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Third Day Preview
Bored this weekend? Want to get out of the house? Looking to get involved in some new and exciting theatre? Come along to Capital! It’s the third day of our festival and we’re as busy as ever! Red...
View ArticleThank You
The four days of the Festival were pretty much the hottest days of the year so far. Beforehand, I had prayed for rain; I wasn’t really sure how many people would opt for sitting in a darkened room for...
View ArticleWhat’s on in June
Time to resume the monthly round-up of what’s going on in the West Midlands (and a bit beyond). Today, the MPhil Playwriting students at the University of Birmingham have their annual showcase. I’ll be...
View ArticleForthcoming shows
Here’s a couple of new shows that have recently popped up on the radar. First up is Being Human, produced by Jonathan Davidson of Midland Creative Projects/ Writing West Midlands/ Birmingham Book...
View ArticleYour feedback
Capital Theatre Festival ran from 24-27 May 2012. We had a lot of fun making it happen and we were really pleased with the audience response to an event that’s still very much in its infancy. It would...
View ArticleWhat’s on in July
Pushed for time, so just a brief mention of what’s happening this month in Brum: BE Festival starts on Monday! I’m hoping that the Birmingham Rep’s Speakeasy networking event at 6.30pm is cleverly...
View Article“Cuddles” @ Ovalhouse
I was delighted to see that Cuddles by Joseph Wilde, which was one of three plays showcased at Capital last year, is being produced by Ovalhouse and Arch 468 in May. Directed by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord....
View ArticleRecent Round-up
There’s been a lot of theatre happening in the West Midlands over the last month. Here’s a brief overview of what’s been on the radar: Theatre Fever A celebration of theatre made in the West Midlands,...
View ArticlePlaywriting Competitions
Two of the main national playwriting competitions, The Bruntwood Prize and the Verity Bargate Award, have announced their call for scripts. Both run (roughly) every two/three years, and offer a cash...
View ArticleReview: The American Plan
The Ustinov Studio sits to the rear of Theatre Royal Bath – an intimate space which stands apart from the mainstream fare of the main house. I’ve seen a number of exciting, raw and hard-hitting...
View ArticleTheatre Exchange
Theatre Exchange has cropped up in Birmingham over the last six months as a meeting point for writers, actors and directors. Meeting at the Old Joint Stock on the third Monday of every month, it’s a...
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Review: End to End
There’s something quite primal and fundamental about journeys. Whether it’s hot-rodding it down Route 66 on the quintessential American road trip, or embarking on a spiritual pilgrimage, art and...
View ArticleReview: Cuddles
The second all-female cast of the week was an altogether different proposition. Cuddles by Joseph Wilde is the full professional premiere of a play that Capital showcased last year. Now produced by...
View ArticleCouple of New Plays…
On the radar over the next couple of weeks: Invisible by Liz John and Julia Wright Directed by Janice Connolly Lisa’s life is rubbish enough, without her older sister Jackie cracking up. She knows...
View ArticleTheatre Exchange: July
The next round of Theatre Exchange is up and running and open for entries. If you have an idea, an extract or a scene that you feel would benefit from a public airing, then have a look at their website...
View ArticleWhat’s on in July
It’s Festival season, with a whole host of theatre, new writing and performance to get your teeth stuck into. First up is BE Festival (2-6 July), the annual celebration of European theatre which is now...
View ArticleInvitation to Open Space – 17 July
Matt Burman, Louisa Davies, Steve Johnston, Frances Land, Roxana Silbert and James Yarker invite you to an Open Space Event to address the question: “HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER TO PUSH THEATRE FORWARD IN...
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Round-up
This week has mostly comprised of a whirlwind tour of regional festivals in the sunshine, finding out which theatres have air conditioning. (Mercury Arts Centre – yes, Bristol Old Vic – no). Also,...
View ArticleEdinburgh Preview
It’s not so much a preview any more given that the Festival officially starts today, but it’s probably still worth jotting down a few tips. Created in Birmingham have drawn up a comprehensive list of...
View ArticleOpportunity: Views From the ‘Bridge
One for Cambridgeshire-based theatre makers and performers: Views from The ‘Bridge Do you live in Cambridgeshire? Are you making theatre, dance, comedy, live art, spoken word, circus or something in...
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