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Andy Dawson @andydawson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Me and the boy child are doing a live show! Pop Recs in Sunderland - Wed 18 Nov

Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🎯 DARTS. THEATRE. A PODCAST. ONE VERY GOOD NIGHT. We’re heading to Pop Recs Ltd for a special night celebrating the greatest sport in the world! 🎙️ A live podcast 🎭 Theatre 🍌 Motivational bananas 🎯 Live darts 🏆…and possibly the best audience in the world. www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/2026...

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Unserious Darts: (Almost) 180 Reasons to Love Darts & Best in the World | Unfolding Theatre

Darts. Theatre. A podcast. Plus a few surprising opinions about the greatest sport in the world.  

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

✨ Exciting news! North East writer @alisoncarr.bsky.social has won a prestigious Peter Shaffer Commission to develop a brand new play with Unfolding Theatre. 'That Friday Feeling (but Friday is the Apocalypse)' promises to be a darkly funny play about closures, endings and what we leave behind.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🎭 How do we build a stronger cultural future for Newcastle - together? Join us for a conversation exploring the next stage of a Newcastle Culture Partnership. 📅 Thurs 19 Feb 2026 | 10am–1pm 📍 Live Theatre, Newcastle 💷 £75 bursaries available 🎟️ Book now: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/2025...

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

📢 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & @juliesbicycle.bsky.social have released the 2024-25 Environmental Responsibility Report today, highlighting bold #CreativeClimateAction of #ACEsupported organisations. Read the full report >> juliesbicycle.com/ER25

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🎭 North East Deaf Youth Theatre is back! Join us this Saturday for accessible drama, fun and games. 📍@gosforthcivictheatre 🗓️ Saturday 22nd November ⏰ 9:30am to 11:30am For more information about NEDYT check the link in bio! #unfoldingtheatre #childrenandyoungpeople #letscreate #deafcommunity

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Recently, Sunderland MIND, in partnership with The Cultural Spring, commissioned us to deliver a community arts research project exploring how drama and the performing arts can support mental health and wellbeing. Find out more: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/sunderla…

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🐉 Tour announcement! We're overjoyed to announce that Here Be Dragons is headed to Northern Stage next April! We are deeply grateful to Northern Stage for their continued support and can't wait to bring the magic of Here Be Dragons to more audiences soon! #familytheatre #tour #unfoldingtheatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🎭⚽ Ready, set...score! The East End Story Makers are back in full swing! 📍The Lighthouse Project, Byker 🗓️ Weekly sessions on Wednesdays 4:30-6pm (term time) 🔭 Crafts, games, movement and storytelling. Ready to get involved? More information in our bio. #youththeatre #communitytheatre #creative

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

✋🎭 Watch this space! We are delighted to announce that our staff at Unfolding Theatre have been receiving some lessons in British Sign Language from the brilliant team at Sign It Hear! Watch this space for updates! #unfoldingtheatre #theatrecompany #deafawareness #northeastdeafyouththeatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🎟️ Here Be Dragons is coming to The Cowshed, Cowgate! 🗓️Monday 6th October at 4pm. 📍Location: The Cowshed, Cowgate, Newcastle 🎭 Family friendly and free to attend www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-… #herebedragons #northeast #autumn #familyfun #freetheatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🐉 Look at those wings! Our fantastic Here Be Dragons crew are headed to The Tute for their next show! 🗓️ Saturday 4th October ⏰1:30pm 📍The Tute, Cambois 🎟️ Free to attend #herebedragons #theatrecompany #unfoldingtheatre #autumntour #familytheatre #northeasttheatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Our fantastic family show, Here Be Dragons is headed to Cowgate, Newcastle next month! Tickets are Pay What You Decide and this performance takes place after school - the perfect family treat to start the week! Book your tickets here: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-…

