Go Public (April to August)

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

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS APRil – AuGuST 2012

FREE ExhiBiTiONS FAMily AcTiViTiES EVENiNG ENTERTAiNMENT MuSic ThEATRE WORkShOPS cOMMuNiTy EVENTS

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Free exhibitions! Fun holiday activities for all the family! Theatre Music Events

ENTRANcE iS FREE – WAlk STRAiGhT uP TO ThE PiNk DOORS FOR A GREAT ExPERiENcE.

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uSuAl OPENiNG TiMESPink Tank café BarMonday – Saturday, 9am – 4.30pm Sunday, 11am – 3pm

Monday and Tuesday, 9am – 5pmBox Office, Reception, and the Ground Floor will be open.

Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sundays, 11am – 3pmThe whole building including the galleries and interactive artworks are open. Last entrance to the gallery 4.30pm (Wednesday – Saturday), 2.30pm (Sundays).

During school holidays the whole building (including the galleries, interactive art works and ramp) will be open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, 11am – 3pm.

BOOkiNG iNFORMATiONBooking for events is easy. Either pop into reception, call the Box Office on 0121 533 7161 (10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday, 11pm-3pm Sundays), or visit our website www.thepublic.com where the majority of our events can be booked online. Payments can be made by cash or major credit/debit cards.

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.For Sat Nav our postcode is B70 7PG

NEW STREET WEST BROMWich B70 7PGENquiRiES: 0121 533 7161WWW.ThEPuBlic.cOM

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair access

Assistance dogs welcome

Accessible parking

Accessible toilet

Staffed reception

Visual impairment

Assistive hearing

Refreshments

uk Baby Friendly

Disclaimer1) Please check your tickets carefully – mistakes cannot always be rectified, 2) We reserve the right to vary the programme due to circumstances beyond our control, 3) No money can be refunded except in the case of cancelled performances, 4) Every effort will be made to admit latecomers during a suitable break in the performance, but we cannot guarantee that this will be possible, 5) Every member of the audience must have a valid ticket, 6) We regret that we must reserve the right to refuse admission.

concessionsThe Public offer concessions on some performances. We regret that we may be unable to offer concessions for performances organised by external promoters. Where available, concessionary tickets apply to the following groups (a valid photo ID will need to be presented upon collection/attendance): 1) Under 16s, 2) Students (possessing a valid academic student or NUS card, 3) Senior Citizens. 4) Schools, for teacher-led school/college groups.Advanced booking is recommended and our staff will be happy to provide any assistance which may be required. One complimentary ticket is available to a companion assisting a customer with access needs (only one ticket per transaction), Concession tickets are non-transferable. Concessions are not available on performances, events or workshops under £5.

GroupsIf you would like to come to a performance as part of a group of friends, students or colleagues, we offer a discount for larger groups over 10 individuals. Every 10th ticket is FREE. Please contact us on 0121 533 7161 or more information.

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Since the start of the year, we have already welcomed over 65,000 visitors to The Public who have come to explore fantastic exhibitions and art, watch sell-out performances, get creative and most importantly have fun and enjoy themselves.

In our Art of Motion exhibition you will be at the heart of the art works using your body to create pictures, sounds and animations. There’s also the opportunity to get your own work displayed in building and in our online gallery with two open submissions.

We have another great season of evening entertainment. As well as up coming musical performances from some of the best original and tribute acts around, we are proud to be launching the Now We Are Weekender over the Easter weekend. For those of you who like to laugh, The Public continues to celebrate the best in new and well known comedians. The laughing Sole launches in April – bringing an amazing and much loved comedy club to West Bromwich, and

Al Murray makes his first visit to the building in July. We also have some must-see theatre performances including Big Daddy vs Giant Haystacks!

If you’re looking for family activities or fun and entertainment for younger people over the school holidays, check out the Go learn Section for details of exciting workshops and classes along with information on must-see children’s theatre.

Whatever you’re looking for you’ll be sure to find something for you at The Public.

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The Management Team: ian Danby, Neil Anderson, linda Saunders, Phil hall.

iN ThiS EDiTiON OF GO PuBlic yOu’ll FiND ANOThER ExciTiNG AND PAckED PROGRAMME OF GREAT ART, ENTERTAiNMENT AND AcTiViTiES.


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GO DiScOVER!

WE ShOWcASE ThE BEST iN BOTh ESTABliShED AND EMERGiNG TAlENT AND ARE ExciTED TO PRESENT ThE ART OF MOTiON FEATuRiNG WORk By NEW MEDiA ARTiST AND iNTERAcTiON DESiGNER JAMES AlliBAN, SculPTOR Will NASh, ARTiSTS PAiNE PROFFiTT AND STEVE chAMBERlAiN, AS WEll AS ANiMATiON AND FilM WORk By FRicTiON ARTS AND SANDWEll yOuTh SERVicE.

Traces – by James Alliban



ThE ART OF ARchiTEcTuRE (On display until Sunday 20 May)

The Art of Architecture explores how artists engage and interact with the built environment and influence the world around us.

