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

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...

"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...

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 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

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

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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..

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...

🎭 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...

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...