Join us at the Belgrade this summer for See It First, a programme of new work, workshops and conversations between artists and audiences.
Once again, the Belgrade will become an artistic hub for the region, because we are passionate about new work, unearthing new stories and sharing them with people who want to see them.
This year’s See It First programme includes preview performances of Consumed, our latest co-production with Paines Plough, a series of scratch nights and work-in-progress performances taking place in our new creative workshop and performance space, the Jag, and a series of workshops and talks for artists and creatives.
See It First is for the curious, for artists in search of inspiration and audiences in search of new adventure!
Follow the links below to find out more about individual events and to book.
Performances
Sat 19 Jul | 7pm | The Jag | £5
Blindspot Scratch Night from Blindspot Theatre
Blindspot Nights comes to the Belgrade for the first time with two brand-new work-in-progress shows.
Wed 23 Jul | 6.15pm | The Jag | £5
Breeders by Milk No Sugar
A play exploring LGBTQIA+ relationships and the messy, beautiful ways we create community.
Wed 23 Jul | 8pm | The Jag | Free
Playing Poetry: Coventry Showcase from Apples and Snakes
Platforming the next generation of exciting local performance poets in an evening of scratch shows.
Thu 24 Jul | 6.15pm | The Jag | £5
Sepondment by Charlotte McShane
A heart-warming and very silly work-in-progress show about class, nature and Sisqo
Fri 25 Jul | 6.15pm | The Jag | £5
Lovett by BoonDog Theatre
Set before Sweeney Todd, discover what ultimately leads Mrs Lovett to turn his victims into pies.
Fri 25 Jul | 7.45pm | B2 | From £12
Consumed (previews) a Paines Plough, Belgrade Theatre, Sheffield theatres and Women’s Prize for Playwriting production, in association with The Lyric Belfast.
A preview performance for See It First ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe and UK tour.
Sat 26 Jul | 6.15pm | The Jag | £5
This Blighted Star by COGGIA
A local student vanishes. A town’s anxieties surface…
Sat 26 Jul | 7.45pm | B2 | From £12
Consumed (previews) a Paines Plough, Belgrade Theatre, Sheffield theatres and Women’s Prize for Playwriting production, in association with The Lyric Belfast.
A preview performance for See It First ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe and UK tour.
Workshops / Talks
Sat 19 Jul | 3pm | Patrick Suite | Free
Facilitating and Directing: Practices in Conversation with Corey Campbell and Jay Zorenti-Nakhid
A practical and reflective exploration of facilitation and directing in theatre.
Wed 23 Jul | 4pm | Burbidge Room | Free
Producer Gathering
Producer Gathering comes to the Belgrade for the first time for a dynamic and participatory session with special guests.
Thu 24 Jul | 5pm | Screen Room |Free
Elevating the British South Asian Voice with Rifco Theatre Company
Discover Rifco’s journey, its mission to champion South Asian voices and opportunities for artists to get involved.
Fri 25 Jul | 2pm | Screen Room | Free
Demystifying Arts Council Funding with Georgia Kelly from Blindspot Theatre
Georgia Kelly shares their tips and tricks for getting funding for artistic project under £30k.
Fri 25 Jul | 5pm | Burbidge Room | Free
Artist Social with special guests from Paines Plough
Just us for a relaxed evening where creatives can gather, share and spark ideas.
Sat 26 Jul | 2pm | Patrick Suite | Free
Open Writers’ Lab with Paines Plough
Join our friends Paines Plough for an open writers’ lab, as part of their Tour the Writer programme.
Social
Sat 26 Jul | 9pm | B2 Bar | Free
See It First Closing Party
Join us as we mark the end of another incredible See It First programme and wish cast and creatives the best of luck as they head to the Fringe.