Theatre Absolute

31/01/2025

We had such a lovely 2 days working on The Walking Man - a new work by Chris. Talking Birds were the perfect hosts at The Nest too. Thank you guys always xx The skill of director Erica Whyman and actress Clare Corbett was literally breathtaking at times. Thank you to everyone for your support and care with our work. Details to follow soon on when you can see the production in Cov xx

27/01/2025

Prepping new scripts for a couple of days writing development at Talking Birds this week. The Walking Man is a new work by Chris O’Connell and will premiere later in 2025. (More details to follow soon!)

We will reunite with Clare Corbett - a fab actor who we worked with many moons ago on our Fringe First winner ‘Raw’, and we’ll be guided by the wonderful director, Erica Whyman.

Erica and Chris last worked together on Faith and to be honest we just can’t wait to get started!

20/01/2025

Have your say to support the important work Grapevine Cov and Warks do to support people with learning disabilities in Coventry and fight the proposed council cuts: https://www.grapevinecovandwarks.org/grapevine-news/help-to-stop-council-cuts-for-people-with-learning-disabilities-in-coventry/

A Coventry charity says its worried proposed council cuts will axe a vital service to young adults with disabilities: https://bbc.in/4jdqH0Y

10/01/2025

Do donate to this important charity if you can x

06/01/2025

Lovely offerings from Talking Birds first Third Friday of the year x

If you would like to join us at The Nest for Third Fridays events or co-working afternoons, please make a note of the date and use this form (below) to book a place. We re-set the form every month,…

22/12/2024

Interesting new roles with Coventry City Council’s culture strategy team

Could you help shape the future of arts, culture and creativity in Coventry?

We're looking for Reps to join the Culture Works Collective to make a real difference in the future development of our city.

Find out more in the comments

30/11/2024

Great to find out about this meet up for cultural organisations and freelancers in Cov 🙌

07/11/2024

Such a wonderful launch of ‘A Quilt in the Making’ Julia’s commission for Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday plus an insightful conversation with director Doreen Foster. ❤️

Do go and visit the quilt on display now at the Theatre Bar till 15th December. Find out more on Julia's website: https://www.juliaoconnell.co.uk/projects/a-quilt-in-the-making

The piece was created with workshop participants at the Arts Centre, Foleshill Women’s Training, Kairos, Canley Community Centre and nurses and staff from the Intensive Care Department at George Eliot Hospital.

Julia also hosts a sold out stitch-in within the Mead Gallery tonight amongst the fabulous Material Worlds contemporary textiles exhibition 🧵

05/11/2024

Join ITC and Equity for a masterclass on contracting people fairly, easily and legally. You’ll get an update from specialist lawyers on the latest changes to employment law that you need to be aware of, plus the chance to pick up best practice. Producers, hiring managers, executives and anyone els...