Aspiring dancers have wowed Metro customers with a series of flash mob style performances to mark the 25th anniversary of Sunday for Sammy.
The performing arts students from Gateshead College strutted their stuff at Central Metro station in Newcastle city centre – one of the busiest stations on the Metro system.
The impromptu dances were part of the big announcement that Sunday for Sammy is returning to the stage after a five-year hiatus.
We were delighted to host the performances at our two Metro stations, which were enjoyed by scores of our customers and employees alike.
The students danced to a song specially written by Sunday for Sammy recipient Joe Allan and performed by Joe and Imogen Williams, another Sunday for Sammy grantee.
Cathy Massarella, Managing Director of Nexus, said: “We were delighted to host these live performances on the Metro to mark the 25th anniversary of Sunday for Sammy.
“It was a brilliant surprise for our customers at two of the busiest Metro stations in the heart of Newcastle city centre. The students from Gateshead College really did an amazing job.
“Sunday for Sammy has become an iconic local institution down the years, providing so much vital support to young people in the creative sector. It’s great that we’ve been able to play a part in this landmark year for the show as it makes a comeback after a five-year hiatus.”
Sunday for Sammy is a charity that supports emerging creative talent in the North East of England, particularly in the performing arts. It was established in memory of the late Geordie actor Sammy Johnson, known for his roles in ‘Spender’ and ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Pet’.
The charity raises funds primarily through biennial Sunday for Sammy variety concerts held in Newcastle, featuring well-known North East entertainers such as Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Charlie Hardwick, Jill Halfpenny and many others. The money raised provides grants to help young performers with training, equipment, or other resources to further their careers in music, theatre, comedy, and film.