New Birmingham theatre festival opens next week
Capital Theatre Festival launches its new programme at the mac from 24-27 May. Filled to the brim with exciting plays from up and coming new writers, it’s a chance for audiences to experience the very best in contemporary new theatre. Download the brochure here. Birmingham writer Rob Joiner is among three people selected from a … Read more
The Oracle of the Taprooms (by Vanessa Oakes)
If you missed Joe on his recent outings around Nuneaton you can catch sight of him once more at a FREE PERFORMANCE at 3pm onSaturday 19th May 2012 at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre in Nuneaton. The performance is part of the George Eliot Weekend which is organised by the George Eliot Fellowship. The performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by a Q&A with … Read more
Death Island Discs
Women & Theatre in association with Charity Shop DJ Presents a lively and uplifting night of dancing to the soundtracks of our lives… Wednesday 25th April 2012, 7pm – 11pm Hare and Hounds, 106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JL £3.50 on the door “Everyone has the desire to tell their story, to let the … Read more
Capital Theatre Festival: 24-27 May
Capital Theatre Festival is delighted to announce three winning plays resulting from a national script call out in January 2012. calyx by sean burn, Without a Hand to Hold by Rob Joiner and Cuddles by Joseph Wilde will be premiered at mac birmingham from 24-27 May, as part of a programme dedicated to finding exciting … Read more
Dorothy Heathcote’s Legacy
West Midlands Mantle of the Expert Network presents DOROTHY HEATHCOTE’S LEGACY Dorothy Heathcote, who died last year, was one of the world’s greatest drama teachers. At this special two-day event, a range of practitioners will demonstrate the continuing influence of Dorothy’s work in their current practice and thinking. Key speakers EILEEN PENNINGTON * LUKE ABBOTT … Read more
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEST MIDLANDS ARTISTS AND CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Birmingham Hippodrome is planning its 3rd annual festival programme of outdoor performances: Six Summer Saturdays 2012. The event takes place at a range of prime City Centre locations from 11 July – 27 Aug. To see what we got up to last year: www.sixsummersaturdays.com In 2011, Six Summer Saturdays commissioned 3 artists / groups based in the … Read more
Rednile Factory Night – Burslem Branch Canal
Factory Night @ Bed of closed Burslem Branch Canal Including a canal boat ride, visit to historic wharf, loading warehouse and surrounding Middleport community. On Saturday 21st April, 11am-3pm Calling artists and creative people with an interest in industrial heritage, regeneration and the changing landscape – This Factory Night will start with a canal boat … Read more
Immersive Theatrical Masquerade Ball – Collective Unconscious
Collective Unconscious have obtained the use of a Victorian Mansion in Malvern and we’re having a massive party. The ground floor will play host to bands Robinson and Trap Floors with DJs playing 1920s inspired Electroswing, Gypsy, Jazz and Balkan until 3am. The cellars will play host to a series of interactive live art encounters … Read more
Me, Myself and Miss Gibbs – Performances and Workshops at mac
Workshop @ mac, birmingham Monday 19th March 2012 6pm – 9pm Free Francesca Millican-Slater is a Birmingham based artist, specialising in solo performance, story-telling and theatre. She is currently touring her show Me, Myself and Miss Gibbs, nationally. Object Workshop – People and Their Stuff: This workshop is open to members of the public and … Read more
Birmingham Opera Company – Life Is A Dream
Tickets are selling fast for the world premiere of Life is a Dream next week! Birmingham Opera Company returns to Argyle Works, an atmospheric former chemical works in Digbeth where they staged their acclaimed production of Othello in 2009. Artistic director, Graham Vick, celebrates 25 years of creating radical opera in Birmingham with a stunning … Read more
