go public (jan - mar)

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FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THEPUBLIC.COM DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT

Free entry 0121 533 7161 www.thepublic.comNew Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS JANUARY–MARCH 2011

Creative and fun activities for February half-term

FREE ExHIBITIONS LEARNING MUSIC COMEdy dANCE FILM THEATRE COMMUNITy

MARTIN PARR COMES TO THE PUBLIC – ANd dON’T MISS OUR ExCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! page 5

Picture: Ghandi and Coconuts

THE PLACE.THE ROOM.THE SPACE.

EXPLORE THE PUBLIC.A UNIQUE BUILDINGFOR ANY EVENT.The Public is a new creative community, cultural andbusiness space.

This fantastic multi-use centre designed by world renownedarchitect Will Alsop offers a series of airy, interconnected, flexiblespaces which make The Public the region’s most exciting newvenue. Our gallery features exhibitions by local, national andinternational artists.

The Public is ideal for workshops, conferences, events, live musicgigs, exhibitions, meetings, award ceremonies, trade shows,charity galas, weddings and parties. There is a fully fitted theatrefeaturing state of the art audio visual facilities, several bespokeconference areas or rooms and a cafe bar to cater your event.

The Public is 15 minutes from Birmingham city centre by car(a mile from junction 1 of the M5) and Metro (West BromwichCentral). There is adjacent parking both outdoor and multi-storey.There is disabled parking on New Street adjacent to The Publicalong with a drop off point at the entrance to the building.

The building is fully accessible with hearing loop system inthe main conference spaces, lift access across all floors anda commitment to support access for all.

For further details or to book an event please call 0121 533 7161,email [email protected] or visit www.thepublic.com

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ENTRANCE IS FREE – WALk STRAIGHT UP TO THE PINk dOORS FOR A GREAT ExPERIENCE.

AN AMAZING BUILdING FOR ALL

HOW TO FINd US

USUAL OPENING TIMESMonday and Tuesday: 10am-6pmPinkTank café bar, box office, reception and ground floor will be open – the interactive artworks and galleries are closed for maintenance on these days.

Wednesday – Sunday: 10am-6pmThe whole building including galleries and interactive artworks is open on these days. Last entry to galleries and interactive artworks is at 5pm.

Please note that closing times may change if there is a ticketed event, private hire or party. Entry to the interactive artworks is free.

during February half term (21 February – 27 February) the interactive artworks and galleries are open Monday – Sunday, 10am-6pm

We are proud to provide the highest standards of accessibility. Please contact us on 0121 533 7161 if you require any further information.

With great transport links, The Public is easily accessible: • A couple of minutes walk from both

West Bromwich Bus Station and West Bromwich Central Metro Station

• Five minutes from J1 M5• Twenty minutes from Birmingham

city centre• Large pay and display car parks within

sight of the building (free after 6pm)• Accessible parking for blue badge

holders opposite the building.

NEW STREET WEST BROMWICH B70 7PGENqUIRIES: 0121 533 7161(10AM – 6PM)

Wheelchair access

Assistance dogs welcome

Accessible parking

Accessible toilet

Staffed reception

Visual impairment

Assistive hearing

Refreshments

Uk Baby Friendly


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The Public is fast establishing itself as a great venue for families, people looking for evening entertainment, a place to celebrate and showcase the diversity of Sandwell. For visitors from outside the region exploring the Black Country it is becoming a key stop on the tourist trail.

In 2010, we brought you the best in local art, with up and coming regional talent alongside internationally recognised artists and performers. Over 140,000 people enjoyed activities, events, and exhibitions during the year. 2011 is looking like another great year starting with the excellent programme in this edition.

Beginning with exhibitions, Martin Parr captures life in the Black Country with “Black Country Stories” and presenting work by exciting emerging and established artists with First Light Film, Touch Interactive 2011 and Screening 2011.

