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Joined April 2009
We are so excited to announce the appointment of @NMHIBUIsHere as our new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive. Natalie, currently Artistic Director and Chief Executive of @tiatafahodzi will join us from November 2020.
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Dear Audiences, . Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, brings a message from us, to you, about our plans for 2021. You can rely on us to bring you stories, no matter what. With love from all of us at Northern Stage
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"We are committed to transparency and I want us to be transparent in our vulnerability and confusion as well in our clarity. So here goes." In her latest blog, @NMHIBUIsHere writes about the uncertainties of pandemic programming.
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Less than 3 months into her role as Artistic Director, @NMHIBUIsHere announces her inaugural season @northernstage - #ThisIsUsNS promises to bring audiences stories, no matter what, through a bold programme of collaborations, commissions & curated work.
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We were thrilled to hear we have received funding thanks to the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund so that we can continue to be here for you and #HereForCulture
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📢CASTING CALL📢. We are now casting for our 2023 production of I, Daniel Blake. We are looking for an ensemble company who live or have a base within 25 miles of Newcastle. Find out more about the show and the roles available at: .
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Today we're saying goodbye and good luck to our incredible friend & colleague @AMarkCalvert. Mark has led our talent development activity but is probably best known for directing our spectacular Christmas shows - bringing that Christmas sparkle to 1000s of audiences every year.
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Our brilliant team are what make Northern Stage special so we are very sad to announce that we are entering into redundancy consultations. Read the full statement here:
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On #WorldTheatreDay our Artistic Director @NMHIBUIsHere writes her latest blog to our freelance colleagues:."We value you and we need you. Without you, I’m a director in an empty rehearsal room eating all the biscuits. ".
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"There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet." @matthaig1 #ReasonsPlay #ThursdayThoughts
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Tonight we join the events industry across the country with #LightItInRed illuminating Northern Stage as we wait on standby for the show to go on. Huge thanks to @ingram_av for providing the lighting.
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Love all the comments on the Reasons To Stay Alive board of things that make you feel better (especially ‘cats and curry’ 🐈 🍛) #ReasonsToStayAlive #reasonsplay
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We are proud to have signed up to the #TransCasting Statement. We will always cast trans people in trans roles & will never endorse a production that casts a cis person in a trans role. Join us in making a small commitment to a big change.Read more here:
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We're over the moon that we've been awarded £320,000 from the #WestonCultureFund @WestonFdn! 🥳 The money will go directly into making new work with artists, freelancers & theatre makers across the sector as we rebuild and find new ways of working together
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And cue @NMHIBUIsHere 🎭 .After a bit of a dramatic pause, we’re getting ready to announce our brand new season tomorrow. #ThisIsUsNS #CanWeComeIn #LoveTheatre
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🎄 IT’S CHRISTMAS! 🎄.Huge welcome to this magical lot as they start rehearsals for our epic festive show The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. #ChristmasCountdown has officially begun!
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Today we are excited to announce our appointment for the #FreelanceTaskForce. Congratulations to @TraynorKaren.who is sponsored by @NorthernStage and.@OliviaHunt_11 who is sponsored by @November_Club @OpenClasp & @unfoldingtheatr (1/6)
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Soldiers in #ww1 uniforms today involved in nationwide #wearehere project that we're part of
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#WeMakeEvents – 🚨R E D A L E R T🚨 – Stand as ONE.Our industry is important & contributes billions of pounds each year to the UK economy; due to COVID-19 it needs immediate help. We call on you to stand as one, united in our common cause to save our industry. #LightItInRed
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This? Oh, it's just the actress #EmmaThompson hanging with our team at @Summerhallery . Turns out she loves theatre made in the #NorthEast
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We’re over the moon to be receiving £195k funding from the government’s #CultureRecoveryFund to continue to be here for you & #HereForCulture. We're busy planning for when we can get back to doing what we love & safely welcome artists & audiences back inside. @ace_national @DCMS
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A huge thank you to Arts Council England @ace_national @DCMS who have confirmed that we will receive funding as a National Portfolio Organisation, for the next three years.
