NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND
LIVE THEATRE
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL
NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND
The National Theatre of Scotland reaches its tenth birthday in 2016 . Being a theatre without walls and building-free , the Company presents a wide variety of work that ranges from large-scale productions to projects tailored to the smallest performing spaces . In addition to conventional theatres , the Company has performed in airports , schools , tower blocks , community halls , ferries and forests .
The National Theatre of Scotland creates much of its work in partnership with theatre-makers , companies , venues and participants across the globe . The Company ’ s aspiration is to tell the stories that need to be told and to take work to wherever audiences are to be found .
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LIVE THEATRE
Live Theatre is recognised as one of the great new writing theatres on the international stage . Based in Newcastle upon Tyne it is deeply rooted in its local community and produces work as varied and diverse as the audiences it engages with .
The theatre is a beautifully restored and refurbished complex of five Grade II listed buildings with state-of-the-art facilities in a unique historical setting including both cabaret style theatre and studio theatres . In 2016 Live Garden , an outdoor performance space , and Live Tales , a centre for children and young people ’ s creative story writing , were added .
Founded in 1973 , Live Theatre is a national leader in developing new strategies for increasing income and assets for the charity . To sustain and extend its artistic programme it has diversified its income streams to include Live Works , the purchase and development of commercial property for rental income ; an award winning gastro pub The Broad Chare ; The Schoolhouse a hub for creative businesses , and on-line interactive playwriting course www . beaplaywright . com .
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The National Theatre of Scotland is core funded by the Scottish Government . The National Theatre of Scotland , a company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland ( SC234270 ), is a registered Scottish charity ( SC033377 ).
Live Theatre is grateful for the support of Arts Council England and the Newcastle Culture Investment Fund through the Community Foundation , and its many other friends and supporters .
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL
Provoking and inspiring , Melbourne Festival seeks to connect art forms , people and ideas . At the heart of Melbourne ’ s culture of creativity , we curate unique experiences that bring people together and break new ground in culture and the arts .
Melbourne Festival is one of Australia ’ s leading international arts festivals and has an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance , theatre , music , visual arts , multimedia , free and outdoor events .
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06 — 23 OCTOBER 2016 www . festival . melbourne
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