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The Sunday for Sammy Trust was established and set up in 2000, to help support young people in the region looking to embark on a career in performing arts.

Sunday for Sammy is a registered charity that celebrates the rich creative spirit of the North East - raising funds to support emerging talent in music, theatre, comedy dance and across the performing arts. Founded in memory of Tyneside actor Sammy Johnson, the charity offers grants to help aspiring performers access equipment or training, and career-building opportunities. Whether it’s a young musician needing studio time, a theatre student seeking tuition support, or a performer needing a new instrument, Sunday for Sammy is here to help. Our flagship variety show at the Utilita Arena brings together the region’s biggest stars and brightest new voices in a joyful celebration of laughter, music and legacy. But our work doesn’t stop there - through year-round fundraising and events, we’re building futures, backing talent, and keeping Sammy’s spirit alive in every note and performance. Tickets on sale now for our eagerly anticipated comeback show on February 15th 2026, get yours now from our ticket link.

28/10/2026

A LITTLE LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES AT SKETCH FOR SAMMY! 🎭👀

Before the laughs, the applause and the big winner announcement, there was plenty going on backstage!

From last-minute preparations to getting ready to take to the stage, here's a little glimpse of what went on behind the scenes at Sketch for Sammy 2026. 🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring the night together, from our brilliant performers and writers to all those working away behind the scenes!

We couldn't have done it without you. 👏

Swipe through for a little backstage peek! 📸

Kelly Rickard Cal Halbert

📸 Photography: @‌wbnephoto

24/10/2026

A massive thank you and well done to all six of our Sketch for Sammy 2026 finalists!

What a night of laughs, brilliant writing and some seriously talented people from right here in the North East. 🧡

It takes a lot to put your own comedy writing out there, never mind seeing it performed live on stage, so a huge round of applause to every single one of them! 👏

Did you join us on Sunday? We'd love to know which sketch was your favourite! 👀👇

And if you want to keep up with everything happening at Sunday for Sammy, including future events and opportunities, make sure you're signed up to our mailing list!

📸: on Instagram

👉 https://www.sundayforsammy.org/home

23/10/2026

We're still smiling after Sunday's Sketch for Sammy 2026!

Six brilliant finalists, some very funny sketches, a fantastic cast and plenty of laughs along the way. 👏

A huge congratulations again to our winner, Holly Johnson, whose sketch Geordie Bond took home the Clement and La Frenais Comedy Award! 🏆

And a massive thank you to everyone who took part, helped behind the scenes or came along to support our talented writers.

Here's a little look back at the night. See if you can spot yourself! 👀

Want to hear about more Sunday for Sammy events and opportunities? Join our mailing list to keep up to date.

👉 https://www.sundayforsammy.org/home

22/10/2026

A HUGE congratulations to Holly Johnson, whose sketch ‘Geordie Bond’ has been crowned the winner of Sketch for Sammy 2026! 👏🧡

What a brilliant night celebrating some of the North East's funniest up-and-coming writing talent!

Holly takes home the prestigious Clement and La Frenais Comedy Award, named after legendary comedy writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

A massive well done to all six finalists who had their sketches brought to life on stage. The talent on show was fantastic!

And thank you to everyone who came along, supported the event and helped make it such a great night.

Give Holly a big round of applause in the comments! 👏🧡

www.sundayforsammy.org

17/10/2026

Forget another night in front of the telly, we've got something much better lined up!

Sketch for Sammy is back TOMORROW, with six brand-new comedy sketches, professional actors, live music and Cal Halbert and Kelly Rickard keeping everyone entertained. 🎭

Six talented North East writers have made it to the final, but only one can take home the Clement and La Frenais Comedy Award.

And you get to watch it all unfold live!

📍 The Exchange 1856, North Shields
📅 Sunday 18th October
🕢 7:30pm (doors 7pm)

We're down to the last few tickets, so if you fancy a good laugh this weekend, get yours booked before they're gone! 🎟️

👉 https://www.theexchange1856.com/event-details-registration/sketch-for-sammy-2

15/10/2026

We're just THREE DAYS away from Sketch for Sammy 2026, and there aren't many tickets left!

This Sunday, six aspiring comedy writers from across the North East will get to see their sketches brought to life on stage by professional actors. And we can't wait to see what they've come up with! 👀

Hosted by the brilliant Cal Halbert and Kelly Rickard, it's going to be a cracking night of comedy, live music and celebrating our local talent.

