Two evenings of inventive devised theatre featuring students from The Northern School of Art’s Acting and Film and TV degree courses are heading to Stockton’s ARC theatre in March.On Wednesday 9 March at 7:00pm first year students from the School’s BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen degree present four devised pieces inspired by ‘Joy’. The evening will be a celebration of the things that enrich our lives and we couldn’t live without. The students have worked on a wide range of techniques for creating work which they then have utilised to create these pieces.

The following week on Wednesday 16 March at 7:00pm a collaborative production by second year students on the School’s BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen and BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production courses, ‘The Great Void’, will see three devised pieces inspired by black holes and the space between people / moments / thoughts being performed.

Both productions are suitable for audiences aged 15+ and are Pay What You Decide meaning the audience doesn’t pay until they’ve seen the show.

• ‘Joy’ is at ARC, ARC, Stockton Arts Centre, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LL on Wednesday 9 March at 7:00pm. To book tickets click HERE
• ‘The Great Void’ takes place at ARC on Wednesday 16 March 7:00pm. To book tickets click HERE

Post show there is an opportunity to give feedback on the pieces which will be really helpful for the students’ progress and development.

The Northern School of Art Acting and Film and TV programmes are based at the School’s university level campus in Hartlepool. They have been designed by working professionals to allow students to develop the skills required for working in the stage and screen industries. This joint approach gives experience of both mediums and offers the student a distinct advantage in the job market or to explore their craft further.

More information on the courses can be found HERE.