Jacqui Kell

Executive Director/Joint Chief Executive @livetheatre proud Chair @openclasp and trustee @alphabetti

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

@MrRoberts84 @LiveTheatre Thanks, great to hear such positive feedback, Jimmy and the musicians are doing an amazing job

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

Did you know that the all female comedy troupe @YourAuntFanny was created here at Live Theatre? Check out this video with one of the group Katie Powell @kapow_10 who tells us how we've been so instrumental in their progression & continue to support them in their ambitions! Just one of the examples of the way we invest in NE talent & can do even more if you help us reach our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge target. We now have less than £600 to raise by noon this coming Tue 9 Dec. If you can donate anything, it will be DOUBLED to make TWICE THE IMPACT. Please give at https://t.co/wXVHvlAEtc

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

I strongly support this statement and I’m proud to work for an organisation that stands up for its values 💛

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

This weekend, anti-immigration protests are planned in Newcastle. Live Theatre stands firmly against these divisive and hateful actions. As a new writing theatre, our purpose is to celebrate voices and stories from all of our communities. We believe theatre should be a space of welcome, empathy and solidarity — never exclusion. We are in the process of becoming a Theatre of Sanctuary, and we stand with our city’s immigrant, asylum experienced and refugee communities. You are welcome here. Your voices matter. Your stories belong on our stages. Hate has no home in Newcastle. Love, creativity and community do.
#refugeeswelcome #togetherwithrefugees #asylumseekerswelcome

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

If you are/know a young person aged between 10 - 25 you can apply to be a part of our FREE #LiveYouthTheatre here at Live Theatre in Newcastle or at @MonkAcademy in Sunderland restarting in September. It's a great way to meet new friends, develop self-confidence & create original plays that reflect your views & opinions in weekly sessions. Check out the pic for age groups with availability & then find out more & apply asap at https://t.co/VAYPfXJAUW

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

And here’s the full season - loads of great stuff to look forward to

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

📢 OUR NEW SEP - DEC 2025 SEASON IS ON SALE NOW!! 📢
Get booking asap to secure your seats for our thrilling Autumn/Winter season of standout shows including powerful productions, readings, comedy, music, visiting theatre & more for the BEST LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE!
GO! GO! GO!
Head online now to find out more & book at https://t.co/LX47R9YxeI

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

Looking forward to this already 🙌

[Jamie Eastlake @jamieeastlake]

I’ve written a new play, and I’m absolutely thrilled to say it’s coming to @LiveTheatre for most of November.

It all started as a throwaway joke — “I swear the Tottenham Hotspur manager nicked his nickname off a dinner lady” — and somehow spiralled into a full-blown, bonkers idea that gave me the perfect frame for a story I’ve been desperate to tell.

It’s about now. About how things feel. About the divide between right and left, and the boys caught in the middle and the lasses who have to pick up the pieces.

It’s barking mad. And hopefully, it’ll make you a bit mad too.

BIG ANGE 6th-22nd Nov 2025

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

We are looking to recruit a 'Technical Stage Manager' for the autumn tour of the new Graeae & @LiveTheatre production #BadLads - if you've got the skills & experience we're looking for we'd love to hear from you by the deadline of Fri 1 Aug 2025. Find out more & apply at https://t.co/ymyILVtxfF

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

Thank you everyone who has supported @LiveTheatre were blown away by the kindness ☺️

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

We'd like to say a MASSIVE & HEARTFELT THANK YOU to each & every person who has kindly donated to our @BigGive #ArtsForImpact Campaign Week! We have been blown away by your generosity to help us raise £ for our vital & valuable work with Children & Young People. We are delighted to announce that we have raised an incredible £5,050 - smashing our original £4K target!!!
Every penny of your donations will go towards changing lives of the children & young people we work with in the NE! #Beyondgrateful #Overwhelmedwithyourgenerosity

