About this website: On the 26th and 27th of November 2009, a group of people came together at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham to begin to answer the question "How do we create a better future for theatre, here, in the West Midlands". This website holds the notes from the sessions held over those two days, and allows anyone (whether they were present at the event or not) to continue the conversations from the event. You can read Alison Gagen's full invitation to the event here

Does anyone want to come to a PARTY?

Convenor:

James Yarker

Attendees:

Theresa Heskins James Pogson Victoria Gaunt Jennie Sear Moqapi Selassie Sanjan Kent Johnny O’Hanlon Ed Collier Katy Day

Description:

Come to the Not the Stan’s Cafe Party:  an umbrella party-within-a-party. All welcome:
A E Harris Building
11th December
7.30pm

Come to Women & Theatre’s Party: with quiz hosted by Barbara Nice
Old Moseley Arms
4th December
7.30pm

Discussion about venues that can serve as an umbrella for performers, theatre companies, development:
What if other companies collaborate to keep the A E Harris going after Stan’s Cafe’s lease expires?

Is the region full of lonely hearts?  How do we connect socially and professionally?  How do we tell others when they can come to our parties, see our work?:
Website Created in Birmingham is a resource to learn about what others are doing
Scene Central is a listings website
Be generous towards each other and treat our work like it’s a party to welcome the public in.