The exhibition features ‘A Box of Delights’ by award winning architect Will Alsop and students from Birmingham City University, Walsall College and Sheffield Hallam University, the film ‘Twenty-Six (Drawing and Falling Things)’ by John Wood and Paul Harrison, kite sculptors Heather and Ivan Morison and photographers Andy Day and Rick Davies.

ThE ART OF MOTiON30 May – 9 September

This exhibition uses some of the latest digital technology to put the visitors at the centre of art works exploring the nature and effect of movement. Create amazing art by playing table tennis or by cycling your way through an animated movie.

TRAcES – By JAMES AlliBAN30 May – 9 September

The exhibition uses the Xbox Kinect© camera and custom made augmented reality software to enhance form and motion. The participant’s movements are reflected as they wander and dance through the space in this specially commissioned piece. For more information visit www.nexusinteractivearts.com.

Produced by Nexus Interactive Arts

NOESiS – By JOhN TODD28 March – 20 May

People from Sandwell have worked together with the artist to create a vibrant sculpture woven from thread with each strand a living expression of time, people and community.

liGhTS, cAMERA, AcTiON!30 May – 8 July

Be part of The Art of Motion exhibition.We want you to capture images of people in motion, whether dancing, at a sports event or cultural celebration. Send in your pictures or use our photo studio to create your own. Submit your images to www.thepublic.com/lights-camera-action by Friday 27 April. The best images submitted will be displayed as part of the Art of Motion exhibition. Entry forms are available at The Public Box Office and online.



MOViNG PicTuRES30 May – 9 September

7 Inch cinema have chosen an exciting selection of films all on the theme of ‘motion.’

cOlOuRFul BiNDiS – By RuPiNDER SANGhA4 April – 20 May

A spectacular Asian Cultural tapestry made with 33 pupils from RSA Academy in Tipton.Each pupil created their own designed Bindi using fabrics, sequins, beads and gems.

NOiSy TABlE - By Will NASh30 May – 9 September

Make music while playing a game of Table Tennis! Every time the ball hits the table it makes a wonderful sound.

TO yOu FROM SuPER ME – By FRicTiON ARTS AND SANDWEll yOuTh SERVicE30 May – 9 September

Back by popular demand! Animation and film that reveals the personalities of 8 extraordinary young people. Created in association with Marvel/DC comic book illustrator John McCrea (Batman, Superman, Spider Man) and celebrated image-maker Chris Keenan.

WEST BROMWich AlBiON PAiNTiNGS – By PAiNE PROFFiTT4 July – 9 September

Artist in Residence at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Paine Proffitt, has produced all the paintings for the entire 2011/2012 Albion match day programmes. Paine looks at the way families have followed West Bromwich Albion over generations.

cyclO-MATiON 2 30 May – 9 September

‘Cyclo-mation 2’ is an interactive and engaging piece of art by taking the ‘cyclist’ on an enthralling journey. Creative art works are brought to life through the cycle power as you sit on the bike, pedal away and make an interactive movie.

FRiDAy ART WAlk AT ThE PuBlic – GuiDED TOuRS AROuND ThE GAllERyFriday 13 April, 11 May, 15 June, 13 July and 10 August at 11am, free entry

Our monthly guided tours are a relaxed and informal chance to explore the exhibition, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions with our Head of Arts Programme, Ian Danby. Friday Art Walk will take place the second Friday of each month and last approximately 45 minutes.Booking is essential as places are limited for the guided tours. To book a place email: [email protected]



OuTSiDE iNFriday 18 May, 11am – 5pm, free surgery

‘Outside In’ is a national project which provides a platform for artists who find it difficult to access the art world because of mental health, disability and health circumstances. Artists are invited to create online galleries and submit works via the ‘Outside In’ website for selection to a national exhibition. If you need some help creating your online gallery, please come along to our free Surgery Day on Friday 18 May.

Friday 11 May, free workshops, Alfred Wallis, 11am- 1pm and Frank Auerbach, 2pm-4pm

We will also be running two free arts-based workshops exploring the techniques of two famous artists – Alfred Wallis and Frank Auerbach. For more information, visit www.outsidein.org.uk.

PAST liVES – By ThEO TRAViS AND DAVE STuRTFriday 29 June Music for film workshop, 6pm-7.30pm, £7, (£5 concession). Performance, 8pm-9.30pm, £10, (£8 concession). Workshop and performance, combined ticket, £12, (£10 concession) Suitable for ages 14+

A thought-provoking and engaging visual and live musical experience using amateur films of local life from the 1930s to the 1970s. Featuring celebrated musicians and composers Dave Sturt, Theo Travis and members of SinfoniaVIVA.

The music for film workshop provides an opportunity to develop skills in composing and performing music with film – looking at ‘capturing a mood,’ exploring musical themes, using improvisation and technology in live performance – discovering the hidden potential of musical instruments.

For more information, visit www.thepublic.com.

