About the Project
Postcards from Birmingham is an immersive promenade performance that reinterprets the city’s landscape via queer narratives, particularly from a South Asian perspective. Mapping Birmingham's rich queer history onto key locations, the curated walking trail connects personal stories with cultural landmarks. Participants embark on a sensory journey where identity and place intersect, discovering new perspectives on the city’s heritage, resilience, and pride.
About the Director
Vikram Phukan is a Mumbai-based theatre practitioner and culture journalist. His writings on theatre have appeared in publications like The Hindu, Timeout, Forbes India, Mint Lounge, International Gallerie, ArthArt, Firstpost and News9. He has contributed essays to the recent books, This is Channel Earth: 100 Years of Global Radio Play and Habib Tanvir and His Legacy in Theatre. He serves as faculty at the Drama School Mumbai, and has been on curatorial and grant-making committees with the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards, the Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Thespo, the India Foundation for the Arts and the Serendipity Arts Foundation. His writing credits for the stage include Stories in a Song, Limbo, Gentlemen’s Club and his directorial ventures Those Left Behind.
Requirements
Two or more years of experience in theatre/performance.
18+ years of age.
A fee of XXX will be paid to the artists for the performance and rehearsals.
Artists would be required to be available for online rehearsals led by Vikram Phukan | April 01, 2025 - May 02, 2025
Artists would be required to be available in-person in Birmingham for rehearsals led by Vikram Phukan | May 05, 2025 -May 22, 2025
Performance Dates: May 23, 2025 - June 01, 2025
