We Are Eastside is a joint-venture of sixteen organisations, including VIVID, Eastside Projects, Ikon Eastside, The Lombard Method and 7 Inch Cinema, coordinated by Capsule, to link-up and expose the goings-on in the area, now dubbed Birmingham’s Creative Playground. Here’s what they’ve said: Underneath Eastside’s arches you’ll find a whole host of organisations making and … [Read more…]
Please excuse this little bit of self promotion… After its Brum debut at the Birmingham Comedy Festival last year, cult London comedy night Popcorn Comedy is back, this time at The Victoria on Thursday 25th March 2010. Popcorn Comedy showcases the funniest comedy videos from around the internet, combined with live stand ups and character … [Read more…]
Birmingham-born artist Reuben Colley opens his own gallery in Moseley this month. The gallery will be showcase talent from past greats including L. S. Lowry and Sir William Russell Flint RA to contemporary masters such as James Byrne and new talent. He says his aim is to create an environment where people can come and … [Read more…]
Mother India weekend at Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham will be a journey through the musical heritage of India over 9-11 April, taking in the mystic heights of classical traditions via Anglo-Indian classical fusion to cutting-edge contemporary Asian remixes. The weekend’s musical journey starts at the pinnacle of Mother India’s classical tradition, with a … [Read more…]
Aspiring writers might be interested in a series of workshops run by the region’s writing agency Script. Here’s some detail: This series of workshops is aimed at writers who would like to develop their skills and learn the tools of the trade. With topics ranging from laying out your screenplay, to writing sitcom, animation, and … [Read more…]
Each month ARC invites regional guest curators to present an exhibition of works at The Vaults in the Jewellery Quarter. TROVE gallery are kicking off ARC’s 2010 programme with a free exhibition at The Vaults on 24th February, 6-8pm for one night only. The Vaults Bazaar brings together a selection of regional and national artists … [Read more…]
Friction Arts are holding a free talk on their recent three-month residency in South Africa on Thursday 18 February, which should give some interesting insights into international public arts programmes. As you can probably see on the flyer above, the talk will also be followed by a Q&A session with the artists that were involved.
Yup, it’s that magic word free again. This time Birmingham Royal Ballet are offering a free choreographics presentation with a drinks reception and an introduction by company director David Bintley. It’s on Thursday 11 February at 7.30pm at Elmhurst School for Dance. Tickets are limited to two per person and seats will be allocated on … [Read more…]