Birmingham, we’re baaaaack – did you miss us? because we missed you !!!
Following a sold-out, soft-chaos, heart-on-sleeve first run, Talk of the Town returns with six brand new themed nights - deeper, sharper, but still v much giving gossip-with-your-huns-on-a-random-Tuesday kind of vibe.
For those that are new here (or might have forgot), this your queer night where oversharing is encouraged, hot takes are protected and vibes are championed.
We might be biased but—Season Two goes bigger. We’re talking identity plot twists, holy contradictions, body politics, rage that builds, queer lineage, and the villages we had to build from scratch.
We gather to watch seasoned performers and those who have only ever trauma-dumped in a kitchen at 4am- everyone belongs here.
Relaxed performance
BYOB- Feel free to bring a tin of your fav drink, be it soft or alcoholic.
New theme each month
March: Soft Launch / Hard Reveal; closets are temporary, drama is forever.
April: Built Different – custom settings, no factory reset.
May: (Un)Holy – pray for us.
June: Rage & Release – angry? good!!
July: Mother, Mentor, Myth – who raised you, bab?
August: It Takes a Village (We Built Ours) – built from scratch.
Facilitated by proud Birmingham Bab Hassan Hussain.
Hassan is a writer, lecturer, and cultural facilitator. Having recently completed a PhD investigating the de/construction of gay men in contemporary British theatre, his practice explores the transformative effects of (queer) histories and lived experiences on present and future iterations of (queer) identities, communities, and (sub)cultures.
As a proud Birmingham Bab, Hassan is particularly invested in situating his work within the city and has previously secured development funding from Arts Council England to redress the underrepresentation of queer South Asian voices in British playwriting and is currently working on his first full-length play. Moreover, his involvement in curating and producing a diverse array of (research) panels around queer identity, creative workshops, festivals, and live-art events further enriches his practice.
Venue Location:
The Edge, Cheapside, Deritend, Birmingham, B12 0QH
10 Minute walk from New Street Station
10 Minute walk from Digbeth Coach Station
Interested in performing? Apply here