Do you know we have a whole host of regular activities taking place at the Baths, non of them involve you getting wet!
From Patents & Toddlers to Zumba, from Barn Dancing to Tai Chi, there is something for everyone. Check out our regular activities page.
I had a wonderful time today at Stirchley Baths, not just the spiralised courgette in my salad at the cafe, but seeing the baths coming together as a functioning building and seeing ideas and proposals from the development phase becoming a part of the building. All this while working on the ‘welcome mat’ project. The welcome mat stems from earlier work in Stirchley by Place Prospectors whose work during Stirchley Prospects found material relating to the use of Stirchley Baths as a ballroom in the post war years; the pool being covered over for ‘super non-stop dancing’ and that dancing happened to Den Jones and his Dance Orchestra.
The Stirchley Tea Dance group who used to be based in the old Stirchley community centre have agreed to work with me on the process of making the mat, I’m going to record their steps as they dance the dances that would have happened during this time, which is fondly remembered and a source of local pride.
Saturday 30 April – 2pm, 5pm and 8pm
Sunday 1 May – 12noon and 2pm
Drama and Theatre Arts University of Birmingham presents an original, devised production for a small audience that brings alive the history and people of Stirchley Baths and responds to this newly refurbished building.
Tickets are free, however booking is essential due to limited capacity. Please book via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-end-tickets-23912768735
Discover the new Stirchley Baths with paper and pencils in hand at our ‘Draw & Explore’ event. Whatever your age or artistic experience, we invite you and your family to a drawing day led by Stirchley based artist Carla Smith who will help you get your creativity flowing. A selection of the drawings created on the day will be chosen to be framed and shown in the new exhibition area at the baths.
The event will start with a tour of the baths followed by an opportunity to draw and explore around the building. No booking necessary, all materials are provided. The café will be open 10.30am – 4pm.
ARTS FORUM SELLY OAK in collaboration with Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Wednesday 16th March 2016, 7.30pm
Tickets: www.oxboffice.com
£5/3 concessions
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre present
Folk
By Tom Wells
Winnie’s no ordinary nun. A swearing, smoking, Guinness fan, who loves a sing-song with Stephen. She lives life to the fullest. But she’s got a secret. Stephen’s lost his job – and lost his way. Finding solace in music, he knows he must start again… but how?
Ballsy and outspoken, teenager Kayleigh is in charge of her life. No one tells her what to do. However, when unexpected circumstances lead her to Winnie and Stephen, they start a journey that will transform their lives forever. Surprising and poignant, Folk is a hilarious and not-so-holy story of hope, coming together and finding your feet when your world is turned upside down.
Cast:
Patrick Bridgman Stephen
Chloe Harris Kayleigh
Connie Walker Winnie
Creatives:
Tessa Walker Director
Bob Bailey Designer
Simon Bond Lighting Designer
James Frewer Composer and Musical Director
Clive Meldrum Sound Designer
Jo Gleave Assistant Director (Recipient of a JMK regional assistant director bursary).