Northern Stage

A storytelling session about the ambivalent mythology of The Sandman, followed by a discussion with Haggarty about the session.

A work-in-progress sharing by local theatre-makers, with opportunities for post-show discussion.

The performance poet and graphic artist presents a coming of age story about the trials and tribulations of his journey from Nigeria to London.

A cabaret of late night performances by recent graduates and Performing Arts students

• Directed by: John Fulljames (dir)
• Written by: David Bruce

David Bruce and Glyn Maxw's adaptation of Philip Pullman's popular children's story sees Lila undertake a quest to find out the three rules of firework making, battling tigers and pirates along the way.

• Directed by: Blanche McIntyre
• Written by: Anton Chekhov

Headlong Theatre and Nuffield Theatre Company presents Chekhov's exploration of emotion, creativity and romantic conflict, in one of the greatest plays of the modern era about unrequited love.

• Directed by: Steve Gilroy
• Written by: Steve Gilroy

A new play about the crisis facing Europe, gathering voices from this fragmented continent and demonstrates how far people will go when pushed.

• Directed by: Chris Mead
• Written by: Matt Hartley

Four extraordinary adventures in a re-imagined North offering a fresh, surprising and vibrant perspective on four cities: Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester.