Arts & Culture

Theatre Company Chair Back for Encore Performance
The new Chair of an Amble based theatre company has had a baptism of fire thanks to a combination of COVID restrictions and the devastating effects of Storm Arwen. However, her wealth of experience in business and the arts is already having positive results and the company is looking forward...
The Curious Evolution Of Father Christmas
Natural selection? The curious evolution of Father Christmas Today, Father Christmas is probably the most popular symbol of the festive season in the UK, but how did this jolly, gift-bearing, elderly man evolve? Take a trip into Christmases past with former primary school teacher Laura Steele of education resource experts PlanBee to...
Now, we all know that YouTube is intended for videos about cute kittens and how to actually cook a good omelette that doesn't cause your guests to laugh at you and call you Mr Soggy Omelette forever after, but there are even better videos on offer, namely ones about...
New Acts Added to Opening Night of Northern Pride
NORTHERN PRIDE is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the year it is the host of UK Pride is one to remember. Following the recent announcement of an exciting line-up for the free festival, which includes a DJ set by Spice Girl Melanie C, Louise and local hero...
New Subscription Service Bringing Back Joy Into Learning
A new subscription service for teachers and schools providing quality learning resources without the need for hours of planning has been launched by Gateshead based Unique Group. The service, “Magazines for Schools” has been successfully trialled with Wingrove Primary School in Newcastle who are using the magazines to combine...
Riot police with shields during the miners' strike
A piece of art, based around a key event in the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike, is to be exhibited in the north east. The film The Battle of Orgreave (An Injury to One Is an Injury to All), by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller, will be showing at the Woodhorn Museum...
South Tyneside Students Receive Recognition For Their Artistic Flair
Schoolchildren from a South Tyneside primary school have received national acclaim for their artistic talents. The National Gallery in London, which houses one of the greatest collections of paintings from internationally renowned artists, has chosen the artwork of Reception and Year 6 at SS Peter and Paul RC Primary School...
Tribute to Armed Forces and Veterans As We Remember and Reflect
Seventy-five years after the end of World War 2, residents and businesses are being urged to get involved in a four-day tribute to our Armed Forces and Veterans that will begin on Remembrance Sunday and continue until Armistice Day.  Every year people from across Newcastle come together on Remembrance Sunday...
At 20 years young, it may be a bit early for Andrew Cushin to say that It's Gonna Get Better; only time will tell, but if he keeps popping out belters like this then at least he'll never be short of work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDnXcy7hQU He's headlining a show at The Cluny next...
A new exhibition Where Did All the Animals Go? is on display at the Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne featuring Biro drawings by over 600 children from across the globe.  Where did all the Animals Go? by Jane Lee McCracken exhibits printed vinyls of original Biro drawings by over 600 children...

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