january - may
2013
events guide
New Street • West Bromwich • B70 7PG • T: 0121 533 7161 • www.thepublic.com
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January to May Events Guide Welcome to our first Events Guide of 2013, when we’ll be bringing you an exciting mix of comedy from some of the finest national and upcoming stars, welcome back the Now We Are music festival, and see the return of ever popular community events St Patrick’s Day and the Mayor’s Show.
With all of our events now available to book online via www.thepublic.com, (with no transaction fee), it’s now time to start planning your 2013!
Comedy
#HashTagFunny Friday 1 February 2013 Begins 8pm, £5 After a recent call for comedians, some of the most talented upcoming local stars will be taking to the stage for a unique comedy showcase – battling it out to win a cash prize of £100 and a stepping stone to stardom. Throughout the show join in the conversation with the show’s twitter tag!
Shazia Mirza Cuckooland!
Clare Summerskill Well That Explains It
Friday 15 February 2013 Begins 8pm £12 advance, £15 on the door
Friday 8 March 2013 Begins 8pm £8 advance, £10 on the door
Anyone can be anything, do anything and say anything. Who cares what anyone thinks, you’re going to say it anyway? You have to be a bit deluded but some people are just living in Cuckooland!
Lesbian actress/singer/stand-up, Clare Summerskill, will take you through a fast-moving, songsinging, side-splitting, costumechanging evening of comedy and music about everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sex and relationships but were too afraid to ask!
Join us for a hilarious brand new show from an internationally acclaimed award winning stand-up comedian. 16
It’s a one night stand you’ll never forget!
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Lucy Porter - People Person Wednesday 17 April 2013, Begins 8pm, £12 advance, £14 on the door Lucy Porter’s brand new show is based around a fascinating true story with a stunning twist in the tale. Along the way, the thirty-something mum of ‘Irish twins’ (not Jedward thankfully) brings us her hilarious stand up observations. She tackles the big subjects; happiness, home shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV’s Dom Littlewood. It’s a feel-good night of comedy that will appeal to audiences of all ages.
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comedy
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Robin Ince The Importance of Being Interested Saturday 18 May 2013, Begins 8pm, £12 advance, £14 on the door Award winning comedian and science enthusiast Robin Ince follows up his Happiness Through Science show with a look at his favourite scientists – Charles Darwin and Richard Feynman. Find out why we have eyebrows, why bald dogs have bad teeth, how heavy metal music makes pigs deaf and why spaghetti snaps into four pieces. It is a loving look into the minds of two giants of human imagination who changed our worldview. 16
Avalon Comedy Network present,
Sit Down, Stand Up We’ve teamed up with Avalon Promotions, one of the leading names in live comedy, to launch a new regular comedy night, featuring some of the hottest names on the circuit. Throughout 2013 Avalon’s established Comedy Network will see some of the biggest stars of tomorrow coming to our venue today. With previous headliners of their night including the likes of Al Murray, Lee Nelson and Russell Howard, we’re providing you with a unique opportunity to catch the future stars of the comedy scene in an intimate setting.
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Friday 1 March 2013
Headline: Alun Cochrane
Support from Lucy Beamont and Hayley Ellis (MC) Begins 8pm, £10 advance, £12 on the door A familiar face on TV, Perrier nominated stand-up comedian Alun Cochrane is a master at observational comedy, telling tales about eating, sleeping, daydreaming, driving, being a son, father, brother, husband, friend, mortgage-holder, clothes-wearer, car-owner, radio-listener, train-traveller, door-opener (and closer), alcohol-consumer, hangover-sufferer, newspaper flicker-through-er, occasional football watcher, and general liver of life. In short; he gets material from anywhere he wanders in mind or body.
Friday 7 June 2013
Headline: WitTank Support from Grainne McGuire and Mark Smith (MC) Begins 8pm £10 advance, £12 on the door
Like a battering ram to the funny-bone, stars of BBC3’s ‘Live at The Electric’ take to each stage with a lavish parade of inventive characters and sketch magnificence. Hotly tipped as ones to watch for the future, why not catch them now, in the present?
Friday 27 September 2013
Headline: Paul McCaffrey
Support from Phil Wang and Hayley Ellis (MC) Begins 8pm £10 advance, £12 on the door Paul McCaffrey has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new acts around, winning both The London Paper and the Latitude Festival new act competitions in 2009. In 2011 he took his debut solo stand-up show, Saying Something Stupid to the Underbelly, to great critical acclaim.
book online via www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161
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performance Ruby Maihem Burlesque
Valentine’s Special
Ruby’s Fun Factory
Ruby Maihem will be returning with two special burlesque shows. Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour with some of the finest performers in the Midlands and a host of vintage inspired market traders.
Saturday 9 February 2013
Saturday 4 May 2013
A bevy of beauties will be on show, with performances from Miss Angel Heart, Raven Noir, Twinkle Pink and Cadillac Arrest, and live music from the talented Lara Franklin.
A fun and frivolous evening of entertainment with a variety of cabaret and circus inspired performances and music from Lara Franklin.
