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…]
This weekend Cannon Hill Collective (CHC) present What’s the Agenda? A festival of visual art, performance and debate. Working with world-renowned theatre practitioners Stan’s Cafe and Creative Producers Amy Martin and Alex McCorkindale, the Cannon Hill Collective have planned, created and marketed the festival for members of the public as well as their peers. The diverse range of artistic … [Read more…]
Frame Creatives are a Birmingham-based collective encouraging, supporting and promoting the local photographic community. They are quickly building a strong community of interest by carving out a forum where creatives can share ideas, voice their concerns and support each other. They are holding the FRAME 14 Conference at The Custard Factory on Saturday 12th April. … [Read more…]
The Loft Birmingham is a new pop-up open studio space in The Square Shopping Centre on Corporation Street / Dale End. Their mission is to enable a platform for emerging independent creatives in the West Midlands to host their projects, exhibitions, events and workshops. From their facebook ‘about’: We’ve placed a large emphasis on the idea of collaboration … [Read more…]
Fox Hollies Park Local photographer Verity Milligan isn’t a Birmingham native. However, through her numerous visits and passion for the ever-changing and developing surroundings of our city, she made her last visit permanent two years ago. Now a proud ‘Brummie’, Verity is working on some really exciting projects in and around Birmingham, and collaborating with … [Read more…]
Today (Thursday 20th March) sees the return of Flatpack Film Festival, back for its eighth edition. The acclaimed Birmingham festival returns for 11 days of film, walking tours, installations, parties, workshops, pop-up screenings and more. The Created in Birmingham team have compiled a list of ‘top picks’ which we are tweeting in the run … [Read more…]
Epic Encounters, Birmingham REP’s eight week programme of events celebrating the ideas, stories and plays of Bertolt Brecht, is in full swing. Curated by playwright Mark Ravenhill, Epic Encounters is “a feast of inspiring theatre, stimulating debate and hands-on activities for all ages” and it is taking place until 12th April. There are plenty of … [Read more…]
This Friday 21st March marks World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of oral storytelling on the Spring Equinox. This is the one day in the year where people are encouraged to tell and listen to as many stories in as many languages at as many places as possible. It is significant for its ability to … [Read more…]