Little Robot CIC

25/11/2025

🚀 Big News!
We’re absolutely ecstatic — our latest funding bid has been approved! 🙌
And just look at what we got!! Our very own podcasting set-up, that enables us to work with our communities in new and exciting ways.
Thanks to this support, we’ll be able to test the market for our podcasting workshops and bring even more creative opportunities to our community.
After delivering podcast workshops with VODA, we’re looking to build on this even further:
🎙️ A FREE, open-to-all podcasting workshop is coming this January!
(more details on this soon).
It’ll be a hands-on taster of everything podcasting — perfect for beginners, creators, and anyone curious about getting started.
And that’s not all…
As we work toward creating a permanent home, we’ll also be making all of our equipment available for community too. Big things are on the way!
Full workshop details dropping soon — stay tuned. 👀

A massive thank you to UK Shared Prosperity Funding via the Business with Purpose programme for backing this project. We can’t wait to get started! 🙏✨

25/11/2025

A big nerdy quiz night TONIGHT!
Come and join us at Northern Stage for a geeky trivia-fest with king nerd Si Beckwith.

13/11/2025

🌟 We’re officially an award-winning Community Interest Company! 🌟
We’re beyond thrilled to share that Si Beckwith of Little Robot was honoured with the David Bavaird Award for Community-Minded Business at this year’s VODA AGM & Awards 2025! 🏆
This recognition means so much to us. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at VODA for their continued support and for celebrating the work being done across our amazing community.
Being a North Tyneside–registered business is something we’re really proud of — this community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’ve got so much more planned in the years ahead. 💛
Thank you again to VODA and to everyone who’s supported Little Robot along the way. This was such a lovely surprise — and we’re still smiling about it!

11/11/2025

Not a bad way to start the day!! ❤️

The David Bavaird Award for Community-Minded Business at this year’s VODA AGM & Awards 2025 went to Si Beckwith of Little Robot.

Si’s creativity and generosity have supported countless local organisations through digital skills training, video production and media support. From helping charities tell their stories to offering mentoring and free resources, Si embodies how business and community can work hand in hand to achieve social good.

11/11/2025

🎤 SPACEBAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 🎤

Sunderland… get ready to LAUGH your head off 🤣
Spacebar’s NEWEST comedy night is here and the line-up is absolutely STACKED with killers. This isn’t open mic stuff… this is proper stand-up from comedians who know how to tear a room apart.

DOORS 7PM • SHOW 8PM

📍 Spacebar Arcade
21–23 Waterloo Place, Sunderland SR1 3HT

Tickets are only £15
Early Bird just £7 (while they last!)

TOM TAYLOR
Award-winning comedian, writer, and musician Tom Taylor has delighted audiences across the UK and beyond with his unique mix of offbeat musical comedy and clever wordplay. As heard on BBC Radio 4, Tom’s inventive style and charmingly odd humour have earned him rave reviews and a loyal following. Whether behind a piano or a punchline, Tom guarantees laughs that strike all the right notes.

JACOB NUSSEY
Jacob Nussey is a fast-rising comedian from the Midlands whose dry, understated delivery and sharp writing have made him one to watch on the UK circuit. Winner of the West Didsbury Comedy Festival and finalist at the Leicester Square New Comedian competition, Jacob is a regular performer at top clubs across the country. His comedy blends the brilliantly bleak with the unexpectedly silly — expect deadpan observations, wry one-liners, and a worldview that’s as offbeat as it is hilarious.

ALAN RITCHIE
Alan Ritchie only started stand-up last year but has already been gigging all around the UK. A semi-finalist at So You Think You’re Funny? 2025, he has performed at The Stand, Monkey Barrel, and Hot Water, among many of the country’s top comedy clubs.

JACK KELLY
Described as “a sensational stand-up”, Jack Kelly is a Manchester-based comedian, writer, and host originally from Blackpool. As heard on BBC Radio 2, Jack is celebrated for his sharp wit, relatable charm, and what British Comedy Guide calls “wistful and hilarious anecdotes.” He is also the co-founder of the award-winning Laughięnda Comedy Club and the driving force behind a series of successful comedy nights across Greater Manchester.

https://spacebararcade.co.uk/comedy-club/

05/11/2025

🎉 Big News: We’re officially a Not-for-Profit Community Interest Company! 🎉
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that we are now officially a Community Interest Company (CIC) — marking a huge milestone for our organisation and everyone who’s helped us get here.