Only Fools And... Boycie
An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis Saturday 1 June 2013, Begins 8pm £15 (£13 concessions) Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors - best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he’ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed, George Best, Dr Who, Coronation Street and much more.
Begins 8pm, £8 advance, £10 on the door
Little Red…You Know Who
By Freehand Theatre Thursday 21 February 2013 (February Half-Term) Begins 2.30pm | Suitable for ages 3-7 £7 children, £8 adults, £18 family ticket for 3 people (1 adult and 2 children) or £24 family ticket for 4 people (2 adults, 2 children) Taking a well-known traditional story (you know which!), this spellbinding play for young children follows a magical path through the woods. Freehand Theatre creates a memorable journey with a delightfully inventive use of puppetry, colour and specially composed music. Listen to the song of the red box, watch a forest grow before your very eyes and find out how an endearing bear gets in on the action!
Ali Baba and his Wonderful Beanstalk of Oz By Phoenix Productions Friday 25 January – 7.30pm Saturday 26 January – 2.30pm and 7.30pm, £7 (£5 concessions) It’s been a busy day in the offices of Presley Productions as the office clerks prepare the scripts for the various productions under way. This year they’re putting on Aladdin, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz. Everything is going well until someone drops all the scripts and mixes them up… Find out what happens next with this all singing, all dancing pantomime!
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music
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Jean Genie John Mainwaring is David Bowie Saturday 11 May 2013, Begins 8pm, £10 advance, £12 on the door Seamlessly impersonating the mannerisms and changing styles of the much loved pop icon, John Mainwaring will have you singing along to all the Bowie hits including Jean Genie, Starman and Ziggy Stardust.
Now We Are Weekender Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2013 5pm to 2am, 2 days, 2 stages, 1 unique venue! After the success of the Now We Are Weekender in 2012, we’re delighted that the Midlands’ finest indie-pop festival will be returning for a second year! Over the bank holiday weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2013, celebrate the thrills, spills and bellyaches of indie-pop ‘n rock, as some of the finest bands from across the West Midlands and the UK take to the stage. For more information about headliners and early bird ticket deals visit www.thepublic.com/NowWeAre ‘a brilliant weekend with some brilliant acts’ - Counteract Magazine ‘Successfully meshing together an eclectic mix of some of the best bands around in a really great venue, Now We Are is one of the Midlands’ newest festivals and one of its most fun.’ - Brum Notes Magazine
Above: Art Brut at Now We Are Weekender 2012. Both images by Jonathan Morgan.
SHOUT Festival The Public is proud to be a venue partner for SHOUT Festival 2013 book online via www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161
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Community Events
New Year, New Start
The Mayor’s Charity Variety Show
Saturday 19 January 2013, 10am – 2pm, FREE
Saturday 9 March 2013, 7pm - 10.30pm, £6
In association with Connexions Sandwell
The Mayor of Sandwell brings together a great line up of local talent to help raise money for his chosen charities, Help the Heroes and Different Strokes (a local charity supporting younger Stroke survivors)
An opportunity to find out more about the range of courses, training programmes and apprenticeships available to Sandwell young people aged 15-19. Three lucky winners will also have the chance to win an Apple ipad!
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
TEA DANCE
Saturday 16 March 2013, 10am – 3pm FREE
Wednesdays – fortnightly (except March) 2013 dates: 9 & 23 January, 6 & 20 February, 6 & 27 March, 10 & 24 April and 8 & 22 May 1pm – 4pm, £1
In association with Sandwell Irish Society. Join us for a free celebratory day of Irish entertainment, with live music, song and dance, craft workshops, Irish language drop in sessions, food tasting and much more. A “Céad Mile Fáilte” – a hundred thousand welcomes – awaits you!
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Put on your dancing shoes and step back into an age of elegance. All ages are welcome and refreshments are available.
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ZUMBA Every Thursday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, £4.50 A fun and energetic fitness regime incorporating international music and dance movements.
COMMUNITY NEWS CAFÉ Every Wednesday, 10am -12 noon. FREE Pink Tank Café. Volunteer-led project gathering local news. The group also help local not-for-profit organisations make the most of free online tools!
WEST BROMWICH WRITER’S GROUP First and third Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9pm, FREE A group supporting local creative writers in Sandwell. To book a place email Suzan at dramansome@hotmail.co.uk or call 0121 533 7161.
50 Sandwell University of the Third Age Every 2nd Monday of the month. 14 January, 11 February, 11 March, 8 April, 13 May 2pm - 3pm Reflecting the aspirations of Sandwell’s older community. For more information visit: www.u3asites.org.uk/sandwell or call Mike Matthews on 0121 357 9018.
National Blood Service 22 January and 18 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm & 4.30pm - 7.30pm Do something amazing and give blood. To book an appointment call 0300 123 23 23.
KNITTERS AT THE PUBLIC Every Friday, 11am-1pm, FREE Pink Tank Café Join this remarkable group knitting for local charities and hospitals.
