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David Whetstone

Opera stars mourn Little Donkey songwriter

TWO of the country’s top opera stars will be paying tribute to one of the region’s best loved songwriters as he is laid to rest this week.Read

A scene from the movie Rise Of The Footsoldier

Rise Of The Footsoldier

WRITTEN by brothers William and Julian Gilbey, and directed by the latter, Rise Of The Footsoldier is a bloodthirsty, true-life account of violence and retribution in the late 1980s and early 90s.Read

A scene from the movie Run Fat Boy Run

Run Fat Boy Run

FAMOUS for his role in Friends, this is David Schwimmer’s debut as director. It’s a spry romantic comedy which proves nice guys can finish last and still get the girl.Read

Ice and fire in a 12th Century priory

As the countdown begins to the 14th Brinkburn Music festival, Thomas Hall sets the scene and speaks to one of the stars.Read

Show goes on for injured Frances

Actress Frances Barber returns to Newcastle during the RSC's 30th annual season in the city after suffering pain and despair, as David Whetstone discovered.Read

Julian gives choir a voice

A Durham choir is finding its voice under a new director, as David Whetstone reportsRead

Jetstream will wow crowd

He hides behind a camera and a fantastic alias. David Whetstone meets photographer Johnny Jetstream.Read

Respect where it's due

A man from New Zealand reckons we don't pay due respect to our folk traditions. Matthew Cowan, a mild mannered New Zealander, just doesn't get it.Read

Ages of rock at stadium

As Rod Stewart prepares to strut his tartan stuff before a crowd at St James's Park tonight, let us take you back to previous great nights of rock music at the football stadium.Read

Theatre peels back the centuries

One of the North-East's most popular theatres is nearing completion after undergoing a multi-million-pound expansion and refurbishment programme.Read

Time to dust off the walking boots

It's the season to get the boots on. David Whetstone picks some summer walking books.Read

Two pieces in perfect harmony

Les Noces/Dido & Aeneas, Newcastle Theatre Royal - Opera North bowed out on Saturday with a rare treat: a double bill of exquisite beauty combining music and dance.Read

Art and a world of work

There are chickens in Winston Barnett's barn - but there is something else. The artist talks to David Whetstone about his eye-catching work.Read

A change of Fortune

When Michael Hutchence died, INXS seemed doomed. David Whetstone talks to JD Fortune, who rode to the rescue.Read

Why artist needed vicars' verdict

A group of Gateshead vicars is starring in a film at Baltic. David Whetstone asked them for their thoughts about the unusual project.Read

Bracing fodder for the brain

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? People's Theatre, Newcastle, until SaturdayRead

Playing the good guy and bad guy

A packed week of opera at the Theatre Royal sees one singer aiming for cheers and boos, as David Whetstone explains.Read

Why it's always springtime for The Producers

The Producers at Sunderland Empire until June 23Read

Youth and excellence in abundance at the Sage

First-rate opera made in the region. That's the prospect this week as Sir Thomas Allen directs Don Giovanni at The Sage Gateshead. David Whetstone reports.Read

Dance supremo is heading for London

A prominent figure on the North-East arts scene, dance supremo Janet Archer is now taking her leave. David Whetstone talks to her about a job well done.Read

Author Profile

David Whetstone is our arts and entertainments editor and is also the editor of Culture magazine. He has worked at ncjMedia for more than 25 years and has won numerous awards for he work.