GIFT 2024

GIFT Festival Returns Bringing International Theatre to GatesheadDates: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5 May 2024Gateshead, UKGIFT: Gateshead International Festival of Theatre, North East England's premiere platform for contemporary theatre, returns this May with a vibrant programme of live performances, immersive installations, creative workshops and thought-provoking discussions. This year's festival promises a unique and unforgettable experience across Gateshead town centre and beyond. Experience international artists alongside local talents, forging a truly diverse and enriching experience.As Festival Founder and Director, Kate Craddock shares:“This year's festival feels like something of a homecoming. We've been on a remarkable journey since 2020, forging deep connections with a number of incredible artists whose visions are finally coming into fruition in our programme this year. GIFT 2024 isn't just a series of performances; but it's a tapestry woven from shared creative aspirations, creating the space for a temporary festival community to come together. We are the North East’s main platform for international, contemporary and experimental practices – but we're also a catalyst for collaboration, sparking dialogues between artists and audiences from across the North East and beyond. To witness these artistic seeds blossom on our stages, in our streets, and even in people's homes promises an experience unlike any other. This is an invitation to be part of something truly extraordinary."