Inferno Kid 24th May @ Crescent Theatre

The Inferno Kid A dark comedy by Alex Brockie   “The balance of humour and pathos is carefully crafted to deliver a powerful emotional hit… ….Alex Brockie is not only a very talented performer but, as the writer and director of the piece, clearly a skilled wordsmith….” – Kate Kavanagh Theatre Fever 2013 The Inferno Kid … Read more

Emerging West Midlands Writers and Directors Given Major Boost

Emerging theatre artists in the West Midlands have been given a boost with the news that, thanks to significant support from The Leverhulme Trust, Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s REP Foundry artist development programme will continue until 2016. The Leverhulme Trust has awarded Birmingham Repertory Theatre an Arts Scholarship of £136,950 over three years towards its REP Foundry initiative.  Created under … Read more

Ridiculusmus: Total Football @ mac

Ridiculusmus: Total Football Fri 24 & Sat 25 May, 8pm | Tickets £12 (£10) | Age 15+ | Theatre Created, Written and Performed by David Woods and Jon Haynes As sports world bigwigs prepared to descend on London for last year’s games and bureaucratic busybodies tried to figure out how best to exploit the national … Read more

Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show comes to the OJST next week!

Tin Shed Theatre Company return to The OJST! Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show Wed 22nd May 8pm Thurs 23rd May 8pm Tickets: £10/£8 conc. “What does one see, when looking into the eyes of a monster?”  You are invited to revel in the freakish delights of Dr Frankenstein’s Travelling Freak Show! Take your seat and observe as a lobster … Read more

Arena Theatre appoints new Venue Manager

The University of Wolverhampton is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Reading as the Arena Theatre’s new Venue Manager. Neil takes over the role following the retirement of Kevin O’Sullivan in April. For the last twelve months, Neil has worked as Promoter at the Arena Theatre’s sister venue, The Performance Hub, which is based … Read more

Skills workshops for the Midlands Actor! Booking now.

One off Workshops in the Midlands-please pass on to actor friends! We’ve teamed up with some top notch teachers and schools and are bringing them to Birmingham. Focusing on developing skills that support the actor whether they’re a seasoned pro, student, returning to the industry or new like a chicklet. We all know there’s a big … Read more

Arts Surgery and Promotion Event – 17th May

Arts Surgery and Promotion Event: Friday 17th May 10-00-4-00 Fired Up Theatre and Staffordshire Poet Laureate, Mal Dewhirst, invite artists, actors, writers, musicians, arts development officers, schools, teachers and organisations to an open portfolio development day. If you are interested in becoming part of our two year theatre and performance strategic development plan, which we … Read more

Call for an expression of interest: Co-Pilots

Pilot is the regular West Midlands based work-in-progress night, for more information visit: www.pilotnights.co.uk You may be aware that Paul, Sam and Jess are handing the Pilot controls over – after many years of hard work – to Jo Gleave & Jo Newman from Tin Box and Independent Producers Pippa Frith & Thomas Wildish. The new … Read more

Breaking the Silence: A ground breaking new play & educational programme

Sexual bullying and harassment is now commonplace in society 1 in 4 girls will be sexually abused before they reach 18. Breaking the Silence is a unique one day empowerment programme, designed to protect young girls at risk aged 13 and upwards from sexual abuse and exploitation. It is currently touring schools and community organisations … Read more

£15 tickets to one of Shakespeare’s rarely performed plays

£15 tickets available for Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare’s most bloody and brutal revenge tragedy 21 sons lost in battle A nation’s betrayal of its hero A family broken Titus will have his revenge Michael Fetinman makes his RSC directorial debut with Stephen Boxer as Titus and Katy Stephens as Tamora. Find out more £15 tickets* for Titus Andronicus … Read more

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