Creative Midlands West

Creative Midlands West

Seeking British Asian LGB people to interview

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 02:04 PM PST

Bobby Tiwana is  currently looking to interview 10 British Asian lesbian, gay, bisexual individuals across England of varying ages and backgrounds for a new theatre project.
Please see the website for further details:

NEW PLAYS EVENING AT THE DRUM, THURSDAY 15th NOVEMBER

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 02:01 PM PST

MAT and Sister Tree are currently touring their acclaimed production of The Good Person of Sezuan. Alongside the tour, and coinciding with Jamaica 50, the companies are working with two writers, to develop ideas for new plays.

The writers – Cindy Claes and Angela McNab – have taken well-known 'classics' by Shakespeare and Moliere, and adapted them, to reflect aspects of Jamaican history and culture.

This special event will present scenes from the new plays.

Cindy Claes is a choreographer who tells stories through dance. She has led dance-theatre projects with artists in Jamaica. She is also a Dancehall lover. The play that Cindy has chosen to adapt is The School of Wives - Moliere's comedy of manners, Dancehall style!

Angela McNab is based in Birmingham. She has adapted Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice - now called TheMerchant of Port Royal. The play is set at the time when Port Royal was a base of operations for privateers such as Henry Morgan, and reflects the place of the Jewish community in Jamaican history. As Angela says: 'The Jewish community of Jamaica is probably the oldest Jewish settlement in the New World. In the early 18th Century, there were more Jews in Kingston than there were in London!' 

This is a chance to see work-in-progress on these exciting new plays, and to hear from the writers about how they have gone about giving a Caribbean-style twist to these 'classic' texts!

Venue: The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 4UU

Thursday November 15th @ 7.30pm

Admission is free, but places are limited; contact the Drum Box Office on 0121 333 2444 to book your ticket

Rogue Play Theatre Workshops

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:59 PM PST

Aerial Silks and Static Trapeze workshops for adults (16+) from Rogue Play Theatre

Ever wanted to just see what it would be like to experience a bit of the Circus? Well, RoguePlay use Static Trapeze and Aerial Silk in a number of their shows, so it seems only fair that we let you have a go!

Workshops are for beginners so don't worry if you have not done it before. If you have done a little before then this workshop can certainly teach you some new tricks. In the workshops you will learn a number of poses and tricks on static trapeze, and poses and drops on Aerial Silk. You will need to come in something comfortable to move around in with long leg length, short sleeves (that cover the shoulder) and bring plenty of water.

Cost: £25 Limited places available so booking is essential. Visit www.rogueplay.co.uk to book online

Static Trapeze: Friday 16th November 3-6pm

Aerial Silk: Friday 23rd November 3-6pm

Theatre Cuppa

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 01:57 PM PST

INFORMAL GATHERINGS FOR THEATRE/TV/RADIO PROFESSIONALS IN THE MIDLANDS

Theatre Cuppa is back and this time in the Black Country.   The Public in West Bromwich have kindly offered to host one for us.  It will be on Wednesday 21st November, 6 – 9pm in the cafe area on the ground floor.

If you are working in theatre, radio, tv or community arts in the West Midlands then we'd love to see you. Theatre Cuppa is an informal opportunity to catch up with other people working in the area; to connect personally and professionally with people you may or may not know – in a relaxed and friendly environment. Its a no pressure 'meet-up' and we are really keen to welcome practitioners working in the Black Country aswell as those in Birmingham.  The West Midlands is a hive of theatrical/creative activity and we want to celebrate that.  If you can't make this one, feel free to let people know what you are doing on our Theatre Cuppa Facebook page.

Children are welcome too, so do bring them along if you'd like.  If you're coming alone or haven't been before, grab either of us – Rochi or Ali – we'll be the ones wearing the carnations.

For travel details go to www.thepublic.com/getting-public  or ring The Public on 0121 533 7161.  The Public is very near the bus station and the metro stop in West Bromwich.

So if you're free on November 21st, do pop by and say hello, have a drink and a chat, and let others know what you're up to.

Looking forward to seeing you – and having a 'nearly christmas' cuppa!

Ali Belbin and Rochi Rampal

Tomorrow @Shoutfestival kicks off across Birmingham. Also @ProposalTwo part 2 at the Works Gallery. http://t.co/PMYZTIox

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 04:49 AM PST

Tomorrow @Shoutfestival kicks off across Birmingham. Also @ProposalTwo part 2 at the Works Gallery. http://t.co/PMYZTIox

. @StryxArts, a new artist led studio & exhibition space in Digbeth will launch 14 &15 Dec. Unit 13, Minerva Works Building, Fazeley Street

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:27 AM PST

. @StryxArts, a new artist led studio & exhibition space in Digbeth will launch 14 &15 Dec. Unit 13, Minerva Works Building, Fazeley Street

Tonight 6-7pm, Lisbeth Bang from Norway and Vicky Hodgson UK present a talk on t...

Posted: 08 Nov 2012 03:54 AM PST

Tonight 6-7pm, Lisbeth Bang from Norway and Vicky Hodgson UK present a talk on their artistic practice and their photographic exhibition that challenges
common perceptions of older women. Join us for an informative evening and the chance to network. Free event, just turn up!


Artist's Talk | If You Look Twice You'll See Us | Still Working
Thursday, November 8 at 6:00pm in UTC at Homer Road, B913RG Solihull

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