Thousands Party for Town Hall Birmingham's 175th Birthday
Over 10,000 people flocked to Birmingham’s Victoria Square on 9 & 10 October for three, free performances of nutkhut’s Bollywood Steps by Simmy Gupta, an outdoor dance spectacular featuring dazzling dance numbers, fireworks, water effects and stunning architectural lighting of Town Hall.
Nutkhut’s cast were joined by specially recruited dancers and dhol drummers who performed from between the columns, high up on the side of Town Hall, and over 500 schoolchildren who had attended a series of workshops in the weeks leading up to the event. The show formed the centrepiece of the 175th anniversary celebrations for Town Hall Birmingham, one of the oldest purpose-built concert halls in the world, and was also the highlight Birmingham’s Light Night. A series of special events celebrating the grade 1 listed building’s landmark birthday continues until December. www.thsh.co.uk/175th
The performances formed part of the People Dancing programme, part of the West Midlands Culture Programme for London 2012, and have been awarded the Inspire Mark which recognises innovative and exceptional projects directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The People Dancing programme is funded by Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and Advantage West Midlands.
Photo credit: Town Hall Birmingham/Adrian Burrows
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