“It’s fabulous engaging [young people] with the heritage of their home town. Can Unfolding Theatre come every week?!”
In December 2016, families were invited to set out on a wintry quest at Woodhorn created by Unfolding Theatre and visual artist Bethan Maddocks.
Frost of Forgetfulness was creeping across the museum, muddling memories and baffling boffins. Pit canaries sensed the danger and needed the public’s help to stop the precious stories being lost forever!
Families followed the frosty trail with a birdcage in hand. They collected clues and solved mysteries before discovering a magical, memorable surprise finale revealing the Canary Keeper’s Cottage.
The event was informed by workshops that engaged over 600 people, including members of the public, Brownies, Guides, young people at Leading Link and adults at Northern Recovery Partnership.
Presented in association with bait and Museums Northumberland.
Creative Team
Co-directors
Ruth Johnson & Annie Rigby
Visual Artist
Bethan Maddocks
Performers
Danielle Burn, Matthew Gundel, Kat Pierce, Verity Quinn, Karen Traynor
Producers
Jill Bennison, Morag Iles
Sound Designer
Nick John Williams
Textile Artist
Kate Eccles
Photography
Richard Kenworthy
Graphic Design
Wayne Gamble
Developed with Leading Link, Northern Recovery Partnership, Seaton Sluice Brownies, 5th Ashington Brownies, 1st Seaton Hirst Guides.
A Street Like This is a new production from Unfolding Theatre about the unexpected friendships that arise when something unforeseen happens, changing the way people define themselves forever.
Set – and created - in Sunderland, A Street Like This explores what unifies people in a city, where division exists, and what keeps people apart. What change could happen in a city like Sunderland that reminds us we’ve got more in common than divides us?
Alex wearing an apron throws flour in the air, raining down over Luca with her arms open.
Celebrating Age aims to promote a positive image of ageing; challenging outdated negative preconceptions, and actively engage older people in their local communities. Together we answer and explore the question; “what would an age-friendly world look like to you”?
A series of creative summer workshops for deaf children and young people that explore creative writing, acting, lighting and backstage skills.
