27/07/2026
WE HAVE A HYEM💜
A note from our founder... JoJo Kirtley
"When I started Workie Ticket Theatre, I never imagined that nearly nine years later we'd be moving into a space of our own. This company was built from nowt. Built on a belief that people deserve a chance. Built on stories. Built on community. Built on women supporting women. Built on the idea that creativity can change lives.
Since then, we've survived a global pandemic, arts funding cuts, a cost of living crisis, more cuts, personal tragedy, illness, grief, stress, heartbreak, pregnancy, motherhood and every challenge that comes with trying to keep a small company alive in difficult times.
There have been moments when it would have been easier to give up, especially this year. But somehow, here we are: moving into our very own space at Crew Gals Creative House in North Shields. And I am so incredibly proud.
Workie Ticket has never just been me. It belongs to every freelancer, artist, performer, facilitator, producer, volunteer and creative who has poured their heart into this company over the years. It belongs to the women who trusted us with their stories. It belongs to the communities who welcomed us in. It belongs to everyone who bought a ticket, shared a post, offered advice, championed our work or simply believed in what we were trying to do. To our brilliant team, thank you. Ashlea, Viv and Charlotte - you're the best.
To every creative who has been part of the Workie Ticket journey, thank you.
And a huge thank you to Susan from Crew Gals for helping make this move possible and for believing in us.
Workie Ticket was created to support North East creatives to find their way back into the industry and to create theatre that centres women's voices, amplifies survivors and shines a light on stories that deserve to be heard.
To think that idea has grown into a survivor-led, woman-led theatre company with a home of its own is something I will never take for granted.
Here's to new beginnings, new adventures, endless cups of tea, big ideas, bold stories and the next chapter of WT...we now have a hyem."
