WHO WAS JACKIE FIELDING AND WHY A FUND?

Helping local performers of tomorrow

Who was Jackie Fielding?

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Jackie was an accomplished actress and a critically-acclaimed director, she was also renowned for her unwavering support, advocacy and development for emerging artists in the North East. Tragically, in 2015, Jackie died suddenly, during her acclaimed production The Man and the Donkey.

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Why a Fund?

Donations from far and wide accumulated at Jackie's funeral and family and friends insisted the money went to support others pursuing a career within the performing arts. In subsequent years, Jackie’s friends have produced fundraising shows and the Fund has awarded a total of £3000 to students since it began.

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Who is it for?

Jackie studied drama at Manchester University before attending the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Jackie was able to do this with the help of state funding, without which she wouldn't have had the means to pursue. Jackie’s fund aims to contribute towards fees for training and continued development for actors, directors and musical-theatre students.

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A maximum award of £1000 is attributed annually in July.