Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Our mission is to be a theatre that welcomes everyone. We make and present contemporary theatre, live performance and creative programmes that spark connections, provoke curiosity and joy, and explore new ways of seeing the world.
Vision
Our vision is for Northern Stage to be a leading force in making the North East a great place to create, watch and take part in theatre.
We will be informed and transformed by a dynamic and diverse community of theatre-makers, audiences, participants and collaborators who will have more opportunities to shape and participate in the cultural life of our city and our region.
Together, our work will enrich the cultural life of the North East, celebrating difference, advancing inclusion, strengthening communities, and using theatre as a force for positive change in the world.
Values
We work with energy, passion and optimism because we believe theatre has the power to bring people together in extraordinary ways to imagine, explore and shape the future collaboratively.
We act with care and integrity and listen to the people we work with and serve, building relationships grounded in trust and honesty, learning from our experiences, and celebrating difference.
We are serious about inclusion and will question ourselves on our decisions, systems and processes and take action to advance our work with people who have been under-represented too often and for too long.