Epic tale of Sunderland’s past, present and future
A PLAY about Sunderland’s past, present and future will finally be staged this month after it was initially commissioned before…
PJ Harvey kicks-off spoken word tour at The Fire Station
IN ADVANCE of opening a UK-wide spoken-word tour in Sunderland, iconic singer, musician and writer PJ Harvey has revealed the…
Shakespeare’s Globe coming to Wearside
A WORLD-renowned theatre is bringing Shakespeare to Sunderland’s newest cultural venue. Shakespeare’s Globe will be performing Julius Caesar at The…
Arts Centre Washington launches Spring programme
DRAMA, live music and film help make up a busy spring programme at Arts Centre Washington (ACW). Theatre highlights start…
Arts Centre Washington showcases work of two local artists
AN exhibition of work by two local artists has gone in display at Arts Centre Washington. Neither Tanja Vukasinovic-Powell nor…
Award-winning artist’s work exhibited online and at Sunderland Museum
AN EMERGING, Sunderland-based glass artist will explore the influences behind his amazing work in an online exhibition which goes live…
Last chance to see Gormley’s Field for the British Isles in Sunderland
TIME is running out for you to see a major art installation by one of the UK’s most celebrated artists…
ACEDIA AT SUNDERLAND’S ATHENAEUM FUSES LIVE DANCE AND DIGITAL TECH
A DANCE performance at an iconic Sunderland building will utilise ground-breaking digital technology to reflect Wearsiders’ experience through the Covid…
Artwork brightens up Sunderland park
A SUNDERLAND artist has added a touch of colour and creativity to brighten up a city park. Millfield councillors worked…
Sunderland Culture announces new Chief Executive
SUNDERLAND Culture has a new Chief Executive. Rebecca Ball, currently the organisation’s Creative Director, has succeeded Keith Merrin who left…
Bright Lights art exhibition shines brighter this year
AN ANNUAL exhibition showcasing the talent of gifted young local artists is getting wider exposure than usual this year. Arts…
ARTS PROJECT TURNS BUS STOP INTO A PUB
FOLK in Easington Lane did a double take when a local bus stop was transformed into a pub! The pop-up…
SRIJONI EXHIBITION WILL SHOWCASE ART OF WOMEN’S GROUP
AN arts project exploring the impact of the Covid pandemic on women from ethnically diverse communities will culminate in an…
Field Music call-out to Wearside’s budding songwriters
AN iconic Sunderland band and an award-winning poet are combining to deliver a series of workshops for budding songwriters. Mercury-nominated…
Arty youngsters hit The Trombone Switch
A SUCCESSFUL collaboration between two Washington youth groups will lead to the publication of a new book. Since the first…