And of course, one lucky winner will walk away with the prestigious Clement and La Frenais Comedy Award! 🏆

📅 Sunday 18th October
📍 The Exchange 1856
🕖 Doors 7pm | Show starts 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets from £15

Not many tickets left now, so don't miss out!

👉 Book your tickets: https://www.theexchange1856.com/event-details-registration/sketch-for-sammy-2

Who's joining us on Sunday? 🧡

09/10/2026

STING, LEWIS CAPALDI, MATTY HEALY… AND A WHOLE LOT MORE! 👀🧡

Fancy getting your hands on a little piece of Sunday for Sammy history?

As part of the Bountiful Butterflies charity auction, you can bid on a very special framed board signed by some incredible names from our Sunday for Sammy family! 🙌

Featuring signatures from Sting, Lewis Capaldi, Brenda Blethyn, Tim Healy, Jill Halfpenny, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, and many more from our Arena shows.

The best bit? Every penny raised from this item goes directly to Sunday for Sammy, helping us continue supporting the next generation of North East talent. 🧡

We're delighted to be involved in this lovely fundraiser, which is also raising money for the RVI's Northern Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Fund through its collection of celebrity-decorated butterflies. 🦋

⏰ BIDDING CLOSES THIS SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER AT 10PM!

Fancy it? Get your bid in before it's too late:
https://app.galabid.com/bountifulbutterflies/items/19c0f1c9-3a07-4869-b3bc-b5a6883ebbb5

And please give this a share. You never know who might fancy adding it to their collection! 🧡

02/10/2026

THE SKETCH FOR SAMMY 2026 FINALISTS ARE HERE! 👀

After an incredible number of submissions, we’re delighted to announce the six finalists who will be bringing their sketches to life on stage! 👏

Meet our finalists:

🎭 Sam Bell – “Finding the New Wera”
“I’m absolutely buzzing to be one of the six finalists!”

🎭 Jake Wilson Craw – “Modern Monster Dating”
“Such a fabulous opportunity to see my strange comedy on the big stage.”

🎭 Georgia Nicholson – “Aaall Rise”
“I’m over the moon, cock-a-hoop, to be a finalist!”

🎭 Ian McCormick & Ian Greatbatch – “Black Tongue Al”
“It’ll be a cracking night of comedy down at the Exchange!”

🎭 Holly Johnson – “Geordie Bond”
“It’s a dream come true to get to work with a proper Geordie institution.”

🎭 Andy Mather – “Hang Out Me Smalls”
“It’s my first ever attempt at writing a sketch and I can’t wait to see it brought to life!”

We can’t wait to see these six sketches take to the stage! 🧡

Want to see them for yourself? Get your tickets now and join us for Sketch for Sammy 2026!

https://sundayforsammy.org/sketch-for-sammy

01/10/2026

WOW… what a night!! 🧡

The 9075 // music by The 1975 absolutely brought the house down at The Salt Market Social for The 9075 & Friends!

Denise Welch kicked things off with a special video introducing our brilliant support band Leopard Print who got the night off to an amazing start. 🙌🏻

From an incredible headline set to brilliant performances and a whole host of very special guests, including Jill Halfpenny, Joe Atkinson, Niall Armstrong, Mark Appleby, Aydie, Chris Forbes Music , our fabulous Trustee and Arena Show host Kelly Rickard, Ben Harwood, Joe Allan and Lyndon Philliskirk MD at Low Lights Tavern, it was a night packed with music, energy and so much love for Sunday for Sammy. 🧡

Matty Healy and Tim Healy then appeared on screen, introducing The 9075 & Friends, after assuring us that a brand-new The 1975 album is “nearly finished, I think.......yeah it’s pretty much finished.” What a moment to be part of! 👀

And of course, thank you to everyone who came along, supported the night and helped make it one to remember.

What. A. Night. 🧡

📸: Jenny Spires - Digital Marketing

https://www.sundayforsammy.org

27/09/2026

Opening our Fundraising night for us with The 9075 // music by The 1975 our very own Denise Welch and wow what a night we had!!

Imagine being a young band, new on the scene and being introduced by Denise! Exactly what happened here, and what we’re all about, giving young talent opportunities to shine! Leopard Print did just that, playing to a sold out gig at The Salt Market Social

Look out for more of just how they did that!!

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