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/review-mur...

Happy new year from everyone at Cultured. North East! Here's a rundown of a dozen things we're already looking forward to in 2025 www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/baked-in-h...

Baked in highlights for 2025

While there's so much cultural activity yet to reveal itself in the coming year, there are many exciting things which we already know are en route in 2025. Here's a dozen to get your diaries excited

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Enter our end-of-year Culture Quiz before January 5 to be in with a chance of winning one of three prize bundles filled with tickets to excellent things to see and do at cultural venues and attractions across the North East in 2025 culturednortheast.co.uk/p/the-cultur...

@livetheatre.bsky.social's former artistic director, Max Roberts offers an appreciation of former colleague Dave Flynn, who passed away suddenly earlier this month. Everyone at CNE sends love to Dave's family and friends. A true talent lost too soon www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/dave-flynn...