Each year we gather feedback and testimony from artists, audiences and participants. The following quotes are taken directly from GIFT 2026 Survey Feedback and are offered here as insight into the necessary role that GIFT plays in the North East ecology. We asked our audience: "What three words would you use to describe GIFT?" "Connection, Creative, Quality" "Engaging, Thoughtful, Meaningful" "Unique, Welcoming, Exciting" "Thought-Provoking Shared Experience" "

Here & Now nurtures new relationships between artists based in England and international partners.

GIFT Festival Returns Bringing International Theatre to Gateshead Dates: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5 May 2024 Gateshead, UK Photo credits:...

In the lead up to this year’s festival, a number of artists are undertaking artist residencies in locations across Gateshead, working on...