“There are many stories of the girl and the boy and the purple monster. This one begins...”
Follow the map below! Find 5 stories hidden around Newbiggin-by-the-Sea!
The story trail was co-created by families attending Action for Children’s Central Northumberland Children’s Centre groups and pupils at Bishop’s Primary School, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
127 children worked with us to help create the stories. Special thanks to all of them for their brilliant ideas and enthusiasm.
Children began the project by reading Not Now Bernard by David McKee, the classic story where Bernard finds a monster in his garden, but his mum and dad are far too busy to notice! Not Now Bernard celebrates 40 years in 2020.
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Writers
127 children & Luca Rutherford
Storytellers
Alex Elliott & Luca Rutherford
Sound & Video Design
Garry Lydon
Director
Annie Rigby
Local Engagement & Design
Sharna Middleton
Project Producers
Claire Venus (Creatively Conscious) and Michael Barrass (Unfolding Theatre)
In association with Andersen Press, Action For Children, bait - Museums Northumberland, Newbiggin by the Sea Town Council, Northumberland County Council, Arts Council England
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Celebrating Age aims to promote a positive image of ageing; challenging outdated negative preconceptions, and actively engage older people in their local communities.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.
