Our Impact

The Unfolding Theatre mission is to bring surprising combinations of people together to make remarkable theatre for public audiences. Inclusive, community-based creative processes engage people from diverse backgrounds to co-create professional theatre that tours to community and arts venues across the UK.

We are proud that our projects have had a positive, sometimes profound, impact on audiences, artists and those who take part.

Since becoming an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) in 2018, we have:

Delighted in bringing together audiences of 46,857 people to enjoy our big-hearted theatre performances and creative workshops. With a further 50,011 people engaging as digital audiences.
Delivered 807 community based workshops to 6,069 people of all ages and backgrounds across the North East and beyond.
Inspired 3,727 children and young people through our work with 35 schools, colleges and universities.
Worked in partnership with 35 community groups/organisations to co-create and co-design diverse theatre and creative projects.
Supported the creative economy and utilised the skills and expertise of 178 creative freelancers.
Nurtured and developed the talent of 60 young people through internships, volunteering and mentoring opportunities.