NPF 2024: Morden Tower
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Overview
We are pleased to present ‘A Walk to Morden Tower’, a series of performances by Newcastle University students inspired by this iconic literary landmark. Led by poet and lecturer John Challis, a group of NU students went on a guided walk to Morden Tower and explored its history and legacy. This project is in conjunction with an exhibition about Morden Tower in the Robinson Library led by archivist Rachel Hawkes and PhD researchers Maisie Drummond, Steven Kendall and William Kerr.
This event will also present a performance by People’s Theatre Young People group. This year marks 70 years since the BBC broadcast Dylan Thomas’s verse radio play Under Milk Wood. This performance draws on the idea of the relationship between place and voice. A group of young performers from the People’s Theatre, Newcastle, have worked with the poet Linda France and director Tony Childs, visiting an iconic street in Heaton, Newcastle – Shields Road – and drawing on the inspiration of conversations, sounds and sights of their visits there to create their text. This performance is supported by the BBC and will be broadcast by them.
This event is supported by the Catherine Cookson Foundation and the BBC.
John Challis
Linda France
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.