What’s On

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AS WE RETURN TO SOME KIND OF NORMALITY, A NUMBER OF INDOOR THEATRE, MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE VENUES ARE ABLE TO REOPEN WITH SOCIALLY DISTANCED AUDIENCES. HERE’S A ROUND-UP OF SOME EVENTS, BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL, TAKING PLACE THIS MONTH. PLEASE NOTE ALL MAY BE SUBJECT TO LASTMINUTE CHANGES OR CANCELLATION, SO BE SURE TO CHECK FIRST…

WHAT: Gaydon Gatherings WHEN: 13 October WHERE: British Motor Museum, tel: 01926 927823 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk The first in a series of brand-new monthly evening gatherings aimed at motoring enthusiasts. An opportunity for petrol heads to indulge their passion with likeminded people, these free-to-attend gatherings will offer special access to some fantastic vehicles from the collection rarely seen out of the museum. WHAT: Krištof Kintera: THE END OF FUN! WHEN: Now until 22 November WHERE: Ikon Gallery, tel: 0121 248 0708 www.ikon-gallery.org A new flagship exhibition from the internationally acclaimed Czech artist known for his sculptural, often kinetic works imbued with a characteristic energy and imaginative wit. Including work shown in the UK for the first time, a timely exhibition that probes pressing environmental issues.

WHAT: The Stranger Things Quiz WHEN: 22 October WHERE: The Old Crown, Deritend www.theoldcrown.com Fans of the hit TV series are invited to come and join a journey into the upside down for a night celebrating all three seasons of Netflix's record-breaking show. Prizes to be won with teams of maximum six people and over 18s only.

WHAT: Birmingham Literature Festival WHEN: 1 to 14 October WHERE: Online, www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org Circumstances dictate that this hugely popular festival will be online this autumn but there will be plenty on offer with a series of specially-commissioned podcast discussions, online writer workshops and one-off live digital events curated in partnership with Durham Book Festival.

WHAT: The Writing of Stones, Gin Rimmington Jones WHEN: Now until 30 October WHERE: Argentea Gallery, St Paul’s Square www.argenteagallery.com A stunning exhibition of black and white photographs of a remote, semi-desert region in WHAT: Lady Sanity Southern Spain. These striking WHEN: 16 October images of the imposing marble WHERE: THSH online via Facebook quarries and deserted, dry-baked Available on Town Hall Symphony Hall’s Facebook and gorge of the Los Gasquez region YouTube channels, this is a chance to watch Lady Sanity speak to the appreciation of the perform a never-before-seen set, accompanied by Ashley Allen natural world and suspension and filmed at the world-renowned Symphony Hall. of time.

WHAT: Van Gogh Alive

WHEN: From 8 October

WHERE: Birmingham Hippodrome, www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Van Gogh’s works have been exhibited and admired for more than a century – but never like this. The multi-sensory experience provides visitors with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in his artistry and truly venture into his world through beautifully curated projections accompanied by a stunning classical soundscape. WHAT: Rosie Kay WHEN: 21 November WHERE: Birmingham REP, www.birmingham-rep.co.uk The Birmingham-based award-winning choreographer returns to the stage to perform a new solo show with works that look backwards and forwards at her personal experience as a female in dance. Performed to a socially distanced

audience, Absolute Solo II will also be live streamed to audiences at home.

Image credit: Ian Wallman