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Humans Not Heroes

Six 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.

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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.

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Talking About the Fire

Very few of us have lived in a world without nuclear weapons. Not me. Probably not you. They just... exist. If they continue to exist, we won't. That's where this show starts. Join Chris Thorpe for work in progress sharings of his new one-person show at The Albany this October.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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On Our Way

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

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Soho Settlers

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

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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.

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To The Streets!

Uplifting new musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott.

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A Family Business

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

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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...

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Humans Not Heroes

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

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A man stands with his right arm raised slightly. He is on stage looking out towards the audience. Behind him is a video projection.

Talking About The Fire

Very few of us have lived in a world without nuclear weapons. If they continue to exist, we won't. That's where this show starts.

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TRASH

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

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Young Producers: What are they up to now?

1st September 2023

We catch up with Sanjana, one of our Young Producers alumni, to see what she has been up to since…

We catch up with Sanjana, one of our Young Producers alumni, to see what she has been up to since VIVACITY Festival.

Written by Sanjana
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Internship Reflections

12th July 2023

Reflecting on her B-Experienced Internship, our Producing Assistant Fisola has wrote a blog to give an insight into what she…

Written by Fisola
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Look back on Wuthering Heights behind the scenes

28th June 2023

Go behind the scenes of Wuthering Heights with our English & Drama education resource packs, including filmed interviews with the…

Written by Ailbhe
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People-Focused Producing

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