The North East of England is a hotbed of dramatic talent, with a growing community of writers, actors and creatives developing unique regional voices for theatre, film and television. Yet increased cost of living, mounting financial pressures on organisations and lower provision of opportunity throughout the North of England is leaving us at risk of losing the next generation of theatrical talent.

Live Theatre will offer artists, writers and creatives from our region, regardless of background, year-round professional opportunities to develop their craft, increase their networks and improve their career prospects. Our primary artist development initiatives are free to ensure that financial circumstances are never a barrier to having a creative career. With your support we can make the North East one of the most rewarding places to live as an artist.