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    SparkPlug

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    An exploration of family, race, identity and love

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    DUPed

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    Exploring the legacy of Ian Paisley and his Democratic Unionist Party.

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    Princess & The Hustler

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    A new drama about a family caught up in a moment of British history.

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Live Tales Story Writing Workshops

Inspiring, fun and free story writing workshops for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 classes held in Newcastle, and The Fire Station, Sunderland

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Give & Join

Through the generous support of individuals, corporate partners, trusts and foundations, Live Theatre delivers a diverse range of new plays

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    About

    Live Theatre has an international reputation as a new writing theatre, producing new plays and nurturing creative talent

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    Creative Opportunities

    Live Theatre nurtures new creative talent, working with actors, writers and theatre companies and hosting youth and education programmes.

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    Volunteer

    Volunteers give generously of their time supporting Live Theatre projects in Newcastle, and at The Fire Station, Sunderland

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"One of the most fertile crucibles of new writing"

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