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Aspiring young performers across the North East are being invited to discover life behind the curtain at a leading college’s annual open day.
Arts North Studios will host the event at The Fire Station in Sunderland on Saturday, October 24, from 10am to 3pm.
Annie Guy, principal at Arts North Studios, said: "Our open day is a great opportunity for young performers and their families to come and see Arts North Studios for themselves, meet the team, and find out more about the training we offer.
Aspiring performers across the North East can discover life behind the curtain at Arts North Studios' annual open day (Image: Supplied)
"We’re passionate about giving talented young people in the North East access to professional training here in the region, and the open day is a chance to ask questions, explore the facilities, and get a real sense of what Arts North Studios can offer.
"We’re really looking forward to welcoming future students and their families in October."
The open day is for students in Year 9 and above, plus their parents or guardians.
Aspiring performers across the North East can discover life behind the curtain at Arts North Studios' annual open day (Image: Supplied)
Visitors can tour the professional dance and rehearsal studios, changing and locker facilities, showers, study and co-working spaces, and The Fire Station’s 550-seat auditorium.
They can also learn about the college’s courses, training programmes and routes into further performing arts education.
Arts North Studios launched in 2025 in partnership with Culture Quarter and Sunderland College.
Aspiring performers across the North East can discover life behind the curtain at Arts North Studios' annual open day (Image: Supplied)
The college provides professional performing arts training in the North East.
Demand has risen since opening, with record numbers now attending the college and Arts North Studios Academy.
A spokesperson said: "Visitors will have the chance to look around Arts North Studios’ facilities, including professional dance and rehearsal studios, changing and locker facilities, showers, study and co-working spaces, and The Fire Station’s 550-seat auditorium."
The college also partners with ArtsEd, a leading performing arts school, giving students access to industry expertise and professional training.
Aspiring performers across the North East can discover life behind the curtain at Arts North Studios' annual open day (Image: Supplied)
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Ms Guy brings West End experience to the role after training at ArtsEd in London and working on Hairspray, Bonnie and Clyde and West Side Story.
Arts North Studios offers Musical Theatre and Acting for Stage and Screen courses focused on practical training, professional discipline and industry experience.
Registered attendees will receive the full schedule and further information before the open day.
Book a place at artsnorthstudios.com.