Beamish Boy, by local writer Ian Skelton, is a play
which is not only true to the historic and cultural
experience of the North East, but also explores the
future of the region and its evolving identity, through
the interplay of three generations of one local family.
"A capacity audience was enthralled and theatre
director Simon Stallworthy is to be congratulated on
picking another winner for a venue growing in stature."
Northern Echo
"Beamish Boy is a story of contrasts. Its is about
generations of the same family living in the same world
but who have different views of it… I loved it,
it is an excellent showcase of life in the North East
and a true credit to the writer and director"
What's On North East
"Using three male generations of the Bridges family
to highlight the consequences of the loss of heavy industry
in the region Skelton has crafted a thoroughly engaging,
often moving, and sometimes laugh-out-loud story"
The Journal
