News & updates from the Progressive Players

You get by with a LOT of help from your friends
25th September 2024

You get by with a LOT of help from your friends

I’ve taken on roles within the Progressive Players before and always had an amazing time. I’ve acted (most recently in Dancing at Lughnasa in February 2024), I had a marvellous role as text coach and Dramaturg for Rutherford and Son

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Best Foot Forward
27th May 2024

Best Foot Forward

Sarah Balkwill, director of our June production Cheshire Cats, explains why the play is so special to her.

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Sowerby Stories
14th April 2024

Sowerby Stories

Progressive Players members share their personal stories of Gateshead’s world-famous Sowerby Glass company

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At First Sight
15th March 2024

At First Sight

Richard Bevan, Arthur Smith and Ben Brown chat about their PP acting debuts in our March play.

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