On Call: 24-25 May @mac
“On Call” is a chance for companies and individuals to meet informally with established producers and enablers, for some impartial advice and exchange about ideas and projects. The On Call will take place at mac birmingham in the Arena Bar from 12noon-2pm on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th May. You can just turn up to … Read more
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Just a reminder that the dates for this years’ BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL are Friday 5 October to Sunday 14 October 2012. “For sheer entertainment, this laugh-out-loud festival can’t be beaten.” GUARDIAN If you’d like to register your interest in contributing/ taking part, feel free to drop us a line now as we’re already looking ahead (and have … 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
Bite Size – Warwick Arts Centre, Saturday 10th March
The Bite Size Festival returns to Warwick Arts Centre with another exciting programme showcasing the best of the region’s theatre giving you the chance to sample a range of great work in one place on one day. There will be an eclectic mix of full length shows, extracts and work in progress performances. This will … 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
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
BASS Festival 2012 – Commissions Now Open
BASS Festival (British Arts and Street Sounds) is the UK’s only month long celebration of Black Music and Art. Every June, the UK comes alive with a phenomenal line up of events, new commissions, gigs, exhibitions, master classes, showcases, club nights, theatre, conferences and film. To mark the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence and to welcome the … Read more
Coventry playwright selected for Hotbed Festival
A play by Coventry playwright Chris O’Connell has been selected for this year’s Hotbed Festival, which runs from 26-29 January at The Junction, Cambridge. Forgive Our Paranoia By Chris O’Connell This one act drama from multiple award winner and founder of Theatre Absolute, Chris O’Connell, tells the story of sisters Beth and Joy, and their … Read more
Fierce Festival Returns: 29 March – 8 April 2012
Fierce Festival, Birmingham’s premier festival of live art, performance and public intervention returns from 29 March – 8 April 2012. Artists from across the globe will bring boundary-pushing performances and art installations to Birmingham. Festival highlights: Dachshund U.N. A model of the United Nations assembly will be populated with 47 dachshunds from across the West Midlands, … Read more
Decathlon – Call for Contributions
Decathlon CALLS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: 100 METRES At the time of writing, the world record for the 100 metres is 9.58 seconds and is held by the Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt. In March 2012 we will be screening 8 very short films at theFierce Festival in Birmingham, where each film will be 9.58 seconds long. These 8 films … Read more