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Introducing the Cast & Creative team of I, Daniel Blake. The world premiere stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake will open at Northern Stage (25 May - 10 June) before touring. Find out more about the cast & creatives involved at
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Northern Stage is seeking an Artistic Director/Joint Chief Executive to take the company beyond its 50th year. #jobs #artisticdirector #chiefexecutive
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You need to pinch us! We've just been awarded £150k from Clothworkers. Look at the MASSIVE cheque. #UKTawards
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The rumours are true: @TheRSC Hamlet has SOLD OUT here at Northern Stage. We can't wait to welcome you for this critically acclaimed run of the searing tragedy! #RSCHamlet
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A HUGE thank you to @LorneCampbellNS for seven incredible years as our Artistic Director. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you. While we are very sad to see you go, we are so excited to see the amazing things you’ll do @NTWtweets 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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As is tradition in theatre, Ant and Dec have been left in the window to watch over Northern Stage during its closure. It’s our promise that we will be ready to rumble again soon. #antanddec .#lovetheatre.#fakenews.#shoukdhavedonethisforaprilfoolsday
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Gorgeous weekend of open auditions with @painesplough. Big thanks to all the performers for reminding us all how talented you all are and our lovely panel for joining us.#ThisIsUsNS
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CALLOUT 📢. We are looking for a North East based Assistant Director for our forthcoming world premiere of I, Daniel Blake. You must have one previous assisting credit on a professional production/ have directed a piece of your own work. Find out more ➡️
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We stand to denounce racism in all its forms. Whilst we cannot undo pain and neglect, we are calling on all of us in the arts, cultural, heritage sectors; professional and voluntary to work together to address racism and its deep roots. #blacklivesmatter
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★★★★★ from @TheStage for #TheLastShip 'a fierce call to arms in the face of austerity, political indifference and corporate contempt. A reminder of the power of people who may have “got nowt else” but who have each other'.
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Head over to our Facebook page for a special #lightitinred live stream as part of #wemakeevents - a U.K. wide campaign to draw attention to the dramatic situation facing our industry. #redalert 📸 @producer_jonny
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📢New job alert📢. We're looking for a creative individual to work closely with our new Artistic Director @NMHIBUIsHere as part of the artistic team and Artistic Planning department!. Closing date: 28 July. Check out the full details:
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Bernie and Natalie smashing our audience figures for 2021.
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We caught @JosephMcGann with a wee sausage called Minnie! She might not be on stage (. yet. ), but we think she has star potential! #theatredogs #TheLastShip #behindthescenes
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We're excited to announce #NECultureSocial. A big Zoom get-together to connect NE freelancers, furloughed staff, artists, production staff, makers & doers. Talk, share experiences, ask for help, gossip. It's up to you. 3pm Thu 23 April. Come & join us.
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Today has been a challenge to say the least, but the incredible love and support we have been receiving from you lot coupled with the amazing work of our staff has really helped make it easier. Thank you all so much.
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Huge congratulations to @mattactuallydaw on being shortlisted for the @KOIAwards for his work on #TheLastShip! @LastShipOnStage #lightingdesign #theatre
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📣 CALL OUT 📣. We’re looking for an Assistant Director from/based in the North East or North Yorkshire to work on our upcoming production with @pilot_theatre and @yorktheatreroyal. Find out more via the link in our bio 👆
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Thank you so much for all the kind messages and support you've been sending over the last week. It means so much to all of us here at Northern Stage. We hope we'll be able to welcome you back soon. ♥️ #lovetheatre
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After more than 100 shows in 12 cities all across the U.K. & Ireland, @LastShipOnStage sails to the end of its tour at @The_Lowry tonight! Much love to everyone involved so far - cast, crew, creatives, venues & especially all the incredible audiences! #webuildships
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NORTH EAST BASED ACTORS: casting call info for ROAD by Jim Cartwright - our Artistic Director, @NMHIBUIsHere first show for Northern Stage ⬇️⬇️⬇️. Deadline to apply: Fri 2 Jul.
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FIRST LOOK at I, Daniel Blake which premiered at Northern Stage last night to a standing ovation👏. The run at Northern Stage is sold out, but the show will return in Autumn from 12 - 16 Sep before it tours nationally. 📷@peachyraith . #IDanielBlake #ThisIsNotFiction
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THRILLED to have been awarded Excellence in Touring for such an important show. The I, Daniel Blake tour continues across the country - hope you’ve got your tickets!.
The winners of the UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Touring are @northernstage, @BirminghamRep, @weareETT, @OldhamColiseum, @tinydragonprod1 and @CardboardCitz for an adaptation with integrity and authenticity both for audiences and the communities represented. #UKTAwards
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Say hello to the new members of our Artistic Planning team🙌. Jeremy Woodhouse has been appointed as Head of Producing and Helen Dobson will join as Producer. Both will start with us in September and we can't wait!. Find out more ⬇️.
