Tell us a story about Rochdale, talk to us about what Rochdale means to you, your favourite places, your favourite food, your favourite things to do. We need your voice to shape the script of a brand-new play coming to The FestiDale.
Made from people’s stories of Rochdale borough, Tales of the Dale is a brand-new show being created by the Royal Exchange for The FestiDale – a 2 week community festival of local arts and culture in our mobile theatre, The Den, at Kingsway Park School, Rochdale (8-18 Aug 2024). And we want you to be part of it!
Tell us your story in person:
Come and meet Directors Nickie Miles-Wildin and Polly Thoms, and tell us a story about Rochdale borough at our Drop-ins:
- 19 June 14:00 – 17:00 at One Riverside Library
- 4th July, 10:30-13:00 at One Riverside Library, room G11
Or
Send us a story!
We want to hear your stories of the borough of Rochdale, watch Director, Nickie Miles-Wildin’s call out for stories below! And if you need some inspiration, take a glance at our story telling prompts:
*Growing up in Rochdale * Nature in Rochdale * Welcome to Rochdale * A night out in Rochdale * Finding love in Rochdale * Community Spirit and Pride in Rochdale
You can send us:
- Typed stories in Word Doc format.
- Voice recordings of you talking (simply use a smart phone voice memo app).
- Photos of hand written stories.
- Please only use video for access reasons, such as BSL.
UPLOAD YOUR STORY HERE!
Submit your story via our online form here, WhatsApp to +44 7494 315213, or by email to engage@royalexchange.co.uk.
Your story will become part of Tales of the Dale, directed by award-winning theatre and audio directors Nickie Miles-Wildin and Polly Thomas, and curated with Shahid Iqbal Khan (Love Across The Ages, BBC Radio 4; 10 Nights, Bush Theatre).
Got a question or need some support? Contact engage@royalexchange.co.uk or text +44 7494 315213.
