Immersive Van Gogh show to be summer attraction in Newcastle
Box office opens for 'pre-sale' tickets
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.
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09.03.2026 16:13
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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...
16.07.2025 11:45
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REVIEW: Mother Courage and her Children, Horden, County Durham
New stars are born in former Methodist Church
"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
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17.05.2025 19:44
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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
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.
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06.05.2025 12:13
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Review: Champion at Live Theatre, Newcastle
Ishy Din's new play recalls Muhammad Ali's Tyneside visit
'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
20.02.2025 10:07
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07.02.2025 11:44
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Peter Straughan (Oscar nominated again) discusses Conclave
The screenwriter returned to the North East to talk about his craft and new hit film
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..
03.02.2025 16:20
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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!
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22.01.2025 19:58
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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.
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.
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21.01.2025 10:10
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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.
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15.01.2025 18:08
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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
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29.12.2024 16:04
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@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
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17.12.2024 13:10
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