North East Arts News

Issue 122

As Chief Executive of Northern Stage, Michael Slavin has returned to a place that has shaped his personal and professional journey. More than 20 years after first visiting the venue as a student at Newcastle University (when it was still Newcastle Playhouse) he is now six months into his leadership role at the region’s largest producing theatre. With a career spanning senior roles at 11Arches (the charity behind Kynren) and York Theatre Royal, Michael brings a blend of cultural, commercial and operational experience, alongside a deep-rooted connection to the North East. How are you settling into your role at Northern Stage? It feels both new and incredibly familiar at the same time – there’s a real sense of coming home. Northern Stage has always held a special place for me, so stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility. What’s struck me most in these early months…