An evening of theatre presented by students from The Northern School of Art exploring expectations and the unknown. These multimedia theatre pieces, created in collaboration between our Acting for Stage & Screen students and our Film, TV and Theatre Production students, will examine what we know and what we feel we know. 12+ recommended Tickets available Book your ticket on ARC website here. Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

Wednesday 18th February, Thursday 26th February & Wednesday 18th March 2026 Students from the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen at The Northern School of Art present InterAct Festival 2026. A showcase of new, diverse and exciting work. The showcase of work by the School’s BA (Hons) Acting Department, along with students from the Film, TV & Theatre department. Both evenings feature different three works created by 3rd year students. The shows can be seen in person or streamed online. This year the festival will be expanding to Alphabetti Theatre in Newcastle! Wednesday 18th February Black Teeth and A Brilliant Smile Based in the Novel by Adelle Stripe adapted by Lisa Holdsworth Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile is a play adapted from Adelle Stripe's novel, telling the life story of legendary, tragically short-lived Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar (author of Rita, Sue and Bob Too) through a vibrant, funny, and poignant lens, showcasing her rise from the Buttershaw estate to literary fame and her struggles with family, media, and alcoholism, all framed by her final night in her local pub, The Beacon, with her younger self appearing to narrate her journey. Thursday 26th February My Mother’s Funeral: The Show by Kelly Jones Abigail’s mum is dead. But it turns out she can’t afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? It’s £4000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. In her work as a playwright, Abigail has been asked to write about something raw from her ‘unique working class lens’. My Mother’s Funeral: The Show playfully tackles the inequalities we face around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. Wednesday 18th March Josef K by Tom Basden Joseph K is a darkly comic stage adaptation of The Trial, relocating Kafka's classic novel to twenty-first-century London. On his thirtieth birthday, Joseph K has his sushi home-delivery intercepted by two unidentified people who inform him he is under arrest. He has no idea what he's done wrong but he's determined to clear his name. As he tries to make sense of his situation and to confront those who threaten his freedom, Joseph is thrown headlong into a fight against an invisible and illogical law. The play contains strong language and moments of violence. 14+ Book your ticket on Alphabetti website here. Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

Students from the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen at The Northern School of Art present InterAct Festival 2026. Two evenings of new, diverse and exciting work. The showcase of work by the School’s BA (Hons) Acting Department, along with students from the Film, TV & Theatre department. Both evenings feature different three works created by 3rd year students. The shows can be seen in person or streamed online. The Dying Star Written & Directed by Lottie Grace The Dying Star is a short play about a young woman who gets a promotion at work, she is excited for what the future holds for her, but her boyfriend is just happy with the way things are. Is her boyfriend holding her back or can their love handle change? ‘It’s What She Would’ve Wanted’ Directed by Leigha Paige and Written by Faye Atkinson A dark family comedy that follows 3 siblings forced together after their mother passes away following a battle with dementia. Seeing Without Sight Written and directed by Mitch Watson "A story of how imagination can be used to change your perspective in times of hardship" 12+ Book your ticket on ARC website here. Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

Students from the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen at The Northern School of Art present InterAct Festival 2026. Two evenings of new, diverse and exciting work. The showcase of work by the School’s BA (Hons) Acting Department, along with students from the Film, TV & Theatre department. Both evenings feature different three works created by 3rd year students. The shows can be seen in person or streamed online What if? Written, choreographed, and directed by Lucy Hart-Simm When we lose something dear to us, how do we cope and do we lose ourselves in the process? 'Girls will be Girls' Written and Directed by Emily Osborne and Cameron Thompson 'A queer adaptation of life' Cherry Bomb Written and Directed by Effie Reid Cherry bomb is a comedic verbatim style theatre piece, on the female experience of sex, pleasure and the pressure of losing your virginity This feminist play will be an open conversation on the ins and outs of female sexuality whilst challenging societies view of it 12+ Book your ticket on ARC website here. Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” Vienna is decaying. The streets are littered with drugs and prostitutes. The threat of violence shrouds the city and The Duke has lost all control. He recedes control to his deputy, the puritanical Angelo, and fades into the crowd disguised as a lowly Friar. What he witnesses as the weeks progress is an authoritarian lockdown as violent new laws are implemented; brothels are closed and innocents are persecuted and locked up. Shakespeare’s morally ambiguous drama poses questions on morals, sexuality and the tragic impact authority can have on the individual. This production contains violence, gunshots and sexual content. There are violent scenes throughout that some audience members may find distressing. 15+ recommended Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen

‘Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage’ Anais Nin A new co-commission between ARC and The Northern School of Art. The Courage Within is a new play written specifically for 3rd year BA Acting for Stage & Screen students as part of their final showcase with technical support from BA Film, Tv & Theatre Production students. This kaleidoscopic piece explores both small and large acts of courage in day-to-day life, shining a light on the sometimes secret battles those around us face. Find out more about BA (Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen