Sunderland Stages

**** “An amazing journey into the future… a theatrical treat”
A new stage adaptation of the HG Wells classic ‘The Time Machine’ comes to Arts Centre Washington on Thursday 11 April
https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/t he-time-machine/

Tonight, a free networking event for BME artists working in Sunderland,
The Funky Indian , Tues 9 Apr, 7pm, FREE
In the first Slate Connect event Eclipse Theatre Company Ltd team up with Arts Centre Washington for a Meet the Artist event in the centre of Sunderland.
... MEET THE ARTIST: Shane Shambhu
Ahead of his eagerly anticipated performance of Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer, Shane Shambhu – dancer, comedian, performer visits Sunderland for some chat, a bit of dance and some Funky Indian cuisine!
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Sunderland Stages Writers' Project launches in two weeks time with the first of a series of talks and workshops from theatre professionals which aim to unlock and develop talent in emerging writers and those new to writing for the stage. There are also opportunities for work to be professionally performed later on in the year.
Playwright Steve Gilroy (Live Theatre, Royal Court Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Northern Stage) will be leading a session on Monday 15th April, 6.00pm – 8.00pm at The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 1DT.
These talks and workshops are free and open to all, so if you’re already a budding theatre-maker or are a writer looking to branch out, why don’t you visit and learn more?

Sunderland Stages is an initiative set up to programme more theatre, dance and spoken word performances into venues across Sunderland.
The project is currently on a hiatus, but watch out for updates!
In the meantime check out all things culture in Sunderland ... https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandcultur e/
Or for fantastic theatre/ music/comedy https://www.facebook.com/artscentrewashin gton
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The final show in this Sunderland Stages season is Mixtape Xmas! Part comedy sketch show and part music quiz - get a team together and test your music knowledge in one of the funniest quiz nights around! Perfect for a Christmas Party night out!

Review of Friday nights performance of 'Fans' by Peter Lathan for The British Theatre Guide:

TONIGHT! Join us for Fans at The Peacock. Featuring real music fan confessions, collected from across the UK, & crammed full of classic hits and original tunes. Fans is a heart-warming tribute to music lovers. #FansTour
Tickets: www.sunderlandstages.com
For more info, check out this 4* review by Everything Theatre:

TOMORROW: Join us for FANS!
Friday 16th November, 7.30pm at The Peacock
Part gig. Part theatre. Fans is a mix of new writing, raucous live music and real-life stories inspired by real music fans. Full of emotion, humour and musical pulse, Fans is a show for anyone who’s ever been first in the queue or pushed their way to the front of the barrier. It’s for anyone who’s bought tickets first and worried about how they’ll pay for them later. It’s for anyone who’s followed a band ...around the globe or got their favourite lyric tattooed on their body.
Featuring real music fan confessions, collected from across the UK, and crammed full of classic hits and original tunes. Fans is a heart-warming tribute to music lovers.
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If you missed The Damned United at The Royalty Theatre last night, don't worry, there is another show tonight at 7.30pm! You can buy tickets on the door or online at www.sunderlandstages.com. Here's another great review if you still need convincing...

We're looking forward to The Damned United this evening! Join us at The Royalty Theatre in Sunderland from 7.30pm. Plus check out this great review from Entertainment Focus:
Five stars - Entertainment Focus “Brilliantly staged” “The Damned United is swift, compact and bullishly to the point; vividly encapsulating the machinations of an unforgiving business whilst delving deep into the psyche of a brilliant but flawed man.”

This week Sunderland Stages presents The Damned United at The Royalty Theatre! Adapted from David Peace’s brilliant novel, The Damned United follows the story of Brian Clough and his time at Leeds United.
Get your tickets here: https://www.artscentrewashington.co.uk/pr oduction-details.a…

Friday 16th November 2018 Venue: THE PEACOCK, 287 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ES
Part gig. Part theatre. Fans is a mix of new writing, raucous live music and real-life stories inspired by real music fans. Full of emotion, humour and musical pulse, Fans is a show for anyone who’s ever been first in the queue or pushed their way to the front of the barrier. It’s for anyone who’s bought tickets first and worried about how they’ll pay for them later. It’s for anyone who’s ...followed a band around the globe or got their favourite lyric tattooed on their body.
Feat. real music fan confessions, collected from across the UK, and crammed full of classic hits and original tunes. Fans is a heart-warming tribute to music lovers.
A collaboration between The Six Twenty and upcoming playwright Nina Berry, presented in association with Live Theatre (Newcastle).
Suitable for 13 years and over.
Written by Nina Berry Directed by Melanie Rashbrooke.
Tickets: www.sunderlandstages.com
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TOMORROW! Watch Frankie Vah at The Peacock at 7.30pm. This is the fantastic Luke Wright’s second verse play, and deals with love, loss and belief, against a backdrop of grubby indie venues and 80s politics. Tickets here: www.sunderlandstages.com

Watch poet Luke Wright doing his thing... See him next week in Sunderland as he performs his new show Frankie Vah - a verse play about love, loss and belief in the 80s.
Where: The Peacock When: Tuesday 30 October, 7.30pm... Tickets: £8.00 www.sunderlandstages.com
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