When You Were Me

An exciting new heritage project for LGBTQIA+ 11-19 year olds - When You Were Me will bring together different generations of LGBTQIA+ people based in Newcastle upon Tyne to reflect on the city’s LGBTQIA+ history through film, music, theatre and art. Creating an exciting digital mural and map of our community’s culture.

Launching in March 2024 and running until June 2024, get involved and meet artists, take part in creative workshops, share stories and together, uncover and celebrate the community’s history in your city.

The project has three phases - Sound & Stories; Walking, mapping & talking; and Celebrating LGBTQIA+ history, and will take place in multiple venues and locations in central Newcastle upon Tyne.

When You Were Me is being funded by Historic England’s History in the Making grant programme. This new grant programme has been launched to encourage young people to engage with and celebrate their local heritage.

When You Were Me is also supported by Discovery Museum, Lit and Phil, One Strawberry Lane and Theatre Royal.

For LGBTQIA+ 11-19 year olds. Taking part is free, sign up required.

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Dates, times and venues:

Sound & Stories...

• Thursday 14th March, 5:30 - 7:30pm at Discovery Museum (Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA)
• Tuesday 26th March, 5:30 - 7:30pm at One Strawberry Lane (Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX)
• Tuesday 9th April, 5:30 - 7:30pm at One Strawberry Lane (Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX)

Walking, mapping and talking...

• Thursday 4th April, 1:30 - 7:30pm at Discovery Museum (Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA)
• Tuesday 16th April, 5:30 - 7:30pm at One Strawberry Lane (Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX)
• Thursday 25th April, 5:30 - 7:30pm at Location TBC
• Wednesday 1st May, 5:30 - 7:30pm at One Strawberry Lane (Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX)

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History...

• Wednesday 22nd May, 5:30 - 7:30pm at Theatre Royal (100 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR)
• Saturday 8th June, 10am - 4pm at Live Theatre (27-29 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ)

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How to sign up:

To register your interest, please click 'get tickets' and select all dates you are able to attend. There is also a short form we need you to complete.

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Access Support:

Access support to attend sessions is available, including support to complete our sign-up form, please contact: youth@curiousarts.org.uk to arrange a call with our team if you'd like to recieve support.

Contact:

If you have any further questions get in touch at [email protected]

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About Curious Arts:

Curious Arts is a North East based charity, developing LGBTQIA+ arts, artists and communities across the region. Working in partnership with arts, culture and community organisations throughout the year to deliver projects and events that champion LGBTQIA+ culture; increasing visibility, dialogue and understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community.

www.curiousarts.org.uk

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Host or Publisher Curious Arts