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"Parklife" by Inamoment |
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Welcome to Pigeon Park, right here in the centre of Birmingham, home of well, the pigeons. Everywhere are people, milling about, going about their business, at home in their city. Or maybe not. Incisive, devised, engrossing theatre; part of the Inamoment ongoing Brum Beats project, created by & for those who live, work or play in Birmingham. |
"An Acoustic Music Performance" by Squirrel |
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Squirrel are a Birmingham based alternative rock/indie band formed in 2012. For this performance band members Nusra Nazir (vocals) and Nigel Smethills (guitar) present an acoustic set especially for Birmingham Fest. Jangly guitar meets bittersweet vocals, evoking influences from REM, Mazzy Star, The Smiths and Kristin Hersh. |
"I Am Blackbird" by Kate Walton |
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A one woman live storytelling and performance poetry show which shares the true-life tales and misadventures of a stubborn 13 year old girl, who set off on a mission to find love. The show tackles sensitive issues with heart and humour. A lyrical storytelling experience that celebrates the misadventures of finding love and ultimately finding freedom. |
"Nul Points" & "Appointment" by Silence Presents |
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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 |
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“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. |
"Off The Straight And Narrow" by DDA |
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Looking for something different? Something “off the straight and narrow”? DDA’s collection of short plays is right up your street then – however twisting and broad-ranging. Incorporating what DDA believes could be a previously unknown Shakespeare segment: “A Middleland Night’s Scheme”. Miss it and you’ll live to regret it! |