Suburban landscape by David Beales and Alfred Wallis



SANDWEll cOllEGE PRESENT: ThE hND AND hNc PhOTOGRAPhy STuDENT’S END OF yEAR ShOW13 June –24 June

This exhibition is a showcase of photographs created by the emerging photographers and highly talented students from Sandwell College.

SuMMER ExhiBiTiON 201218 July – 9 September

Our popular open exhibition for local artists returns for its third year. This year’s theme is Portraits and Places. The deadline for applications is Monday 18 June 2012. For more information, visit www.thepublic.com/ summerexhibition. This exhibition is part of the annual Sandwell Arts Festival.

Please note our gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, and every day in the school holidays.

What do the pyramids, the Sydney opera house and The Public have in common? They all feature on the world’s 1001 “must see buildings” list.

Designed by renowned architect Will Alsop and Julian Flannery, the building is a fascinating, colourful, delightful and inspiring work of art in its own right fast becoming an icon of the Black Country.

We are building a permanent collection of art work from our past exhibitions that is on display around the building. Currently we have six large format prints by one of the UK’s leading photographers, Martin Parr, as well as works by local students inspired by their collaboration with artists. We have an online gallery featuring images from past exhibitions and projects. Visit www.thepublic.com to view a selection of images from Artist Ravi Deepres’ trip to South Africa, from ‘In Living Memory,’ ‘The Summer Exhibition 2011’ and our portrait project at ArtsFest 2011.

STEP iNSiDE A WORk OF ART AND TAkE ThE PuBlic TRAil

GEORGE SAlTER cOllEGiATE AcADEMy cElEBRATES ThE AchiEVEMENTS OF ThEiR ViSuAl ARTS STuDENTS iN TWO GREAT ExhiBiTiONS.

kEy STAGE 4 ExhiBiTiONSaturday 12 May – Tuesday 15 May, free entry

Highlighting the development and creative journey of students from the BTEC level 2 First in Art and Design, GCSE Photography and GCSE Textiles courses.

kEy STAGE 5 cOllABORATiVE ExhiBiTiON Saturday 16 June – Tuesday 19 June, free entry

George Salter Collegiate Academy has worked with a network of schools from across the Sandwell borough to produce this exhibition. Students will showcase the best in Post 16 Art and Design in Sandwell including paintings, 2D and 3D media, photography and textile work.

ThE PuBlic FRiENDS SchEME

As a Friend you will become part of a passionate, creative and engaging group dedicated to helping us to use the arts to raise aspirations and change lives.

An Individual Friendship is just £15 a year and a Family Friendship is £30 a year.

For more details, please speak to a member of staff on reception or phone 0121 533 7161.

BEiNG A FRiEND OF ThE PuBlic iS MORE ThAN JuST iNViTATiONS TO ExhiBiTiON PRiVATE ViEWS, ADVANcE NOTicE OF OuR EVENTS AND 10% OFF TickETS AND PiNkTANk cAFé PuRchASES.

SPRiNG DONATiON APPEAl 2012 – TARGET: £200

We would like to purchase a range of soft, sensory play toys for children aged 18 months to 4 years and people with a Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) – in order to make The Public a more attractive and creative environment for all our visitors. To make a donation to our TOY APPEAL, please ask at reception or use our donation boxes.

Please remember to complete a ‘Gift Aid’ declaration form when making any donations – as this enables us to claim an extra 25% from H.M Revenues & Customs… at no cost to you.

For more information about how you can support Sandwell Arts Trust, please visit www.thepublic.com/get-involved or email: [email protected].

hOW yOuR DONATiONS hAVE hElPED uS

Thanks to your generous donations, over the last 12 months, £220 has been raised and re-invested back into our charitable activities.

We have used this valuable money to:• Commission a local young artist, Rachel Sutton,

to produce a beautiful installation (Birds) as part of our Art of Invention exhibition;

• Enable dancers from Sampad to perform at our Arts Mela; and

• Host a ‘Family Day’ of workshops/activities for Sure Start Centre families.





ANiMATiNG ARchiTEcTuREMonday 2 April & Wednesday 4 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £5, suitable for ages 11+

Have a go at making some fun animations and story telling using buildings and architecture as a theme.

ThE liTTlE PEOPlE’S ART zONEEvery Monday to Thursday throughout the Easter break 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12 April 11.30am-2pm, £3 per child (includes photograph), suitable for ages 18 months – 4 years

A playful zone for playful people. Come along and design your very own puppet for a special photo shoot. A great chance to meet others and get creative together.

cREATiVE cONSTRucTOR zONE2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £4, suitable for ages 4-11

Build model cities on our building block site and make wacky designs in our drawing studio.

Supported by:

Vinci Construction UK

GO lEARN!GO PlAy!GO cREATE!AFTER ThE SEll-OuT SuccESS OF FEBRuARy hAlF-TERM AcTiViTiES WE hAVE A JAM PAckED AND FuN-FillED PROGRAMME OF WORkShOPS FOR ThE WhOlE FAMily DuRiNG ThE SchOOl hOliDAyS.

