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Society Matters Foundation is our voice on the regional and national stage, challenging policy makers to unlock the potential of the North of England and the people who live there. We achieve this by highlighting progressive policy positions through research, policy papers, transformative conversation, and insightful events.

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Society Matters Foundation is hosting Darren McGarvey at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields, as part of his 2026 tour, The Trauma Industrial Complex.

The day brings together a small, in-depth afternoon workshop on telling stories safely, alongside an evening live show blending comedy, spoken word and social commentary to explore trauma, class and the modern culture of oversharing.

Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Time: Workshop 14:30–17:30 | Live show 19:30
Location: The Exchange 1856, North Shields
Format: Afternoon workshop and evening live performance

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