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A close up of someones eyes smiling and magazine cut outs from the Argos catalogue

Argos Archives

7.45pm

From: £12.00

Book Tickets

Limited tickets

Book tickets

Limited tickets

Overview

A Futures Theatre Production

By Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives


I always thought you named me after your favourite shop, Argos. Cos it sees what

everyone needs and gives them a reference to get it.

 

Woman is turning 30. She’s chatty, loves Greek myths and has decided to make her son proud by chasing down her dream job at Argos. After all, life’s full of deceptive, nonsensical rules, but at least there’s structure in the annual catalogue. But she hasn’t got the right qualifications, and she can’t sit still…

Enter friends Archives and Argos. One loves to be organised, the other is a mythical 100 eyed-all-seeing giant. Together they dive into the Argos Catalogues from Skaletrix to Tamagotchis to Elizabeth Duke jewellery, uncovering memories Woman would rather forget and celebrating what makes her unique.

From award-winning writer Sabrina Mahfouz and Futures Theatre, Argos Archives is an inclusive experience for both neurodivergent and neurotypical audiences. Join us for a nostalgic celebration of neurodivergent self-discovery, led by a majority neurodivergent cast and creative team.


If a performance is sold out, email info@northernstage.co.uk or call 0191 230 5151 to be added to our waiting list


 

Running time

1hr 15mins (no interval)

Venue

Stage 3

Northern Stage
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RH

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Behind the Scenes trailer

This show contains themes of sexual assault, emotional abuse and manipulation.

Cast:
Woman – Shakira Newton
Jess Gough – Archives
Argos – Eleanor Nawal
Crew:
Playwright: Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives
Director: Caroline Bryant
Movement Director: Lati Saka
Executive Producer: Becca Rowson
Video Designer: Charli Davis
Associate Video Designer: Libertad Neves
Sound Designer: Jamie Lu
Set and Costume Designer: Lu Herbert
Lighting Designer: Rachel Sampley
Creative Production Manager: Dylan Tate
Company Stage Manager Maja Lach
Technician and Operator: Goose Masondo
Engagement Director: Flair May
Dramatherapist: Wabriya King
Marketing: Grace Chapman and Isabel Dixon
PR: David Burns
Production Photography: Lidia Crisafulli
Production Videography: Erica Belton
Thrive Newcastle – Workshop Leaders: Lucy Curry, Rachel Stockdale
Thrive Creatives: With gratitude to Jade Wilkinson, Sasha Bond, Grace Bryant, and all the other Thrive Creatives who have contributed to the development of this production over the years.
Argos Archives and its associated Thrive Projects were supported by:
The David Family Foundation, Public funding by Arts Council England, Cockayne Grants for the Arts, The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.  Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

BOOKING COMPANION SEATING

To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.

SEAT ACCESSIBILITY

Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.

Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.

Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.

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To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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