With all the build-up and enthusiasm for dance performances during IDFB I feel well and truly ready for BE Festival 2014. Having not personally attended BE Festival before I was a little unsure of what to expect, and so took the opportunity to visit the 2014 launch at Birmingham Rep on the 16th April. I … [Read more…]
As you might expect this evening sees a few Halloween-themed events in Birmingham. At the Town Hall there’s traditionally a silent film from the horror genre with live organ accompaniment by Nigel Ogden. This year it is Der Golem (1915), described as “a crucial work in the development of the horror movie”. Classic 1973 horror … [Read more…]
It’s not long til the next BE Festival (previously known as the Birmingham European Theatre Festival, in case that helps you get a grip on what it’s about). That means it’s time for another nicely produced, lighthearted promo film: I reckon that looks really rather good. It’s 2-8 July at AE Harris and MAC and, … [Read more…]
A couple of theatre festivals for your consideration – one kicking off this week and the other taking place in early July. Capital Theatre Festival This one kicks off this week, running from 24-27 May, The festival’s director, Catherine Edwards, has sent me this quick summary of what’s on: A play about vampires that’s nothing … [Read more…]
Area Culture Guide – The Independent Issue Verr noice. BE Festival 2011 « More Canals than Venice A nice interview here with “Miguel Oyarzun, BE Festival Co-Director about the festival and what to expect in 2011” The Stage – O2 to host The Nutcracker at Christmas “Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will play … [Read more…]
Continuing the theme of writing about some of the stuff I get out and about to, last night I followed the robots down to AE Harris for the Fierce Start Party. The idea with these things is to introduce next year’s artists to Birmingham and vice versa. There are a few Fierce stalwarts and returning … [Read more…]
(Photo is Endeavour Space Shuttle Blastoff by jurvetson) Thankfully Heath Mill Studios have written up 3/4 of it already, so here’s a digest: Digbeth triple launch At 5pm, Heath Mill Studios are opening their doors for the first time and Bay Leaf, a new Bangladeshi restaurant in the Custard Factory, are providing the food – I … [Read more…]
BE Festival are crowdfunding the last bit of cash needed for the festival which is due to take place 4-10 July: We have secured an enormous amount of support-in-kind from the major Birmingham arts organisations but we are facing a £2000 cash shortfall to be able to fully realise the 2011 edition in its current … [Read more…]