New Generation Arts festival
Press Release
Immediate release
New Generation Arts Festival _______________________________________________________________________________________
Thu 14 – Wed 20 Jun-(no performance on Sun) & Sat 16 Jun 7.30pm
The Drum presents The Good Person of Sichuan (Thu 14 Jun – Wed 20 Jun) and An Evening of Jazz (Sat 16 Jun) as part of The New Generation Arts (NGA) Festival. NGA is a two week programme showcasing up and coming artistic talent in Birmingham. The aim of NGA is to build a nationally recognised festival providing top quality graduates and emerging stars with a professional platform from which to showcase their work.
The Good Person of Sichuan is a fantastic new version of the Bertold Brecht classic, directed by Tom Wright and featuring a cast of
The Drum will also be playing host to An Evening of Jazz, spectacular showcase of
Pianist/reed player Dan Nicholls, currently studying at Birmingham Conservatoire, will be heading up a large ensemble combining electronics and live sampling with wild compositions written for his forthcoming album.
Organisers UCE Birmingham have worked extensively with artists, representative arts and community organisations, venues around Birmingham and education partners to provide a wide and varied programme highlighting the quality and variety of arts nurtured in the city. The festival represents an important opportunity for Birmingham to enhance its arts profile.
Tickets on sale now – £8, (£6) – Box Office: 0121 333 2444 or book online at www.the-drum.org.uk.
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The New Generation Arts Festival runs from 2 weeks from 14 June and is co-ordinated by UCE Birmingham on behalf of