If you’re looking for family activities or fun for young people then during February half term we have an amazing programme and activities. On 26 February all ages can join in on our digital light drawing experiment to create a huge collaborative piece of art. Check out the Go Learn section for more details.

For those after evening entertainment we have a new look comedy night each month giving you big names from the world of stand-up and music gigs. We also have an exciting theatre programme and our regular dance classes continue with Zumba, Salsa, Tea Dancing and Street Dance classes.

With such a diverse and wide-ranging programming giving you great art, great activities, and

great evening entertainment, there’s never been a better time to visit The Public. Why not drop in or have a relaxing coffee in our new PinkTank Café Bar and begin exploring this exciting building on your doorstep?

We look forward to welcoming you to The Public.

HAPPy NEW yEAR ANd WELCOME TO AN ExCITING NEW PROGRAMME.

WELCOME BACk

The Management Team:Ian danby, Neil Anderson, Linda Saunders, Phil Hall.


Internationally renowned and one of the UK’s most influential photographers Martin Parr, spent a year documenting life in the region.The exhibition has 667 images that capture and celebrate everyday Black Country living and working at local factories, shops, places of worship, clubs, pubs, and local cultural celebrations for St George’s day, Easter and Vaisakhi.We are asking you to help us select the six images that capture the Black Country for you so that they can be added to our permanent collection. Pick up a form at The Public and make your vote count!Black Country Stories runs until Sunday 23 January 2011. For further information:Black Country Stories: www.thepublic.com/exhibitionsMartin Parr: www.martinparr.comMultistory: www.multistory.org.uk

GO dISCOVER!

WE BRING yOU THE BEST IN ESTABLISHEd ANd UP ANd COMING TALENT WITH A SERIES OF AMAZING FREE ExHIBITIONS THROUGHOUT THE GALLERy.

BLACk COUNTRy STORIES – MARTIN PARRUntil Sunday 23 January 2011Presented by Multistory in partnership with The Public




GO PUBLIC ASKS…LEAdING PHOTOGRAPHER MARTIN PARR’S CURRENT ExHIBITION ‘BLACk COUNTRy STORIES’ IS AN AMAZING STUdy OF A yEAR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE ANd LIFE IN THE REGION.

WE CAUGHT UP WITH MARTIN PRIOR TO THE LAUNCH ANd PUT TO HIM qUESTIONS SUBMITTEd By FOLLOWERS OF THE PUBLIC’S TWITTER PAGE (@_the_public).

This is the first time you’ve worked in the Black Country. What did you find most inspiring about working in the region?I’ve been really taken aback by the friendliness of the people in the Black Country. There’s a real sense of community togetherness within the region which has generated some really interesting stories. I’ve enjoyed working with different communities, for example Indian, Polish and Yemini, and learning about different cultures and capturing the diversity of the region.

What’s the story behind Black Country Stories? How did the project come about?I was initially approached by Multistory at the end of 2009, and was looking forward to working in a region with such a strong industrial heritage and identity. I was interested in the Black Country’s industrial background and the challenges faced in the area but also really encouraged to learn more about the plans for regeneration and future prospects.

Throughout the year you must have come across some fascinating stories – what was your favourite Black Country story?It was really fascinating seeing how St George’s Day is celebrated. The parade we visited was a really full-on celebration, and everyone was so enthusiastic. People are proud of where they are from in the Black Country and there is a real sense of community and being in it together. Having travelled up and down the country, I am yet to see anything quite like it.

What would you like people to take away from the exhibition?That’s not really up to me to say, although it would be nice for people to get a sense of, and share in the enthusiasm of, the people in the photographs.

Black Country Stories is the start of a longer project. What are the next steps for the project?I’m looking to roll out the project to the wider Black Country and extend it to Dudley, Walsall and

Wolverhampton. Ultimately we’re looking to bring them together to create a larger Black Country collection. At the end of the exhibition at The Public, the images will be given to Sandwell Community History and Archive Service so they will be available to residents to view.

