Our weekly Theatre Drop Ins are perfect for performers and makers aged 18-25 who want to experiment and grow without having to commit to a full course. Each standalone session will focus on a different theme – come to as many as you like!

Whether you're a beginner or already have a few tricks up your sleeve, our Circus Skills Drop In sessions are designed for 11-14-year-olds at all levels to come along and try out a variety of circus techniques and apparatus for just £2 per session.

Are you a musician, poet or theatre maker aged 18-25 ready to take your craft to the next level? Our Resident Artist Programme provides mentorship, masterclasses, and performance opportunities that could launch your career.

Apply by Mon 5 May, 10am

Generative AI is transforming the creative world, from viral Studio Ghibli-style art to debates around originality, ethics, and the future of human creativity in a tech-driven age.

Join Tricia Duffy, the ‘Fairy Godmother’ of creativity, for a Spring Reset workshop. Spring is the perfect time to think about your long term goals and create or update your ten year plan.  

Are we misjudging the next generation's lack of confidence for lack of interest? If so, how can we change the narrative to be more supportive when they step into a craft career?

I was delighted to finally see the Hamilton UK & Ireland tour last year, and was lucky enough to discuss it with associate director Stephen Whitson earlier this month.

Above and beyond in every way, whether it be giant clocks and magnificent carriages to frolicking frog-footmen and dancing mice, Cinderella at the Birmingham Hippodrome is a blissful indulgence that you cannot miss.

Real and raw, Poetry Jam is freedom of speech like you’ve NEVER felt before. Strikingly unapologetic, get a glimpse inside innovative minds and incredible stories with this well-kept Brum secret.

Arte Laguna Prize, celebrating its 20th edition, is the Venice-based international competition offering emerging artists global exposure, a €10,000 prize, and opportunities for residencies, gallery collaborations, and more. Apply by July 31, 2025!

A review of the new Nosferatu adaptation, directed by Robert Eggers.

Content warning: mentions of death, mental illness

A review of the charmingly interesting Mansfield Museum, which celebrates local history and arts.