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Hello, I’m Tommy Scott  - an actor, playwright, theatre-maker, and storyteller from Gateshead, NE. Right now, I’m pouring my heart into Quietest Place in Gateshead – a brand-new stage play about working-class life, masculinity, queerness, addiction, and the long, messy road to recovery. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s full of heart. At its core, it’s about the people who rarely get the mic - and what happens when they finally find their voice. So, what’s it about? Danny is in his thirties: gay, broke, grieving, and stuck in his council flat. Since his mam passed, life’s been paused on repeat - drugs, drink, and silence filling the gaps. Then, out of nowhere, a letter arrives with a job offer that could change everything. But starting again means risking everything he knows, even the little he has left. That chance leads Danny to a draughty, run-down community centre in the heart of Gateshead, where four very different men - Danny, Aaron, Jay, and Kieran - come together. Each carries ghosts, regrets, and the weight of unspoken things. What happens between them is fragile, funny, devastating, and full of hope. Why this play? This project isn’t bankrolled by big funders. It’s passion-driven, built with graft, community, and the belief that stories like this matter. Stories about the men who sit quietly at the back of the room. The ones who think no one’s listening. The ones we rarely see on stage. And this is just the start. Quietest Place in Gateshead is the very first official project from  Gemstone North Productions 💎  - a new theatre company I co-founded with Corrina Mulholland. Together, we’re committed to making bold, powerful theatre in the North East - theatre that champions unheard voices and tells untold stories. We’re also proud to be working in partnership with  Gateshead Community Organisation  - a brilliant local charity doing vital work to support people across the region ( www.gatesheadcommunity.org ). This isn’t just theatre for theatre’s sake. It’s about impact. About connection. About building something real. How you can help Every bit of support makes a difference - whether that’s buying us a brew, donating the price of a fiver, or simply sharing our story. Your support helps us keep the lights on in rehearsal rooms, feed our cast and crew, build the materials we need, and get this story in front of the people who might really need to hear it. If you’ve ever felt lost, unheard, or like you were carrying too much on your own - this story is for you. Thanks for stopping by, and for helping bring this play to life - one cup of coffee at a time. 💙