Join us in the Door for a celebration of the arts, mental health and wellbeing.

Expect a diverse range of live performance, with comedy, dance, drama and burlesque, accompanied by an exhibition at Birmingham Library. Whatever your age or background, there’s something for everyone.

Presented by the BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Partnership. Made possible thanks to the Inclusive Communities Fund. Learn more at https://bedlamfestival.co.uk.

Showcase Programme:

Highlights – Thu 28th November: 

• An extract of Positive Risk by Katie Hoare – a funny and poignant stage play, highlighting the challenges in Britain’s mental health system
• LGBTQTeeHee! presented by The Rep -  new stand up comedy developed through a series of workshops, learning skills and building connection
• Live music presented by Red Earth Collective 
• An extract of Witness This by Company Chameleon – a must-see piece dance theatre that is powerful and deeply personal, turning the spotlight on mental health

Highlights – Fri 29th November: 

• A sharing and performance from Journey LGBT Asylum Group, following their work with Sampad and Ash Mukherjee
• An extract of Just Enough Madness by Payal Ramchandandi – a captivating solo dance-theatre piece in the Indian style of Kuchipudi.
• LGBTQTeeHee! presented by The Rep -  new stand up comedy developed through a series of workshops, learning skills and building connection
• Live music presented by Red Earth Collective 
• Crying Shame by Sweet Beef Theatre – Step inside Club Fragilé. In a dusty dreamscape you’ll encounter washed-up cabaret acts, filthy lip-syncs and a joyous celebration of queer culture.

Please note, these performances will be photographed & videoed for archive purposes.