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 like Twilight
• A chance to chat about theatre over several pots of tea
• On Call sessions with the Arts Council and BE Festival about artistic development
• A play in the upstairs toilets
• Input from Stan’s Cafe, Birmingham Rep, Soho Theatre, 24:7 Festival, Theatre 503, Ovalhouse, RSC
• A Polarbear that’s not a bear at all
• An Olympic extravaganza from Talking Birds
• A journey from the Tyne Bridge to the Isle of Scilly

…and some other things. The website is at capitalplays.co.uk and the full brochure is here.

BE Festival 2012

The third (I think) incarnation of this festival, which presents performances from companies drawn from all over Europe, has just announced it’s programme for this year. This one’s happening the first week of July.

The Capital Theatre Festival is happening later this year:

Capital is an independent theatre festival designed to showcase the work of writers and theatre-makers in the West Midlands and beyond.

Midpoint have got details on how to get involved – they’re looking for volunteers and there’s a call out for plays.