Rude Health 2024 was the first ever season presented by us at The Tute, and only possible thanks to the trust and funding we received. We are a registered charity, and proud to deliver work of high artistic quality and meaningful impact on communities. Thanks to funding from UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the North East Combined Authority as the Lead Authority we were able to envisage a program of work that met our vision and core values.

We presented uncompromising work that looked at different aspects of health. Each week was accompanied by workshops and outreach programs in different corners of our community, enabling a wide range of people to engage.

We were thrilled with the response to the project; audiences, volunteers, and freelancers embraced the season and welcomed it with open arms. We feel Rude Health was a brilliant example of how creativity can inspire a thriving community and embolden public health. 

84% felt the festival contributed to their well-being

93% of our audience want the festival to return

79% thought it was very unusual to see this type of work in SE Northumberland

78% left with pride in local talent

71% gained a sense of community

93% agree that the work was of excellent artistic quality 

Audience reflections – 

It was fantastic to see such a collection of differing artistic endeavours over the month.

I appreciated the fact that all age groups were catered for so their was diversity and inclusivity across the program

Just so wonderful to experience genuine art in the community & having that as an option as opposed to big commercial productions that can be superficial rather than impactful