EASTER hOliDAy AcTiViTiES2 – 14 APRil

Don’t miss Bhangra Eggstravaganza, a Bhangra tots workshop for families on Sunday 15 April. See page 19 for more details.

Win a kindle in our Easter Egg hunt!

This Easter, explore our building and hunt for special Easter Eggs. Solve the clue and be placed into a special prize draw to win a Kindle!

Pick up an entry form from reception.



FEMTiNOS: ThE WORlD OF AliEN PENPAlS3, 5, 10 & 12 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £4, suitable for ages 4+

The Femtino Aliens have landed at The Public and would like some Earthlings to be their pals!Over Easter help write and illustrate a special book that tells the world about the amazing femtino alien adventures.

MicRO WORlD PhOTOGRAPhyFriday 6 April & 13 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £5, suitable ages 11+

Create your own characters and hunt for prime photographic locations and explore the amazing world of photography and micro modelling.

DEN BuilDiNG DAySMonday 9 April & Tuesday 10 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £4, suitable for ages 4+

Your den building mission starts here! Explore, create, demolish and rebuild. Join us for a day of great physical fun and get involved in building your very own den!

SiGN DESiGN: GET ThE RiGhT DiREcTiONWednesday 11 April 11.30am-2.30pm, £5, suitable for ages 11+

Design, make and print your very own quirky street sign to help others find their way! The workshops will use Macs, PCs and Photoshop to help give a professional look to your design. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

JuNE hAlF-TERM AcTiViTiES4 – 9 JuNE

Places are limited, book in advance to guarantee your place!

ThE liTTlE PEOPlE’S ART zONE4, 6, 7 & 8 June 11.30am – 2pm, £4 per child (includes photograph) Suitable for ages 18 months – 4 years

It’s been made bigger, better and brighter! The Little People’s Art Zone lets young children and families play, create and have mountains of fun. In our soft play constructor zone features giant drawing sheets, funky puppets and a special portrait booth for you to record your special creations. A great chance to meet others and get creative together.

Supported by:

Vinci Construction UK

DRAWBOTz: NExT GENERATiONMonday 4 June & Thursday 7 June 11.30am – 2.30pm, £4 Suitable for ages 4+

Join us for a fantastic fusion of science and digital photography as we take our famous drawbot to the next level. By making moving power sources and light circuits you will be able to create a never seen before photographic spectacle.

lOVEly JuB-i-lEETuesday 5 June 11.30am – 2.30pm, £4 Suitable for ages 4+

A day of Fantastic Jubilee celebrations and craft making for all the family. Create beautiful jubilee flowers and colourful bunting fit for the Queen. The Public will be celebrating The Queen’s Jubilee in style this year, visit our website to find out more.



REGulAR AcTiViTiESSATuRDAy ART cluBEvery Saturday, 10am – 1pm, £4, suitable for ages 4-11

Our popular art club features creative activities for the younger artist to design, create and splatter some paint in our fun hands-on workshop.

ThE PuBlic ART clASSFortnightly, Saturday 7 & 21 April, 5 & 19 May, 2, 16 & 30 June, 14 & 28 July, 11 & 25 August 11am-2.30pm, £5, suitable for ages 16+

Our adult art classes are designed to encourage individuals to practice new artistic techniques in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

23 July-31 August

The summer of 2012 will be packed full of entertainment and activities that will give you and your family something to talk about all holiday.

The Public is a fantastic day out and will host everything from theatre performances to digital photography classes and wacky sports activities to creative writing. We have special workshops with animation and digital design through to more craft based activities where families can create beautifully themed objects that are out of this world.

You will always find a way of getting involved and learn new skills in a fun and friendly way. So get up, get active and come along to The Public this summer and explore our very own box of delights!

Don’t miss zumbatomic in July and August, an exclusive dance and fitness programme for kids, see the dance section on page 19 for more details.

Keep checking our website for full details or look out for our summer holiday activities leaflet.

SuMMER AT ThE PuBlic

ANiMATiON FuNWednesday 6 June 11.30am – 2.30pm, £4 Suitable for ages 4+

Let us introduce you to the basics of stop frame animation – using toys, drawing and basic collage. Each film you create can be taken away with you electronically and will go in our online galleries, visit www.thepublic.com/ online-galleries.

MAkE A cOMicFriday 8 June 11.30am – 2.30pm, £5 Suitable for ages 11+

Design your very own comic book page. Learn new drawing tips, how to digitally colour your pictures and how to layout your very own page. Get creative and team up with a partner or work alone, just like real a superhero. We will have loads of comic book pictures but if you have a favourite then please bring them along.

FEMTiNOS – ThE WORlD OF AliEN PENPAlS! Saturday 2 June & 9 June 2-4pm, £4, suitable for ages 7-10

Join the Femtinos to create a board game about the Femtinos adventures to planet Earth. Design the board, the cards and the characters over the two Saturdays!

All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited, book in advance to guarantee your place!