What other projects do you have in the pipeline?I’m currently working on similar projects in Atlanta, Perth on the West Coast of Australia and of course the extended Black Country Stories to Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

What was your inspiration when you first took up photography?My nosiness! My camera allowed me to get away with being nosey!

What advice would you give for aspiring photographers?Be nosey! I also think it’s important for people to select a subject that they feel strongly about.


First Light funds and inspires film projects for five – nineteen year olds throughout the UK. Since launching over nine years ago, they have enabled over 30,000 budding filmmakers to write, act, shoot, light and direct over 10,000 films and projects. Fresh from the glittering 2010 awards ceremony in London’s Leicester Square, we are proud to bring you a series of winning and nominated films from the best in up and coming talent including “Happy Cloud” (Winner of Best Comedy 2010).

For more information about First Light’s work and Awards, please visit www.firstlightonline.co.uk

FIRST LIGHT FILM AWARdS SHOWCASEWednesday 2 February – Sunday 27 March 2011

OTHER GREAT FREE ExHIBITIONS TO ExPLORE BETWEEN JANUARy ANd MARCH:


SHOW ME A SECRETUntil Sun 23 JanuarySuperb photographs from a project mentored by Martin Parr by students and staff from Sandwell College.

TOUCHING STORIESUntil Sun 23 JanuaryThree text-based works presented on the gallery’s touch screens featuring: Love Stories by Jo Lőki, Library of Unwritten Books by Caroline Jupp & Sam Brown, Very Public People by Ania Bas.

My BEST FRIENdFrom January 2011A new interactive piece of work by Tim Kindberg situated in The Public’s café using mobile technology.

TOUCHINTERACTIVE 20112 February – 27 MarchAn outstanding exhibition featuring submissions from The UK’s first open submission for interactive artwork on touch screens. Come and play on our touch-screens filled with engaging and imaginative digital artworks from around the world.

SCREENING 20112 February – 27 MarchThe second annual open exhibition for artists working in film and video. The selected work represents the finest in regional and emerging talent.

GO LEARN!GO PLAy!GO CREATE!



OUR SERIES OF WORkSHOPS, CLASSES ANd ACTIVITIES HAVE BECOME FIRM FAVOURITES WITH VISITORS OVER THE LAST yEAR. ALONGSIdE OUR REGULAR PROGRAMME, WE ARE PLEASEd TO INTROdUCE AddITIONAL EVENTS FOR THE WEEkENd ANd dURING SCHOOL HOLIdAyS.


SATURdAy ART CLUB SPECIAL Saturday 19 February, 10am-1pm, £2Our Saturday Art Club Special explores the world of recycled jewellery making with Rachel Sutton. A professional photo of your object will go on our online display. Suitable for ages 3-11.

PLAy ANd PAINT Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 & Thursday 24 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £2 per sessionCreative sessions for younger artists. Make pictures, dance and sing at this hands on workshop. Suitable for ages 3-11.

FOR THE kIdS ANd FAMILy:

FOLLOWING THE HUGE SUCCESS OF ACTIVITIES dURING OCTOBER HALF-TERM, WE ARE OFFERING ANOTHER FANTASTIC WEEk OF FUN-FILLEd WORkSHOPS. FEBRUARy’S HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES ARE GUARANTEEd TO kEEP AdULTS, yOUNG PEOPLE ANd THE WHOLE FAMILy ENTERTAINEd.

JOIN IN OUR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES


TENG CHIEH – THE LANTERN FESTIVAL Friday 25 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £3 per sessionDesign and make lanterns in the shapes of dragons, birds and other animals to celebrate Chinese New Year. Suitable for ages 3-11

FOR THE kIdS ANd FAMILy: FOR yOUNG PEOPLE: FOR AdULTS:



dRAWING dAyTuesday 22 February, 10am-4pm, £7Working with a professional artist, adults will be able to develop and refine drawing skills in traditional and contemporary drawing practices. Suitable for ages 16+. Booking is advised as places are limited. For more information, please call Andrew Fowles on 0121 533 7161.

