LIVES WORTH LIVING

HEADWAY ARTS would like to invite you to a special showcase performance of their production

LIVES WORTH LIVING

4.30-6.00pm 9th November ‘09
At: Cluny 2 36 Lime St, Ouseburn, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

Please R.S.V.P either way
Do bring a guest or group – let us know numbers or any other requirements
HeadwayT@aol.com or T: (01670) 351962

This powerful drama looks at the relationship between Mark (Kris Brown) who is learning disabled and facing life alone after his mothers death and his older brother Joe (Steve Byron) who is out of work and unhappy taking on the role of full time carer. Adapted from an original script by Belgrade Theatre Company, Designed & Directed by Alison Walton-Robson, the play joins Mark and elder brother Joe by the sea on the last day of their holiday…

Through the kind support of
The Community Foundation and The Sherburn House Charity,
High schools in the region can book a FREE performance during:
5th Oct –23rd Oct & 2nd Nov – 4th Dec

Schools shows (for years 9/10) are accompanied by a workshop programme exploring issues raised within the piece such as bullying, bereavement, prejudice and being different. A teachers guide gives ideas for Key Stage 3 follow up work in National Curriculum areas Citizenship, PHSE, Drama and English.

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:

  • Architectural Heritage Fund
  • Arts Council England
  • Blyth Town Council
  • Community Foundation
  • Edward Gostling Foundation – RW Mann Trust – Shears Foundation
  • Erasmus+
  • Hadrian Trust – High Sheriff of Northumberland – Rothley Trust
  • Henry Smith
  • Heritage Fund
  • National Lottery Community Fund
  • Northumberland County Council
  • Postcode Community Trust
  • Scope
  • Sir James Knott Trust
  • The 1989 Willan Trust – Wellesley Trust
  • the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
  • This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
  • This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund – North of Tyne Combined Authority