We\’re very excited that Rob Gee, who is touring his show Kevin, King of Egypt, will be working in schools in Cumbria and Northumberland as part of his visit in November. Rob says \”I believe, not only that every child has a right to be heard, but also that there is a direct connection between […]
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Musician Jenny Sturgeon, who\’s project The Living Mountain will be touring with Highlights in November, will be leading a community workshop at The Old Courthouse, Shap on Saturday 5th November. All welcome, the workshop is suitable for musicians and non-musicians alike, as well those interested in writing, or finding out more about Jenny\’s practice. If
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Lily Horgan and Charlie Dunne of Meta4Dance will be bringing more Dance workshops to Key Stage 1 and 2 children at Shap Primary School and Butterknowle Primary School next week. Let\’s get moving! Here are children at Shilbottle Primary School warming up with Meta4Dance last month.
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As part of its series of personality profiles marking its 25th anniversary, Highlights hears from musician and arts administrator, Rosie Cross, its co-director from 2007 to 2020. After 23 years at Highlights’ helm or on its board, former co-director Rosie Cross is as passionate about the scheme as ever. “I’m very involved with going to
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Gav Cross brought his new show Tell Tale Twit to Highlights this season and also his fantastic workshops. Gav began with workshops in seven Cumbrian primary schools, supported by Eden District Council. Part 2 brought Gav into Northumberland Libraries and then to a five further schools in rural parts of County Durham and Northumberland, in
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Highlights are delighted to announce the appointment of Cinzia Hardy as our new Chair of Trustees. Cinzia has been a trustee for Highlights since 2020 and brings with her a passion for the arts in rural communities. Director Kate Lynch said: “The staff are delighted to welcome Cinzia to the role of Chair for the
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We delighted that Oysland will be leading a Dance workshop at Arnside Educational Institute, before their performance on 30th October. You can contact our Promoter Sue, or book tickets online All welcome 5.30pm start! Oysland are a 5-piece, London Klezmer band who embody the new generation of Jewish roots music, serving an exuberant and soulful
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We\’re very much looking forward to Animation workshops this season, from Robin Webb, a highly experienced animation & film artist based in the North East of England. Robin will be with Shilbottle Primary in Northumberland and Frosterley Primary in County Durham in November. Alongside his own practice Robin designs and runs participatory and educational animation
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We\’re delighted to be working with Moving Parts Arts, an award winning arts and community development organisation based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, for the first time this year. Run jointly by Artistic Director/Co-Founder Kerrin Tatman, an award-winning creative producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and theatre maker- and Will Steele Education Lead/Co-founder, a producer and puppeteer who trained
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We\’re very pleased to be working with Directors Lily Horgan and Charlie Dunne, who founded Meta4Dance in 2018, based near Morpeth, Northumberland. Lili and Charlie will be joining Shilbottle Primary School and Seahouses Primary School for Dance workshops in September. Follow them on socials, to find out about their new show, Jumpers for Goalposts. The
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