Kindle Theatre, one of the most pioneering theatre companies in the UK, present their new show Come Heavy Sleep, at Birmingham Repertory Theatre for two work-in-progress performances on 13th and 14th December 2013 at 7.45pm. Come Heavy Sleep is a passion-fuelled murder story that takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s Othello. This performance tests ideas that will eventually develop … [Read more…]
The Public* closes its doors very soon and if you intended on going before it shuts, you’d be sensible to visit during its last week (11th-16th November), because they have an array of different events lined up. Join us from 11 to 16 November as we celebrate all the fantastic activities which have taken place … [Read more…]
Bedlam: The festival of mad ideas With one in four people experiencing some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Birmingham Repertory Theatre are joining forces to put mental health centre stage. BEDLAM The Festival of Mad Ideas, which runs from 1 – … [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…]
On the 19th and 20th July there will be free outdoor theatre performances of ‘After The Event‘ in Northfield’s Price’s Square. “Seven people, Seven stories. One ending. Shame, Fear, Innocence, Justice, Hope, Denial and Loss. Seven peas in a pod. Not their real names, but for the purpose of this story, are so.” Follow this group … [Read more…]
In the last few years Breakin’ Convention has been increasing their commitment to the development of hip hop theatre as a genre and in particular the support of UK-based companies. Through their education and professional development strands they aim to offer a range of opportunities and platforms as well as connecting companies with Arts … [Read more…]
BE Festival 2013, 2nd-6th July. Starting tomorrow: a week long theatre/dance/circus/live art festival at AE Harris Factory in the Jewellery Quarter. BE FESTIVAL is Birmingham’s international theatre festival, bringing together the most daring and unforgettable new performances from across Europe. Audiences are offered the opportunity to see four 30 minute-long shows each night and to eat … [Read more…]