Like its central figure, viewers may have to make a leap of faith with this semi-dramatized documentary about love and destiny from grandly named director Orlando von Einsiedel. Using to-camera testimony from those involved, and dramatized material with a…

North-east playwright Alison Carr’s latest piece is inspired by the notorious ‘Canoe Man’ case. See it at Live Theatre this September and October. I wonder if the original ‘Canoe Man’ knew that his actions would trigger such interest in his deception? …

Earlier this year, the North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, pledged support for the region’s creative industries including a new £2.2m Small Venues Fund. Fancy a slice? Small venues (such as Independent in Sunderland – pictured) are the absolute lifeblood…