Adult Learners Throughout 2013 we’ll be holding a number of adult learner courses in association with Sandwell Adult and Family Learning Service. Next course begins w/c 14 January 2013 (enrolment 12 January 2013). Visit www.thepublic.com for course details. book online via www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161
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Step inside a work of art Designed by renowned architect Will Alsop and Julian Flannery, The Public is one of the must see buildings of the world. With a regularly changing programme of exhibitions as well as our permanent interactive and digital artworks we ensure no two visits are the same! For more information about our latest free exhibitions simply pick up a guide from our Box Office, call 0121 533 7161 or visit www.thepublic.com.
Dates for your diary Guided walks around the gallery Coming up: 17 January, 21 February, 21 March and 18 April 2013 Begins 11am. Audio tours will take place at 2pm On the third Thursday of each month, our Exhibitions Team will hold guided tours around the gallery for those looking to learn more about our artists and their work on show. To book, email exhibitions@thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161.
Art Fun Run your own workshop! Have you got a great idea for a kids workshop which is both engaging and packed full of creative fun? We’re offering local artists and crafts people the opportunity to run their own familyfriendly workshop during the Easter and Summer holiday periods in 2013. There will be no fee from us BUT we will give you the space for free and you will be able to charge for your workshop, keeping the ticket income. We will also be able to provide you marketing support by listing your event on our website and our printed Holiday Guide. All participants must be CRB checked and submit references. To submit a proposal and for more information visit www.thepublic.com/art-fun Deadline for submissions: Friday 18 January 2013.
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Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa Wednesday 13 February 2013, 6.30pm Artists Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa will be holding a holding a talk about their fascinating hanging sculptures, discussing how they develop work by collaborating with one another and technologists. To book, email exhibitions@thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161. Image: Blooming Sparks by Hsiao-Chi Tsai and Kimiya Yoshikawa
‘Black Country – Legends’ – launch event Saturday 16 February 2013, 2.30pm Councillor Linda Horton officially opens ‘Black Country – Legends’ – a series of exhibitions celebrating the region’s charm, quirkiness and characters. Come and meet some of the artists involved and share your stories of the Black Country. Songs by Lozz Hipkiss and Billy Dakin. Image by Richard Billingham
THE PUBLIC
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Amazing Spaces For Amazing Events The Public is an exciting venue providing a unique and striking setting for your event. We have a range of open and flexible spaces for hire as well as a fully fitted theatre and café bar with superb bespoke catering.
The perfect venue for conferences, meetings, training, seminars, product launches, exhibitions or celebrations.
We offer: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Air-conditioned theatre (seating up to 250 people). Madeleine Carroll Conference and Meeting Suite. Fully accessible building with lift access to all levels. Excellent customer service. Great in-house catering. Superb technical facilities. Competitive pricing. State of the art projection and sound. Connections for live streaming and outside broadcast. Small meeting rooms for 10 – 20 people / larger meeting rooms for up to 80 people. Drop in café bar – the ideal place to meet customers or colleagues. Free access to the gallery and interactive exhibits (during gallery opening hours). Free Wi-Fi connections throughout the building Town Centre Parking
For more information call 0121 533 7161 or email hires_public@sandwell.gov.uk
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the public friends scheme Become a friend and join a passionate creative and engaging group dedicated to using the arts to raise aspirations and change lives – you’ll also get 10% off tickets and café purchases* For more information call 0121 533 7161 or visit *terms and conditions apply www.thepublic.com/get-involved.
Booking information Booking tickets for our events is easy! To book tickets, visit www.thepublic.com (no transaction fee) or call our Box Office on 0121 533 7161, 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday, 11am - 3pm on Sunday. Payments can be made by cash or major credit/debit cards. The Public offers concessions on some performances. We regret that we may be unable to offer concessions for performances organised by external promoters. Where applicable concessionary tickets apply to under 16s, students and senior citizens and schools. If you would like to come to a performance as part of a group (including school groups) we offer a discount for larger groups over 10. Terms and conditions apply, please contact us for further information. One complimentary ticket is available to a companion assisting a customer with access needs. Concession tickets are non-transferable and are not available on performances, events or workshops under £5. Free Wi-Fi
Accessible toilet
Assistive hearing
Wheelchair access
Staffed reception
Refreshments
Assistance dogs welcome
Visual impairment
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event highlights comedy #HashTagFunny
music Jean Genie -
Friday 1 February 2013
(David Bowie tribute) Saturday 11 May 2013
Shazia Mirza – Cuckooland
Now We Are Weekender
Friday 15 February 2013
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2013
Alun Cochrane Friday 1 March 2013
Clare Summerskill Friday 8 March 2013
Lucy Porter Wednesday 17 April 2013
Robin Ince Friday 18 May 2013
PERFORMANCE Ali Baba and his wonderful beanstalk of Oz Friday 25 & Saturday 26 January 2013
Little Red… You Know Who Thursday 21 February 2013
Ruby Maihem Burlesque Saturday 9 February & Saturday 4 May 2013
Only Fools and…Boycie Saturday 1 June 2013
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