AdULT FINE ART MOdELLING WORkSHOP Wednesday 23 February, 10am-4pm, £15Clay head modelling workshop working with a professional Sculptor. Our workshop will show you how to create a modelled head that will be cast to create a plaster sculpture. No experience necessary. Suitable for ages 16+. Booking is advised as places are limited. For more information, please call Andrew Fowles on 0121 533 7161.

dIGITAL TOUCH dRAWING Saturday 19 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £3 per sessionWork with our touch screen drawing software and Photoshop to learn how to create digital artwork without the aid of traditional drawing materials. Open to all ages.

yOUNG ANd JAMMINGTuesday 22 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, freeCalling all musicians and singers! Bring along your instruments or simply your vocal talents to share musical skills and experiences in our unique rehearsal and jamming space. You never know you might be the next big thing! Suitable for ages 11-18.

BLUE TOOTH ExPLORERS ART WORkSHOPWednesday 23 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £1.50 per sessionMake a fantastic piece of digital art just by the use of your mobile phone. A great experiment for all the family. Open to all ages.

T-SHIRT TASTICThursday 24 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £9 per session (price includes t-shirt)If you’ve ever wanted to design your own t-shirt then this fun workshop is for you! Using both traditional stencils and digital processes you’ll get to take your T-shirt home with you at the end of the session. Open to all ages.

dIGITAL SPACES Tuesday 22 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, £3 per sessionCome along and design your own special sensory video piece using moving images. Especially suitable for young people with learning disabilities.

SPECIAL WORkSHOP:

SATURdAy ART CLUB SPECIAL: PLANETS ANd SPACESaturday 26 February, 10am-1pm, £2Come along and help us create a galaxy-themed installation in preparation for our digital light drawing experiment showcase. Suitable for ages 3-11.

dROP IN dIGITAL LIGHT dRAWING WORkSHOPS23, 24 & 25 February, 10.15am-12.30pm or 12.45pm-3pm, freeIn preparation for the Digital Light Drawing Experiment. Come along to these warm up workshops and practice your light drawing techniques. Open to all ages and abilities.

dIGITAL LIGHT dRAWING ExPERIMENT: SPACE, PLANETS ANd THE UNIVERSESaturday 26 February, 12.45pm-2.30pm, free We need as many people as possible to help us create a huge light drawing. This experiment is part of a mass participation art project. Just bring a torch and yourself to create one of the most outstanding pieces of collaborative art in the country. Open to all ages and abilities.

ERNIE’S INCREdIBLE ILLUCINATIONSMonday 21 February-Friday 25 February, 10am-5pm, £25 per child (for 5 day course)

Dumbwise Theatre are bringing an exciting theatre experience for young people to get involved in Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations. The week long production is a great opportunity for young people interested in developing their performance skills in a creative environment to come along and learn something new. Ideal for children aged 11-16 who have no previous experience, just a passion for performing. Booking is essential as places are limited.

Saturday 26 February 2.30pm and 6.30pm, £4 advance/£6 doorOnce the 5 day course is complete the children and young people involved will showcase their talents in two performances for family, friends and the general public.

For more details call 0121 533 7161.



SATURdAy ART CLUB Every week from 10am – 1pm (suitable for ages 3 -11, £2)Each week we create different arty activities for families and children. From celebrations to wacky-themed fun, there’s always something to entertain, amuse, and engage.

SATURdAy 26 FEBRUARyBE PART OF OUR dIGITAL LIGHT dRAWING ExPERIMENT

GO LAUGH! GO LISTEN! GO dANCE! GO WATCH!WITH AN AMAZING VARIETy OF PERFORMANCES ANd ENTERTAINMENT, yOU’LL FINd SOMETHING TO GET yOUR NEW yEAR OFF TO A GREAT START.



COMEdy ALL STARSFriday 25 February, starts 8:30pm, £6 advance/£8 doorPreston’s very own funny man Tony Vino will compere the show.

