projects

2010

Mildly Despoiling the Future, Newhall Square, Birmingham

A performance tour with Captain Ed as part of Trove's ongoing programme of activities.

MDtF is a Paen to the ubiquitous buddleia, a celebration of the Newhall Square site and a warning about the might of the black redstart.

Featuring: Mr. E. Woodcock, Frank Bashful, Buddleia tart, Bellamy and a host of spirits from the site's past.

Performed in November 2010 download the script here (2.9mb) and relive the experience yourself.

Picture credit: Charlotte Levine

Warning: This nonsense is liberally seasoned with the truth.