Calling All Creatives: Midlands Artists Sought to Take Part in Powerful Black History Month Tour

Each artist will develop an original 6–7-minute performance, exploring themes of identity, heritage and liberation. Inspired by Maya Angelou’s iconic poem Still I Rise, Black history and/or personal experience, the programme offers a platform for bold voices to be seen and heard.

• Fri 2nd October - Birmingham MAC• Fri 16th October - Derby Theatre• Friday 23rd October - Leicester, The Y Theatre• Thursday 29th October - Nottingham Arts Theatre

All performance styles are welcome – including poetry, music, dance, and theatre. Selected artists will receive £500 to develop and rehearse their work, plus £200 for each performance.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and based in the Midlands and available for the full run of tour dates.