Are you passionate about local, community theatre? Whether you’re on stage, behind the scenes or supporting from the wings, the 2025 LTG National Conference at The Royalty Theatre, Sunderland, is your chance to connect with theatre-makers from across the country – and be inspired by everything amateur theatre has to offer.
Open to members of LTG-affiliated theatres, this exciting weekend is packed with performances, workshops, talks and entertainment – all hosted in a vibrant, community-run venue approaching its 100th birthday. If you’re already a member, we can’t wait to see you. If you’re not, now’s the perfect time to join your local LTG theatre and become part of a nationwide network that supports and celebrates the work we all do.
Discover new ideas, forge new friendships – and take your theatre journey to the next stage.
17:00 LTG MEETING
17:30 – 18:30 Registration & Bar
18:30 – 20:00 Supper at Stumble Inn across the road from the theatre
20:00 – 20:30 Welcome and brief history of the Theatre by Chairman
20:30 – 21:30 Entertainment both musical & comedy: Studio theatre
21:30 – 23:30 Bar
09:00 – 10:00 Registration, coffee / tea, tours of the Theatre
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome from Chairman
10:15 – 11:15 Hires – using your Theatre space (Chairman). This will include an open discussion with delegates
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee / tea
11:30 – 12:30 Sunderland Short Film Festival Workshop regarding short films and interaction with theatres
12:30 – 13:30 Bar + Sandwich Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Sunderland Theatre Company – Musical Company
14:30 – 14:45 Coffee / tea
14:45 – 16:15 LTG AGM & Open Forum
17:30 – 19:00 Evening meal in the Studio theatre courtesy of Angelo’s Italian Restaurant
19:00 – 19:30 Bar
19:30 – 22:00 The Wedding Singer
22:00 – 23:30 Bar
09:15 – 10:00 Coffee / tea & tours
10:00 – 11:15 3 x 20 min plays from other local theatres
11:15 – 11:30 Coffee / Tea
11:30 – 12:30 Keynote Speaker – Helen Nicholson
12:30 – 12:45 Thank you and packed lunch if booked
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