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Head of Performance for Sunderland Culture

Sunderland or Whitley Bay
Joined April 2011
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Featuring music from The Futureheads’ Ross Millard, a line up of legends from Sunderland’s music scene, professional dancers and community groups, this explosive new show will lift the roof off with the sound of Sunderland. Tickets are on sale now: ow.ly/W2AL50Uq57b
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Our next Creative Forum is on Tuesday 25 June, 5pm -7pm at Carnival House. The forum is the perfect chance to meet with other creatives and to discuss our cultural ambitions for the future. The event is free but places are limited. Find out more 👇 sunderlandculture.org.uk/eve…
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Exciting news!⭐ We're thrilled to announce that we're working with @SundEmpire and @NationalTheatre on a brand-new production celebrating the people and music of Sunderland, performed by community members from across the city! More info: tinyurl.com/4s74ue39 #NTPublicActs
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Summer Streets is back! Sunderland’s FREE music and arts festival. Celebrating our 10th birthday!🥳 Live music! Performing arts! Workshops! Food & drink! Completely free - just turn up! Sat 6th & Sun 7th July 2024. Cliffe Park, Roker, Sunderland. Be there!
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Are you already working backstage but want to develop your skills in LX & Sound. Take a look at this opportunity from @SundCulture 👇
📢 Calling all Sunderland creatives! We’ve launched a brand-new Unlock programme offering support for local creatives and creative businesses. Join our info sessions on May 23, May 30, and June 4 to learn more: tinyurl.com/4jkpade2 Unlock is funded by #UKSPF
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Fantastic job, brilliant people, amazing place - come join us 👇
We're searching for our next Chief Executive to build on our innovative & highly regarded partnership, to deliver on our ambitious programme for change in the city and our mission to improve the lives of everyone in Sunderland through culture. 👉 sunderlandculture.org.uk/abo…
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A brilliant film that captures the magic #NTPublicActs achieves. Loving the title shot #Sunderland 👀 We go again in 2025 @SundCulture @SundEmpire @NationalTheatre
The Odyssey - A National Story. In this new documentary, award-winning director Hanan Abdalla captures the remarkable stories behind the company that brought #TheOdyssey to life in 2023. Watch in full: bit.ly/4dySF4w #NTPublicActs
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Big boots to fill @SundCulture 👇
Our Chief Executive @BallBecca has been a pivotal figure in Sunderland’s ongoing cultural regeneration story and we wish her all the very best in her new role as Area Director for @ace_thenorth . We've started work to look for her replacement and will update on this soon.
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Great news for Sunderland and the region’s creative industries today! 🎉
Lights. Camera. ACTION. 🎥 We’re absolutely delighted that the North East’s trailblazer deal announced by the Chancellor in today’s Budget will pave the way for Crown Works Studios in Sunderland to progress.
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So pleased to hear about the significant investment in @NationalTheatre and great news about National Theatre Skills Centre. Excited about our future work together in Sunderland, and across the country, through #TheatreNationsPartnership
Just announced 📢 The National Theatre will receive flagship government investment to support urgent infrastructure repairs and boost specialist skills nationwide through the National Theatre Skills Centre. More details here 👉 nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/…
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Fantastic news that England’s own Red Roses will play in the opening game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 @StadiumOfLight
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Rehearsals begin for the @NationalTheatre’s upcoming schools tour of Jekyll & Hyde, reaching 10,000 young people nationwide. The production will be seen by 10,000 young people nationwide and will visit Sunderland from 15 – 19 January 2024. NEWS: northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/…
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We’re delighted to share news that we have been awarded £1.196m by @ace_national for #Sunderland’s 3 year Culture Start project – working with @TheMACTrust & partners in the city to help transform lives of children & young people living in poverty in the city through culture 1/3
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Lovely quirky Sunderlight at Barnes Park in #Sunderland. All light features made by community members led by artist Sara Blackburn of Wonder Made Wild and commissioned by the wonderful @Cultural_Spring 👏👏👏
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Massive thanks to @annabelturpin for all her hard work bringing us programmer’s together for Venues North for the last 11 years. Here she is hosting her last one @RoyalCourtLiv before her move to @StoryhouseLive
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Bridesmaids of Britain Show Cancellation of 7pm performance Sunday 17 September 2023.   We are very sorry that due to cast illness, Jendgai Productions and GBL Productions are unable to present the 7pm performance of “Bridesmaids of Britain”.
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Our Odyssey has finally reached its conclusion with The Underworld @NationalTheatre and how!! Congratulations to all #NTPublicActs @restoke @castindoncaster @TrowTownHall @SundCulture @SundEmpire
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We're looking forward to The Odyssey at @NationalTheatre this weekend. The cast includes over 100 community members including some from Sunderland!
'No-one is lost for all time.' To mark the fifth anniversary of Public Acts, The Odyssey is reimagined for today in an epic retelling with hundreds of community members across the country. The Odyssey is playing at the Olivier Theatre 26 - 28 August. nationaltheatre.org.uk/produ…
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Really looking forward to seeing this @NationalTheatre next week. An amazing opportunity for community members from around the country (incl #Sunderland) to perform on the Olivier stage
'No-one is lost for all time.' To mark the fifth anniversary of Public Acts, The Odyssey is reimagined for today in an epic retelling with hundreds of community members across the country. The Odyssey is playing at the Olivier Theatre 26 - 28 August. nationaltheatre.org.uk/produ…
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