Rude Health 3rd October – 31st October 2024
Join us for a season of work by some of the countries’ most acclaimed and well-respected artists.
We’ve designed a month-long offering of the best dance, music, and theatre inspired by multiple aspects of ‘health’.
The likes of which have never been seen in our region before.
Each week has its own set of workshops, allowing curious creatives to engage with our visiting artists.
All performances are for anyone who’d like to come along. What’s more, everything we’re presenting from our historic Cambois Mining Institute is offered totally free!
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the North East Combined Authority as the Lead Authority.
To book for any of these free events please click the links for the Eventbrite booking page, you’ll be given two options, to book free tickets or to make a donation.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
When you make a donation you’re granted a ticket so if you wish to book 2 tickets and make 1 donation book 1 free ticket and make 1 donation – you’ll receive two tickets.
If you’d like to book 2 or more free tickets without making a donation, just click the Free Ticket button and select the number of tickets you’d like to book.
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Week 1 – Mental Health
3rd – 5th October
We all know the last few years have been difficult and creativity can play a crucial role in maintaining your mental health!
Let Maggie Nicols and Tim Dalling be your musical mentors for a healthy heart-mind!
Maggie Nicols: Practises of Freedom – Workshop
Thursday 3rd October – 7.30pm
An improvisation workshop for all abilities on voice and other instruments.
As I Sing and Breathe – Performance
Friday 4th October – 7.30pm
A rare double bill musical performance by Maggie Nicols, Tim Dalling and friends
Musical Boxing Training Session – Workshop
Saturday 5th October – 2.30pm
Learn the sweet science of improvising and be prepared for the evening show
Musical Boxing Night – Performance
Saturday 5th October 7.30pm
An evening filled with duelling musicians
Week 2 – Ageing and isolation
9th – 11th October
Cambois is an ageing community and too often, valued members of our society are left on their own and become isolated and lonely.
We’re presenting Samuel Beckett’s seminal text ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ as an opportunity to explore our frame of mind as we age.
Box Three – Workshop
Wednesday 9th October – 10am
A workshop with Tracy Gillman for the 65+, no need to book.
Krapps Last Tape by Samuel Beckett – Performance
Friday 11th October – 8pm
A staged reading of this classic play performed by Trevor Fox and directed by Andy Berriman
Week 3 – Women, health and equality
17th – 18th October
Women have always been the cornerstones of our communities, yet constantly navigate a world of oppression and hierarchy.
This week is dedicated to women’s health and the need for protest, art and play– fulness to deal with its challenge.
Being Rude – Workshop
Thursday 17th October – 7pm
This movement workshop is led by Jacky Lansley and Esther Huss and open to all ages and abilities
HIPS&SKINS – Performance
Friday 18th October – 7pm
Jacky Lansley and Esther Huss present their new work
Week 4 – Planetary health
24th – 29th October
The most pressing and important issue for all of us is the health of our home – this planet.
That’s why we’re presenting work targeted at the younger generations who hopefully hold the answer to restoring the planet’s health.
Fools Errant – Performance
Thursday 24th October – 4.30pm
Family Friendly theatre performance from Miscreations Theatre about the loss of the tree at Sycamore Gap
FUMING – an immersive sound installation
Tuesday 29th October – 4pm
An immersive sound installation made by Bedlington Academy with Jeremy Bradfield and Hilary Elder