A person wearing glasses, a green beanie, a green coat, and a large orange-and-yellow scarf stands smiling in a garden allotment. They hold a small crate and a pot of plants, surrounded by vegetable beds, netting, and sheds in the background, with autumn trees on the hillside.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🐉✨ Here we go! We are delighted to announce that Here Be Dragons rehearsals are now underway! Catch them on their autumn tour by checking the link in our bio for dates, venues and more. #herebedragons #unfoldingtheatre #childrenandyoungpeople #rehearsals

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Join us and our Here Be Dragons crew at IncludFEST 2025! 📍Victoria Jubilee Park, Spennymoor 🕐Sat 20th September 12pm-5pm 🎨Free workshops, performances and hands-on family fun! 🎟️Check our bio for more info. See you there! IncludFEST is funded by @durhamcouncil.bsky.social #accessiblearts #fun

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

North East Culture social is here! 🎭Got an idea about Newcastle’s creative future? 🎤 Ready to have your say? 🤝In collaboration with Newcastle Gateshead Cultural Venues and Newcastle City Council 🎟️ This event is fully booked, check link in bio for more🎟️ #NECS #newcastleupontyne #unfoldingtheatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We had a brilliant time at the North East Charity Awards ✨ Unfolding Theatre was proud to be shortlisted for Small Charity of the Year. Congrats to Cornerstone Benwell on the win 👏 Wonderful to see so much inspiring work making lives better across the North East.

Four women are standing side by side in front of a branded backdrop for the North East Charity Awards. All are smiling at the camera. From left to right: the first woman has long brown hair and glasses, wearing a black dress decorated with sparkling bead details and floral tattoos visible on her arm. The second woman has long wavy brown hair and glasses, wearing a sage green dress with a pink jacket. The third woman has short red hair, wearing a sleeveless red dress with a blue patterned jacket. The fourth woman has straight blonde hair, wearing a black dress with a white spotted pattern. The backdrop behind them is white and covered with sponsor logos in blue, green, black, and orange.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Calling all dragons…catch us at The Tute! 🗓️Saturday the 4th of October ⏰ 1:30pm 📍The Tute, Cambois Tickets to the performance are free but donations are appreciated. Book your free ticket now at the link in our bio. #communitytheatre #herebedragons #unfoldingtheatre #familyfun #blythcreative

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

North East Deaf Youth Theatre is back this Saturday! 📍 Gosforth Civic Theatre 🕤 9.30 - 11.30am (third Saturday of the month) Free sessions for Deaf children aged 5–12 www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/…

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🪴 Ready to let your imagination grow? Not long to go until the return of East End Story Makers! 🗓️ Weekly from Wednesday the 17th September 📍 The Lighthouse Project, Byker ⏰4:30-6pm Find more information on our website. #youththeatre #letscreate #unfoldingtheatre #grow #storymaker

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Here Be Dragons is headed to Cowgate, Newcastle this autumn! 🍂 📅 Monday 6th October 🕜 4pm 🏟️ The Cowshed, Newcastle, NE5 3UT 🎟️Pay as you Decide Book your free tickets here: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-…

A young female performer stands on stage and looks upwards, whilst clutching a box. She wears a green hat and coat and a yellow scarf.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Exciting news…NE Deaf Youth theatre is back! 🗓️Saturday the 13th of September ⏰9:30-11:30am @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk Interested in learning more about these sessions? Check the link in our bio. #northeastdeafyouththeatre #letscreate #newcastleupontyne #youngpeoplestheatre #inclusivetheatre

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🚨Last call for tickets! Join us at the next #NorthEastCultureSocial 🗓️Wednesday 17th September 📍 Newcastle City Library 🕜 2:30-4:30pm If you have purchased a ticket and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate. #NECultureSocial #LetsCreate

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Kay Greyson – rapper and hip-hop artist – joins the #NorthEastCultureSocial stage next month. Kay will perform, and share her thoughts on artist development, ambition, and the role Newcastle City plays in shaping this. www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/…

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Today have welcomed our new Theatre Production and Marketing intern Fay Rose Carrington. Fay has just graduated from @newcastleuni.bsky.social with a BA in English Literature and History and is excited to start her new chapter with us! #NorthEastTheatre #UnfoldingTheatre #WeAreNCL

