TO HELP provide a warm and uniquely Brummie welcome to this summer’s Commonwealth Games, a...
Celebrating the Second City's innovation, community and diversity, the welcome ceremonies will showcase the city’s heritage of dance and cuisine, as well as share stories that have inspired the people that make Birmingham their homeTO HELP provide a warm and uniquely Brummie welcome to this summer’s Commonwealth Games, a special ceremony will be performed by local students and Birmingham based theatre professionals when the 6,500 athletes and team officials from the 72 nations and...
The 30 minute performance will include a dance party, featuring Birmingham’s famous rag markets and Bullring, unsung heroes of the city, iconic Birmingham dishes and a fusion of physical theatre and traditional dance. The welcome ceremonies will reflect the diversity and youth of the host city and region, delivering a fun and fully accessible experience , ending in an invitation for the athletes to join the party.
Performing the ceremonies will be 28 students aged between 16 and 18 from BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, who are studying acting. Students will also work on the set design, stage management, props and costume for each performance. “The two Birmingham based companies delivering the welcome ceremonies have created something that is vibrant, full of energy and representative of the host city and we are delighted to involve young, local students to be part of the Games in this way.”
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