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HISTORY
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Once upon a time, Katherine, founder of F A M O U S 4.15 wanted to create something different, the antithesis to experiences (or lack of) that she had as a young person. Newcastle was lacking a place where young people could learn to dance, sing and act in an informal and fun environment where competition and qualification wasn’t the motivation.
Her vision was to not only build a F A M O U S 4.15 community but build a studio that was cutting edge and cool whilst being friendly, supportive and open. A community. A safe space. An escape.
...and so she did.
F A M O U S 4.15 has grown organically over many years, a product of the brilliant people that have come through the doors, both to learn and to teach.
Always with a sense of free spirit, F A M O U S 4.15 took a non-traditional approach; to be inventive, progressive, open-minded, ever changing and have the ambition to be a leader in the creative arts community.
As a result of those fundamental principles, aspirations, hard work and sheer tenacity F A M O U S 4.15 has emerged a successful, thriving and well-respected performing arts hub, with lifelong relationships and many good friends.
"EVEN IF YOU'RE LITTLE, YOU CAN DO A LOT"
MATILDA
Firmly established in the heart of Newcastle, THE FAMOUS BUILDING was a fantastic, bespoke studio space housing F A M O U S 4.15 performing arts and F A M O U S 4.15 R E P. It then opened the door to welcome a whole host of eclectic creative arts and wellness companies; local professional arts companies including Northern Stage to Opera North, national professional companies from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing to Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and many, many more.
A lively and exciting full-time studio where everyone who came through the big red doors played a part in creating the most exciting space, a hub of creativity and inspiration.
A space where our young people could engage with creative artists in a tangible, real life environment which lead to many exciting experiences, inspired belief and fuelled their ambition.
F A M O U S 4.15 moved on from the THE FAMOUS BUILDING to a shiny new space at Gosforth Civic Theatre, a beautiful bespoke performance facility with a wonderful theatre team in the heart of Gosforth. The place
F A M O U S 4.15 is very proud to call HOME.
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