JO ENRIGHT For almost two decades, this highly acclaimed pintsized comedienne from Birmingham has crafted a unique-style of stand-up comedy. Alongside her amazing live shows, Jo is a familiar face on TV – appearing as Beverly in Phoenix Nights.

ANdy WHITE Andy is a Brummie who escaped his day job to become a highly regarded stand up comic. He combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect.

COMEdy ALL STARSFriday 25 March, starts 8:30pm, £6 advance/ £8 door Award winning comedian Andy Kind will compere the show.

BARBARA NICEDescribed by The Stage as “a cross between Victoria Wood and Janis Joplin”, Mrs Barbara Nice is the comedy creation of Janice Connolly. Janice also played Sheila Wheeler in Coronation Street and is a regular at The Public.

GARy dELANEyGary is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH JUST FAIR LAUGHS – THE Uk’S ONLy FAIR-TRAdE COMEdy AGENCy. WE’LL BE BRINGING yOU COMEdy ALL STARS, GREAT NAMES FROM THE COMEdy WORLd FOR AN EVENING OF CUTTING-EdGE STANd UP ANd GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.



BARBARA NICE

JO ENRIGHT ANdy WHITE GARy dELANEy

COMEdy ALL-STARS

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ANd THERE’S OTHER GREAT COMEdy COMING UP TOO! We have a weekend of

dedicated to bawdy comedy, great costumes and performances for lovers of burlesque entertainment.

For further information and to book visit www.thepublic.com or call us on 0121 533 7161

PAUL kERENSA COMEdy NIGHTFriday 4 March, starts 8.30pm, £6 advance/£8 doorAward winning comedian with great comedy CV covering stand-up, radio, TV, stage; Paul regularly gigs all over the UK. A self-confessed nerd, find out what each country thinks of its neighbours as Paul brings his new show “Borderline Racist” to The Public.

AN AUdIENCE WITH IMRAN yUSUFSaturday 16 April, starts 8pm, £10 advance/£12 doorRenowned for his super-high energy performance, Imran brings us his new stand-up show. He seamlessly delivers heavy-weight punch lines with enormous panache. His seemingly light-hearted satire is mixed with hard-hitting topical commentary on contemporary issues.


BURLESqUE NEWBIE SHOW(Saturday 5 March, from 7pm, £6 advance/£8 door)Featuring artistes who have been performing for less than a year.

BURLESqUE WORkSHOP(Sunday 6 March, 10:30am – 5:30pm, £25 – bookings only)Offers beginners the opportunity to learn memorable vintage and modern dance routines. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their confidence. No previous dance experience is required. For more information, please call Maggie Palmer on 07881 538 780.

LIkE BURLESqUE?


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OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS WE’VE BUILT UP A REPUTATION FOR BRINGING yOU THE BEST IN THEMEd-MUSIC NIGHTS, MUST-SEE PERFORMANCES FROM GREAT ACTS ANd AMAZING EVENTS. 2011 PROMISES TO BE ANOTHER FANTASTIC yEAR FOR MUSIC ANd EVENTS.

LUNASA Thursday 10 February, starts 8pm, £13 advance £15 doorOne of the hottest and most established Irish acts around today. Their intelligence, innovation, virtuosity and passion have brought this great band to the front of Celtic music.

qUEEN ON FIRE: qUEEN TRIBUTESaturday 12 February, 7:30pm-11pm, £8 advance/£10 doorDon’t miss the chance to see this local band performing memorable songs from one of the UK’s best-loved groups.

THE BLACk ATLANTICSunday 20 February, starts 7:30pm, £7 advance/£9 doorAcoustic indie pop band from the Netherlands known for their mix of acoustic instruments, piano, percussion and vocal harmonies. Often compared to Bon Iver, Sigur Ros and Fleet Foxes, the band released their debut album Reverence for Fallen Trees in 2008. For further information visit www.theblackatlantic.com.