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Unfolding Theatre is delighted to announce it has joined the North East Create Growth programme. With Creative UK, we will be taking part in workshops and meeting other brilliant businesses to learn more about how we can grow and prepare for investment. #letscreate #CreativeUK #InvestInCreativity

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Unfolding Nights is back! Join us at Northern Stage on Thursday 16th October from 6:00-7:30PM for an evening of conversation and plenty of laughter! This is an audience co-creation event that lets you have a say in what happens next with our show Here Be Dragons. #letscreate#herebedragons

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We send a monthly newsletter, if you'd like to sign up to hear our latest news, you can do so here: eepurl.com/dukejb

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Meet Pao – our new Community Champion for #CowgateYoungTheatreMakers! Pao brings two years’ experience as a Youth Worker with Projects4Change and joins us as part of our new Community Champions initiative, helping us extend our work with communities.

Pao - a young person with black hair and wearing a black leather jacket, white shirt and white jumper with motif - smiles at the camera. She is sitting in an interior office space with a poster behind her, which is framed.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Every year we send out a survey to collect feedback from our staff, freelancers, trustees and volunteers. It matters to us that we share back the difference their feedback has made - read more over on the blog. www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/articles/202... #StaffSurvey #WorkplaceCulture

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Annual Workforce Survey 2024/25 | Unfolding Theatre

Every year we send out a survey to collect feedback and data from our staff, freelancers, trustees and volunteers. We know a lot of freelancers are familiar with (bored by??!) these survey requests. S...

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

What a blast at last week’s NE Culture Social at Alphabetti! 💬 Huge thanks to all who joined to share, question + build ideas. Catch the write-up + save the date for 10 Sept! 👉 www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/articles/202... #NECultureSocial

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North East Culture Social - Working together is success | Unfolding Theatre

Reflections from Elijah Young on the most recent North East Culture Social held on Alphabetti Theatre on Wednesday 18th July 2025

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We are looking for a Community Champion to join us as at #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre! We are looking for deaf creatives who are based in the North East and have experience of - or are interested in - working with children and young people. Find out more - www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/opportunities

A group of six children stand in a line against a white wall, smiling and holding colourful props and wearing casual clothes. Bold white text over the image reads: "Be a Community Champion."

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Last month we reviewed our Trans, Non-Binary & Gender Non-Conforming Inclusion Policy, first introduced in 2024. In a tough year for the trans community, our commitment to kindness, care & solidarity remains stronger than ever. 🏳️‍⚧️ #Pride2025 #TransEquality

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

#NorthEastCultureSocial at Alphabetti Theatre is now fully booked. We have a waiting list in place. If you would like to be added to this, please book your ticket as normal and Eventbrite will notify you if a place becomes free. www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/whatson/2025...

Two women sit across from each other at a wooden table in a casual indoor setting, possibly a café or community space. One woman is writing in a notebook, while the other listens attentively. The background shows other people engaged in conversation, shelves with glassware, and large brewing equipment, suggesting the location may be a brewery or similar venue. Hand sanitiser and a lantern are on the table, and the atmosphere appears informal and social.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We loved seeing our deaf-inclusive #HereBeDragons at Benton Park Primary on ITV Tyne Tees! Developed with EJ Raymond & starring #NorthEastDeafYouthTheatre. Meet Mosie the pigeon & find out more here: www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

A group of five performers — an adult and four children — stand in front of a red curtain on a school stage beneath a wooden sign reading “THE UNFOLDING THEATRE – HERE BE DRAGONS.” They are signing to the audience using British Sign Language, smiling and engaged. The audience of schoolchildren is seated in the foreground, watching attentively.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🎉 We’re delighted to have been awarded £21,000 over 3 years by the Sir James Knott Trust! This support helps sustain our youth & community theatre programmes across the North East, including Deaf Youth Theatre, East End Story Makers, Cowgate Young Theatre Makers, Unfolding Days & Nights & more.