TWEEDy’S lOST PROPERTyThursday 5 April 1pm-2.30pm Adults £8, children £7 £18 family ticket for 3 people (1 adult and 2 children), £24 family ticket for 4 people

Join us for a rip-roaring comedy following the antics of Tweedy, a circus clown, who gives in to society and gets a real job. The star of CBeebies’ Numberjacks will have you crying with laughter as he attempts to run the office – whilst encountering endless difficulty!

Argy Bhaji Arts and Media Productions present:hiP hOPE hERO Friday 8 June Starts 2.30pm £7 children, £8 adults £18 family ticket for 3 people (1 adult and 2 children) £24 family ticket for 4 people Suitable for ages 5-11 and families

The Hip Hope Hero knows the world’s biggest secret… that inside everyone lurks a hero, even a super hero! Come and meet the Hip Hope Hero and soon your own unique and powerful inner hero will be released. Moving Hands have joined forces with South Africa’s got talent winner, deaf hip hop dancer Darren Rajbal and children across the world to create this new and exciting show which combines dance, animation, original music, poetry and some seriously cool puppets.

chilDREN’S ThEATRE

Phoenix Productions present:Six DEGREES OF PhOENixFriday 20 July, starts 7.30pm Saturday 21 July, starts 2.30pm and 7.30pm £7 (£5 concession), suitable for the whole family

Join Phoenix Theatre company for music, dancing and comedy. Come along and enjoy a show for viewers of all ages and tastes.



kiNGS OV lEONSaturday 28 April Starts 8.30pm £8 advance, £10 door, suitable for ages 16+

The UK’s number one Kings of Leon tribute act, return by popular demand following numerous sell out shows across the UK. Support comes from Vault of Eagles and chaos Parade.

Robert Alexander Giles presents:ThE ulTiMATE MichAEl JAckSON TRiBuTESaturday 5 May Starts 8.30pm Adults £10 advance, £12 door, £4 children under 12, suitable for all ages

Robert Alexander’s vocal skills are so close to the legend Michael Jackson, that many are convinced that he mimes! Get ready to see the infamous dance moves and hear the classic hits in a captivating performance that will leave you wanting more. Support comes from Pink Tribute.

Funny looking cat present:ThE NOW WE ARE WEEkENDERSaturday 7 April and Sunday 8 April 1pm-2am (both days) Weekender ticket £15, Day ticket £10, children (13 and under) £5, children (5 and under) free, suitable for all ages

The Easter weekend mini-festival presents everything from twee indie pop to rock ‘n’ roll mayhem across two stages and includes over 30 of the finest bands from across the West Midlands and the UK with headliners including Misty’s Big Adventure, Art Brut, Toy Horses and The Lovely Eggs. The two day event also includes a fascinating array of handcrafted merchandise stalls and family friendly workshops for all ages to enjoy, and features DJs from the UK indie club circuit spinning tracks in to the early hours.

GO lAuGh! GO liSTEN! GO WATch! GO DANcE!

MuSicWE hAVE A GREAT PROGRAMME OF MuSic liNED uP FOR yOu ThiS SEASON iNcluDiNG ThE MuSic FESTiVAl ‘NOW WE ARE’ TAkiNG PlAcE EASTER WEEkEND AND ThE ANNuAl SuMMER FESTiVAl JuDGE STOck TO ThE AMAziNG kiNGS OV lEON AND MichAEl JAckSON TRiBuTE AcTS.



BlAzE BAylEy BiG BAShSunday 20 May Starts 7.30pm Free entry with tickets (Tickets must be pre-ordered online), suitable for all ages

Blaze Bayley returns to The Public as part of his European tour to perform tracks from his brand new album ‘The King of Metal’. His incredible voice and dynamic performance makes him the greatest underground metal singer in the world. Support comes from Dirty Rose, Deezil and Thomas zwijsen.

ThE BlAck AND REDSSaturday 2 June 2012 Starts 8pm £5 advance, £7 door, suitable for ages 16+

The Public presents: A Bank Holiday, Black Country Band Bonanza with headliners The Black and Reds – an unmissable rock and roll two piece with a difference. This band never fails to entertain with support from God Damn and Obscure Pleasures.

SiNATRA: JiM McAlliSTER iS ThE VOicESaturday 30 June Starts 7.30pm £10 advance, £12 door, suitable for ages 16+

A tribute to the legend Frank Sinatra – Jim McAllister epitomizes all the charm and charisma of the legend. Over the last ten years Jim has dedicated himself to mastering the look, mannerisms and most importantly the unmistakable voice that has spanned nearly eight decades. Support from Encore.

PAT GiRAuD TRiO (PART OF BiRMiNGhAM JAzz FESTiVAl)Saturday 14 July 2012 Starts 8pm Free entry, suitable for all ages

Celebrate Bastille Day with a truly outstanding French Jazz Pianist Pat Giraud.

JuDGE STOck 2012 (iN ASSOciATiON WiTh GEORGE SAlTER cOllEGiATE AcADEMy)Saturday 7 July 12pm – midnight £8 Adults, under 12s free entry

Judge Stock – the live music festival now in its eighth year returns to The Public.

