Birmingham 2022
On 16th September 2019 there was introductory event at Birmingham REP that aimed to share initial plans for the Birmingham 2022 Culture Programme with creatives in the region. These are the main points that I came away with. If you were there and think I missed anything out, or got anything wrong, please feel free to drop me a line and let me know. Amit Sharma - Deputy Artistic Director, Birmingham REP 60% of Birmingham school kids are non-white. 1/3 of Birmingham school kids live below the poverty line. The REP's audience should reflect the city. Four key aims: to create popular theatre to focus on representation (diversity) to connect with the community to work with schools Martin Green - Chief Executive Creative Officer, Birmingham 2022 The Cultural Festival will run from Easter to September 2022. The festival team is currently three people: Martin, Phil and Rachel, with four vacancies currently open (until 22nd September). They're curre...