# Event Details - **Event Name**: ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: ArtyParti presents 'Sunderland Scratch' - bringing together scriptwriters & screenwriters to test out your scripts in progress.About this Event presents 'Sunderland Scratch #8' - bringing together scriptwriters, screenwriters, & performers to test out scripts in progress.Now onto our seventh scratch event, we pleased to be hosting regular scratch nights in Sunderland, and we've seen the invaluable insight events like these can offer to writers on their work in progress. Come and join us to help keep scratch nights like this thriving!Both ticket options now include the opportunity to bring a friend or peer as an 'audience member' free of charge, as a 'plus 1'.For Writers:An opportunity to hear your writing read aloud (script in hand), and receive feedback on your scripts in progess. We're looking specifically for scripts for theatre, screen, and audio - for poets or spoken-word, we would recommend looking at Sunderland's monthly poetry & spoken-word night "", or checking out our new regular event starting in March 2026, 'Writer's Toolkit'.Due to timings, writers' tickets are limited to 5 writers - this will allow us to work through everyone's scripts on the evening.Writers, please send your work / extracts to JaySykesMedia@gmail.com by the end of Sunday 26th April 2026, so that we can share your script with our other writers & audience to read in advance.Please limit your writing to 10 pages of dialogue maximum - one script per writer.Each writer will receive feedback cards from other attendees, and have the chance to receive & discsuss verbal feedback after their reading. The reading and conversation will be recorded in audio, and sent to each writer after the event.Writers' tickets include a free +1 - you have the opportunity to bring a friend, fellow creative, or loved one as an 'audience member' free of charge, as a 'plus 1'.For Audience:A chance to enjoy unheard and unseen writing at an early stage, written by local writers. You'll have the opportunity to give feedback to the writers on their works in progress, and get a taste of the writing/re-drafting process, whilst having fun meeting members of Sunderland's creative community in the process.Audience tickets include a free +1 - you have the opportunity to bring a friend, fellow creative, or loved one as an 'audience member' free of charge, as a 'plus 1'.Place: Port Independent, Sunderland, SR1 1QDDate: Wednesday 29th April 2026Time: 6pm - 9pmPrice: £5 (+ VAT) Including a free +1 audience memberor free for everyone who as a 'Friend' or 'Bestie'. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunderland/artyparti-sunderland-scratch-8/100001984289909535 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Meetups, Theatre, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunderland - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Port Independent - **lat**: 54.9065921 - **long**: -1.3807535 - **full address**: Port Independent, Unit 4 Saint Thomas' Street North, Sunderland, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c5cce5e4ad11fa42004fab912fc27e9f45ace737b7e52182889a76eec311aaa8-rimg-w1200-h898-dc171717-gmir.jpg?v=1772874154 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 being held? - **A:** ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Port Independent, Unit 4 Saint Thomas' Street North, Sunderland, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8? - **A:** Tickets for ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 are priced at GBP 6 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySunderland Scratch - Includes a +1 Audience MemberGBP 6 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8? - **A:** ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 is organized by Jay Sykes. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ArtyParti - Sunderland Scratch #8 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunderland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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