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Our BBC Radio Newcastle interview

23 Mar 201617 Jun 2021
Wed 23 Mar 2016 We're pleased to say that our cast list has now been finalised, with the brilliant Sean Kenney taking the role of Capulet. And just in time…
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Another chance to vote for us in the Journal Culture Awards

13 May 201517 Jun 2021
STOP PRESS!!! Earlier this year we asked you to vote for us in the Journal Culture awards. If you didn't get the chance, don't worry - you have another opportunity!…
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Vote for us in The Journal Culture Awards 2014

20 Feb 201517 Jun 2021
First of all, we want to say a huge thank you to all of you who nominated us for the Sunderland Echo Awards earlier this year. We're pleased to say…
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Vote for us in the What’s On Where 2015 Awards

15 Jan 201517 Jun 2021
After the news earlier this week that our production of 'I Left My Heart In Roker Park' was named Best Revival of 2014 by the British Theatre Guide's North East…
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Cranked Anvil awarded “Best of 2014” by British Theatre Guide

12 Jan 201517 Jun 2021
It's been a quiet few months for us at Anvil HQ, as we've all rested and recovered from the whirlwind that was I Left My Heart In Roker Park. (Although…
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Roker Park play a huge success – one FINAL date added!

27 Sep 201417 Jun 2021
Well, we're coming to the end of this mini-tour of I Left My Heart In Roker Park, and we've had an amazing time with it! Extra dates kept on having…
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Cranked Anvil on the BBC!

2 Sep 201417 Jun 2021
It's been a very busy few weeks at CAHQ.  With the show opening in just over two weeks, we're now into the business end of things. Actor Paul Dunn and…
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Watch the trailer for our Roker Park show

10 Aug 201427 Jan 2021
Due to even more popular demand, we're adding yet another extra date to our run of I Left My Heart In Roker Park at the Gala Theatre in Durham. With…
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SAFC – the best fans in the world!

31 Jul 201417 Jun 2021
The Cranked Anvil office will be closed for a week after tomorrow, as we decamp to Edinburgh for the Ed Fringe. So we've been hard at work this week, getting…
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Rehearsals continue for RRN III

6 Mar 201417 Jun 2021
Only 3 weeks to go now, until our third Rehearsed Reading Night takes place, and the plays are starting to come together nicely. Last night, we had the first 'round-the-table'…
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Rehearsed Reading Night gets underway

1 Mar 201417 Jun 2021
So, the work has begun in earnest on our next Rehearsed Reading Night, taking place on March 27th in South Shields. A section of Rachael Walsh's play, 'The Morning After',…
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Bring on 2014!

4 Feb 201417 Jun 2021
A new year, and a new reinvigorated start for Cranked Anvil! After a fairly lengthy break (due to various acting commitments and holidays!) we're now launching into 2014 with plenty…
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Rehearsed Reading Night spawns full length play

27 Mar 201317 Jun 2021
Well, it was only a matter of time!... What with the wealth of talent that has graced our rehearsed reading nights so far - from actors and directors as well…

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