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27 October 2016 16:19

She’s a-live. Northumbria and Live Theatre announce new joint Writer in Residence

Lindsay Rodden is the new joint Writer in Residence at Northumbria and Live Theatre.

29 January 2016 10:34

Call goes out for next joint Writer in Residence

Northumbria University and Live Theatre have announced a call for applications for the next joint Writer in Residence to work across both organisations from September 2016.

11 November 2015 16:26

Return of the Flymo for Northumbria University and Live Theatre Writer-in-Residence

Live Theatre and Northumbria University’s joint writer-in-residence Paddy Campbell brings his latest play back to the stage this week after a sell-out run earlier in the year.

21 October 2015 11:42

What it means to be together

More than 70 students donned pink ponchos for a special performative walk from Northumbria University to Live Theatre to celebrate the strategic partnership between the two organisations.

5 June 2015 00:00

First Northumbria University and Live Theatre joint Writer in Residence announced

Northumbria University and Live Theatre are delighted to announce its first joint Writer in Residence, which will launch a three-year collaborative programme.

27 May 2015 00:00

Northumbria graduates ‘rendezvous’ with Live Theatre to honour memory of celebrated writer

A pair of Northumbria graduates will have their work showcased at Live Theatre in an event marking the 10thanniversary of Julia Darling’s death.

10 April 2015 00:00

REVIEW: Day of the Flymo rehearsals, Live Theatre

Thanks to Northumbria University’s partnership with Live Theatre, MA Social Work students, Lewis O’ Roberts and Alison Hodges were invited to step behind the scenes and join a rehearsal of Day of the Flymo – a new play written by Northumbria University graduate, Paddy Campbell.

2 December 2014 00:00

Theatre director honoured for taking North East talent to global audiences

The director who brought Lee Hall’s award-winning play, The Pitmen Painters, to the stage was honoured at Northumbria University, Newcastle today.

1 June 2014 00:00

INTERVIEW: Performance graduate and Wolfblood star, Rachel Teate

Since leaving Northumbria in 2009, Rachel Teate has starred in popular CBBC children’s programmes ‘The Dumping Ground’ and ‘Wolfblood’ as well as working on a number of theatre productions with Live Theatre – one of Northumbria’s key cultural partners.

27 September 2013 00:00

Northumbria plays a part in Live Theatre

A Northumbria University health expert has contributed to the development of Live Theatre’s 40th anniversary production, Wet House.

28 February 2013 00:00

New partnership with Live Theatre launched

Northumbria University and Live Theatre announce their new partnership, which will bring a range of cultural benefits to the region.