Exibitions
WOUNDED LAND: stories of COMMUNITY RESISTANCE
against an opencast coal site
Free pop-up exhibition – all welcome
Sunday 22nd of March, 12-6pm at the Roxy Theatre, Leadgate
Wounded land shares the stories of people who fought an opencast mine in County Durham. Their story is that of a bittersweet victory. The Campaign to Protect Pont Valley was key in ending opencast coal mining in the Northeast. However, the people that sought to protect their valley with an occupation, were unable to save it completely from mining.
The exhibition brings together pieces from the Pont Valley archive of destruction and resistance. Wounded land celebrates community resistance against ecological destruction, highlights the emotional and intimate stories of what it means to resist, and seeks to inspire resistance elsewhere for what has not been lost yet.
Wounded land is a collaboration between photographer Simone Rudolphi, sound artist Floor van der Hout, and Pont Valley Protectors.
Timings
12 – 4pm Exhibition walk-in, children welcome
creative activities and refreshments provided
4pm Documentary screening Finite: The Climate of Change
(dir. Rich Felgate, 2022)
5.15pm Community dialogue
6pm Closure
The Roxy Archive
SNOW WHITE
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all!
In a magical kingdom deep within an enchanted forest, the kind-hearted Snow White must battle the Wicked Queen, whose jealousy knows no bounds. As Snow White’s adventure unfolds, she finds and her beloved friend herself in a race against time to break a magic spell and restore her rightful place in the kingdom.
Snow White features stunning music, dazzling costumes, and more laughter than you can shake a magic wand at. Our production promises a spellbinding experience for the whole family, marking a historic moment as the first professional pantomime at the newly refurbished Roxy Theatre in Leadgate.
Book now, or you won’t be able to look yourself in the mirror!
Tickets on sale NOW – don’t miss out!*Please contact the Box Office during working hours to book wheelchair accessible seats info@watlingspaces.co.uk / 07434 67 1939
Find Your Vampire Voice – experiment with character and expression
Discover Your Werewolf Whereabouts – build confidence through movement and role play
Unleash Your Inner Monster – develop teamwork and creativity with a Halloween twist
Date: Sat 25th October
Venue: The Roxy Studio’s, Leadgate Spaces are limited – booking early is advised.
Reserve your child’s place today and let them shine on the spooky stage!
**Easter Craft Workshop for Little Ones!** 
**When:** Saturday, 26th April | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM **Where:** Roxy Theatre **Ages:** Perfect for little crafters aged 2 to 4! Crafting adorable Easter creations
Fun stories to spark their imaginations
Easter-themed games and activities!
Don’t miss out—spaces are limited!
RSVP now and let’s get crafting! 
**Matilda the Musical Workshop – Let’s Get a Little Bit Naughty!** 
Join us for a *super fun* Matilda the Musical workshop at the Roxy Theatre on **Saturday, 26th April**!
**Workshops:**
Dance, song, and acting!
Get ready to be “a little bit naughty” as we bring the magic of Matilda to life! A fantastic chance for your little ones to express their creativity and show off their talents.
We are OPEN
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What We've Been up to
The development is taking place in two phases – starting with 3 brand new multi-functional studio spaces, a new foyer and a café bar snugly housed in the cinema’s original projection room.
The second phase is to bring the stage and auditorium back to life, creating a 360-seat Proscenium Arch Community Theatre with a grand circle to North West Durham.
Our aim is to ensure full disabled access to all the studios, the café, grand circle, stage, dressing rooms and orchestra pit to ensure everyone in our society is on a level playing field.
Please come and share your life experiences with us so we may all learn and move forward together.
Let’s build a community together. Bring your skills.
Lets get things moving.
Build a Community where all are safe, strong & valued
