Joe and Willow, members of Ensemble '84, join Kim for a walk along the Seaham coastline.
Based in Horden, Ensemble '84 is a repertory theatre company creating opportunities for local people to build careers in the arts without leaving the North East. As they explore the County Durham coast, they discuss the importance of culture in former mining communities, the value of investing in local talent, and why access to the arts matters.
Along the way, Joe and Willow even treat Kim to a performance of Shakespeare on the beach.
In this episode, Joe, Willow and Kim talk about:
- the importance of arts and culture in former mining communities
- creating professional opportunities for actors in East Durham
- why young people shouldn't have to leave the North East to pursue creative careers
Further information
Find out more about the topics discussed in this episode and how the Mayoral Strategic Authority is responding.
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