Our Impact

The Unfolding Theatre mission is to bring surprising combinations of people together to make remarkable theatre for public audiences. Inclusive, community-based creative processes engage people from diverse backgrounds to co-create professional theatre that tours to community and arts venues across the UK.

We are proud that our projects have had a positive, sometimes profound, impact on audiences, artists and those who take part.

Since becoming an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) in 2018, we have:

Delighted in bringing together audiences of 31,034 people to enjoy our big-hearted theatre performances. With a further 29,434 people engaging as digital audiences.
Delivered 349 community based workshops to 3,207 people of all ages and backgrounds across the North East and beyond.
Inspired 2,722 children and young people through our work with 17 schools, colleges and universities.
Worked in partnership with 25 community groups/organisations to co-create and co-design diverse theatre and creative projects.
Supported the creative economy and utilised the skills and expertise of 80+ creative freelancers.
Nurtured and developed the talent of 45+ young people through internships, volunteering and mentoring opportunities.