Juice – NewcastleGateshead’s festival for children and young people, which returns this October half term (Friday 25 October – Sunday 03 November), has announced Port of Tyne as headline sponsor of this year’s event.
The 10 day festival showcases outstanding work created by, for and with children and young people as well as a family friendly programme delivered by regional, national and international artists. This is the first time Port of Tyne has sponsored the festival which is now in its sixth year.
Susan Wear, Port of Tyne Director of Corporate Affairs, said: “Juice Festival is a unique event and gives children and young people excellent opportunities to join in experiences that let them be creative and have fun and at the same time build their own skills, confidence and aspiration – so we are very pleased to be able to help support local communities and businesses in this way.
“There will be so much going on we know it will also be a great opportunity for young people to get creative with their cameras and be inspired to enter the Port of Tyne Reflect photography and film awards which are now open online.”
Claire Newton, Juice Festival Manager said: “We’re delighted that the Port of Tyne has chosen to be part of Juice Festival this year. With this support we are able to provide even more experiences and opportunities for children and young people.”
“We will also be working with Port of Tyne to spread the message about Juice Festival to schools across North and South Tyneside.”
Juice – NewcastleGateshead’s award-winning festival for children and young people takes place from Friday 25 October – Sunday 03 November 2013. Events this year include; The Big Juice Read at Gateshead Central Library and Newcastle City Library (Saturday 26 October). Join Tommy Donbavand, the author of ‘Fangs’, which tells the tale of a secret agent vampire, as he brings the story to life with help from performers at NORTH Young Company.
The Only Way is Chelsea’s (Friday 25 & Saturday 26 October), a brand new play at Live Theatre, explores the world of reality television in a dark, funny and touching tale about one girl’s quest to re-invent her own world. A post show discussion will feature guest appearances from some of region’s reality TV stars.
Join the ultimate pyjama party in NewcastleGateshead as hundreds of children, young people and their families celebrate Juice Festival in a special pre-bedtime parade across the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. The Juice Festival Finale Parade (Sunday 3 November) celebrates dreams so come dressed in your best onesie and enjoy live music from Sage Gateshead’s young musicians and some special puppet creations from Unfolding Theatre.
Juice is developed and produced by NewcastleGateshead Initiative as part of its festivals and events programme. For more information and to book tickets, please visit: www.juicefestival.co.uk
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