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

The clock is ticking for us to hit our stretch target of £5K in our @BigGive #ArtsForImpact Campaign - ends midday tomorrow Tue 15 Mar!
Your donations can help us towards paying for Drama Facilitators & annual show for our FREE Live Youth Theatre open to 180 young people! Check out this video from parents of some of our current members as to why it's had such a positive impact on their children!
Please donate what you can asap at https://t.co/WhtyvRjS27

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

Reece is brilliant, and we want to support more young people like him. Please help us meet our stretch target and we can 🙌

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

Our work with Children & Young People makes such a positive difference & that's why we are striving to progress even further past our @BigGive #ArtsForImpact target that ends 12noon tomorrow Tue 25 Mar!
We were moved by Reece one of of #LiveYouthTheatre Facilitators who was also a former member & the impact it has had on him. Check it out & then please give what you can to help us to continue to offer these vital FREE to access opportunities at https://t.co/WhtyvRjS27

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

Still some time to support our Big Give campaign for our children and young people’s work

[Alison Nicholson @alisonnicho]

Yesterday we @LiveTheatre smashed our @BigGive target of £4,000 in just two days! However, the #ArtsforImpact campaign runs until midday on Tuesday 25th. Can we reach our stretch target of £5,000 by then? Every penny will go towards our Children & Young People's Programme 🙏

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

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[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

We are excited to announce that after unprecedented demand & a speedy SELL OUT we have added another performance of the Reading of Harold Pinter's 'The Dumb Waiter' - read by Jimmy Nail & just confirmed @ChrisConnel
This 2nd performance will take place at 9pm on Fri 4 Apr 2025. We're expecting these tickets to fly out so don't delay - GO GO GO!
https://t.co/djdN8J0uJ2

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

@LiveTheatre are involved in this years Big Give campaign and we’re focusing on our valuable work with children and young people. Every week I see the difference our passionate team make delivering this work. I/we would be hugely grateful for any donation you could make. Thx 🙌

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

If you are/know a young person aged 14-18 looking for a #WorKExperience placement in theatre, we have the perfect opportunity!
You have until this Sun 16 March 2025 to apply for our Work Experience Week taking place from Mon 23 - Fri 27 June 2025. Places are limited so don't delay in getting your application in. Find out all the info at https://t.co/ytTgz1zofA

[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

Massive congratulations to writer Peter Straughan adding an Oscar to his mantelpiece to accompany his Golden Globe & BAFTA to complete the treble!!!

Check out this article in @culturemag as our former Artistic Director @maxluke4 shares some of his memories of working with Peter here at Live Theatre as we produced some of his early plays and was our Writer In Residence - evidence that dreams and aspirations can come true!!
https://t.co/9T2ZZylgrO

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

@ProfKatyShaw @JackMcNamara81 @LiveTheatre @IshyDin Good seeing you Katy, and so pleased you enjoyed it. It was a knockout show ✨🥊✨

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

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[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

We are excited to announce that our February to July 2025 season is NOW ON SALE!

Welcome to a packed six months of shows at Live Theatre, showcasing some of the best new theatre from our region and wider country.

Come and experience the thrill of the new on a night out that feels distinctly live.

Visit the What's On section of our website to find out more about this gripping season packed with premiere productions, the North East Playwriting Award Winner, exciting new work and the best visiting theatre!

https://t.co/LX47R9YxeI

[Jacqui Kell @jacqui_kell]

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[Live Theatre @LiveTheatre]

Delighted to announce the knockout cast who will be taking on the roles of a South Shields family for our upcoming production #Champion written by @IshyDin
@Berrimandawson will play matriarch & mam Sheila
@JackSRobertson takes on the role of son & older brother Billy
@danizareie22 will portray younger son & brother Azeem
Find out more about this talented trio in this news story https://t.co/C5IOGmV15W

[OpenClaspTheatreCo @OpenClasp]

📣Mycelial is available ONLINE NOW 📣

⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Stage
"Compelling authentic tales of sex workers lives"

If you missed it live, don't worry! You can now catch our newest production online right now!

🎟️Buy your tickets for Mycelial NOW 👇
https://t.co/3SrnwAfOa8