“Absolutely brilliant! The children were engaging with the story and sharing their own ideas - it really got their imagination going. ”
Doorstep Stories are a free storytelling experience that takes place on your own doorstep (or in your front garden/yard).
Visits are best suited for families with children aged between 3 and 7 years old. Each visit lasts 45 minutes and includes 2-3 stories, as well as lots of opportunities for children to use their imagination and create their own wintery tales. Children will be provided with a story making pack at the end of each visit to encourage them to continue creating stories too.
Since August 2020, Unfolding Theatre have delivered over 100 Doorstep Stories visits in Byker, Cowgate, Walker and South Tyneside.
“It was ten hundred amazing!”
Creative Team
Director
Annie Rigby
Performers
Alex Elliott, Harrison Rowley-Lynn, John Pope and Luca Rutherford
Project Producer
Michael Barrass
Project Engagement Partners
Barnardo’s Community Family Hub East at Byker Sands Centre and Projects4Change
Made possible with funding from Well Newcastle Gateshead, Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Newcastle City Council, Comic Relief Covid-19 Community Grant (England) and Arts Council England.