JOHNNy 2 BAd – UB40 TRIBUTE Saturday 26 March, 7:30pm – 11pm, £8 advance/£10 doorJohnny 2 Bad have rapidly established itself as not only the number one live tribute show to global superstars UB40 but also as one of the premier and most exciting new reggae bands in Europe today.

Saturday 26 February, 8pm – 1am, £5Having featured some of the best in local bands and up and coming talent over the last year, our popular indie band and club night returns from February.

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FREE LIVE MUSIC ON SUNdAySDon’t miss Sunday Jazz and Acoustic Bites on alternate Sundays of the month from 1pm – visit www.thepublic.com for further information.

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The new season kicks off with a brand new Family Film Club starting on Saturday 12 February. Families can come and see classic children’s films in The Public’s Theatre. All films are suitable for anyone over 6 years and will be showing 11am-1pm on the following dates: Saturday 12 February

TOy STORy 3 (U certificate)

Saturday 19 February

NANNy MCPHEE ANd THE BIG BANG (U certificate)

Saturday 26 February

HOW TO TRAIN yOUR dRAGON (PG certificate)

Saturday 5 March

CORALINE (PG certificate)

Saturday 12 March

UP (U certificate)

Adults: £3.50. Children: £2.50. Family ticket £10 (2 adults and 2 children).

MOVERS ANd SHAkERS ACROSS SANdWELL HAVE dISCOVEREd THAT THE PUBLIC IS THE IdEAL PLACE TO dANCE THE AFTERNOON OR EVENING AWAy. FROM GENTLE WALTZING TO HIGH ENERGy LATIN FEVER, BEGINNERS OR AdVANCEd – THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERyBOdy!

STREET dANCE CLASSESEvery Tuesday, 6pm – 7pm, £3.50, suitable for ages 10 - 16Come and learn all about this expressive dance style creating a unique and fun experience. Classes give young people aged 10-16 the opportunity to work towards Sports Leader UK’s – Dance Leadership Award Level One. No experience is required, just a passion for dance. For more information, please call Dee Millington on 07702 369 602.

TEA dANCINGJanuary 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, 1:30pm – 4pm, £1The Public invites you to put on your dancing shoes and step back into an age of elegance. All ages welcome and refreshments are available.

ZUMBAEvery Thursday, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, £4.50Come and keep fit – Latino Style! Take part in the dynamic, exciting and energetic fitness regime sweeping the nation.

After the success of Zumbathon at The Public last September, don’t miss an afternoon of fun, dance and calorie burning on Saturday 5 February, 12pm-4pm, £6

SALSAEvery Thursday, 8pm – 11pm, £4, adults onlyJoin DJ Picante as he plays the hottest Salsa music for a fun-filled night of dance and music. There are classes for beginners, 8pm-9pm, 9pm-10pm for intermediates and dance the night away at the salsa party, 10pm-11pm.

dANCE FAMILy FILM CLUB


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GANdHI ANd COCONUTSFriday 18 & Saturday 19 February, 7:30pm – 11pm, £8 advance/£10 door Why stick to reality when your imagination is much more fun? Asha and Ajay lead a predictable married life. Everyday, Ajay goes to work, comes home, eats his dinner of curry (always with a coconut), watches TV, goes to bed. Lonely and frustrated, Asha escapes to the world of her imagination… suddenly Mahatma Gandhi, Lord Shiva and Kali Mai all arrive for tea and Jelabies…

GOUCHER’S WARFriday 8 April, 1.30pm, £7, 8pm, £8 advance/£10 door The Reverend Donald Goucher is a popular children’s writer blessed with a wildly fertile imagination. But when Goucher’s tales of a mischievous pig fall into the hands of a military dirty tricks outfit things get badly out of hand…

Wildly comic and disturbing, Goucher’s War explodes with powerful physical performance, live music and inspired animation by Forkbeard Fantasy’s Tim Britton.

Great for GCSE and A level drama and performing arts students aged 14+ or theatre lovers in general.