A word from our Managing Director, Si Beckwith:
“It’s taken a lot of hard graft to reach this stage, and I want to give huge thanks to our fellow director Jenny (with a third to be announced soon!) and our soon-to-be-finalised steering group.
There’s plenty of planning, strategy, and exciting developments ahead — including our first funded project and a mini comedy festival in 2026!
Our mission is simple: to use comedy to benefit people and communities — improving wellbeing, social connection, and community resilience, and empowering people from all walks of life through the power of laughter.
Over the coming months, we’ll be consulting with local communities to shape our new programme of work — ensuring we’re delivering what people actually want and need.
Huge thanks to Kate and Elaine at Junction Point, Jenny and Toni from Project North East, EVERYONE at VODA, and Rachel Adam for their invaluable business support (and apologies to anyone I’ve missed — it’s been a long few weeks of admin!).
And to our brilliant partners, thank you for helping us deliver such incredible shows and workshops.
Finally, to Rebecca, Erin, and Hubert — thank you for keeping me sane while we made this happen.
This is clearly cause for celebration — they’ve been letting off fireworks all night to mark the occasion!
I love our region, I love comedy, and I love that we get to make real things happen over the next few years.”

This is just the beginning — and we can’t wait to share what’s next.�

28/10/2025

Another successful podcasting workshop at VODA last week hosted by Si Beckwith.
We're got lots more of these planned, and can deliver bespoke workshops just for your organisation, so if you're looking for podcasting support or mentorship, do let us know.

27/10/2025

THIS WEEK!
Our Northern Stage pub quiz returns with a Halloween themed makeover!

Join us for an evening of spooktastic fun, with devilish prizes to be won.
Assemble a group of your baddest witches and wicked warlocks and book your table now!
Hosted by comedian and quizmaster Si Beckwith.

Wednesday 29 Oct, 7pm (doors from 6pm)

£5 entry per person (max 5 players per team)
To book your table, drop Northern Stage an email at [email protected].

24/10/2025

🎭✨ Ready to level up your creativity, confidence, and connections? ✨🎤
Looking for a comedy or writing workshop? Want to boost your public speaking, improve your mental wellbeing, or simply try something new while meeting amazing people? 👋

We’ve got you covered. ✅ With a team of top-notch facilitators and decades of experience, we deliver bespoke workshops in:
🎙️ Podcast & audio production
📣 Marketing & audience engagement
🧠 Confidence-building & creative storytelling

Whatever your goals, we’ll help you grow, connect, and shine. 🌟
📩 DM us to find out more.

23/10/2025

We've got special offers, discounts and a few other exciting bits going out this week.
🤖💌 WANT TO BE IN THE LOOP?

Never miss a gig, quiz, or pop-up event again!
Sign up to the Little Robot mailing list and be the first to hear about:
🎤 Upcoming comedy nights
🧠 Quiz events near you
🎟️ Priority ticket access
🎉 Special announcements & secret shows

Whether you're a regular or just curious, we promise zero spam – just good vibes and great events.

👉 Sign up now at littlerobotncl.com
(or hit the link in bio!)

22/10/2025

And another horror quiz for you!
This time, it's Newcastle.

Our Northern Stage pub quiz returns with a Halloween themed makeover!

Join us for an evening of spooktastic fun, with devilish prizes to be won.
Assemble a group of your baddest witches and wicked warlocks and book your table now!
Hosted by comedian and quizmaster Si Beckwith.

Wednesday 29 Oct, 7pm (doors from 6pm)

£5 entry per person (max 5 players per team)
To book your table, drop Northern Stage an email at [email protected].

21/10/2025

A few more from a great night at this month.
A dream of a line-up: , , , and the legend Haaris on tech and photography (these pics are 🔥).
Huge thanks too to the brilliant staff at Salt Market Social and our amazing audience — North Shields, you’re the best! ❤️
We’re back on 6th December with another stonkingly good lineup you won’t want to miss!