Do you make live events happen, perhaps as a creative yourself, perhaps co-ordinating things for collaborators or your local community? Are you interested in finding out more about being a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? And about opportunities to get involved locally with new musicals/music theatre? Or are you an early career producer of musical theatre or music in the Midlands and want to find out more about opportunities, and meet some like-minded individuals? If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then we’d love to invite you to a free networking and information event hosted by Musical Theatre Network, China Plate and Curve. We will share some industry insights, signpost relevant opportunities, and give you the chance to meet other producers/future producers, and discuss what would help you achieve your ambitions in this area. You don’t need to already be a producer. If musical theatre interests you, and you’re someone who likes making things happen – come join us for a conversation!

A relaxing afternoon of slow stitch. Join Pam for a relaxing afternoon of slow stitch. You'll find everything you need in your prepared kit to create a beautiful vase of flowers with simple stitches. Enjoy hot drinks and biscuits in the stunning setting of the Guildhall.

Join Director and Dramaturg Andy Routledge for ‘Talking to the Audience’ – a workshop exploring the bold, playful, and intimate possibilities of looking audiences in the eye. We’ll explore the unique relationship between performer and audience, covering approaches to autobiographical storytelling, character-driven monologues, and the rich territory where the two overlap. You’ll develop practical tools for enhancing the performer-audience relationship and creative ways these can be adapted to suit your story. This practical workshop is for theatre-makers, storytellers, performers, directors and writers who want to explore breaking the fourth wall and deepen their understanding and confidence directly addressing audiences.