We're recruiting a new role, Deputy General Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the running of a busy Birmingham based Theatre Company, supporting the artistic programme and creative learning work. For more details visit stans.cafe/opportunities/

April 28th Kings Heath, don't miss it!

Come along and support Midlands writers and actors.

Write a brilliant script in Solihull! Learn all the tricks of the trade with screenwriter/playwright Liz John on Sat 18 May 2pm #scriptwriting #brilliantscripts bit.ly/3VVKith @solihullupdates @sollibraries @solihulllife The Core Theatre Culture Solihull @bold_text

Ludlow writers join us for a FREE networking opportunity at Gather Space. This is for all writers to meet one another, share ideas and enthusiasms, and hear from industry professionals. 📍Gather Space, Ludlow ⏰ 11am - 12:30pm Book your place here: buff.ly/4cC36nx

I have had the massive good fortune of being featured in the online magazine Outside Left Outsideleft for a whole week! Six pieces, one a day... Thanks editor Ancient Champion ! Not sure I can take all the praise, I need a lie down.

Following on from this, what are the greatest tragedies/challenges for literary presses? 1. The loss of the Net Book Agreement 2. Big publishers trying to grab the rights of your books as soon as they look like they might be a success 3. The paucity of Arts funding in the UK

We need you! We're looking for volunteers to join our visitor welcome team. Fancy spending time in a beautiful garden with lovely people? Get in touch with us on [email protected] or call 0121 440 7430 to find out more!

Funny Beeseness | Stand-up Comedy | Dudley-Birmingham-Whitchurch this Friday Sutton Coldfield x funnybeeseness.co.uk/whats-on

Calling all writers! Join us for a day of insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions and invaluable networking opportunities to supercharge your writing career. 📆 Date: 29th June 2024 🎫 To find out more and book your place, click here: buff.ly/3TCHEpu #NWC24

Day Four of my very short stuff on Outside Left: Gone. outsideleft.com/main.php?updat…

I wrote a poem about kissing my son on his eyelids at night. In this week’s The TLS 🧡

Sat 18th May 10.30-12.30 at Chelmsley Wood Library Get Writing! Have a go at writing a script for TV, theatre or radio! Learn how to create a believable character, giving them a voice and a powerful story.  Liz John will show you how more info here: solihull.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus…

If you haven't completed the Birmingham City Council's Libraries consultation survey yet, we have written a guide that will hopefully make it a little bit easier. The Unofficial Guide to the BCC Libraries Consultation, available for download now: tinyurl.com/2hxefscc

Fantastic Floodgate have done it again! More short stories from the West Midlands - inc one from me.

Trust by Liz John thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-s…

It's 10 years since BOLDtext began. In that time we've written and produced an extraordinary 127 plays! To celebrate on Oct 15 we're publishing 16 of our favourites, which can used for free for 6 months. Find out more here: boldtextcollective.wordpress.com/2024/10/02/new… The Rep Culture Central

We're publishing some of our short plays - more info here boldtextcollective.wordpress.com/category/news/

16 of our favourite plays are available online NOW! Anyone can use them for FREE until 15 April 2025. Find your favourite script here: boldtextcollective.wordpress.com/best-of-boldte… Supported by the Sir Barry Jackson Trust The Rep WritingWestMidlands Culture Central

Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi sponsorship deal with Aramco - BBC Sport bbc.co.uk/sport/football…