Events
Our next event is:
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
Tickets can be purchased directly from The Exchange's website using the buttons below:
"We have huge inequalities in the North of England and across the country. The way we will solve it is by different parts of society coming together around this common challenge of reducing inequality."