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A photo of a group of children wearing red aprons.

NS Archive 2021: Free School Meals

An Unfolding Theatre and Northern Stage co-production


25 – 28 August 2021

What if we let the kids cook up a storm?

During the pandemic someone gave kids a food parcel with 10 cheese slices, a Frube and half a carrot. The kids are pretty outraged. They think people deserve better than that. So they’re taking over and turning the tables, dishing up delicious bites, brilliant beats and tastes of a better future.

The Canteen is a restaurant run by children. They’re serving up super fresh ingredients and a healthy portion of home truths. Will you book a table and digest what they have to say?

The show features a cast of children, rapper Kay Greyson and pot washer, Alex Elliott.

Behind the scenes

Creative Team

Director Annie Rigby

Writer Luca Rutherford

Designer Simon Henderson

Performers and co-creators: Daniela, Doaa, Finn, Harmony, Joshua, Jasmine M, Jasmine T, Lavender, Lexi, Mason, Melissa, Mohammed, Princess, Sarah, Tosin, Tally, Alex Elliott and Kay Greyson

Songwriter Kay Greyson

Choreographer Patrick Ziza

Sound Designers Garry Lydon and Alex Elliott

Lighting Designer Nick Rogerson

Dramaturg Natalie Ibu

Choreographer Patrick Ziza

Assistant Director Liv Hunt

Stage Manager Chloe Ribbens

Assistant Stage Manager Grace Branch

Executive Producer Michael Barass

Photography Luke Waddington

Graphic Design Wayne Gamble