Northern Rascals

27/04/2026

Sunny Side, the final day 💔

It felt like a strange, beautiful full circle at Riley Theatre on Saturday. Saying goodbye to SUNNY SIDE in the place where everything began was emotional in a way that’s hard to put into words. We’re so grateful to everyone at Northern School of Contemporary Dance for holding the final day with us 🫶

Mostly, we’re just full of love for EVERYONE who’s been part of SUNNY SIDE along the way. To our partners at Andys Man Club - thank you for your vital work, and for being part of this with us. And to Arts Council England for funding this final tour.

It’s been a privilege to tell K’s story. A story that, sadly, still echoes the lives of so many men across the UK. Many of us are struggling in ways that often go unspoken.

If this work has reminded us of anything, it’s the importance of reaching out. Checking in on each other. Saying what’s really going on. And making space for closeness, touch, and simple human connection - the kind that can quietly keep someone going.

SUNNY SIDE 2026 ✅

24/04/2026

This is your final warning ⚠️

You have just 2 final chances to see SUNNY SIDE! Don't miss our high-energy dance-theatre show about a young Yorkshire lad going through a storm. This show has been 5 years in the making and we can't believe it all ends this weekend 💔

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“A timely and poignant reminder to check in on our boys”
- The Reviews Hub

📆 Stephen Joseph Theatre (Fri 24 Apr)
📆 Riley Theatre Northern School of Contemporary Dance (Sat 25 Apr)
https://www.northernrascals.com/sunny-side

📸 Elly Wel Photography

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

One night changes everything 🪩

As life pulls them in different directions, childhood best friends K and Danny struggle to say what’s really going on beneath the surface. A powerful story about friendship, distance, and men’s mental health.

Just 3 more opportunities to watch SUNNY SIDE!
Rotherham Theatres (Wed 22 Apr)
Stephen Joseph Theatre (Fri 24 Apr)
Riley Theatre Northern School of Contemporary Dance (Sat 25 Apr)

➡️ https://www.northernrascals.com/sunny-side

20/04/2026

It's a packed week for the Rascals 🌪️

🌤️ SUNNY SIDE visits:
Rotherham Theatres (Wed 22 Apr)
Stephen Joseph Theatre (Fri 24 Apr)
Riley Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance (Sat 25 Apr)
https://www.northernrascals.com/sunny-side

We also have a workshop at NSCD on Saturday at 11am, and spaces are filling up fast! Experience the method behind the creation, learn repertoire from the show and discover techniques to devise your own autobiographical dance theatre.
https://www.nscd.ac.uk/events/northern-rascals-sunny-side-workshop/

18/04/2026

SUNNY SIDE's final EVER performance is in 1 week today ⏳💔

It all ends where it began - at Riley Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

"It’s the place where Northern Rascals was born, many of the team are graduates from the school and live in the area, and therefore, this is a real ‘coming home’ moment." - Anna Holmes

We’re feeling a wild mix of pride, gratitude, and a touch of heartbreak as we prepare to say goodbye to something that’s meant so much. It’s going to be a special one. Don't miss it 💫

🎟️ https://www.northernrascals.com/sunny-side

📸 Elly Wel Photography

17/04/2026

TONIGHT at BD Arts Centre 💫

A striking blend of dance and theatre, SUNNY SIDE confronts male isolation and the expectations that can prevent young men from speaking up.

Tonight we'll be joined by Jamie and Steve from Andys Man Club:
"Audiences leave the theatre and are met directly by a team of volunteers who can offer real-world, in-the-moment support... we know from feedback that people have engaged with them at every show, whether for themselves or by taking information for someone they love."

📆 Fri 17 April, 7.30pm
🎟️ Choose your price (from £1)
https://bdartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/events/northern-rascals-sunny-side/

16/04/2026

Last year, the BBC asked us to choreograph some bad cheerleading 🤸🏼‍♀️🎊
.. and here's the end result on High Hoops!

15/04/2026

1 week to go until SUNNY SIDE visits Rotherham Theatres 🪩

Three exceptional dancers. One raw, emotional journey.
SUNNY SIDE explores what it means to grow up male in the North today through powerful, high-energy movement and intimate storytelling.

📆 Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm
📍 Rotherham Civic Theatre

🎟️ https://rotherhamtheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173665036

📸 Elly Wel Photography