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Startup Essentials for Entrepreneurs: Turning Ideas into Profitable Ventures
Starting a business is like embarking on an adventure, where every decision you make shapes the course of your journey. From the initial...
Aug 29, 2023


Setting the Stage: The Crucial Role of Theatre Venue Selection in a Successful Production
In the enchanting world of theatre, where stories come to life through captivating performances, there's a behind-the-scenes element that...
Aug 25, 2023


Halloween Spooktacular – A Fangtastic Family Pantomime
Tom Rolfe Productions are coming to The Exchange 1856 this October half term with a brand new spooktacular show for 2023! Join Tommy The...
Aug 15, 2023


Why The Exchange 1856 is the perfect home for artist, Jo Stockdale
Artist Jo Stockdale set up her studio at The Exchange 1856 seven months ago. Since then, business has been flourishing and the talented...
Aug 7, 2023


North Shields theatre targets national shows following major sound and lighting upgrade
The Exchange 1856 in North Shields is looking to attract big name artists and national shows to the area following a significant sound...
Jul 24, 2023


The UK’s naughtiest pantomime heads to The Exchange 1856
Outrageously filthy, lots of fun and featuring the best rock anthems of all time, adult panto Sinderella lands at The Exchange 1856 from...
Jul 14, 2023


New organisation NORTH TYNESIDE YOUTH DANCE forms dance hub at The Exchange 1856, North Shields.
North Tyneside Youth Dance (NTYD) is a newly formed youth dance program set up by choreographer Anthony Lo-Giudice and based at The...
Jul 14, 2023


Q&A with Stuart Egan
Meet Stuart Egan – the new Managing Director of The Exchange 1856. Born and bred in Wallsend and a North Shields resident for a spell,...
Jun 7, 2023


The Exchange in North Shields appoints new MD
North Shields based theatre, café and cultural business centre, The Exchange, has appointed a new managing director with a strong...
Jun 7, 2023


Exciting future for The Exchange in North Shields revealed
New acts, new businesses, new jobs – just some of the exciting announcements following the
appointment of local entrepreneur, Paul Stonebank
Apr 18, 2023
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