Don’t Get Lost in the Portal!
In 2026, Unfolding Theatre’s Byker-based theatre-makers - the East End Story Makers - co-created a new audio story inspired by Byker called Don’t Get Lost in the Portal!
Working together with the Unfolding Theatre team, they developed the script, created artwork, and produced an audio experience (available to listen to below). The audio story is available across Byker for everyone to access via posters which display a QR code.
Watch ‘Don’t Get Lost In The Portal!’ by East End Story Makers
Don’t Get Lost in the Portal was be officially launched at a celebratory event held at The Lighthouse Project, Byker, on 20th May - people came along to discover the creative process behind the project, to enjoy live performance from the young theatre makers and hear the stories from the local community.
Creative Team
Director
Midge Ryall
Producer
Midge Ryall & Tia Thompson
Creative Facilitators
Abigail Lawson, Harrison Rowley-Lynn, Pao Fresnillo
Writers
The East End Story Makers, Midge Ryall & Tia Thompson
Graphic designer
Wayne Gamble
Video and Sound Design
Garry Lydon
Performed by
Nina, Vicky, Bobby, Rosa, Megan, Pippa, Steven, Leon and Emmy
With thanks to Annie Rigby for supporting this project!