Thursday 21 – Saturday 30 March 2019
Tickets: £3 – £10, some events free
(0191) 232 1232 www.live.org.uk
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New plays by rising talent
Elevator Festival New plays by rising talent
New plays from the next generation of theatre-makers. Selected by Live Theatre for their exceptional new ideas, and supported through it’s talent development programme. All events are suitable for ages 16+, contains some strong language and sexual references.
Thu 21 March, 9pm, Fri 22 & Sat 23 March, 7.30pm Presented by Wound Up Theatre and Sofi Berenger Productions
It’ll be Alt-Right on the Night Written and performed by Matthew Greenhough Directed by Jonny Kelly
Is conservatism the new punk? Alt-Right explores what it’s like to be a disenfranchised young man in modern Britain. The story of friendship, disenfranchisement, punk-rock and a global movement - born of economic, political and social frustrations. £8, £6 concs Approx. 1 hr
Tues 26, Wed 27 & Sat 30 March, 7.30pm
West End Girls + W*nk Buddies Double Bill West End Girls
Written by Adam Hughes Directed by Jake Smith
Three housing estates in Newcastle. Three important moments in history. Three different women’s stories. This is West End Girls.
W*nk Buddies
Created & performed by Jake Jarratt & Cameron Sharp Set in their teenage bedrooms, discussions of identity, class, sexuality and gender collide. Witness a moment in which two different sexualities come together in conversation for the first time as they look at their manhood and the world outside of the duvet. £10, £8 concs Approx. 2 hrs 20 incl. interval
Thu 28 & Fri 29 March, 7.30pm
Pops + Locks Double Bill Pops
Written by Charlotte Josephine Directed by Ali Pidsley Movement by Imogen Knight
A father and daughter caught in a vicious cycle of shame and addiction. A sweaty and searching attempt to honestly connect, to forgive the unforgivable, and love fiercely through a hopeless situation. Presented by RiseUp
Locks
Written & Performed by Ashleigh Nugent
What happens when a mixed-race lad from a leafy English suburb goes to find his identity in Jamaica? He gets mugged, stabbed and sent to prison. And most upsettingly, he’s recurrently referred to as ‘white man’. £10, £8 concs Approx. 2 hrs 20 incl. interval
Fri 29 & Sat 30 March, 6.15pm
The Devil Danced in Our Eyes Written by Jonluke McKie & Allison Davies
Exploring sexuality, mental health and the relationship between a mother and son, this gig-theatre piece combines storytelling, soundscapes and soulful looped vocals. £8, £6 concs Approx. 1 hr
Have an idea for a play to be part of next year’s Elevator Festival? Submissions are now open for Live Theatre Bursaries of £2,000 to support innovative approaches to story-led theatre making and the opportunity to be part of Elevator Festival 2020. Apply by Mon 22 Apr, 10am
Find out more www.live.org.uk/bursaries
Workshops & Masterclasses
Leading theatre professionals share their insight into making new work. Part of Live Theatre’s Artist development programme, and open to theatre-makers and anyone with an interest in how theatre is made.
Thu 21 March, 6.30pm – 8pm
Future of Playwriting
Playwrights Vinay Patel writer of An Adventure (The Bush), Sticks & Stones (Paines Plough, Theatr Clwyd), Dr Who and Murdered by My Father (both BBC), Chris Bush writer of The Assassination of Katie Hopkins (Theatr Clwyd), Pericles (National Theatre) and Steel (Sheffield Theatres), alongside Chris Foxton, Executive Director, of playwright development agency Papatango, Charlotte Bennett, Associate Director, Soho Theatre, and Joe Douglas, Artistic Director, Live Theatre, discuss the future of playwriting, followed by a Q&A. £3
Sat 23 March, 11am – 5pm
Directing Masterclass Artistic Director Joe Douglas leads a session on directing new plays for the stage. £10
Mon 25 March, 7.30pm – 9pm
Working Class Representation on Stage
Playwrights Ishy Din writer of Approaching Empty (Live Theatre, Tamasha & Kiln Theatre) and Snookered (Tamasha), Adam Hughes writer of West End Girls, theatre maker Sian Armstrong, Stupid (Northern Stage), Graeme Thompson, Creative Producer, Live Theatre, and others discuss whether working class life is explored or exploited in contemporary drama, followed by a Q&A. £3
For future opportunities for artists and theatre makers see www.live.org.uk artistdevelopment or join the Creative Opportunities e-mail list at www.live.org.uk/mailinglist
Fri 29 March, 4pm – 6pm
Introduction to Producing
Join Live Theatre’s Creative Producer Graeme Thompson and a range of theatre producers for an introductory discussion to working as a producer in the theatre industries followed by a Q&A. FREE – Booking essential
Sat 30 March, 2pm – 3.30pm
Women & the World
Writer and actor Tracy Gillman, Chinonyerem Odimba Live Theatre Writer-in-Residence and writer of Princess & The Hustler (Eclipse Theatre, Bristol Old Vic & Hull Truck) which comes to Live Theatre in April, Charlotte Josephine writer of Pops, and Bitch Boxer (Snuffbox Theatre), and others discuss female characterisation and representation on stage, followed by a Q&A. £3
Elevator Festival
Thursday 21 – Saturday 30 March 2019 Date
Time
Thur 21 March 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Event
Venue
Price
Future of Playwriting Discussion Theatre
£3
9pm – 10pm
Alt Right on the Night
Theatre
£8 / £6 concs
Fri 22 March
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Alt Right on the Night
Theatre
£8 / £6 concs
Sat 23 March
11am – 4pm
Directing Masterclass SOLD OUT Rehearsal Room
£10
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Alt Right on the Night
Theatre
£8 / £6 concs
Mon 25 March
7.30pm – 9pm
Working Class Representation on Stage Discussion
Theatre
£3
Tue 26 March
7.30pm – 8.30pm
West End Girls + W*nk Buddies Double Bill
Theatre
£10/ £8 concs
Wed 27 March
7.30pm – 8.30pm
West End Girls + W*nk Buddies Double Bill
Theatre
£10/ £8 concs
Thur 28 March 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Pops + Locks Double Bill
Theatre
£10/ £8 concs
Fri 29 March
4pm – 6pm
Introduction to Producing Discussion
Theatre
FREE
6.15pm – 7.15pm
The Devil Danced in Our Eyes
Studio
£8 / £6 concs
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Pops + Locks Double Bill
Theatre
£10/ £8 concs
2pm – 3.30pm
Women & the World Panel Discussion
Theatre
£3
6.15pm – 7.15pm
The Devil Danced in Our Eyes
Studio
£8 / £6 concs
7.30pm – 8.30pm
West End Girls + W*nk Buddies Double Bill
Theatre
£10/ £8 concs
Sat 30 March
Suitable for ages 16+, contains some strong language and sexual references For more information and to book tickets ring (0191) 232 1232 or see www.live.org.uk/elevator
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