Shows - 19 Jul 13

"Tempestory" by Hôtel Teatro
19/07/2013 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

“Tempestory” is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”. Prospero is a patient in a sea-side nursing home. Hours and days blur into each other, his mind wanders. Memories stir. His mind runs over his life, recreating, re-imagining. After previewing at Birmingham Fest, the play will premiere in Spain

"Driving School" by Gary Dring
19/07/2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do your passengers put their arms in the air when going over speed-humps? Does it take longer for you to park than to reach your destination? Do you drive a Nissan Micra?
‘Driving School’ is a unique theatrical experience where you, the audience, are trainees on a Driver Awareness course.
Drivers and non-drivers welcome!

"Emergence" by RDC Youth
19/07/2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“Emergence” is a showcase of this elite youth dance company’s repertoire.

Choreographed by the Artistic Director Adam Rutherford and the company, also expect an appearance by a professional dancer (or two!) performing work developed by company members.

Followed by a post show talk with the company.

"Nul Points" & "Appointment" by Silence Presents
19/07/2013 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

A double bill exploring bureaucracy. ‘Nul Points’ – the world of corporate essential services where your tragedy is their profit. A comedy inspired by Atos. ‘Appointment’ – a young man arrives to start an important official appointment but the landlady of the local pub knows more about it than he does! Inspired by Kafka.

"Tower Block Trio" by Stage2
19/07/2013 7:30 pm - 10:15 pm

“Towerblock Trio” combines three one act dramas by acclaimed writer Philip Ridley. The excellent Stage2 Youth Theatre have been given special permission to rework these plays especially for their young company.
All set in East London, they use fairytales to reveal the inner feelings of the young characters.

"Tempestory" by Hôtel Teatro
19/07/2013 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm

“Tempestory” is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”.
Prospero is a patient in a sea-side nursing home. Hours and days blur into each other, his mind wanders. Memories stir. His mind runs over his life, recreating, re-imagining. After previewing at Birmingham Fest, this new adaptation of The Tempest will premiere in Spain.

"The Confessions Of Jon-Jak Crusoe" by Ad Hoc Theatre
19/07/2013 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A comedy by and with Gareth Owen. Crusoe, a self-deluded genius, rails grandiloquently at his inability to pen a masterpiece in emulation of his muse, ‘Jean-Jacques Mark 1 the Frog Scribbler’.

Highly acclaimed in London, Edinburgh, Rome; and later this year, by special invitation, in Los Angeles. Oh, and of course Birmingham!

"Women At The Edge" by Reshape While Damp
19/07/2013 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Reshape While Damp presents comedy theatre with Naomi Paul and Jenny Stokes (as Dolly Grip).

Enjoy the juxtaposition of Naomi’s deadpan delivery with Dolly’s quirky observations of life. With Jewish stories, knitting tips, and a lemon!

Following sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe, “Women At The Edge” now comes to Birmingham Fest!