The community festival celebrates the best of local talent with three stages of live music, market stalls and a host of fun-filled children’s activities for the whole family.

A range of artists will grace the stage from pop and rock and roll tributes to metal and acoustic performances as well as a special appearance by former Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibrahim and students from George Salter Collegiate Academy. All proceeds are in aid of MacMillan cancer Support.

cOMiNG SOON…

The amazing queen tribute act Flash (formerly queen On Fire) on Saturday 15 September.



cOMEDyGO lAuGh! GO liSTEN! GO WATch! GO DANcE!

ThE PuBlic MEETS… BARBARA NicE

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The loveable Barbara Nice has been compering The Laughing Sole Comedy Club since it started five years ago. Go Public catches up with everybody’s favourite housewife as she prepares to launch The Laughing Sole at The Public.

The laughing Sole has a great feel and atmosphere, what makes it so special?

This a comedy club unlike any other! There is a special ethos behind the night where everybody is made to feel welcome. The comedians provide material which is both clean and not offensive, creating a friendly and light experience. Comedy should not upset or offend anybody and the Laughing Sole is the nicest, most inclusive Comedy Club around – everybody should come along and share in its magic!

you’ve played at The Public before – what do you love about this iconic building?

We’re really excited to be bringing the Laughing Sole to The Public. I’ve worked with The Public many times and have always been impressed by your high quality venue – pink is one of my favourite colours! The staff are great and the audiences are always up for a good laugh.

What have been your most memorable moments as laughing Sole compere?

The press interest when we started the club was amazing – I was even interviewed on Radio 4’s Breakfast Programme. One night I even crowd-surfed the audience! The club has just grown in popularity over the years – meaning we’ve had to do two sittings and even show the acts on a screen outside. We’ve been able to discover and share new talent – including Isy Suttie who is playing the first night. When the audience first saw her a few years ago we reckoned that we had found a future star… and we were right. It’s great she’s on the first Laughing Sole bill.

After successful sell out shows in Birmingham, the highly regarded and well loved The Laughing Sole Comedy Club heads to West Bromwich.

The monthly comedy club launches on Wednesday 4 April and will take place the first Wednesday of each month.*

A great night packed with laughs, the best up and coming and established comics, and amazing headline acts – all hosted by Barbara Nice.

*except August



Avalon Promotions ltd Present:Al MuRRAy: ThE PuB lANDlORD ThE ONly WAy iS EPic TOuR (WARM uP ShOW)Tuesday 17 July 2012 7.30pm – 9.30pm £15, (£21.50 with buffet)

Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with a brand new show of epic proportions. Britain’s most irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery, as part of his 2012 The Only Way Is Epic Tour.

ThE lAuGhiNG SOlE – FEATuRiNG iSy SuTTiEWednesday 4 April Starts 8pm £8.50 advance, £9.50 door, suitable for ages 16+

The outstanding Isy Suttie headlines the first comedy night and played Dobby in Channel 4’s hit comedy Peep Show. Isy Suttie is an established live performer with two sell out Edinburgh runs to her name, previously nominated for the Best Female Newcomer at the 2008 British Comedy Awards.

ThE lAuGhiNG SOlE – FEATuRiNG JAMiE SuThERlANDWednesday 2 May Starts 8pm £8.50 advance, £9.50 door, suitable for ages 16+

Jamie is one of the freshest, original acts to emerge in the last few years and is now very much in demand all over the UK. You will be kept amused with gags, tales, and stories ensuring a performance that will touch everyone’s buttons.

ThE lAuGhiNG SOlE – FEATuRiNG zOE lyONSWednesday 6 June Starts 8pm £8.50 advance, £9.50 door, suitable for ages 16+

Zoe Lyons has become a highly sought after act on both the national and international circuit. Zoe has appeared on Paul O’ Grady and created a huge buzz on the comedy circuit in 2004 when she won the ‘Nivea Funny Women Award 2004’ and reached the finals of ‘Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny’ Award in the same year.

ThE lAuGhiNG SOlE – FEATuRiNG PAul kERENSAWednesday 4 July Starts 8pm £8.50 advance, £9.50 door, suitable for ages 16+

Having helped co-write BBC’s Not Going Out and worked on scripts for the BAFTA nominated, Miranda, Paul is no stranger to the big time. The Cornwall born comic is renowned for delivering rip roaring one-liners, that prove you don’t have to be edgy to be funny, the brainy comic is as clever as he is amusing.

ThE lAuGhiNG SOlE Wednesday 8 August Starts 8pm £8.50 advance, £9.50 door, suitable for ages 16+

A great night packed with laughs, the best up and coming and established comics, and amazing headline acts – all hosted by Barbara Nice.




The Foundry Group presents:BiG DADDy VS. GiANT hAySTAckS By BRiAN MiTchEll & JOSEPh NixONFriday 11 May Starts 7.45pm £10 (£8 concession), suitable for ages 15+

A British heavyweight champion comedy. At 4pm every Saturday, from 1976 to 1988, tens of millions of Britons were in the grip of an extraordinary sports phenomenon: watching two men pretend to fight each other. This is their story in a new play from Brian Mitchell and Joseph Nixon, writers of the hit ‘Those Magnificent Men’, brings back to the grunting, grappling life the famous feuding wrestlers.