A diverse audience of adults of various ages sitting at tables in a relaxed, informal venue, clapping and smiling while watching a performance or presentation. The atmosphere is warm and engaged. A banner in the background reads "Unfolding Theatre – Big-hearted theatre that brings people together." Posters and flyers decorate the walls.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

🎉 Young Voices, Big Ideas – our project with @liverpooluni.bsky.social – was a finalist in the NWC Research & Innovation Awards! Huge congrats to the winners, The Creative Influencers & Liverpool Lighthouse. Thanks to all involved, esp. the young voices! www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/youngvoicesb...

Banner for the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards 2025. The text reads: “Finalist 2025 – Outstanding Contribution to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Award.” The background is a colourful geometric design with a stylised map highlighting regions in the North West Coast of England.

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Our Producer Midge Ryall joined @annierigby.bsky.social at Devoted & Disgruntled, hosting a session on arts + mental health: Are we filling a gap - and how do we do it ethically? Read her report: bit.ly/4aPCTvw 📸 Beatrice Baumgartner-Cohen #DevotedAndDisgruntled

Hand-drawn illustration of a theatre, a NHS building and many speech bubbles and notes including: Many arts practitioners are expected to adopt a role they're not (necessarily) qualified for. To provide support for people experiencing mental health difficulties. We need to develop partnerships. How can we reduce risk? Is this an issue of access? Mental Health? Neurodiversity?

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

“Funny, warm and full of surprises!” That’s what audiences say about #HereBeDragons. Come and join the fun at Caedmon Hall, Gateshead. 📅 Saturday 10th My 10.30 & 1pm 🎟️ Grab your tickets before they vanish: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-… 📸 Von Fox Promotions

A performer wearing a yellow scarf and green hat raises her arms in the air in joy, whilst standing on a stage in an interior. Either side of her sit a drummer wearing a high vis vest, a man sitting and playing an acordian and a stage manager in the background wearing a grey t-shirt and beanie hat

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🐉 Here Be Dragons is landing in Gateshead! Join us at Caedmon Hall for a feel-good family adventure packed with music, mischief, and magic. 📍 Gateshead Central Library 📅 Saturday 10th May, 10.30am & 1pm 🎟️ Book now: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-… 📸 Von Fox Promotions

Two performers sit on a stage in an interior, wearing bobbly hats and thick coats. The male performer clenches his fist and appears to be shouting

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We’re thrilled to have secured funding from the Mayor’s Opportunity Fund! 🎉 Thanks to this support, #HereBeDragons heads to more North East schools & communities. ✨ Next stop: Caedmon Hall, Gateshead 📅 10 May 👉 Book now: www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/here-be-drag... @kimmcguinness.bsky.social

A young performer stands on stage and hugs a puppet dragon

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Hooray! North East Deaf Youth Theatre is back tomorrow at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk Join us for plenty of fun and creativity as we let our imaginations run free. Free, as always. www.unfoldingtheatre.co.uk/north-ea… #Newcastle #Sunderland #Northumberland

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Brilliant to celebrate 50 years of @itc-arts.bsky.social this week. Unfolding Theatre’s journey started in one of their training sessions, and they've given us so many wise words of advice along the way. A brilliant day thinking about fair work and the future. Here’s to another 50 years and more!

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Beautiful. Immersive. Thought-provoking. Emotional. Magical. Join us for #NightClasses as we had to @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk tonight and 17Nineteen in Sunderland tomorrow. www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...

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Night Classes by Unfolding Theatre - Audience Reactions

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Annie Rigby @annierigby.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Come on down next Friday at @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk. Then stick around and see our show, #NightClasses!

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Unfolding Theatre @unfoldingtheatre.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Fancy stepping into the world of #NightClasses? Excellent @culturednortheast.bsky.social interview with Artistic Director, @annierigby.bsky.social gives you a glimpse into the show. We head to @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk and 17Nineteen THIS WEEK! www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/night-clas...

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Night Classes back by popular demand

New North East dates for Unfolding Theatre's inclusive show

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