award-winning initiative - using theatre in social contexts. We work with individuals/groups/communities facing challenges –social/ economic/disability, etc.

Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Joined July 2012
New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Moving monologue dramatisation of @lisablowerwrite story, ‘Blessing in Burslem’ by @NVBorderlines and #KwanzaCollective. Thanks and congratulations to all, including the amazing artists who captured the performance, making the theme of the piece part of the dramatic fabric. Brilliant.
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
One Week To Go! Ay Up Me Ducks Come along & get involved in the 3rd #PotteriesChartistFestival Sunday 17th August Mixing family fun with Local History, Live Music, Theatre and Poetry. Come & find out about the Battle of Burslem, Josiah Heapy & our own Arthur Berry. All welcome
We are good to go for the 3rd #PotteriesChartistFestival come along and celebrate our working class history, music and poetry. A family friendly event with activities for all. facebook.com/events/s/3rd-po…
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We know it’s only just got to summer, we know it’s warm and we know you’re probably thinking about your summer holiday right now… *BUT*… did you know that there’s only 24 weeks until Christmas?! And we think that it’s never too early to book your New Vic Christmas visit! SO, we’re running a special offer, especially for you! When you book any November* performance of The Little Mermaid before 19 July, you can get 2 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 1. Book today with the code: TLM2FOR1 and relax in the sunshine knowing you’ve already sorted your Christmas theatre trip! Don’t forget, this #SplashingDeal will wash away on 19 July! To book visit: newvictheatre.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01782 717962 T&Cs Offer is valid on any performance in November, excl. Fri 14 and Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm. Offer is valid on up to 4 tickets, on top 3 prices only, and excludes school tickets.
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
During Mental Health Awareness Week @NVBorderlines are hosting a series of free and accessible arts-based workshops to support wellbeing and encourage creativity. To read the full story visit: bit.ly/43cmhjD
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We’ve announced 13 new shows coming to the New Vic later this year, including visits from comedian Rosie Jones, legendary singer Tony Christie and the return of the interactive dining experience, Faulty Towers. A New Vic favourite is also back as ‘ERIC’ returns in August with Hi-De-Hi Eric, before a fabulous festive dose of ’60s songs and brilliant comedy in Eric’s Christmas Turkey. Read more about the new shows announced this week bit.ly/4jDCPrU Booking opens on Wed 14 May – or if you sign up for a New Vic Membership, you can secure your tickets right now! bit.ly/4j3BGcQ
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Miner Birds Celebration Day. 10.04.25. Keele in Town. Workshop. Archive discussion & Rose Hunter talking to @mikeinpride with Amy Parker performing last scene of the play. All free. Link below. keele.ac.uk/society/keeleint… @NewVicTheatre @NVBorderlines @keele
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Today is #InternationalWomensDay2025 This year we are joining in by striking a pose for the theme #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
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The Miner Birds by award-winning local writer @lisablowerwrite heads to the stage next week on Thu 6 March at 2.15 and 7.30. Inspired by the experiences of the North Staffs Miners' Wives Association Group, three actors breathe life into their story through song, poetry reading and storytelling. To book and find out more: bit.ly/4bhIAZ9
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Look! It's our play coming to the round in March @NewVicTheatre @NVBorderlines @KeeleInclusion . Longer version. Original cast. Tickets here 👇👇 love to see you. newvictheatre.org.uk/product…
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
VACANCY - COME AND WORK WITH US: We are looking for Hospitality Assistants to join our busy and friendly café team to provide excellent food and customer service to our audiences. Annualised contract of 1040 hours per annum (based on an average of 20 hours per week). Salary £23,795.20 per annum (£11,897.60 pro rata). The deadline for applications is Friday 17 Jan 2025 at 10am. Interviews will be held w/c 20 or 27 Jan 2025. Find out more and to apply: bit.ly/3XvfZbK
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Our FREE family sessions, Fab Food and Folktales starts tomorrow and runs until Sat 2 November. Join our @NVBorderlines teams and discover the tale of Hansel and Gretel in sessions filled with delicious food, captivating folktales, and loads of fun! To book: bit.ly/3UuZlJ1 Limited places available.
