We believe in the creative power of communities to bring about change.
From Shildon to… New York!
Award‑winning theatre maker Victoria Melody has arrived in Shildon as Artist in Residence for PLACE Lab Shildon — a 10‑month creative programme working with young people to explore heritage and imagine future possibilities.​​​
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As part of her residency, Vic will perform her acclaimed touring show
Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
at
on
SUNDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY, 7.00pm​
ahead of its transfer to New York.
A post‑show Q&A offers another chance to meet Vic and join the conversation.
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Directed by comedy legend Mark Thomas, the show celebrates communities and the ordinary people still shaping history. Blending storytelling, performance and documentary theatre, Vic shares stories you rarely hear — told with warmth, honesty and bite.
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Our vision is for strong, connected, and healthy local communities, where people are actively involved in shaping their lives and their environment
