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Yarns From Hyem 2021

Our pilot production of Yarns From Hyem toured North East community and theatre venues in November 2021, supported by Arts Council England. The four hilarious and moving short plays were written by emerging and critically acclaimed writers and explored the themes of love and loss.
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Barbara Williams’ play, Pupil Premium, was selected from an open call-out for a new writer to have their work professionally produced for the first time. Barbara’s play was a huge success alongside outstanding work from established North East writers Alex Oates, Elijah Young and Julia Darling. ​​

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By Julia Darling

Davina is in no mood for visitors when Bobby invites himself in, bringing with him a hoover and more questions than Davina has answers. But they have more in common than they first thought.

Directed by: Andy Berriman
Performed by: Harriet Ghost & Micky McGregor

Biscuit Tins

By Elijah Young

A story of two siblings who appear to be very close but eventually cracks start to show.Instead of brushing them under the carpet, they choose to face the problems of their past.

Directed by: Tracy Gillman
Performed by: Hannah Marie Davis & Sam Stafford

A Memory For Forgetting

By Alex Oates

Fliss from the Meadow Well Estate takes on the UK Memory Championship… but it canbe tough when you’re practicing to remember and there’s things you’d rather forget.

Directed by: Tracy Gillman
Performed by: Michaela Forbes & Sarah Balfour

Pupil Premium

By Barbara Williams

A-star Alex has huge potential but what happens to his younger sisters if he goes to university? What happens to him if he stays? And does careers advisor Alan have ulterior motives?

Directed by: Andy Berriman
Performed by: Sam Stafford & Paul Joseph

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