Annotated draft marketing campaign for Northern Stage production of Our Friends in the North, with notes on strategy, copy text for flyer, photocopy of historical text on post-war architecture in Newcastle (including Newcastle Playhouse), and timeline of social/political events during period covered by the play.

Draft training strategy for Northern Stage based on an audit carried out to establish training needs for the ensemble. Includes discussion of community drama practice, contemporary theatre practice, performance skills, joint project with the University of Northumbria.

Assorted correspondence on management issues, speaking invitations, local collaborations/funding partnerships, etc. Includes a copy of a House of Lords Official Report discussing theatres following the Boyden Report on English regional producing theatres, which includes a mention of the work of Northern Stage by Lord Bragg; a detailed critique of the foyer and bar area in the old Playhouse building; letters relating to Byker Regeneration Project; photography and video release forms for participants in The Humanity Season (2009); copy of Alan Plater lecture entitled 'Sing a Song of Tyneside' (2007).

Feasibility study prepared by Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group regarding the development of a new theatre for Northern Stage.

Letters from members of the public offering feedback on Northern Stage productions/services. Subjects covered include diversity of cast, customer experiences, explicit language in visiting productions, sight lines in theatre, criticisms of visiting Cabaret Excentrique show in Stage 3, quality of food and atmosphere in restaurant, thoughts on Christmas shows sent by parents and teachers, political impact of Our Friends in the North, BSL interpreted performances, set design for Rutherford & Son, and detailed information about original slides used in 1963 Stratford East production of Oh What A Lovely War. Also includes letter from Dr Margaret Lewis, former Vice-Chair of the Northern Stage Board, congratulating Erica Whyman on her appointment as Executive Director, and several letters to Erica Whyman and Alan Lyddiard from directors, representatives from funding bodies, and other stakeholders following visits to specific productions.

Typed and collated copy of written feedback from volunteers and customers on Northern Stage residency at St Stephen's, Edinburgh.

Bundle of correspondence and steering committee meeting minutes relating to capital development and plans for building refurbishment. Includes discussion of management responsibilities, funding, building needs, Barras Bridge site, and partnership with Dance City and Newcastle City Council; feasibility studies; notes from presentations by consultants on problems with Playhouse.

Copies of annual returns and forms sent to Companies House and the Charities Commission relating to Newcastle Playhouse Trust (e.g. to notify bodies of any changes to board membership of company directorship), plus correspondence on trustees and City Council representation. Also includes formal confirmation of removal of Newcastle Playhouse Trust Limited from Companies House register in July 2005.