Moving On Birmingham

Moving On. A care leaver led creative project to make changes, break stereotypes & prepare young people to leave care. By care leavers, for care leavers.

[Women & Theatre @Womenandtheatre]

The deadline to become a full-time member of W&T's core team is this Thursday at noon!

For more info and to apply visit our website: https://t.co/8cVzVxmna8

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

You have until the end of Monday 27th Feb to send @Womenandtheatre your expressions of interest!

If you're a care leaver interested in taking part in some Creative Mentoring, take a look 👀👀👇👇

[Women & Theatre @Womenandtheatre]

Interested in our Creative Mentor Scheme for care leavers but want more information? Watch this short video from our Project Co-ordinator Katie about this exciting new project. https://t.co/TW1Y5iu5QO

[Women & Theatre @Womenandtheatre]

Some personal news...

Founder member and Artistic Director Janice Connolly & Executive Director Jess Pearson to stand down from W&T after 40 & 20 years’ service respectively.

For more information and to read our full statement visit our website: https://t.co/ThIbMw2qtB

[mrs barbara nice @BarbaraNice]

Barry spent 7 years in foster care @Womenandtheatre @movingonbrum . #careexperienced

[lemn sissay OBE FRSL @lemnsissay]

Barry Keoghan was in foster care for seven years, staying in 13 different homes. He is 30 years old. He has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Banshees of Insherin. Go on Barry!!!

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Check out these brilliant production shots from our Young People's Stage performance last month @mac_birmingham! Huge shout out to @kategreenphotog for capturing these moments 🌟

Did you attend the Symposium? Please share your feedback with us! https://t.co/J2Qnx672Da

[Jake Shaw @jake4shaw]

@movingonbrum Amazing performances, supertalented individuals. Felt incredibly proud, emotional and hopeful. Loved it ❤

[Dr. Marie Kershaw @mkershaw_uk]

What a fantastic group of young people sharing their stories of leaving care. Absolutely brilliant #MovingOnSymposium, workshops & performance today. Very powerful & very well done! The young people always say it best! 👏👏👏 @movingonbrum @Bhamchildtrust @RightsandPartic

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Today is the day! 🌟🌟🌟Our brilliant Moving On group will be performing later today as part of the #MovingOnSymposium!

There is still time to book a ticket to come to the Symposium, and to see the Young People's Stage - do not miss it! https://t.co/koFI8xvE14

[imaginelife🌸 @chelsfowels]

🎭 movingonbrum💜 @movingonbrum @BarbaraNice @JoGleave @Beckie21725985 @frankiearobson @JenDavis5

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Book your tickets today! The Symposium ticket includes:
A Symposium ticket includes:

· Entrance to performances, presentations and discussions

· Refreshments throughout the day, including a light dinner

· A ticket to see Taking Steps
https://t.co/koFI8xwbQC

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

And finally, any staff out there looking for a great, engaging and entertaining day our of the office - book on to the Moving On Symposium!

The Symposium marks the end of this first funded phase of #MovingOn. We will share presentations, performances and discussions.

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

If you'd like to get involved with performing on the Young People's Stage, get involved! There's still time to sign up.

Contact [email protected] or 07864642970 for more information.

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Our brilliant young people have been working hard in rehearsals for the Young People's Stage!

The Young People's Stage will be shared at our project Symposium! The group will perform together, and share individual pieces of creative work they are proud of.
#MovingOn

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

And here's a poem we made together way back in the first session in Jan 2021!

No One Ever Told Me started out as a discussion about things we wish we'd known growing up. Then our very own @thaughtonpoetry took those words to make this piece...
#MovingOn

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Did you know tickets to see Taking Steps are currently on sale!

We made taking steps in collaboration with the Moving On group, and shared it for the first time in Jan 2022. Now it's back this November!

Grab your tickets now https://t.co/o3VAoaIefP
#MovingOn #TakingSteps

[Women & Theatre @Womenandtheatre]

Watch the trailer for Taking Steps coming to @mac_birmingham on 23 & 24 Nov 2022.

Step into the world of care leavers with this entertaining, impactful & insightful drama.
Dir by @JoGleave performed by @adayarrr @thaughtonpoetry & Alison Belbin

Tickets: https://t.co/m122J7yQLf

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

Thank you to the 10 wonderful people who joined us!

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

First and foremost, what have been been up to during #CareLeaversWeek22?

We had a great time at @Bhamchildtrust Care Leavers Conference on Wednesday. Frankie and Katie absolutely loved chatting to people from across Birmingham!

[Moving On Birmingham @movingonbrum]

We ran a workshop on 'Confidence and Wellbeing through Movement and Theatre'!

#MovingOn