ABOUT
ABOUT
CALL OUTS FOR 2025
OPEN: 29/01/2025
CLOSE: 28/02/2025
Venues are being finalized.
The information below is for reference only.
THE VENUES
Alphabetti Theatre
Alphabetti Theatre is an independent producing theatre in the city centre. It will be the main festival hub, and will host 5 performances a day for the full 10 days.
Playing Space
5m x 4m
Capacity
75
Technical Facilities
Full technical specification can be viewed here
Prohibition Cabaret Bar
Prohibition Cabaret Bar is a 1920s style, award-winning bar and entertainment space, focusing on cabaret, burlesque and live music. It will be hosting 3 performances a day for 2 days in the festival
Playing Space
2m x 2m
Capacity
45
Technical Facilities
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A small spotlight near the stage, two other spotlights further from the stage
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Four channel PA with XLR and jack input on each channel connected to two floor speakers
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A projector and a screen
Dance City
Dance City is the leading organisation for dance in the North East, existing for over 30 years to support a thriving dance ecology in the region.
It will be hosting 5 performances a day for 2 days in the festival
We will be programming a variety of genres, NOT exclusively dance.
Playing Space
Capacity
240 (potentially up to 280)
9m x 8.5m
Technical Facilities
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Full technical capabilities, please see tech spec HERE
The Old Coal Yard
The Old Coal Yard is a working brewery and tap room, for Northern Alchemy Beer.
It will be hosting 4 performances a day for 5 days. Plus will be the host for the big festival blow out party on the last night of the festival.
Playing Space
Flexible - aprox. 5m x 5m
Capacity
120
Technical Facilities
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Basic lighting rig
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Sound spec can be found here
The Cumberland Arms
The Cumberland Arms is a unique pub with a rich cultural history of programming diverse events and performances for the local community in the Ouseburn Valley.
It will be hosting 6 performances a day over 4 days in the festival.
Playing Space
3m x 2m
Capacity
75
Technical Facilities
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Simple lighting rig with the ability to colour fade and blackout
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Comprehensive sound facilities - Full PA and mics
