NEW VIC THEATRE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTORS WITH A DISABILITY

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Talented actors and actor musicians with a disability, who have a passion for theatre, are being invited to be considered for future work at Staffordshire’s producing theatre in the round, the New Vic in Newcastle Under Lyme

They are holding general auditions for actors and actor/musicians not already known to them with a disability on 18 May at the New Vic.

These auditions are not for specific roles, but to help widen their knowledge of actor and actors-musicians with a disability for future work.

This is part of their commitment to to increasing diversity on stage at the New Vic and to those who are under-represented within the industry as a whole.

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HISTORY

The New Vic Theatre origins go back to the late Stephen Joseph, director, actor, designer, lecturer and writer who in the late 1950’s, founded a small theatre Company to explore a new layout for performance: theatre-in-the-round.

The company’s first base was Scarborough from which it toured to towns without their own theatres. Newcastle-under-Lyme was visited regularly and eventually a permanent North Staffordshire home was planned. On 9 October 1962, a converted Staffordshire cinema opened its doors as a theatre.

By 1983, having built a highly respected reputation and audience, the then director, Peter Cheeseman, launched an appeal to raise funds for a new theatre.  With local donations totalling over £1 million, the New Vic opened in August 1986.  After twenty-five years work dedicated to the people of North Staffordshire, Cheeseman’s passion and determination finally achieved the realisation of Stephen Joseph’s vision: the first purpose-built theatre-in-the-round in Europe.

Today, under the artistic direction of Theresa Heskins, the New Vic Theatre continues to enjoy massive success, building on its enviable reputation as a leader in producing and making theatre, not only in the UK, but across the world.  Locally the New Vic theatre delivers a £12.5 million impact on the Staffordshire economy, with around 150,000 annual visits to the building and an 11% growth in audiences over the last five years.

Find out more about the history of the New Vic Theatre

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INFORMATION

The New Vic Theatre is unique to Staffordshire for a few reasons.  Firstly its the official regional producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire creating around eight productions per year.  Secondly as a theatre-in-the-round, it brings with it a less traditional setting in which to enjoy world class theatre production.

The New Vic is also big on community and the contribution it makes.  It also is well regarded for its sterling collaborative work with writers, directors and other producing theatres.

It is funded by the Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

BOX OFFICE: 01782 717962
ADDRESS Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0JG
WEBSITE www.newvictheatre.org.uk
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