Plays, dance and a tribute to Bromsgrove’s most famous literary talent.
BBC Midlands Today and BBC Hereford & Worcester presenter Michael Collie will be taking part in a tribute to Bromsgrove’s poetical past on Sunday 6th July.
Michael will be taking a leading role in A Bromsgrove Lad, an event being organised by the Housman Society as a tribute to the town’s most famous bard. The evening, which is being held at the Artrix Studio, will comprise poetry readings, letters and folksongs with contributions from folk singer Polly Bolton and Housman Cup winner Emily Collie.
The Housman Society presents A Bromsgrove Lad in the Artrix Studio on Sunday 6th July at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £10 (students £3.00)
Two different dance performances presented and produced by Dancefest, the dance development organisation for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, are due to take place at Artrix in early July. Both shows are being staged as part of the Artrix New Generation Festival which is a new project designed to encourage young people to get engaged in creative projects in as many different places and ways as possible.
On Saturday 5th July the company will present Accelerate performed and created by talented young dancers from across the West Midlands. The event, which is part of Big Dance will include performances from youth dance companies including W’ire, 2 Faced Dance and Elevate. Dancers will perform alongside new work created by choreographers from Creates, a choreographic mentoring programme for 15-21 year olds.
On Monday 7th July, Worcestershire Dancing will showcase the work of dancers from county schools and colleges across the county. All stages from primary to higher education will be performing pieces representing creativity, progression and quality in this diverse and dynamic programme.
Accelerate is showing on Saturday 5th July at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £7 (5) £20 family
Worcestershire Dancing is showing on Monday 7th July at 7.00 pm. Tickets cost £6.50 (£4.50) £20 family.
A trio of theatrical performances is coming to the Artrix stage and screen in late June and early July.
Circles, which is presented by Birmingham Rep, tells the story of two teenagers who develop an unlikely friendship on a no. 11 bus. Meanwhile a young girl is witness to her mother’s attempt to leave a violent relationship. This powerful new play, which is to be staged in the Artrix Studio on 29th June, is written by Rachel De-lahay known as the “queen of urban drama”.
Alan Aykbourn’s play A Small Family Business is every son-in-law’s nightmare. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business, Jack McCracken realises he’s made a mistake. A visit from a private detective reveals his in-laws to be thieves and adulterers. Rampant self-interest then takes over and builds to a macabre climax.
With Artrix having recently screened the RSC Live’s production of Henry IV Part 1, the sequel is being shown on 2nd July. In Henry IV Part 2, King Henry’s health is failing and a second rebellion threatens to surface. He is uncertain that Hal is a worthy heir and meanwhile Hal’s bosom pal Falstaff is misappropriating the King’s funds. As the King’s health worsens, Hal must choose between duty and friendship.
Birmingham Rep presents Circles on Sunday 29th June at 7.30 pm, tickets cost £12 (£10) in the Artrix Studio.
NT Live (encore) screening of A Small Family Business by Alan Aykbourn is on Monday 30th June at 7.00 pm.
RSC Live (encore) screening of Henry IV Part 2 is on Wednesday 2nd July at 7.00 pm
Tickets for all events are available from the box office on 01527 577330 or www.artrix.co.uk
