• A joyful lively outdoor performance full of humour, movement, clowning and playful surprises.
• Five disabled and non-disabled performers inviting audiences into a world of connection, kindness and collective fun.
• A performance about connection and love. It is about how we can have less conflict and more joy in our lives.
• Interactive moments throughout; you’re welcome to join in or simply enjoy watching.
• A celebration of community, imagination and the simple joy of coming together.

• Performance duration: approximately 30 minutes.
• Suitable for all ages.
• Audience participation is encouraged, but always optional.
• The show uses very little spoken language and is largely visual, using movement, gesture and live action.
• The performance is playful, relaxed and designed to make audiences feel comfortable and welcome. You can move about during the show.
• Midway through the show there is a short scene (around one minute) featuring loud voices, a loud horn, a non-toxic smoke effect and a confetti cannon.
• There is no designated accessible viewing area, but festival staff will be happy to help you find a suitable viewing spot.
• For Saturday performances – pre-bookable audio description available.
• Wheelchair and pram friendly.
• Downloadable easy read guide available.
• A free touch tour will take place on Saturday at 11.30am before the performance. The tour lasts approximately 15 minutes and offers an opportunity to explore the costumes and performance space. If you’d like to take part, please meet at Northern Stage Box Office at 11.30am.
• Nearest toilets including Changing Places and Gender Neutral facilities is inside Northern Stage which will be open all weekend. Head to Northern Stage’s website for more information. 

TRUTH! is an outdoor theatre show co-created by theatre companies Ramshacklicious & Hijinx.

Truth has a cast of both neurodivergent and neurotypical performers.

Devisers and performers: Jonathan Pugh, Megan Brooks, Richard Newnham, Tiago Gambogi & Jack Stoddart

Music: Jack Stoddart

Costume design & creation: Helen Ognjenovic-Morgan

Directed and Produced by: Ramshacklicious and Hijinx

Access consultant: Steph Bailey-Scott

Audio Description: Alastair Sill

For any questions or for accessibility info about TRUTH! or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk