Where We Grow
Performances in Community Gardens across the Black Country
Scatter a generous handful of artists over a number of beautiful green urban spaces. Then stand back and watch what grows as they respond to the mixed fauna and flora of the gardens and generally revel in the muck and fresh air.
Where We Grow celebrates community gardens and the local people who work, volunteer and spend precious time in them. Four short performances have grown from these spaces and people, made with local artists and incorporating poetry, music, visual vernacular and spoken word. The performances will be scattered throughout each garden and will take place multiple times each day, so you can wander and enjoy each one at leisure as you explore these beautiful spaces.
The performances are free to attend and don’t need to be booked in advance, so you can just come along and collect a programme on the day. The performances will be BSL interpreted.
Keep an eye on our social media platforms as we release more information in the lead up to the performances!
Dates and Locations
Friday 15th September
12pm - 4pm
Gatis Community Space
Gatis St, Wolverhampton, WV6 0ET
Saturday 16th September
12pm - 4pm
Caldmore Community Garden
12 Carless St, Walsall, WS1 3RH
The day will also include a performance of The Zoo That Comes to You by Scarlet Oak Theatre at 2pm
Saturday 23rd September
12pm - 4pm
Dorothy Parkes Allotments
Bearwood Allotments, Dale Street, Smethwick, B66 4HY
Sunday 24th September
12pm - 4pm
Hawbush Gardens
1 Bull St, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NQ
The performances are part of Hawbush Gardens Open Day, with workshops and other events for all the family
With a huge thanks to our garden partners and all the people who have given their time to share their stories and experiences.
