Newcastle-under-Lyme's New Vic Theatre will throw open its doors to the public this week for a free open day, exploring behind the scenes at the theatre.

Taking place on Saturday 3rd September, between 10am and 4pm, visitors can take an access all areas tour of the theatre, discover some tricks of the trade and how they make stage magic happen, and get to know the theatre's team.

It will be the first opportunity of its kind for the public to look behind-the-scenes at the New Vic following its major auditorium refurbishment in 2020.

Participants can take a self-guided tour taking in different departments including Lighting, Sound, Stage Management, Costume, and the Workshop where sets and props are made. There will be a range of activities bookable on the day including an Open Rehearsal for Marvellous with New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins, Special FX make-up and Sound and Lighting demos, a Drama and Lighting workshop, and Props Store tour. This will be complemented by a selection of drop-in events including a New Vic quiz where participants will be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to this year’s Christmas show Alice in Wonderland. 

The Open Day come as the New Vic celebrates its 60th year of theatre-making in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Find out more at newvictheatre.org.uk.