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14/03/2026

Snapshots from our Street Art Solihull Listening Party last month at The Core Theatre!

Thank you so much to everyone who came, what a wholesome and inspiring afternoon it was, celebrating local voices, creativity and talent.

📸 Tyler Whiting Tyler.W.Photography

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund Audible

25/02/2026

OUR FREE LISTENING PARTY IS 3 DAYS AWAY!🎧

In addition to our cohort's new audio dramas we have two brilliant support acts! Experience amazing live music from talented guitarist Josh Gallagher & get a bespoke on-demand poem crafted by the incredible poet Emily Holtom.

📅Sat 28 February 3pm - 4.30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG

🌟Emily is a local poet, come share a word or memory with her and watch your poem come to life on a vintage typewriter. A bespoke, one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home and treasure!

🎸Josh is a classical guitarist and graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he developed a distinctive musical voice shaped by both contemporary and traditional repertoire. An active chamber musician, he’s performed with a variety of ensembles and brings his expressive playing and refined ensemble skills to our listening party!

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund

Audible

21/02/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!⏰

Ahead of our listening party, it’s time to meet the talented artists part of Street Art Solihull! These incredible artists have been on an journey to craft their own original audio dramas inspired by the vibrant street art of Solihull.

AND YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for the free premiere and enjoy an afternoon of new writing, live music and poetry! 🌟

📅Sat 28 February 3pm - 4.30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund

Special thanks to all our participants:
Humeira Naseem
Ffion Demnitz
Maya Arif
Chloe Greenwood
Vignesh Venkataramaiah
Amber Gollay
Ayan Mahamud
Careese Hutchinson

Audible

17/02/2026

🎤Recording in progress!

Our Street Art Solihull participants hit the booth, putting all their training to practice, each voicing their original audio dramas with support from director Alice Chambers and sound designer Natalie Roe 🎧

All we can say for now is you're in for a TREAT! Join our free listening party in just under 2 weeks and celebrate, connect and enjoy new writing, poetry and live music✨

📅Sat 28 February 3pm - 4.30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund

We hope to see you there!

📸 Tyler White Photography

14/02/2026

🎭From page to stage!

WK7 of Street Art Solihull had our artists work with talented director Alice Chambers to develop their performance and storytelling technique. Alice and Sound Designer Natalie Roe then guided participants during their recording session too🎤

Thank you Alice Chambers and Natalie Roe for your expert wisdom and creative insight!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, new writing and music at our FREE SAS listening party!🎧
📅Sat 28 February 3pm - 4.30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund

Audible

01/02/2026

🎨Getting artsy! WK4 of Street Art Solihull was led by the talented Illustrator and Muralist Millie Yarwood!🖌

Sharing insights from her practice & creative process, she innovatively guided our participants on explorations of community and connection. Which later informed amazing illustrations of the characters they'd been developing.

Thank you for your expertise and time Millie🌟

🎧Come experience a slice of this creative magic at our SAS premiere!
📅Sat 28 February 3-4.30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund

Audible

29/01/2026

As the countdown is on till out Street Art Solihull exhibition we’re going to take a look at the journey the participants have gone on so far!🎧

Week 3: Following their visit to see the vibrant street art in Solihull, they then explored character & location as they started crafting their stories.

Don’t forget you can attend the free premiere of our Street Art Solihull audio dramas!
📅 Sat 28 February 3-4.30pm at The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG
🌟Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, new writing, live music, poetry and emerging talent.

Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund.
📸 Videography and editing by Tyler Ebanks

26/01/2026

🎧You’re invited! - Join us for the premier of new audio dramas from the creative participants of Street Art Solihull!🎤

📅Sun 28 February
⏰ Event runs 3pm - 4:30pm
📍The Courtyard Gallery, The Core Theatre, Solihull, B91 3RG
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Supported by the Audible Future Stories Fund, this project saw local young creatives collaborate with professional writers, street artists, directors and audio specialists over several weeks. Now this exhibition will showcase their incredible audio dramas that were inspired by the vibrant street art in Solihull.

The afternoon will be a vibrant, immersive celebration featuring live music, poetry and more! Including some light refreshments🌟

Audible The Core Theatre

25/01/2026

✨We're wrapping up our rewind with a final spotlight on "Edna's Marvellous Arts" from our community audio project - Walking with the Wise.

🎤Performed by Tom Crowhurst
Founding member of the award-winning theatre company Wildcard, Tom is also an actor, facilitator, teacher and creative enabler working across theatre and film. Tom’s recent credits include The Running Man (Complete Fiction/Paramount), Black Mirror - Loch Henry (Netflix), Sister Boniface Mysteries S2 (BritBox) and more.

You can listen to the full catalogue of audio pieces on our website (link in bio)

Thank you for joining us on our rewind, we can’t wait to share more on our current community audio project - Street Art Solihull! Stay tuned for some exciting updates🎧

23/01/2026

Our next piece from our community audio project - Walking with the Wise is “Thirty Minutes” performed by Tyriq Baker🎤

Tyler is a Birmingham-based musician and multi-disciplinary creative, working across composition, sound design, performance and music genres. Since graduating he’s gone on to work with Birmingham Rep Theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and B:Music, among others

Tyriq Baker

21/01/2026

✨Calathea Arts Rewind: Walking with the Wise 2024✨

Old Man was written by a participant from our community audio project - Walking with the Wise🌱

The project brought local voices from Ludlow to life, exploring memory, place and connection whilst reflecting on themes from Wise Women of: community, belonging and resilience.

🎤Performed by Sabrina Nabi
A Birmingham-based actor whose work spans theatre, touring and new writing. Recent credits include: Community (Birmingham Rep), Bruk Pocket Girl, Tree Shall Not Be Moved (Sky Comedy Rep) and more.

19/01/2026

Here’s a glimpse of its debut at Ludlow Fringe, performed at Ludlow Old Cemetery. This Calathea Arts production then inspired our intergenerational community audio project - Walking with the Wise.

This project was made possible with support from Arts Council England, with special thanks to the Friends of St Leonard’s and Caitlin Doherty whose contributions were invaluable to bringing this story to life🌿🎭

Ludlow Fringe Arts Council England Skye Witney

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Solihull
B91 3RG

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