January at The Mixing Bowl Theatre

Rogue Play sent me the January listings of what’s on at The Mixing Bowl Theatre in The Custard Factory.  Must say Measure For Measure looks particularly interesting.  Here we are:

Notes, Sunday 17, 8pm, £5. (Music): Jazz, reggae, piano blues, rock or pop…whatever your musical tastes you’re bound to find something that suits you at Notes. Each month Notes houses established artists as well as fresh up and coming talent – if you are a musician and want to perform either come along to the night and introduce yourself or email info@rogueplay.co.uk

South Birmingham College. New Performers. Wednesday 20th/ Thursday 21, 7pm. FREE. (Theatre): SBC Performing  Arts students have been studying and rehearsing scripted plays. Their hard work will culminate in an exciting and innovative interpretation of a new play that explores what it means to be a young person in modern Britain.

Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare. Adapted By RoguePlay Theatre, Monday 25 till Wednesday 27, 7pm & 8.30pm . £8/£6 (Theatre): ‘More than our brother is our chastity ?’ RoguePlay Theatre gives Shakespeare’s enduring tale of loyalty versus hypocrisy a modern twist in this promenade adaptation. Led from space to space around The Custard Factory complex, the audience witness Isabella’s challenges and the consequences of her actions. Walk with the characters through the church, under the arches and meet over a cup of coffee.

Giggles, Friday 22, 8pm, £6. (Comedy): Up for a laugh and giggle? Well then, Giggles is the night for you. Each month The Mixing Bowl hosts Giggles comedy night, housing one MC and 3 fantastic comedy acts. With an aim to nourish up and coming new talent as well as showcasing established acts, Giggles is set to keep you laughing all weekend.

Rhymes, Thursday 28, 8pm, £5. (Performance) Birmingham’s premier platform for Performance Poetry and Spoken Word (film above): Every month ‘Rhymes’ plays host to at least three professional performance poets and upcoming talent, both local and national. ‘Rhymes’ nights have included music, live literature, stories and alter ego’s as well as an abundance of quality poetry. There is also a chance for you the audience to write and perform a poem in the form of The Wordbag Challenge. For the bargain price of a fiver you can enjoy an array of talent in the intimate setting of The Mixing Bowl Theatre. Come and get poetical!