1 of 7

Wuthering Heights

Channelling Emily Brontë’s piercing wit and fierce emotion, Inspector Sands bring their characteristic humour, passion, and pathos to the infamous love story of Heathcliff and Catherine. A China Plate, Inspector Sands, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Oxford Playhouse co-production.

Book Now
A group of 5 actors, posed in front of a painted backdrop. To the left, another actor is peering into frame.

2 of 7

Humans Not Heroes

Five cohorts of healthcare workers have each co-created an audio artwork based on their real-life experiences of working throughout the pandemic. The pieces feature as part of the UNMASKED: Real Stories of Nursing in Covid-19 exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing Library in London.

Find Out More

3 of 7

Open Space Gathering

How can we support each other to build an open and thriving culture of live performance in the West Midlands? China Plate, Jade Samuels and Stan's Cafe invite you to join us for an Open Space gathering on 5 June, to think about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Find Out More

4 of 7

People Focused-Producing

If you are looking to expand your skills and knowledge whilst developing a sustainable practice and becoming part of a network of doers and producers, then check out People-Focused Producing! A series of free training and development opportunities for emerging producers, community artists and creatives.

Find Out More

5 of 7

Longing to Belong

Commissioned by BBC Arts, Longing to Belong is a new short musical film about a Jamaican girl’s desire to fit in in 1960s Bristol, inspired by China Plate and Birmingham Hippodrome’s brand-new stage musical To The Streets! A show that tells the inspiring story of the Bristol Bus Boycott.

Watch Now
A woman standing on a bus holding her right hand in the air whilst singing.

6 of 7

Soho Settlers

Discover the history of Handsworth with a brand-new heritage walk by Black Heritage Walks Network and digitally pinned audio pieces on the Overhear App. Presented by Birmingham 2022 Festival, a China Plate and Birmingham Hippodrome project. A Creative City Project generously supported by Birmingham City Council.

Find Out More
A close up of a phone screen in a person's hand.

7 of 7

On Our Way

Artist Nilupa Yasmin, alongside residents from North Birmingham, have collaborated to make over 8 bus stops into stained glass galleries along the iconic 74 route on the Soho Road in Birmingham. Each one tells the stories of the communities that make up the area. Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival.

Find Out More
Photograph of a bus stop outside a temple, decorated with stain glass style patterns.

What's on

View all
Photograph of a bus stop outside a temple, decorated with stain glass style patterns.

On Our Way

We're On Our Way to convert bus stops along the iconic 74 route on the Soho Road into art galleries.

Read more
A close up of a phone screen in a person's hand.

Soho Settlers

Take in new places and hear new voices with a co-created digital walk of Handsworth.

Read more
A woman standing on a bus holding her right hand in the air whilst singing.

Longing to Belong

A moving short musical film about a Jamaican girl’s desire to fit in in 1960s Bristol.

Read more
A woman holding her hands up with a joyful expression.

To The Streets!

Uplifting new musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott.

Read more
A man sitting at a coffee table, holding a mug, with a yellow teapot on the table with smoke escaping.

A Family Business

Exploring the behaviour and politics humans experience every day, but rarely stop to challenge.

Read more

Please Do Not Touch

Some people steal and end up in prison, whilst others steal and are Knighted, where we start influences where we end up...

Read more
A group of 5 actors, posed in front of a painted backdrop. To the left, another actor is peering into frame.

Wuthering Heights

Inspector Sands bring their characteristic humour and pathos to the infamous love story of Heathcliff & Catherine.

Read more

Humans Not Heroes

A co-created series of audio pieces made with artists and healthcare workers exploring their experiences of the Covid pandemic.

Read more
A close up of a woman biting her tongue in between her teeth.

TRASH

Trash is a dark musical comedy taking the form of a crime caper. What happens when appearances and friendships become a commodity?

Read more
A man looking directly to the camera, holding two passports in his hand.

Status

We all have a nationality. Or almost all of us. Status is a show about someone who doesn't want his any more.

Read more

Latest News

View all
A group of 5 actors, posed in front of a painted backdrop. To the left, another actor is peering into frame.

Introducing our Intern

19th April 2023

We are delighted to welcome Fisola to the team, as part of a B-Experienced Internship from the University of Birmingham.

We are delighted to welcome Fisola to the team, as part of a B-Experienced Internship from the University of Birmingham.

Written by Fisola
Read more

West Midlands Open Space Gathering

14th April 2023

China Plate, Jade Samuels and Stan’s Cafe invite you to join them in an Open Space gathering on Monday 5th…

Written by Jade
Read more

Wuthering Heights – Meet the Creatives: Costume Designer

13th April 2023

The second in a series of interview blogs with the creative team behind Wuthering Heights; this week we speak to…

Written by Andrea
Read more

Opportunities

View all

1 of 1

People-Focused Producing

If you are looking to expand your skills & knowledge whilst developing a sustainable practice & becoming part of a network, check out People-Focused Producing!...

Find out more

Support us

Help China Plate support artists, freelancers and audiences

As a charity China Plate Theatre relies on donations to create adventurous and imaginative new theatre with popular appeal and a social purpose.

Find out more

Make a Donation

Find out how your support can help artists, freelancers and audiences to create, make and access great theatre.

Donate

Connect with us

Follow us on Instagram