‘When You Were Me’ launches on 25th May at Newcastle Theatre Royal, 5:30-7:30 pm, and runs until July. This exciting project takes place in multiple venues and locations across the city centre, with several opportunities to get involved. Meet artists and historians, and partake in creative workshops, all whilst learning about and celebrating Newcastle’s LGBTQIA+ history.
The first event for ‘When You Were Me’ takes place on Saturday 4 May, with a walking, mapping, and talking tour from 3:30-6:30 pm. Beginning at the Great North Museum: Hancock, journey through Newcastle City Centre with ‘When You Were Me’ and uncover the city centre’s LGBTQIA+ heritage. The tour finishes at the Magic Hat Café, with an opportunity to share food and stories.
Taking part is free, with tickets/sign-up available on Eventbrite. To find out more information, email izaak@curiousarts.org.uk
Curious Arts is a charity that works to promote and develop LGBTQIA+ arts, artists, and communities across the Northeast. Since they became a registered charity in 2022, Curious Arts has quickly grown in scale. The charity’s initiatives aim to champion North-eastern LGBTQIA+ culture, increasing opportunities for the community as both artists and audiences. Through bespoke projects, Curious Arts advocates for the Queer arts sector and promotes the visibility of the North East’s LGBTQIA+ Culture.
‘When You Were Me’ is funded by Historic England’s History in the Making grant programme. The programme was launched to encourage young people to “engage with and celebrate their local heritage”.
This Curious Arts project is also supported by Theatre Royal, Lit and Phil, One Strawberry Lane, and Discovery Museum.
Additionally, Curious Arts raises funds and promotes the Queer arts sector through their online shop, where they sell postcard prints, posters, and stickers, that are predominantly designed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community based in Newcastle.
If you would like to support Curious Arts, you can donate or purchase a membership through their Instagram page (@curious_arts) or their website https://curiousarts.org.uk