What’s going on in theatre in the west midlands. the Latest blogs via theatrebrum.com- Birmingham Hippodrome Blog: Oliver! star Neil Morrissey brings Fagin to life on stage. February 24, 2012Mandy Rose, Press & PR Officer writes: Last week I had the pleasure of a trip to Manchester Palace Theatre, taking along a member of the local media with me to see the matinee performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver! before it transfers ... Continue reading →birminghamhippodrome
- mid * point: Kindle talk about The Furies in London’s Undergound February 24, 2012 Midpoint
- Stan's Cafe Theatre Company: Diversity February 23, 2012Michael Wolters came in today and played us a computer version of the music he has composed for our 12 minute opera collaboration The Voyage. It sounded fantastic. Worryingly, one brilliant element was his quiet recitation of the libretto over the music, so we would know where the singing will be placed. I’m concerned now [...] Continue reading →Stan's Cafe Theatre Company
- Capital Theatre Festival: Beginnings February 23, 2012Last night saw the start of our Writing for the Stage course at the mac. It’s the first event in the lead-up to this year’s festival, and very excited to see it get off the ground. It was nice to see some familiar faces in the group, and to welcome some newer ones. We’ve received [...] Continue reading →Catherine Edwards
- mid * point: Rogue Play news … Blood Wedding and Young Rogues February 23, 2012 Midpoint
- Birmingham Hippodrome Blog: Oliver! star Neil Morrissey brings Fagin to life on stage. February 24, 2012
Kindle talk about The Furies in London’s Undergound
Kindle Theatre take THE FURIES to VAULT Festival, London. Since we started in 2005 we seem to have thrived off some kind of horror or another, whether that be a story that informs the content of a project – blasphemy, cannibalism, murder, or whether that be an actual part of the making process; we went … Read more
Rogue Play news … Blood Wedding and Young Rogues
‘One man, one woman, and nothing else!’ A bride and groom hold two families hope for a better future, but the past is always waiting, desire cannot be tamed and even the moon is hungry for blood. Lorca’s scorching tale of passion, morality and vengeance is reinvented with RoguePlay’s unsurpassable Physical Theatre style, combined with … Read more
Free Women & Theatre performances across Birmingham next week
Make Do & Mend is an inspiring new show from Women & Theatre, full of stories and songs. An interactive performance bursting with good ideas old and new, for all generations to enjoy. People from across Birmingham have told us their stories and passed on words of wisdom. About how to…make ends meet, eat well, … Read more
Fierce Festival Returns
Fierce Festival, Birmingham’s premier live art and performance festival, returns from Thursday 29 March to Sunday 8 April. Performers from around the world will converge on Birmingham to bring boundary-pushing performances and art installations to venues and unusual spaces across the city, including the Brutalist Central Library, the city’s warehouses, backstage at Symphony Hall and … Read more
Speaking not Speeching – Shakespeare Workshop
A Shakespeare Stripped Back Workshop Speaking not Speeching Shakespeare A Workshop for Actors who have performed Shakespeare roles and who want to explore and experience a different way of working with Shakespeare. This fresh and unique session, using exercises derived from the work of Meisner, Brook & Rodenburg, will encourage participants to find their own … Read more
Fired Up Theatre – Practitioner/Choreographer wanted
DRAMA PRACTITIONER/CHOREOGRAPHER REQUIRED TO BE PART OF THEATRE-IN-EDUCATION PROJECT WITH A CLUSTER OF SCHOOLS. IDEALLY BASED IN WALSALL AREA MUST HAVE APPROPRIATE CRB . IMAGINATION AND EMPATHY ARE KEY REQUIREMENTS WITH AN ABILITY TO DEVISE ON ISSUE-BASED SUBJECT MATTERS. FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION REGARDING THIS PROJECT PLEASE E-MAIL A BRIEF CV TO: fireduptheatre@aol.com OR CALL … Read more
PILOT NIGHT AT THE RSC
The RSC has teamed up with PILOT to create a special evening of new performance that will offer artists a unique opportunity to show their work on a World Shakespeare Festival platform and give audiences an insight into how brand new theatre ideas are formed and staged. The RSC and PILOT are interested in seeing … Read more
Friction Volunteering Opportunites
Friction Arts is sending out a call for volunteers and organising a meeting on the 16th of February from 6.30 for anyone interested in volunteering with them. This will take place at the company’s venue; The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside, Birmingham, B12 0QH FURTHER DETAILS
Bite Size tickets now on sale
The Bite Size Festival returns to Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday 10th March with another exciting programme showcasing the best of the region’s theatre. Companies performing include Francesca Millican-Slater, Little Earthquake, Talking Birds, Adam Peck, Untied Artists and Babakas. Day tickets are available from Warwick Arts Centre. Day passes are only available via the Warwick … Read more
Capital Theatre Festival – Get Involved
Capital Theatre Festival is delighted to announce a host of opportunities for people to get involved in this year’s event. If you’re interested in writing for theatre, making connections, or adding new skills to your CV, Capital is on the lookout for participants and volunteers. BACKGROUND Capital is an independent theatre festival to be held … Read more
