I’m liking the Audiences Central news feed as it ably covers the sort of city and funding related stuff that’s important but which I don’t want to clog this blog up with. If it’s not already on your daily reading list subscribe now.
Four reviews (so far) of Birmingham Opera‘s La Traviata in the national press. The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Independent all pronounce it a good thing. The Times, however, not so impressed. (Who knew opera critics could be such bitches!) I also found a nice Guardian piece on the 10 teenagers who took part in … [Read more…]
Noted: Script – “the West Midlands agency for dramatic writers”. They give advice, run workshops and are based in the Custard Factory.
The lineup for Project X has been confirmed.
Improvise and Socialise is a “participatory Improvisation Skills workshop” being run as part of Gigbeth on Thursday, November 1st from 9:00pm at the Old Library in the Custard Factory. The only details I can find online are on Facebook (that link should work if you’re registered) but here’s the blurb and contact details. The ideal … [Read more…]
Reality Estate took place last night at Five Ways. It was, well, I found it rather indescribable. I think the highlight for me was standing in the middle of the estate while the singers moved around me. But I’m at a loss to put the experience into words. They don’t seem worthy enough. Well done … [Read more…]
Marc Reck went to the International Mask Festival and tells all. His blog is turning into a pretty good place for cultural reports these days.
Russ L’s invaluable Lots Of Things To See And Do In The West Midlands: November 2007 is up.