Rosie Bowden is an ambitious theatre-maker based in Newcastle and Northumberland. Her skills as a director have been honed through work with various youth theatre groups, alongside delivering drama an…
Stage: Bad Lads at ARC, Stockton
Bad Lads is a harrowing and hard-hitting production based on the true testimonies of brave men who were detained at Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham. Operating from 1961 until the lat…
Stage: Our Freedom: Stockton Rising at ARC, Stockton
ARC in Stockton will host a unique launch event on Tuesday 11th November as Our Freedom: Stockton Rising takes place. The evening marks the opening of the free gallery exhibition at ARC, The Stories o…
Dance: POPPY at Alnwick Playhouse
Eliot Smith Dance makes a much-anticipated return to Alnwick Playhouse on Remembrance Sunday (9th November), with a bold reimagining of ‘POPPY’ – a powerful and moving reflection on …
Culture: Hasbian at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
Brought to life by Queer Diary CIC and Beth Watson, Hasbian is coming to Alphabetti Theatre on Thursday 23rd October – and OMG, it’s full-on Y2K nostalgia with a big queer twist. Imagine s…
Stage: Oran at Live Theatre, Newcastle
A tale of the underworld brought vividly to life through lyrical storytelling and a chilling live score – electronic, pulsating, and full of urgency – Oran follows one man’s desperate atte…
Stage: Metroland Live at Live Theatre, Newcastle
The Metroland Comedy boys are taking over Live Theatre in Newcastle for a four-day run of their brand-new show, Metroland Live, from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October. Having seen their previous…
Culture Spotlight: Scarred For Life: A Folk Horror Special at ARC, Stockton
Something eerie this way comes to ARC this month as it hosts a little nostalgia and a whole heap of intrigue. On Wednesday 10th September, the venue presents Scarred For Life: A Folk Horror Special, a…
Stage: Free at ARC, Stockton
In a world often divided by borders, flags, and occupied lands, the quest for freedom remains as urgent and resonant as ever. Free, an immersive and compelling new performance, invites audiences on a …
Stage: At Sea at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
Get swept up by the family-friendly, life-affirming puppet show At Sea this month at Alphabetti Theatre. Newcastle-based Life and Limb Puppets return with a brand-new adventure following their hugely …