Change is everywhere; it’s scary, fun, unexpected, exciting, overwhelming, hopeful and so much more. But for young people, change often happens TO them – adults make the decisions, and they have to deal with the dizzying consequences.
In a world that is constantly evolving, we envision a future where young people can actively voice how they feel about change and contribute as valuable change makers.
For our new project, join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre as they ride the waves of change in their lives, holding tight to the things they love, making their own decisions and discovering who they are. They might not know what the future will hold, but they’re ready for it!
WATCH THIS SPACE
Since March our members have been exploring the theme of change, the changes they make, the changes that are made for them and the changes they want to see in the future. They’ve been exploring audio, music, comedy, live drawing, puppetry, film and much more, to share their ideas and experiences in ways that feel authentic to them.
In a world that is constantly evolving, we envision a future where young people can actively voice how they feel about change and contribute as valuable change makers.
For our new project, join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre as they ride the waves of change in their lives, holding tight to the things they love, making their own decisions and discovering who they are. They might not know what the future will hold, but they’re ready for it!
WATCH THIS SPACE
Since March our members have been exploring the theme of change, the changes they make, the changes that are made for them and the changes they want to see in the future. They’ve been exploring audio, music, comedy, live drawing, puppetry, film and much more, to share their ideas and experiences in ways that feel authentic to them.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Watch This Space Tyne Valley
📌Riding Mill Parish Hall
📅Sunday 22nd June
🕰️Performances at 4:30pm and 6:30pm (run time approx. 60 minutes)
🎟️£5 standard, £3 concession
Join our Tyne Valley groups for stellar short performances and exciting creative activities, as we follow a family moving to a strange new place and a group of students getting to grips with spy school. They sound worlds apart, but just like our members, they’re all asking the same questions - what does the future hold, and who are they going to become?
📌Riding Mill Parish Hall
📅Sunday 22nd June
🕰️Performances at 4:30pm and 6:30pm (run time approx. 60 minutes)
🎟️£5 standard, £3 concession
Join our Tyne Valley groups for stellar short performances and exciting creative activities, as we follow a family moving to a strange new place and a group of students getting to grips with spy school. They sound worlds apart, but just like our members, they’re all asking the same questions - what does the future hold, and who are they going to become?
Click here for Access Information for watch this space Tyne Valley
Access Information for Watch This Space Tyne Valley
Accessibility Contact:
Please contact Elinor Bryant at [email protected], phone 07724 527 830 or grab a member of team Mortal Fools on the day to discuss specific accessibility needs or requests. We can provide free carer tickets on request.
The Venue, transport and parking
Riding Mill Parish Hall is all on one level, step free and has disabled toilet facilities. Click here for more information about the venue.
Six car parking spaces are available at the Parish Hall including one disabled space. As we have limited parking, we ask that you keep these spaces clear for those with access needs.
Further limited parking is available along the roadside adjacent to the Parish Hall but please note that this is a private, residential road. There is also parking near Millennium Hall, approximately a five-minute walk from the venue.
There are also good public transport links by bus and train.
Click here for more information about local bus services.
Click here for more information about local rail services.
On Arrival
The show will consist of short performances with optional creative activities during the interval and some light audience interaction. We encourage audience to get involved as much as they feel comfortable.
Seating
Audience will be sat around circular cabaret tables. Seating is one level and wheelchair users can be accommodated.
About the show: Supporting audience needs
We aim to make our performances as welcoming and inclusive as possible and encourage you to do what makes you feel comfortable. If you need to fidget or stim, that is not a problem; we will have some fidget toys available and we just ask you to be mindful of our young cast.
You can leave at any time to go the toilet or take a break and will be supported to re-enter at an appropriate moment during the show.
About the show: key details
Accessibility Contact:
Please contact Elinor Bryant at [email protected], phone 07724 527 830 or grab a member of team Mortal Fools on the day to discuss specific accessibility needs or requests. We can provide free carer tickets on request.
The Venue, transport and parking
Riding Mill Parish Hall is all on one level, step free and has disabled toilet facilities. Click here for more information about the venue.
Six car parking spaces are available at the Parish Hall including one disabled space. As we have limited parking, we ask that you keep these spaces clear for those with access needs.
Further limited parking is available along the roadside adjacent to the Parish Hall but please note that this is a private, residential road. There is also parking near Millennium Hall, approximately a five-minute walk from the venue.
There are also good public transport links by bus and train.
Click here for more information about local bus services.
Click here for more information about local rail services.
On Arrival
- Mortal Fools staff wearing purple branded sweatshirts will be there to welcome and assist you.
- Access resources including scripts, wellbeing info, and a small number of fidget toys, ear plugs, and ear defenders will be available at the box office.
- Doors open 15 minutes before the performance start.
- Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate time in the show.
The show will consist of short performances with optional creative activities during the interval and some light audience interaction. We encourage audience to get involved as much as they feel comfortable.
Seating
Audience will be sat around circular cabaret tables. Seating is one level and wheelchair users can be accommodated.
About the show: Supporting audience needs
We aim to make our performances as welcoming and inclusive as possible and encourage you to do what makes you feel comfortable. If you need to fidget or stim, that is not a problem; we will have some fidget toys available and we just ask you to be mindful of our young cast.
You can leave at any time to go the toilet or take a break and will be supported to re-enter at an appropriate moment during the show.
About the show: key details
- Cast: Approx 26 young people will be performing during the event.
