We are delighted to announce Unfolding Theatre has received generous funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation to support the creation and delivery of our brand-new family production, Here Be Dragons!
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Unfolding Theatre was founded 15 years ago with the mission of bringing people together.
This week, for the first time in our history, we have cancelled a young people’s activity because of the risks posed by a far right protest planned in the area.
The group is a glorious reflection of the diversity of our local communities. To tell you a bit about them, they love decorating biscuits in the style of gingerbread Taylor Swifts, performing Shakespeare and making music. They are planning to make a show that celebrates the international connections and cultures held within the group.
We are really sad not to be taking them on a trip this weekend. However, their safety and happiness is our priority.
We’re delighted to share the journey of The Curious Visitor at Cragside Primary School, made possible by the generous support of Arts Council England and North of Tyne Combined Authority.
Imagine a whole year of exploration as Alex Elliott, our Curious Visitor captured the ebb and flow of school life.
Observe the changing seasons through The Curious Visitor’s keen eyes and ears, and marvel at the diverse rhythms of Cragside Primary – from bustling energy to serene quiet moments. Nature, music, children, grown-ups, and even pigeons became integral parts of this enthralling project.
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What would it take to make the North East the best place to be a disabled cultural worker? This question was at the heart of the recent North East Culture Social at ARC Stockton. Annie Rigby reflects on the event and the conversations had.
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Go behind -the-scenes of Unfolding Theatre's latest show, Night Classes, as co-writer Lisette Auton shares her raw reflections on the beauty of interdependence and the challenges of asking for help.
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Vici Wreford-Sinnott - Access Dramaturg for Night Classes - shines a spotlight on development on the show and what audiences can expect when it premieres this week at Arc Stockton.
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Night Classes co-writer Becci Sharrock reflects on the development of new Unfolding Theatre show, Night Classes.
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Ahead of its premiere at ARC Stockton, Artistic Director Annie Rigby introduces the show Night Classes, its themes and what to expect.
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2023 has been nothing short of amazing for Unfolding Theatre, and we're delighted to share some of our best moments with you in this article.
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'Tis the season for giving, and at Unfolding Theatre, we're excited to share a hassle-free way for you to support our cause effortlessly.
This holiday season and beyond, turn your shopping into an opportunity to make a positive impact on the arts. Unfolding Theatre is now a featured cause on easyfundraising.org.uk, a platform designed to turn your online purchases into support for the causes you care about.
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A note from Artistic Director Annie Rigby after the North East Culture Awards ceremony, held on Wednesday 13th December 2023.
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Ahead of the North East Culture Awards 2023 ceremony on Wednesday 13th December 2023, Artistic Director Annie Rigby reflects on the process of developing A Street Like This with community members in Sunderland, and the possibilities that open up when people come together.
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Award-winning playwright and radio dramatist, Alison Carr reflects on the process of writing Unfolding Theatre’s new show; A Street Like This.
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Exciting news!
Unfolding Theatre is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative!
We’re hoping to raise funds for our project North East Deaf Youth Theatre which aims to support deaf children and young people across our region to develop their creative skills, build confidence and form new friendships.
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Artistic Director Annie Rigby and Creative Associate EJ Raymond reflect on a year of working together as artists and founding North East Deaf Youth Theatre.
We chat about access, inclusion, failure, ambition and learning at Unfolding Theatre.
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As the Hold On Let Go tour comes to a close, Unfolding Theatre’s Artistic Director Annie Rigby reflects on the show and its legacy for the company
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We are casting for the roles of Poppy and Doreen in our new production, A Street Like This.
We are looking for 2 female performers to join performer Alex Elliott, music director Ross Millard and our community company to tell this story. We are looking for performers who live or have a base within 25 miles of Sunderland.
Co-creating with communities is at the heart of Unfolding Theatre’s creative practice. We are looking for performers who love to work in community contexts and who have strong music/singing skills.
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Unfolding Theatre are taking part in the Christmas Challenge to raise £2,000 in just 1 week! These funds will be used for A Street Like This, a new music theatre production developed with 30 community co-creators in Sunderland.
Inspired and led by the interests and ideas of the community co-creators, A Street Like This explores the theme of unexpected friendships and the value of establishing connections with people from different political persuasions, backgrounds and ages. In the context of widening social divisions, the A Street Like This is timely and group brings together a diverse range of people, including Brexit campaigners and Remainers, people aged 16 to 70+ and from a range of social economic backgrounds.
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We’re delighted to announce that our new music theatre production A Street Like This has been awarded a £10,000 grant from The Foyle Foundation.
A Street Like This is inspired by a collective of Sunderland residents with whom we have worked for many years now, co-creating projects together.
Many unexpected friendships have developed from this group, connecting people from different political persuasions, backgrounds and ages. A Street Like This explores this further and invites audiences to consider their own communities and how we connect or create with those around us.