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Westgarth Productions present: AN EVENiNG WiTh DEMENTiA By TREVOR T. SMiThSaturday 16 June Starts 7.45pm £10 (£8 concession), suitable for ages 12+

This one man piece about living with the constant problems of dementia is a bitter sweet reflection on the nature of what it means to be alive when you don’t understand the world around you. The nameless old man sits and tells the audience his secrets on how to avoid the true extent of his confusion being discovered, how he has fooled his social workers and his irritation at being constantly asked questions.

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DANcEThE PuBlic iS ThE iDEAl PlAcE TO DANcE – WiTh SOMEThiNG FOR EVERyBODy! FROM TEA DANciNG TO BuRlESquE AND A SPEciAl BhANGRA TOTS WORkShOP AND zuMBATOMic FOR kiDS.TEA DANciNGWednesdays, fortnightly, 1.30pm-4pm, £1, suitable for all ages 11 & 25 April 9 & 23 May 6 & 20 June 4 & 18 July 1 & 15 August

The Public invites you to put on your dancing shoes and step back into an age of elegance. All ages are welcome and refreshments are available. No booking required.

zuMBA Every Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm, £4.50, suitable for ages 16+

Come and keep fit – Latino style! Take part in the dynamic, exciting and energetic fitness regime sweeping the nation.

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Saturday 21 & 28 July, 4 & 11 August 10.30am – 11.30am, £3.50, suitable for ages 4-12

A dance-fitness programme designed exclusively for kids!Kids learn cool dance steps and routines while listening to great songs and music.

Aashiyana Arts presents: BhANGRA EGGSTRAVAGANzA – A BhANGRA TOTS WORkShOP FOR FAMiliESSunday 15 April 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm and 1.45pm £3 per session, suitable for ages 3-11

Aashiyana Arts will be holding a series of Bhangra workshops throughout the day!

A unique opportunity to experience Bhangra dance through interactive movements and storytelling. Have fun, laughter and games with Bhangra bunny! The sessions last approximately 30 minutes. For more information and bookings, please call our Box Office or visit our website.

BuRlESquE WORkShOPSSunday 27 May & 30 September 11am-4.30pm, (registration 10.30am) £27.50 per workshop (bookings only)

These workshops offer beginners the opportunity to learn memorable vintage and modern dance routines, ideal for anyone who wants to improve their confidence.

Each workshop will be different and no previous experience is required. For more information, please call Maggie Palmer on 07881 538 780.




DANcE STEPS/ ziDANE ROulETTE Saturday 30 June, from 4pm, free entry

Have your photograph taken and learn to waltz or even learn Zinedine Zidane’s famous Zidane Roulette football move. To celebrate the Olympic torch passing through West Bromwich we have teamed up with Sandwell College so come along and take part in our fabulous portrait project. For more details visit our website.

WATch ThE OlyMPicS AND PARAlyMPicS AT ThE PuBlic

Join in the excitement as the Olympics and Paralympics come to the UK. All the family can follow events live on screens in our Pink Tank Café Bar throughout July and August.

SANDWEll MuSic AND ARTS FESTiVAlMonday 9 July – Saturday 14 July

Come along and listen to the live music and performances as pupils from schools across the Sandwell borough take over The Public for a week of music and arts activities. For more information, visit our website.

cOMMuNiTy EVENTS

cElEBRATE ThE quEEN’S DiAMOND JuBilEE Saturday 2 June – Tuesday 5 June

We will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style with selected live coverage of key events on the big screen in the theatre. We will have a fantastic day of Jubilee celebrations and craft making for all the family on 5 June in the Lovely Jub-i-lee activity. For more information visit our website.



SANDWEll ARTS FESTiVAlSaturday 11 August – Saturday 25 August

The Sandwell Arts Festival returns this summer at various locations throughout the borough. As part of this we will be showing work by local artists in our annual summer exhibition running from 18 July – 9 September. Don’t miss the opportunity to come and see work by your friends and family.

BASTillE DAySaturday 14 July, free entry, suitable for all ages

Join us for all things French on Bastille Day – enjoy food, drink, music and other activities alongside visitors from Sandwell’s twin town of Le Blanc Mesnil. Don’t miss French Pianist/Hammond organist Pat Giraud Trio performing live at 8pm as part of the Birmingham Jazz Festival.

JAMAicAN iNDEPENDENcE DAySaturday 4 August

Join us in celebrating Jamaican Independence Day with a day of cultural events and activities for all the family. For more information, visit our website.