- Age Recommendation: The show will be fun and light-hearted and is suitable for all ages, but we recommend for ages 7+ due to the length of the event (60 minutes)
- Lighting, sound and projection: There will be a mixture of soft lighting states, music and sound effects and visual projections. We recommend bringing your own noise-cancelling earbuds / headphones if you are sensitive to sound.
- Access for D/deaf and hard of hearing audience: Unfortunately, we can’t provide BSL, hearing loop or live captioning for this show. Any pre-recorded films will be captioned, and scripts will be available at box office and on this webpage at least 3 days before the show. Due to our young cast we can’t guarantee that these scripts will be followed exactly.
Watch This Space Ashington
📌Dukes Secondary School
🗓️Saturday 5th July
🕰️Performances at 4:30pm and 6:30pm (run time approximately 60 minutes)
🎟️£5 standard, £3 concession
Change is everywhere – follow our Ashington groups as they encounter terrific travellers, judgy judges and self-expression superheroes, all facing big changes! Watch a series of thoughtful short performances and have a go at fun interactive and creative activities. Explore how you can be there for young people as they discover their identities, spread their wings and fly!
📌Dukes Secondary School
🗓️Saturday 5th July
🕰️Performances at 4:30pm and 6:30pm (run time approximately 60 minutes)
🎟️£5 standard, £3 concession
Change is everywhere – follow our Ashington groups as they encounter terrific travellers, judgy judges and self-expression superheroes, all facing big changes! Watch a series of thoughtful short performances and have a go at fun interactive and creative activities. Explore how you can be there for young people as they discover their identities, spread their wings and fly!
Click here for Access Information for Watch this space ashington
Access Information for Watch This Space Ashington
Accessibility Contact:
Please contact Elinor Bryant at [email protected], phone 07724 527 830 or grab a member of team Mortal Fools on the day to discuss specific accessibility needs or requests. We can provide free carer tickets on request.
The Venue, transport and parking
Dukes Secondary School is fully wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. There is ample parking and a bus stop located nearby. Click here for more information about bus routes
The main visitor car park, accessible via Academy Road, is a 2-minute walk from the entrance. A smaller cark park, closer to the entrance is accessible from Exeter Close. We recommend visitors with limited mobility use the Exeter Close car park, and ask others to use the Academy Road car park to keep it clear.
On Arrival
The show will consist of short performances with optional pre-show creative activities and some light audience interaction. We encourage audience to get involved as much as they feel comfortable.
Seating
Audience will be sat around circular cabaret tables. Seating is one level and wheelchair users can be accommodated.
About the show: Supporting audience needs
We aim to make our performances as welcoming and inclusive as possible and encourage you to do what makes you feel comfortable. If you need to fidget or stim, that is not a problem; we will have some fidget toys available and we just ask you to be mindful of our young cast.
You can leave at any time to go the toilet or take a break and will be supported to re-enter at an appropriate moment during the show.
About the show: key details
Accessibility Contact:
Please contact Elinor Bryant at [email protected], phone 07724 527 830 or grab a member of team Mortal Fools on the day to discuss specific accessibility needs or requests. We can provide free carer tickets on request.
The Venue, transport and parking
Dukes Secondary School is fully wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. There is ample parking and a bus stop located nearby. Click here for more information about bus routes
The main visitor car park, accessible via Academy Road, is a 2-minute walk from the entrance. A smaller cark park, closer to the entrance is accessible from Exeter Close. We recommend visitors with limited mobility use the Exeter Close car park, and ask others to use the Academy Road car park to keep it clear.
On Arrival
- Mortal Fools staff wearing purple branded sweatshirts will be there to welcome and assist you.
- Access resources including scripts, wellbeing info, and a small number of fidget toys, ear plugs, and ear defenders will be available at the box office.
- Doors open 15 minutes before the performance start.
- Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate time in the show.
The show will consist of short performances with optional pre-show creative activities and some light audience interaction. We encourage audience to get involved as much as they feel comfortable.
Seating
Audience will be sat around circular cabaret tables. Seating is one level and wheelchair users can be accommodated.
About the show: Supporting audience needs
We aim to make our performances as welcoming and inclusive as possible and encourage you to do what makes you feel comfortable. If you need to fidget or stim, that is not a problem; we will have some fidget toys available and we just ask you to be mindful of our young cast.
You can leave at any time to go the toilet or take a break and will be supported to re-enter at an appropriate moment during the show.
About the show: key details
- Cast: Approx 29 young people will be performing during the event.
- Age Recommendation: The show will be fun and light-hearted and is suitable for all ages, but we recommend for ages 7+ due to the length of the event (60 minutes without interval).
- Lighting, sound and projection: There will be a mixture of soft lighting states, music and sound effects and visual projections. We recommend bringing your own noise-cancelling earbuds / headphones if you are sensitive to sound.
- Access for D/deaf and hard of hearing audience: Unfortunately, we can’t provide BSL, hearing loop or live captioning for this show. Any pre-recorded films will be captioned, and scripts will be available at box office and on this webpage at least 3 days before the show. Due to our young cast we can’t guarantee that these scripts will be followed exactly.
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NORTHUMBERLAND HAF PROGRAMME
In partnership with Northumberland Family Hubs and Full Circle Food Project, we will be running open access FREE creative sessions/workshops for young people across the Summer Holidays (lunch provided) exploring the themes from the WATCH THIS SPACE project.
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
PHOTOGRAPHY FROM YOUTH THEATRE SESSIONS AND PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
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