Digbeth based Yamination Studios have launched a kickstarter to help them reach completion of their new animation ‘At-issue’: Yamination is the hub of multi-award winning stop-motion/frame animator, Drew Roper. ‘At-issue’ is his brand new short film about Bartholomew, an unemployed lovable puppet, and his audition for the dream job – acting. But when a bizarre affliction strikes, he … [Read more…]
Twilightofthefreakingods is Stan’s Cafe’s celebration of five wonderful years @ A E Harris. It’s a large scale theatrical experiment taking place this Thursday and Saturday (Saturday event sold out), with a cast comprising of companies who have performed @ A E Harris over the last five years. There will be no rehearsals, and the … [Read more…]
Capital Theatre Festival have announced the first two productions for their 2013 programme of events: The Disappearance of Sadie Jones UGLY DUCK! From Capital Theatre Festival: We are very excited to be supporting these plays from two West Midlands-based writers. Keep your eyes peeled for further news in the next couple of weeks The festival … [Read more…]
There is a lot happening. I’ll keep it snappy. Happening soon/this weekend: Balsall Heath Biennale, International Open Submission Exhibition, 58 Eastwood Road, Friday 27th September 4pm-9pm Culture Shock finale at St Anne’s Church in Moseley, Saturday 28th September, 8pm “Infamous Street/Graffiti artist” Tempo 33’s Roy Castle Lung Foundation Street Fair at The Yardbird, Sunday 29th September 12pm-5pm (Thanks … [Read more…]
Ort Café’s The Magic Cinema is back, and looking for local short films. In their own words, The Magic Cinema is: “A Birmingham based micro-cinema featuring an “open reel” section (bring your film along and we’ll show it, as long as it’s under 15 minutes), and a selection of underground/no-budget/obscure/DIY/outsider etc. films from further … [Read more…]
20th – 30th March 2014 are dates for your diary as it sees the return of Flatpack Festival. For a reminder of what you enjoyed, or missed, last year watch the below video to view the highlights of the seventh Flatpack Festival. Submissions are now open for Flatpack 8 and this year a new category … [Read more…]
We wrote about the B-Boy Championships a few weeks ago… here’s a reminder, and A COMPETITION (ooooh!): The 18th annual Sony Xperia™ B-Boy Championships World Finals will see top break dancers; poppers and hip-hop dancers bring their best moves, routines and unique style to the stage! The audience are set to witness the most incredible action as the dancers … [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…]