Booking is essential for the 1.30pm performance suitable for schools, colleges and the general public. Booking is advised for the 8pm show. The performance is 90 minutes.

BEHNAAfter the huge success of the play Behna in Birmingham, look out for Behna in February and March. Fast-paced and fun Behna looks through the keyhole of a family home to reveal the secrets and lies of two generations. Visit www.thepublic.com for further information.

ERNIE’S INCREdIBLE ILLUCINATIONSSaturday 26 February, shows at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, £4 advance/£6 doorFollowing a week long of workshops during February half-term by DumbWise Theatre (see page 10 for details), we’re pleased to present this unique performance.



For more information on any of these theatre productions visit www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161

SANdWELL STRIdE INdOOR HEALTH WALk Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:15am, freeThis popular initiative which began in November takes place every Wednesday. Take the opportunity to explore the building and get fit at the same time. Suitable for wheelchair users, push chairs and people of all ages, the gentle walk around the gallery space will take approximately 45 minutes each week. For further details, please visit http://bit.ly/c7AwrT or contact 0800 011 4656.

NEW yEAR, NEW START! – CONNExIONS EVENTSaturday 15 January, 10am – 3pm, freeAre you aged 16 – 18, in Year 11 or sixth form? Training can help you get the skills you need to get ready for your new start. Training/Apprenticeships are available from January – come and meet Sandwell Training Providers and explore your options.

WEST BROMWICH WRITER’S GROUPFirst Friday each month, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, free to joinDo you enjoy writing poetry, prose, plays, film scripts, short stories or even a novel? West Bromwich Writer’s Group covers all aspects of creative writing. For over six years, this amazing group have been meeting to explore all aspects of writing. Suitable for 16+. For further information, please contact Suzan at [email protected]

ST PATRICk’S CELEBRATION dAySaturday 19 March, 10am-5pm, freeCelebrate St Patrick’s Day at The Public at this special event organised by Sandwell Irish Society.

GET ACTIVE ANd dANCESunday 27 March, 10am-6pm, freeAfter its huge success last year, The Public is excited to host the Get Active and dance Extravaganza for a second year. An event not to be missed! For more details visit www.thepublic.com

THE MAyOR’S BIG SHOWSaturday 26 March 2010, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm), £6The Mayor of Sandwell hosts a variety night by Sandwell MBC employees and friends. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Macmillan Cancer and The Alzheimer’s Society. To book tickets call The Public on 0121 533 7161 or The Mayor’s Office on 0121 569 3041/3076.For more information on any of these events, visit www.thepublic.com or call 0121 533 7161

GEORGE SALTER COLLEGIATE ACAdEMyWe are very pleased to be working in partnership with George Salter Collegiate Academy. We’re both committed to encouraging young people to participate in and enjoy arts activities. Some highlights of the spring term are:

Wednesday 12 January, 6pm, The Public, Film Night Take 2Saturday 12 February, 10am-1pm, George Salter, year 7 Arts CarnivalWednesday 30 March-2 April, 7pm each night at George Salter, Our House

To find out more about the school visit www.georgesalter.com

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Interested in performing and staging a production of your own?

Peter Corser is looking for likeminded friends with a view to putting on a play at The Public later in the year.

Contact [email protected]

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dON’T MISS THE NExT EdITION OF GO PUBLIC AS WE TELL yOU MORE ABOUT OUR dALEkS, dROIdS ANd ALIENS ExHIBITION, MORE GREAT MUSIC, THEATRE ANd OUR FUN-FILLEd PROGRAMME OVER THE EASTER HOLIdAy.

We’re proud to launch the new look Pink Tank, now under management from The Public. We’ve listened to feedback from our café customers and you will find competitively priced food and drink, made from high quality ingredients on offer.

Come along in January and try our healthy offers to eat in or take away. During February half term if you buy an adult meal, you get a kids meal free.

Pink Tank is open 10am – 5pm.

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