PARTNERSWEST BROMWich WRiTER’S GROuPThursday 5 & 19 April, 3 & 17 May, 7 & 21 June, 5 & 19 July, 2 & 16 August 7pm – 8.30pm free entry, suitable for ages 16+

Do you enjoy writing poetry, prose, plays, film scripts, short stories or even a novel? The group covers all aspects of Creative Writing and supports local creative writers in and around Sandwell. To book your place, please email Suzan at [email protected] or call 0121 533 7161.

kNiTTERS AT ThE PuBlicEvery Friday, 11am-1pm, free entry, suitable for ages 16+

If you have an interest in knitting and crocheting then come and join the group who do some remarkable knitting for local charities and hospitals in our Pink Tank café. Get some knitting advice, compare patterns and make new friends in good company.

NhS BlOOD AND TRANSPlANT: BlOOD DONATiON SESSiONSThursday 10 May, 21 June, & 29 August, 1.30pm – 3.30pm and 4.30pm – 7.30pm, free entry

Inviting West Bromwich residents to ‘Save a Life and Give Blood.’ Both new and existing donors are being asked to come forward and book an appointment.Call the Donor Line on0300 123 23 23 or visitwww.blood.co.uk.

Monday 16 April, 14 May, 11 June, 9 July & 13 August, £2, suitable for ages 50+

Monthly meetings the second Monday of each month, aiming to reflect the aspirations of older people in Sandwell. Special interest groups at The Public include Art, Play Reading, Italian, Music Appreciation, and Tai Chi. New members are always welcome from across the Sandwell borough. To join or request further information, please visit www.u3asites.org.uk/sandwell or contact Mike Matthews on 0121 357 9019.

Providing high quality music tuition to the children of Sandwell. Around 200 young musicians meet at The Public on Tuesday and Thursday nights preparing for performances throughout the area and at The Public. For more information, please contact Sandwell Music and Arts Service on 0121 569 8502.

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The ideal place for launches, networking, meetings, seminars, away days and presentations. The flexibility of our spaces means we can cater for large and small events.Our excellent facilities include:• Air conditioned theatre (seating up to 250 people). • Madeleine Carroll Conference and Meeting Suite. • Fully accessible building. • State of the art projection and sound. • Connections for live streaming and outside broadcast. • Small meeting rooms for 10 – 20 people/larger

meeting rooms for up to 80 people. • Drop in café bar – the ideal place to meet customers

or colleagues. • Free access to the gallery and interactive exhibits

(during gallery opening hours). • Access to our MAKE retail shop for team t-shirts,

badges and corporate mouse mats. • Fast Wi-Fi connections throughout the building.

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environment and offers good value for money. You can buy homemade cakes and soups, as well as prepared snacks, 7 days a week.Pink Tank café bar is open: Monday – Saturday, 9am-4.30pm and Sunday, 11am-3pm.

Visit the Pink Tank café bar at The Public for a great selection of freshly prepared food at competitive prices to eat in or take away. All of our food and drink are made from high quality ingredients and the team are passionate about delivering excellent service. Pink Tank café bar has a welcoming and friendly

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Date Event PricechilDREN’S ThEATRE5 April Tweedy’s lost Property £7 children, £8 Adults, £18 family

ticket, £24 family ticket 8 June hip hope hero £7 children, £8 adults, £18 family

ticket, £24 Family ticket 20 & 21 July Six Degrees of Phoenix £7 (£5 concession)MuSic7 & 8 April The Now We Are Weekender Weekend ticket £15, Day ticket £10,

children (13 and under) £5, children (5 and under), free entry

28 April kings Ov leon Tribute £8 advance, £10 door 5 May The ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute £10 advance, £12 door,

£4 children under 1220 May Blaze Bayley Big Bash Free entry (tickets must be

pre-ordered online)2 June The Black and Reds £5 advance, £7 door30 June Sinatra: Jim McAllister is The Voice £10 advance, £12 door7 July Judge Stock 2012 £8 adults, under 12’s (free entry)14 July Pat Giraud Trio (part of Birmingham Jazz Festival) Free entrycOMEDy4 April The laughing Sole comedy club

– feat. isy Suttie£8.50 advance/£9.50 door

2 May The laughing Sole comedy club – feat. Jamie Sutherland

£8.50 advance/£9.50 door

6 June The laughing Sole comedy club – feat. zoe lyons

£8.50 advance/£9.50 door

17 July Al Murray: The Pub landlord – The Only Way is Epic Tour (Warm up Show)

£15 (£21.50 with buffet)SOlD OuT

ThEATRE11 May Big Daddy vs. Giant haystacks £10 (£8 concession)16 June An Evening with Dementia £10 (£8 concession)DANcE15 April Bhangra Eggstravaganza £3 per session 12 & 28 July, 4 & 11 August

zumbatomic £3.50 per session

27 May & 30 September Burlesque Workshops £27.50 per workshop cOMMuNiTy10 May, 21 June & 29 August

NhS Blood and Transplant: Blood Donation Sessions

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2 – 5 June celebrate the queen’s Jubilee Visit our website for details9 – 14 July Sandwell Music and Arts Festival Free entry14 July Bastille Day Free entryJuly & August Watch the Olympics and Paralympics

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4 August Jamaican independence Day Visit our website for details10 – 25 August Sandwell Arts Festival Free entry

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