
We are a theatre company based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. We create bold, accessible shows celebrating Northern identity. @ace_national NPO.
Halifax, England
Joined June 2009
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What's that? We've been nominated for a UK Theatre Award? 💅
That's right, the Iron People Community Project has been nominated for 'Excellence in Sustainability'.
A huge congrats to all the nominees, what an incredible line up!
Thank you #UKTAwards for this recognition.
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The nominees for Excellence in Sustainability are:
ATG Entertainment
BEAM
Northern Broadsides Theatre Company
#UKTAwards
1 week to apply for our FREE playwriting course! ✍️
Are you aged 18–25 and live in Yorkshire? Do you love telling stories or want to try writing something that feels like you?
No experience needed! Deadline: Mon 22 Sep, 12 noon.
northern-broadsides.co.uk/li…
Supported by Didymus
A free creative writing opportunity for 18–25 year olds in Yorkshire ✍️
Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a unique course led by acclaimed playwright Carmen Nasr.
Deadline: Mon 22 Sep, 12 noon.
northern-broadsides.co.uk/li…
📸 by Ant Robling
Meet the newest members of Northern Broadsides’ Board and Subcommittees 🎭
These individuals are joining our team to help ensure that everything we do remains collaborative, relevant and rooted in the stories and issues that matter to people today.
northern-broadsides.co.uk/me…
A beautiful and touching short film from our friends Northern Rascals about men’s mental health in Calderdale. Give it a watch 💛
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
SUNNY SIDE: The Short Film is OUT NOW 🎬
Welcome to Sunny Side: The Short Film - we imagine a world where it is safe for men to express their vulnerabilities, to hold each other, to comfort, to dance.
Watch it at northernrascals.com/sunny-si…
#ItsOkayToTalk @andysmanclubuk
Read all about Iron People's grand finale at @eurekamuseum in @HXCourier! ⬇️
halifaxcourier.co.uk/read-th…
Were you part of the audience for Iron People at @eurekamuseum last Saturday? 💛
We'd love to hear what you thought of this grand finale performance!
Your feedback makes a real difference and helps us shape future events.
👉 illuminate-data.org.uk/surve…
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Sounds like a fabulous event @eurekamuseum in Halifax tomorrow with @lane_paula and Mr Bloom from @CBeebiesHQ in collaboration with @NBroadsides - and it's free!
halifaxcourier.co.uk/whats-o…
Rehearsals for Iron People at @eurekamuseum are in full swing! 😮
This Saturday, 57 performers, Elland Silver Band, a powerhouse trio of professional actors, and an exceptional creative team will present IRON PEOPLE @ EUREKA – an outdoor spectacle like no other.
📸 @RoblingPix
A bold, community-powered FREE performance where three giant puppet creatures rise from Calderdale's landscape to call on us all to imagine a better future for the planet.
📆 Saturday 26 April
📍 Eureka! The National Children's Museum
⏰Creative activities from 12pm, CBeebies’ Mr Bloom at 2pm, Finale performance at 3pm
Read all about it ⬇️
northern-broadsides.co.uk/ir…
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On Behalf of @NBroadsides: Join the Board of Northern Broadsides!
Northern Broadsides are looking for new trustees to join the board, helping us meet the challenges and share the excitement of the coming years. As a small company and charity, we rely on our on On behalf of Northern Broadsides Theatre Company:
Trustees to bring diverse skills and life experience to the table. Our Trustees are dynamic and passionate individuals, who share the belief that the arts can change people’s lives and shape the places where we live.
We are also making an open call for people to join three of our sub-groups:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) sub-committee
Art Squad
Eco Squad
We are particularly interested to hear from:
First time Trustees, especially those aged under 30
People from a working class background
People from the Global Majority
People with a disability
People who do not identify with traditional gender categories
People with experience of working in an arts venue
People who live or work in Calderdale, although Trustees can be based anywhere.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 28 April 2025. Link: northern-broadsides.co.uk/jo…
Join the Board of Northern Broadsides 🎭
We're looking for new Trustees to help us meet the challenges and share the excitement of the coming years. If you’re passionate about the arts and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
📸 by Ellis Robinson
No board experience? No problem - first-time Trustees are welcome & we're accepting applicants from across the UK.
We’re keen to hear from people under-represented in the arts, including under-30s, people from a working-class background, Global Majority & disabled people.
We’re also seeking members for our sub-groups:
⚖️ Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Sub-Committee
🎭 Art Squad
🌲 Eco Squad
Express your interest by 9am, Monday 28 April 2025.
Find out more 👉 northern-broadsides.co.uk/jo…
What an unforgettable evening we had at the launch of The Writer’s Refuge anthology! 🌎
A project in collaboration with @infostaugs, Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary and @arvonfoundation.
📸 Photos by @RoblingPix
The night was filled with live readings, insightful discussions, and a fascinating international exchange with a group of climate refugees from Australia.

























