Birmingham Rep extends invitation to meet new artistic director
Birmingham Rep is inviting local communities to meet its newly appointed artistic director Joe Murphy (pictured) ahead of the upcoming season.
The Town Hall Talks with artistic director Joe Murphy will feature four open access forums for freelance creatives and artists, local and regional companies, and local communities of Birmingham.
In these forums, anyone is welcome to meet Joe and hear about his plans and vision for The Rep, as well as providing an opportunity to share their own Ideas, viewpoints, and insights on the future of The Rep and Birmingham's cultural scene.
Artistic director Joe Murphy said: “I am really excited to meet the communities of Birmingham and hear their thoughts and ideas about what they want The Rep to be.
“This building is here to be useful and offer opportunities to the people of Birmingham, and I want The Rep to celebrate the diverse voices of this city.”
Joe and The Rep want the events to be as accessible as possible and therefore tickets are completely free and all will be BSL interpreted.
Each event will have its own focus and must be booked in advance:
- Wednesday 10 September - is focused on freelance creatives from the region
- Wednesday 17 September - is focused on creative companies
- Wednesday 24 September - is focused on the communities of Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Wednesday 1 October - is an online town hall for those who can’t attend in person
To book simply visit the Birmingham Rep website or call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 (Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Saturdays 12pm to 6pm, or 4pm if there is no evening performance scheduled).
