Join the community cast of STEAM
Southpaw Company brings STEAM to life – a spectacular outdoor performance celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, performed for all to see in Shildon and Stockton.
We’re inviting local people of all ages to take part in this unforgettable production. No experience is needed – just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to be part of something special!
We welcome everyone aged 16 and over. Those under 16 need to be accompanied by a chaperone.
Community Cast: performing as a part of an ensemble of people from Shildon, Stockton and surrounding areas. The piece tells the origin story of the world’s first passenger railway and the extraordinary people who built it.
No prerequisite to being a part of STEAM.
Weekly Rehearsals:
Monday 15th
18:30 - 20:30
Apollo Arts
Stockton
Tuesday 9th, 16th
18:30 - 20:30
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Wednesday 10th, 17th
18:30 - 20:30
Southpaw Studios Sheepfolds Stables
Sunderland
Sign up link here
Thursday 11th, 18th
18:30 - 20:30
Shildon Civic Hall
Shildon
Intensive/All-Day Rehearsals
Sunday, 14th of September
The Globe in Stockton
Sunday, 21st of September
*Location & Timings TBC
Thursday, 25th of September
14:00 – 19:00
Stockton High Street
The Globe in Stockton will be our breakout space
Friday, 26th of September
14:00 – 19:00
Shildon Hackworth Park
Shildon Masonic Hall will be our breakout space
Performance Days:
Saturday, 27th of September - Shildon, Hackworth Park
Sunday, 28th of September, Stockton, High Street
Community cast:
- Learning repertoire and choreography (will be accessible and accommodating to needs)
- Visual aids and step by step videos of repertoire and choreography
- Travel support
Perform alongside professional dancers in a large-scale, outdoor show.
Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime event marking our region’s proud history.
Learn new skills, meet new people, and help create an unforgettable celebration for the SDR200.
Travel support on a 1 to 1 basis.
There will be transport on performance days: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of September between Shildon and Stockton.
Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns!
