Boy with flag, Handsworth Park
This photograph of a boy with a flag taken in Handsworth Park comes from the Vanley Burke Archive. It was part Vanley's first exhibition 'Handsworth from the Inside' which was originally exhibited at ...
Birmingham Musical Festival
Birmingham Triennial Music Festival, took place from 1768 until the First World War, and was an important showcase of contemporary musical talent. The festival of 1900 included a performance of The Song ...
Asian Music Circle
Like African forms of dance, South Asian dance has a long history in Britain. As early as 1838, Indian dancers- the Bayadères- performed in Britain at the Adelphi Theatre in London. From the Second World ...
Andy Hamilton and his band
Many musicians and artists came to Britain during the period of post-war migration in the twentieth century. With them they brought artistic forms from their countries of origin such as Trinidadian calypsos, ...
Anti-Apartheid Demonstration Flyer
Flyer for an Anti-Apartheid demonstration held on Saturday March 12th, nd. [1980s]. From the records of the Birmingham Anti-Apartheid Organisation
Banner Theatre, 'Collier Laddie'
Poster for Banner Theatre's performance of Collier Laddie at the Globe Theatre Clydach Miners Welfare Club.
Banner Theatre, 'Saltley Gate'
This is a poster advertising a performance of Banner Theatre's 'Saltley Gate' production, on behalf of the Grunwick strikers.
Banner Theatre, 'The Great Divide'
Leaflet for the Banner production of The Great Divide which dealt with racism.
Banner Theatre, 'Doctor Healey's Casebook'
Flyer for the Banner production 'Dr Healey's Casebook'
Banner Theatre, 'Songs of Struggle'
A leaflet [front and rear views] for 'Songs of Struggle', a benefit in support of Handsworth Defence Campaign. It was organised by Banner Theatre and Birmingham Trades Council, Miners Support Group and ...
Banner Theatre, 'The Little Red Mole'
Leaflet for the opening night of this Banner Theatre show, at the Farcroft Pub, Rookery Road, Handsworth.
Banner Theatre, 'In The Reign of Pigs Pudding'
Poster for the Banner Theatre Production 'In the Reign of Pig's Pudding' by Chris Johnston.
Banner Theatre, 'Sweat Shop'
Poster for Banner production of 'Sweat Shop'.
Banner Theatre, ' Criminal Justice'
Advert for Banner Theatre's Criminal Justice performance, to be held at Buxton Hall, Ruskin College [cast discussion with Newbury By-pass protesters]
Banner Theatre, 'Redemption Songs'
Banner Theatre, 'Free for All'
A leaflet promoting the premiere performance of Banner's 'Free for All', examining the future of the NHS
Banner Theatre, 'Strangers in Paradise Circus'
Preproduction leaflet for the 2007 show by Banner theatre, which considered migrant, refugee and asylum seekers experiences in Birmingham.
Banner Theatre, 'Support the Miners'
Flyer for a Benefit Social evening by Banner Theatre during the 1984 - 1985 Miners' strike