Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to do good. Established in 2012, the idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.
This Giving Tuesday, Northern Stage is asking for donations towards its festive charity appeal, Pay It Forward. Northern Stage’s Pay It Forward appeal enables children and young people living in some of the most disadvantaged parts of the North East to experience the magic of theatre. Last year, the campaign enabled 212 young people from local communities to see productions at the theatre and provided bursaries for 48 children to take part in workshops for free.
Northern Stage Director of Development Zoe Hull explains,
As a registered charity, Northern Stage believes that everyone should have equal access to the arts, and we are committed to supporting everyone to be able to enjoy theatre. Newcastle is a vibrant centre for culture, but now more than ever many young people are missing out. We would like to offer free tickets to children who may not otherwise be able to see a show at the theatre, so this GivingTuesday we’re asking for donations to help even more young people experience the magic of theatre this Christmas. If you are able to, please share some festive joy and support our Pay it Forward campaign this year.
Thanks to Pay It Forward donations, a group from St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle will visit Northern Stage to see The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Jocelyn Thompson, Matron, Children and Young Adult Service from St Oswald’s Hospice said,
Our children and young adults are thrilled to have the opportunity to experience a trip to the theatre this Christmas. It’s a real treat for our families, making the festive season happy and memorable.
Ahead of launching this year’s Pay It Forward appeal, Christmas came early for pupils at a Shiremoor school when the cast of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice paid them a visit.
Originally from Shiremoor but now based in London, Beth Crame who plays Hatty Rabbit, and Nick Figgis who plays the Sorcerer, visited Moorbridge Alternative Education Partnership School (MAEPS) to chat to students about the show.
Mrs Grier from MAEPS said,
We’re really excited to be attending the theatre this Christmas; it’ll be a real treat for our students after meeting the cast in school!” One of the students, Jayden, added, “I’ve never been to Northern Stage before but I’m looking forward to seeing all the actors on stage in their costumes.
How you can take part
You can support Northern Stage this Giving Tuesday by making a donation.
Your generous gift will help us to share the magic of theatre, by buying a ticket to one of our Christmas shows for a child who wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit.
A £10 donation can contribute to the cost of bringing the show to a local child or young person.
Please select an amount to donate below. Thank you for your support.
Northern Stage is a registered charity (no. 700055).
