Novo Theatre

30/08/2026

Thank you to The Joicey Trust for their generous support of Novo Theatre.

The grant funding will support Novo Talent - our talent development programme that is embedded throughout everything we do. It exists because we believe the North East deserves a thriving, representative creative workforce. And because we know that right now, too many brilliant young people in Northumberland don't know that a career in theatre is even possible.

Novo Talent has two strands: a schools programme and freelancer programme.

Through free careers assemblies, workshops, and work experience placements, we connect young people in Northumberland directly with professional theatre-
makers.

Novo Talent also supports creative professionals already working in our region.
Through CPD bursaries and one-to-one mentoring, we help freelancers sustain
careers in a region where theatre opportunities are geographically scattered and
the financial challenges of sustaining a freelance career limit access to paid-for
professional development opportunities.

Find out more about Novo Talent's work and impact on the website https://www.novotheatre.org.uk/novo-talent

28/08/2026

Just a few places available if you would like to join us on Saturday 5th September and walk with us at Druridge Bay.

Walking with Novo Theatre is free, fun and friendly.

The walk is approximately 6 miles long and starts and finishes in Druridge Bay Country Park.

We will depart at 1pm and finish by 4.30pm. Bring refreshments and a pair of binoculars as the nature reserve is renowned for its rich bird life.

Please book your space so we know you are coming visit the website to find out more and book https://www.novotheatre.org.uk/whatson/walk-in-your-shoes-2026

20/08/2026

We are looking for volunteer stewards to join the Novo Theatre team and help us run Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth on 18 - 20 and 25 - 27 September.

This will involve tasks such as:

• Greeting audience members when they arrive and checking tickets
• Handing out leaflets and answering questions from members of the public
• Signposting audience members to the next location, if they should need help
• Encouraging audience members to complete our audience feedback form
• Helping to keep the performance areas free of litter.

In addition to seeing some great theatre, you'll get an insight into how we plan and manage our outdoor events, and customer service experience when communicating with audience members.

Register your interest here and we will be in touch https://form.jotform.com/Novo_Theatre/novo-theatre-volunteer-signup-form

17/08/2026

Thank you to the the Pen and Palette Club Fund at Community Foundation North East for supporting Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth.

We hope you can join us for a theatrical adventure through the stories and streets that have shaped Blyth. A leap into the unknown will lead you to hidden and unfamiliar parts of town to encounter narratives inspired by 500 years of Blyth’s history. Be prepared to be immersed in the 18th century salt trade, 200 years of commerce and industry and even the golden age of cinema.

Tickets are free for NE24 residents and under 16s. Standard adult tickets are £7.50

Find out more about the show and book your tickets https://lnkd.in/eM_Pnwmt

Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth was originally commissioned as part of the Energising Blyth regeneration programme delivered by Northumberland County Council with funding from the UK Government, Northumberland County Council, and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority . It returns as part of Blyth Celebrates 2026/27 funded by Northumberland County Council.

16/08/2026

If you haven't joined us on one of our walks before and wondering if it's for you. This is what some of our previous walkers have said.

Our next Walk in Your Shoes will be at Druridge Bay on Saturday 5th September, 1.00 - 4.30pm.

There are just a few places still available.

Walking with us is free, but if you can support us by making a donation, it is much appreciated.

Our walks are suitable for all ages and everyone is welcome. This walk would be suitable for children, although they would need supervision around Chibburn Preceptory and when crossing fields with cattle.

The walk is not suitable for wheelchair users or children’s buggies.

Well behaved dogs are welcome on our walks. Dogs must be on leads in the Nature Reserve and please be aware that the route from Druridge Pools Nature Reserve to Low Chibburn is through fields containing cows. For the sake of other walkers we ask any dog walkers to wait in the Reserve whilst the rest of the group walks to the Preceptory.

Find out more and book your space https://www.novotheatre.org.uk/whatson/walk-in-your-shoes-2026

14/08/2026

Meet the cast and characters of Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth

Ada Weaver (a Keeper of Stories) - Jackie Phillips
Martha Salyer (a Salt Worker) - Melanie Dagg
William Smith (a Mariner) - Micky Cochrane
Ronald Taylor (a Miner) - Freddie Barrett and Matthew Bryant
Margie Cooper (a Cinema Usherette) - Darcy Lauren and Anna Mullak
Mr A.A. Windle (an Architect) - Bob Nicholson

Presented in 2025 as part of Blyth Celebrates. We are delighted to be working with our amazing cast once again.

If you missed out on tickets last year they are available to book now!

Tickets are free for people living in an NE24 postcode and for under 16s.
General admission is £7.50 + booking fee. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/salt-smoke-stories-of-blyth-tickets-1990865685859?keep_tld=true

Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth was originally commissioned as part of the Energising Blyth regeneration programme delivered by Northumberland County Council with funding from the UK Government, Northumberland County Council, and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. It returns as part of Blyth Celebrates 2026/27 funded by Northumberland County Council.

Salt and Smoke has also been supported by the Pen and Palette Club Fund at Community Foundation North East.

13/08/2026

Amazing news, we received £32.06 this Donation Day!

Funding for the arts is so competitive, we have to make the most of every fundraising opportunity. And your online shopping can really help us to fill the funding gap!

It doesn't cost you a penny. Thousands of retailers will donate to Novo Theatre for free every time you shop.

Please sign up to support us on easyfundraising today, it'll take you two minutes and we could win a £5,000 donation when you join:

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/novo-theatre/l58viw/dds/U5SijpKB/DSA6L/textcopy/32.06

06/08/2026

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Thanks to your incredible support, we reached our target on our Crowdfunder Campaign.

We raised an amazing....

£1,035 + an estimated £218.50 in Gift Aid

If you would still like to donate, the Crowdfunder page will remain open for a few more days

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/salt-smoke-stories-of-blyth-2026

31/07/2026

You wonderful generous people. Donations have been coming in throughout the day and we are getting close to our fundraising target 💜

Just 2 hours to go…

One last push….

If like us you know the amazing impact taking part in cultural activities has on young people, please donate and support our cause.

We need to raise £1000 to enable us to deliver a high quality and engaging schools programme for up to 60 year 6 pupils in Blyth

31/07/2026

Our CEO and Artistic Director, Joe Hufton has a quick message for you about our crowdfunder and tickets on sale for Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth.

Support our Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/salt-smoke-stories-of-blyth-2026

Book your Tickets https://www.novotheatre.org.uk/whatson/salt-smoke-stories-of-blyth

Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth was originally commissioned as part of the Energising Blyth regeneration programme delivered by Northumberland County Council with funding from the UK Government, Northumberland County Council, and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. It returns as part of Blyth Celebrates 2026/27 funded by Northumberland County Council.