Our Productions
We create original productions that reflect the lived experience and cultural diversity
of the people in the Black Country.
Since 2006, we have been creating original productions that reflect the lived experiences and cultural diversity of the people in the Black Country – their histories, memories, interests, hopes and aspirations. Our productions are rooted in the passionate belief that everyone has a unique and fascinating story to tell, and that those stories deserve to be heard.
Our productions are dependent on the fantastic volunteers and professional creative teams who are part of the process of gathering and shaping the stories – bringing their own perspectives and experiences to the projects. The majority of our performers, producers, theatre-makers and designers are rooted in the Black Country and we also train local volunteers to carry out oral history interviews that inform the research and development of our new work.
To find out more about our productions, you can browse the links below.
Crossing the Line
Step back in time and delve into the rich tapestry of migration tales interwoven with the heartbeat of the Black Country's industrial legacy…
Following the resounding success of 'A Spanner in the Works' in 2023, Black Country Living Museum and Black Country Touring are excited to present “Crossing the Line”, a new show as part of Summer Lates at the Museum.
Sanctuary in Sandwell Films
Black Country Touring, Bearwood Community Hub and Borough of Sanctuary Sandwell have been working together with Forward Poetry Prize winning poet Bohdan Piasecki to create four short films that challenge the negative narrative around migration and foster empathy by sharing authentic stories from local sanctuary seekers who have built new lives in Sandwell.
Blathering With SVI Podcast
Over several months, members of Sandwell Visually Impaired took part in conversations with Graeme Rose about some everyday subjects. The results are these fascinating podcasts.
Smethwick Puppetry Festival
In February 2024, Black Country Touring presented the first-ever Smethwick Puppetry Festival, in partnership with West Smethwick Park Pavilion. The festival took place over half-term, from 11th to 18th February. There were puppet shows for families, performances for adults, puppetry workshops and an exhibition all across 7 community venues in Smethwick.
Where We Grow
Where We Grow celebrates community gardens and the local people who work, volunteer and spend precious time in them.
A Spanner in the Works
A Spanner in the Works is inspired by events that happened during the 1960s and by stories given to us in original interviews with people who worked on local buses at the time.
Wednesbury Day
Join us for Wednesbury Day! Black Country Touring and Multistory are bringing family-friendly theatre performances, interactive street games, live music, face painting and other fun activities to Wednesbury town centre on 10th and 17th June.
Black Country Stories Podcast
Black Country Stories podcast unearths the stories of the people of the Black Country, from fairground showmen to tattooists, shop keepers to artists.
What’s In Store – Wednesbury
What’s In Store returned with two days of exciting live poetry, music and theatre performances in independent shops and market stalls in Wednesbury town centre! It took place on 23rd and 24th September 2022, and celebrated Wednesbury's community and the independent businesses at the heart of it.
What’s In Store – Bearwood
What’s In Store brought two days of fabulous live poetry, music and theatre performances to independent shops and cafes along the Bearwood Road, Smethwick. Performances took place across the 17th and 18th June 2022, with a fantastic team of actors, musicians and poets celebrating the independent businesses and the many cultures at the heart of the local community.
Where Are You?
Where Are You? is a brand new digital theatre production for families. It is an international collaboration between Black Country Touring (UK) and Accra Theatre Workshop (Ghana), commissioned as a part of Birmingham 2022 Festival, generously supported by the British Council.
