What do you get when you mix a polemic topic, a misunderstood community, two of Britain’s best poetic voices and the artistic directors at Birmingham REP? The answer is Refugee Boy – a heartbreaking and hilarious production brimming with hope, humanity and love. This is an adaption of Benjamin Zepheniah’s novel of the same title. It … [Read more…]
Writing West Midlands support creative writers and creative writing throughout the region and this Tuesday sees the launch of their rebrand, the introduction of their Literary Map and their first event of the season. You are invited to join Writing West Midlands for an evening of conversation and performance hosted by writer, broadcaster and WWM … [Read more…]
“A great library contains the diary of the human race” The Cultures Season at Library of Birmingham begins today (27th January), inviting everyone to take advantage of their free exhibitions, curated visits and access to exciting collections. Events available to the public range from ‘J.J. Audubon’s Birds of America’ on the 1st February in the Heritage Learning Space, … [Read more…]
Thinking of travelling out to the Jewellery Quarter on Tuesday night? Or someone who is looking to get a little more friendly performing experience? Either way it’s always nice to know where some creative entertainment can be found. On the 21st of January Soul Food restaurant The Church will start playing host to ‘The Giggling Girder … [Read more…]
New project from poet Jo Bell: Are you sitting comfortably? Never mind. Let’s begin anyway. Welcome to 52, a weekly kick in the arse for your Muse. Bookmark us or follow us – there will be guest blogs from big names and unexpected sources; prompts, discussions and projects. What is poetry for? Everything. Every damn thing. … [Read more…]
Yesterday you may have seen my photos from my visit to the Library of Birmingham prior to its opening (which is on Tuesday 3rd September.) I mentioned the Discovery Season brochure curated by Capsule – of which I have now had the time to have a good read through. Below are a selection of things that I’ll … [Read more…]
Yesterday I was invited – by Podnosh – to have a sneak preview tour around the Library of Birmingham prior its opening and the press embargo on photographs from the inside (lifted this morning.) If you’ve been reading the news this morning/late last night you’ll have seen the the Library of Birmingham has been featured … [Read more…]
One Million Lovely Letters: Something uplifting by Birmingham dweller Jodi Ann Bickley. One million lovely letters is something I’ve been working on since I was eleven. Ever since Ms Wrights Science Class in Year 7 I have been leaving people notes. In between text books, on buses, in libraries and as I got older in pubs, … [Read more…]