MA Directing & Theatre Making Showcase
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Overview
Two evenings of new work created by MA Directing & Theatre Making students from The Northern School of Art.
The works look at a variety of different styles and themes including gambling, class, addiction and community.
27th of June:
Life’s a Gamble by LJ Watt
From a fun game to life shattering events, Live’s a Gamble is a piece that shows the effects of gambling addiction.
Current Sea by Jess Jervis-May
A cleaner and a head chef employed on a luxury yacht ‘Gilded,’ resided for the super-rich, find themselves adrift in the vast span of the open sea.
28th of June:
Last Orders by Stephen Lister
Welcome to the Golden Pony, one of the oldest pubs in Yorkshire and one of the last to be locally owned by a single landlord in Britain.
Bounty by Kaitlyn Maxfield
Every year sister and brother, Alex and Owen, spend Christmas Day at the family home. For both, each time Christmas Day arrives it feels worlds apart from the last.
Pulling Teeth by Phoebe Hunter
Worlds collide as Merri the clown, stumbles into a film set of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and accidentally becomes the director’s assistant…
Content Guidance
Age recommendation 15+
Shows will contain bad language.
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.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.