As part of Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work, watch two brand new work-in-progress performances by our hand-picked Hippodrome Origin Artists.

Grace Barrington – Money for Nothing

Money for Nothing is a thrilling new piece of writing that demonstrates Grace Barrington’s bold ability to test form and ask questions that get under our skin.

A working men’s club in Yardley struggles to stay afloat during the early years of 2010s austerity. When the situation turns dire, some members get involved in a risky moneymaking scheme with fateful consequences.

Amerah Saleh – Untitled

From the co-founder of Verve Poetry Press, Amerah Saleh, comes a piece that gives space to the complexities of grief.

Layla is trying to write a play about her mother’s passing. She has one hour to perfectly express both her grief and her joyful memories of the woman who shaped her. If only her three aunties would let her write in peace…

You are also invited to join us after the show, to gather with others and enjoy some delicious free food. 

These performances include British Sign Language interpretation and audio description.

Please note, these are in progress pieces presented as part of Origins Festival and so could feature performers with script in hand.