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To The Streets!

A new concert musical, inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott, performed in the heart of the communities across the West Midlands. Presented by Birmingham 2022 Festival, a China Plate & Birmingham Hippodrome production in association with Warwick Arts Centre, City of Wolverhampton Council and DRPG Creative.

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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.

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Humans Not Heroes

Five cohorts of healthcare workers have each co-created an audio artwork based on their experiences of working throughout the ongoing pandemic. Featuring as part of the Coventry Creates 2021 digital exhibition, Thresholds is now available.

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Boats On An Ocean

An audio piece exploring the emotional impact on healthcare professionals during the pandemic, contrasted with the hero narrative.

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A bus stop decorated with a repeated patterned vinyl. A young woman can be seen through the pattern standing at the bus stop.

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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A black and white photograph of a persons face behind a plastic shield and glasses, dressed in full PPE.

Humans Not Heroes

A unique co-creation project with professional artists, to represent healthcare worker experiences of Covid-19.

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We Still Here

Behind every famous inspirational figure in the UK civil rights movement are everyday people calling for social change.

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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 holding her hands up with a joyful expression.

To The Streets!

Uplifting new concert musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott, performed in the heart of communities across the West Midlands.

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All of Me

An intimate and absurd exploration of wanting to live, wanting to die and what can happen if we sit together with the dark.

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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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Wuthering Heights

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

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Status

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

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Musical Theatre Darkroom Residency

4th May 2022

We are delighted to announce the successful applicants for our 2022 Musical Theatre Darkroom Residency.

We are delighted to announce the successful applicants for our 2022 Musical Theatre Darkroom Residency.

Written by Susan
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Project Update: On Our Way!

4th March 2022

Find out what we've been up to, and what's coming up!

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Introducing our Associate & Assistant Producers

2nd March 2022

We are delighted to welcome Jade Samuels & Kristina Hall to the team!

Written by Jade & Kristina
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