The ball is rolling on our Autumn production

Word has started to get out about our September production - a double-bill of plays about Sunderland AFC! 'Wise Men Say' by Paul Dunn, and 'Cornered' by Jeff Brown, will tour into venues around the region later this year, and we're anticipating it to be as popular as our 2014 production of I Left My … Continue reading The ball is rolling on our Autumn production

Adding to the trophy cabinet!

What a perfect way to end a very busy year for Cranked Anvil!... Earlier in the year we produced our very first Shakespeare Season, presenting modern interpretations of Romeo + Juliet, Hamlet, and Henry V, touring them to various venues in the North East. The shows were well attended and very well received, and everyone … Continue reading Adding to the trophy cabinet!

The reviews are in!

The first production in our Shakespeare season, Romeo + Juliet, is growing from strength to strength - and it's not just us saying that, the reviewers think so too! We're getting some wonderful feedback, which is just rewards for all the incredible hard work the cast have put into this production over recent weeks. Stephen … Continue reading The reviews are in!

Romeo & Juliet – Extra date added

Well, rehearsals for our first Shakespeare 2016 production, Romeo and Juliet, have finally begun. Our pair of star-crossed lovers, David Jackson and Brogan Gilbert, have thrown themselves into their roles, and already things are shaping up to produce a great piece of theatre - even if we do say so ourselves! And The Customs House … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet – Extra date added

Our BBC Radio Newcastle interview

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 for that, here's the interview we did for BBC Radio Newcastle, which broadcast last week. Enjoy.

Another chance to vote for us in the Journal Culture Awards

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! We're delighted to see that this year they will be held in Sunderland - at the Minster - on June 30th, and the Journal has … Continue reading Another chance to vote for us in the Journal Culture Awards

Vote for us in The Journal Culture Awards 2014

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 that we have been shortlisted for Performance of the Year, and will be attending the awards bash on 26th March - fingers crossed! Also coming … Continue reading Vote for us in The Journal Culture Awards 2014

Vote for us in the What’s On Where 2015 Awards

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 editor Peter Lathan, we're pleased to see that the Sunderland Echo are holding their What's On Where awards again this year. Here's what they say … Continue reading Vote for us in the What’s On Where 2015 Awards