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Our pals @sohotheatre are bringing @JinkxMonsoon & @bendelacreme high camp, side-splitting holiday special to you on-demand this December 🎄. Find out how you can watch it right here:
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#getnorth2018 is officially ON! Well done team @GetNorth2018 you got us all choked up. #northernandproud
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I, Daniel Blake begins its SOLD OUT run tonight and we have exciting news. The show will RETURN in Autumn, starting at Northern Stage in Sep, before a national tour ➡️ Sign up as a member now to access priority booking on 8 Jun.
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As the doors are shutting on the building, our team of staff continue to work from outside Northern Stage to support, listen and drive ideas forward, with more to follow next week. Thank you again for your support. We will see you back here very soon.
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It’s official - we are bringing @LastShipOnStage to life in #Newcastle
JUST ANNOUNCED! #TheLastShipOnStage, Music and Lyrics by @OfficialSting, featuring Jimmy Nail. Full details:
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Tonight is opening press night for #RoadNS, join us in a massive round of applause for all of the cast and creative team who've worked mega hard👏👏👏👏👏👏. Get your tickets for the rest of the run here >
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We are thrilled to be joined at #RedEllen press night by @AndyMcDonaldMP and @KateOsborneMP. Ellen Wilkinson held both their roles in the past, acting as MP for Middlesbrough East (1924-31) and as MP for Jarrow (1935-47). "History recharges you"
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📢Two very exciting CALLOUTS for you📢. We are looking for . > A fight director. > Male identifying actors. to work on our upcoming co-production with the @NationalTheatre 'Underdog: The Other Other Brontë' by Sarah Gordon. Find out more at
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Welcoming to Northern Stage our Reinvent Residency artists 👋. Over the next year, these artists will be developing their socially engaged practice, with support from us here at NS. The three artists are: . Yilis del Carmel Suriel.Lyndsey Nicholson.James Whitman
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Announcing our first ever #NORTHfestival. Make new connections, brush up on your skills and get practical advice on developing your career in the arts. Sessions are Pay What You Decide.
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This July, @caitlinmoran doesn't want the fog on the Tyne, but she would love you to come and join her for a hilarious and thought-provoking evening of all things famous, and feminist, in this laugh-out-loud event @northernstage #howtobefamous
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We're really proud to see our Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, featured in The Stage's 100 most influential people in theatre. Congrats Natalie!. This year, Natalie will be directing a new play by Hannah Lavery, 'Protest'. You can catch Protest at Northern Stage in April.
#TheStage100 is back: Our annual list highlights individuals who have had the biggest impact on the industry over the past year. Find the full list here:
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Absolutely thrilled that our artistic director @LorneCampbellNS has made @TheStage 100 most influential people working in the theatre and performing arts industry.
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Soldiers seen in #ww1 uniforms today were part of #wearehere, a UK-wide event we were a part of. #Proud @1418NOW
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Steven Gaythorpe has been reported missing since 7 Feb 2018 - if you have any information, please dial 101 to reach the UK police, citing 47170218 as the incident number. Please spread the word. Sending our thoughts to @ZENDEH_tweets x
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🥳 RE-OPENING NEWS 🥳.Get ready for our new season being announced tomorrow, you're all invited .#HousewarmingNS
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Rehearsals are now well underway for #RoadNS and we’re working with a brilliant cast and creative team to bring @jimcartwrightUK’s joyous and anarchic masterpiece to you as part of our housewarming season.
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We stand in solidarity with everyone around the world protesting racial injustice, discrimination and brutality. #BlackLivesMatter.
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★★★★★ for #IDanielBlake from @TheStage 🤩. Massive congratulations to the entire company 👏
★★★★★ Review: I, Daniel Blake – Heartfelt performances centre a powerful adaptation of the Ken Loach film that feels more relevant than ever @northernstage
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Today we were able to start our socially distanced rehearsals for a special project we’ve been cooking up. It’s all a bit of a secret at the moment but keep your eyes and ears peeled for more next week. #lovetheatre
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Woo hoo, It's the first day of rehearsals of Jim Cartwright's Road and directed by @NMHIBUIsHere . We couldn’t be more excited! 🎉.
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We're thrilled to announce that @northernstage will showcase four North East companies: @YourAuntFanny @BonnieBonnettes and @circmotif and @grohllikeatroll in our first ever @VAULTFestival Takeover next year. #VaultFestival2020 #NORTH
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New month, new writing. Sharings of 9 flippin’ brilliant new plays by Northern writers next week at our place.
