The Stirrer has a couple of videos of Mick Scully talking about and reading from his new book Little Moscow, previously mentioned here. Iron Man Records has a blog Sarah Woods’ Box gets reviewed in the Guardian. (Previously blogged here) West Midlands No! has published a letter from an ex-employee of Advantage West Midlands written … [Read more…]
The Typ-Tap Festival at the MAC on July 10-11th sees two days of looking at new theatre writing for a young audience. A number of plays are being performed along with discussions and seminars. More details of the methodology of this festival and the schedule on the MAC website.
As you may have heard, the MAC had something of a flood recently as rainwater poured down the hill from Moseley filling the lake which overflowed. While the complex has mostly re-opened they have had to reschedule a few things. From the MAC site: The Hexagon and Theatre are operating as normal. As a precaution, … [Read more…]
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The schedule for the incredibly multi-genre Rootsville festival is coming together nicely. As you’ll recall the event has a novel ticketing system. The first chunk, from noon til 6pm, is free. Then from 6pm to 6am it’s £15 (adv). The free section is shaping up to be well worth your time too with the Birmingham … [Read more…]
If you fancy sampling a shedload of creativity and buying some stuff this weekend you could do much worse that go to the Flair Fair in Wolverhampton on Saturday. Light House’s renowned Flair Designer Maker Fair will return this June. Featuring over 40 of the region’s best artists and makers who will be exhibiting and … [Read more…]
The Natural House project comes to Birmingham this week demonstrating the Clay Build Technique as part of Architecture Week. “CBT is modern, sustainable and carbon neutral technique of building houses / buildings using primary materials such as, clay, straw and water.” In other words mud huts, and you get a chance to make them at … [Read more…]
Thursday June 28th is the Creative Networks Summer Party held at Rooty Frooty at the Custard Factory. There’ll be live music, barbecue and drinks, and while it’s free places are limited so it’s best to register your interest. Here’s the invite (pdf) with all the details you need. See you there!