With A Confession airing on ITV1 a few months ago, Jonny Lavelle played the role of Marcus Beresford-Smith joining a cast including Martin Freeman and Imelda Staunton, based on a real-life story of the disappearance of Sian O’Callaghan. Earlier this…
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About Sunday for Sammy
Sunday for Sammy is a biennial entertainment extravaganza held in memory of the late actor Sammy Johnson.
First held in 2000, the shows feature a galaxy of stars from the worlds of TV, theatre and music. They sell out in minutes, raising funds for creative, talented and enthusiastic young performing artists from the North East.
Past performers have included Auf Wiedersehen Pet's Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall and Christoper Fairbank, along with Denise Welch, Brendan Healy, Ray Jackson, Charlie Hardwick, Billy Mitchell, Stephen Tomkinson and Jill Halfpenny: while many of the cast appear regularly in the show, the final bill is never made public and surprise guests in recent years have included AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler.
Space is also made on the bill for some of the young performers who have received financial support from The Sunday for Sammy Trust, giving them a valuable opportunity to share the stage with some of the North East's most high profile entertainers.
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Jul 24 2019
A SKETCH FOR SAMMY - 2019 - UPDATED VENUE!
A Sketch for Sammy 2019: A Fantastic Opportunity for Budding Comedy Writers!
For the fifth year running, the team behind Sunday for Sammy are holding a competition to find a talented new comedy sketch writer and the contest has been…
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Apr 12 2018
GOLDEN TICKET FOR SAMMY
The DVD of the 2018 Sunday for Sammy Show is being released this weekend, and one lucky buyer will be receiving a very special bonus!
During the show, the cast autographed a logo board as a momento of…
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Oct 30 2017
Update from our friends at Alphabetti Theatre and CaroleW Productions
Alphabetti Theatre on St James Boulevard, Newcastle is one of the projects Sunday for Sammy champions and we’ve been pleased to support many of the new generation of emerging artists and companies who have written and directed the fantastic…
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Oct 24 2017
Video: The making of Walker Talk
Earlier this year, in conjunction with Curious Monkey, we developed 'Walker Talk', an innovative and inspirational project to introduce young people to all aspects of the performing arts. Here's the story of how it all came together...
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Oct 16 2017
A Sketch for Sammy 2017 - winner!
Eeeeeh.... we had a reet hoot at The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle, Newcastle for the grand final of A Sketch for Sammy 2017.
The sketches in the final were:
- 'Fridge' by Kevin Wilkinson
- 'Muggleswick English Dictionary'…
Oct 16 2017
Sunday for Sammy 2018: The fun has begun!
Ladies and gentlemen... the fun has begun! We've completed the first two days of pre-filming for the Sunday for Sammy 2018 show, and we can't wait to share it with you in February. It's OK if you like laughing :-)
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Jun 12 2017
Walker Talk - making kids feel superhuman!
Last month, a cast of professionals and pupils from Walker Technology College performed Walker Talk, a show created as part of a year long collaboration between Curious Monkey, Walker Technology College and The Sunday for Sammy Trust.
Since September…
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May 22 2017
Sunday for Sammy Presents: A Sketch for Sammy 2017
Following the success of the last two years, Sunday for Sammy and the Laffalang Gang are proud to present the return of A Sketch for Sammy, a competition for new comedy writers. Entries accepted from June 25th - August…
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May 19 2017
Young actors to re-tie the comedy knot of history
YOUNG ACTORS TO RE-TIE THE COMEDY KNOT OF HISTORY
Billy Stealing the Bundle...Laing Art Gallery. Newcastle, Tuesday, May 23, and at noon and 2pm.
Young actors will re-create history at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle when…
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Mar 16 2017
Sunday for Sammy - Big news for 2018!
BIG NEWS FOR SUNDAY FOR SAMMY FANS: 2018 CONCERT DATE ANNOUNCED - NEW VENUE WITH TWICE AS MANY TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Sunday for Sammy, unofficially known as the Geordie Command Performance, will return to Tyneside on Sunday 18th February 2018…
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Mar 11 2017
Watch The 1975's Matthew Healy at Sunday for Sammy 2006
Matthew Healy of BRIT award-winners The 1975, appeared at Sunday for Sammy back in 2006. Watch his performance of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' now!
Feb 12 2017
Walker Talk - Sunday for Sammy-assisted Student production begins to take shape
Months of hard work has come to fruition as students of Walker Technology College gathered together for the first full read through of an innovative new play that they have created about their personal experiences of living in the east…
Jul 29 2016
“Walker Talk” - a new Sunday For Sammy project
Students at a Tyneside Technology College will soon have a great opportunity to experience all aspects of the theatre and stage when a new project goes live after the school holidays.
“Walker Talk” (working title) is a year…
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Jun 22 2016
Calling all young actors & performers! "A Search for Ned" is launched...
Sunday for Sammy are working with Wisecrack Promotions, Gala Theatre (Durham), Sage Gateshead, Newcastle Theatre Royal and the Arts Council to scour the North East to give young people the chance to star in a professional show that will be…
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