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Clowning, marching band, circus all the way from India, northern soul, dance, spoken word…many many events to entertain you and inspire you. The Big Feast is back, tomorrow and Saturday. What are you waiting for? See you there! appetite.org.uk/event/the-bi…
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Danas su u Memorijalnom centru u Kamičanima kod Prijedora ukopane četiri bošnjačke žrtve ubijene 1992. godine. Dženaza je klanjana Nazifu Musiću, Aliji Foriću, Enveru Aljiiju i Bademi Musić, koja je od ove četiri žrtve bila najstarija. Najmlađi je bio Alija Forić koji je u trenutku smrti imao 23 godine. Za zločine počinjene u Prijedoru Haški tribunal je osudio 17 osoba na 276 godina zatvora. Pred Sudom BiH za zločine nad bošnjačkim i hrvatskim stanovništvom Prijedora osuđene su 23 osobe na više od 380 godina zatvora. Tokom agresije na Bosnu i Hercegovinu, pripadnici policije i vojske bosanskih Srba su sa područja općine Prijedor ubili 3 176 bošnjačkih i hrvatskih civila, uključujući 102 djece.
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Replying to @lisablowerwrite
@lisablowerwrite has written a brilliant new play, recounting the experiences of the North Staffs Miners’ Wives Action Group. Come see us at the New Vic 26th + 27th July. @NVBorderlines @NewVicTheatre @KeeleUniversity CAST: @BrazierVictoria @isobel_chadwick @parkeraaamy
The Miner Birds pit camp rehearsal The story of a collective of formidable woman brought to life by formidable women @isobel_chadwick @parkeraaamy @BrazierVictoria Directed by the uber talent @PollyWain_ newvictheatre.org.uk/product… @NVBorderlines @NewVicTheatre @KeeleUniversity
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
The Miner Birds pit camp rehearsal The story of a collective of formidable woman brought to life by formidable women @isobel_chadwick @parkeraaamy @BrazierVictoria Directed by the uber talent @PollyWain_ newvictheatre.org.uk/product… @NVBorderlines @NewVicTheatre @KeeleUniversity
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Miners’ Strike this year, our @NVBorderlines team present #TheMinerBirds . Written by award-winning local writer @lisablowerwrite the play celebrates the voices of women during the miners’ strike and beyond. This FREE event is on Fri 26 July–Sat 27 July To book: bit.ly/3WlwpV4
This has been an utter privilege to work on because these women are formidable. If you're in Stoke next week please do come along 👇👇 newvictheatre.org.uk/product… @sotculturaldest @stokenubnews @NewVicTheatre @sot @KeeleUniversity #minersstrike #40years #WritingCommunity
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
The @NVBorderlines team present #TheMinerBirds . Written by award-winning local writer Lisa Blower the play celebrates the voices of women during the miners’ strike and beyond. This FREE event is on Fri 26 July–Sat 27 July #MinersStrike To book: newvictheatre.org.uk/product…
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#ThankYou @tpiotr74 and @myworcester for your warm welcome & eagerness to learn about prevention of #genocide And just like my name says in Arabic, I will be back together with @NVBorderlines & @SusanEMoffat to build on all the lovely connections made today. @BosnianGenocide – at Stoke-on-Trent, England
Heartfelt thanks to @Aida_S_Haughton & her @NewVicTheatre & @SrebrenicaUK colleagues for helping us commemorate #Srebrenica We reflected on this year's theme #IAmBecauseYouAre & #10StagesOfGenocide Thank you to @myworcester for hosting the event at
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
Thousands of thanks to @SusanEMoffat & @Aida_S_Haughton for creating this DocuDrama that brought back my late grandmother Bahriyah’s memory, who had to leave Bosnia before the WWI as a child.
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New Vic Borderlines retweeted
My Thousand Year Old Land @NewVicTheatre @NVBorderlines @Sue4AudleyWard moving and thought provoking play still resonates today! Will we ever learn from the past so that it never happens again?
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