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North East artists: our AD @NMHIBUIsHere is committed to meeting one of you every day for a year. 365 #SoGoodToZoomYou slots now available to book!.✅ Christmas Day🎄 .✅ Halloween 🎃 .✅ Valentine’s Day 💕 .And all the other days in between! #ThisIsUsNS.
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After a great weekend of open auditions, our Artistic Director @NMHIBUIsHere writes about the joy of getting back to doing what we love and the need for transparency in collaboration:
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About last night 😍. Congrats to The Sorcerer's Apprentice company for a press night that sparkled like no other ✨
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"@LorneCampbellNS bids a triumphant farewell to Northern Stage with this rousing, uplifting mix of song and storytelling".An absolute belter of a review for The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff from @TheStage #NorthernStage50.
★★★★★ Review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff – a rousing account of what activism and solidarity can achieve @northernstage
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We're calling a Devoted & Disgruntled to ask: What is the future of theatre talent development in the North East?.Produced by @improbable1 .Presented in partnership with @Alphabetti, @arcstockton, @LiveTheatre, & @TheatreRoyalNew.
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#TheLastShip has come to the end of her maiden voyage, but she sets sail again, calling in at @LivEveryPlay next. We're going to miss our canny gang of performers! If you haven't seen it, now's the time to book your trip to one of the tour venues
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Yesterday’s news on the Covid roadmap might have felt disappointing but here’s something to look forward to. SO excited to announce we’re re-opening from 25 Aug with our #HousewarmingNS season & you’re all invited. Here’s @NMHIBUIsHere to tell you more:
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Dream partnership alert! . In Spring 2024, we'll be co-producing Underdog: The Other Other Brontë with none other than the @NationalTheatre🤩. Directed by our Natalie Ibu, the show will premiere in London before coming to us in March 24. Find out more
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💫Casting Call💫. We're now casting a variety of roles for our Christmas show Cinderella: A Fairytale. We're looking for an ensemble company who live/have a base within 25 miles of Newcastle. Find out more about the roles & application process at
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Before you fire up for your next Zoom - take a Scroll break & join us for a 2 minute embrace by one of the most exciting queer artists in the country - @TheTabbyLamb . Music by @palomicanicol .Videographer & Editor - @LeenaNorms .#Scroll #CanWeComeIn .
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Agggghh! We won! #UKTaward 2016. The Renee Stepham Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre!
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📢CALL OUT📢. We are looking for an Assistant Director for our forthcoming production of Road by Jim Cartwright. This will be @NMHIBUIsHere’s first production here and will take place in October 2021. Closing date: 28 July. Check out the full details:
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Based on @matthaig1 number one bestseller, @ETTtweet #ReasonsPlay comes to @northernstage this October.
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Due to the uncertainty as to when and how theatres will be able to start putting on live performances again, we have made the very difficult decision to postpone our autumn season. But we are still going to try and bring you some Christmas magic.
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Some lovely snaps from our season launch with @OfficialSting on Sunday where we announced @LastShipOnStage. Can't wait!
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"What do I bring? I hope lots but fundamentally I bring an appetite - to get to know you, to work with you, to serve you because I see my role as one of being in service to artists and audiences." @NMHIBUIsHere #NECultureSocial.
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Everyone looks great in orange. Here's our lush FOH #edfringe volunteers. 1 sleep til first shows.
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This Christmas, @northernstage & @kitchenzoo_ are teaming up to bring you our very first digital Christmas production of. THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES adapted by @tantaloupe & directed by @AMarkCalvert #NorthernStageChristmas. Find out more here:
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The very lovely @geordieblogger_ has launched a range of A4 photo prints to aid fundraising for theatres and performance venues in Newcastle, Gateshead and Whitley Bay. Find out more here:. #Newcastle #Gateshead #Theatre #Arts #SaveTheArts
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After an absolutely incredible month of shows, sadly today is the last day of A Christmas Carol. A huge thank you to everyone who came to see the show and a big standing ovation to the cast and creative team for creating such a wonderful show - Mr Dickens would be proud.
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Applications are now open for theatre makers, theatre companies and theatre artists to help us and – and audiences - get Out on the Toon. Find out more and how to apply here:
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Introducing. our Associate Artists! We're delighted to welcome @CuriousArts.@curiousmonkey_ @balletlorent @Gateway_Studio & @LucaRutherford as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the independent sector in the NE:.
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3 cheers for the amazing Alison Stringer who has made costumes for our last 25 Christmas shows!
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Really excited to share this interview with author @matthaig1 as he talks about the first theatrical adaptation of his bestselling novel Reasons to Stay Alive. #ReasonsPlay
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