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\n Sophia Griffin, Head of New Work and Artist Development at Birmingham Hippodrome. (Credit: Paul Stringer).<\/p>\n
\n Sophia Griffin, Head of New Work and Artist Development at Birmingham Hippodrome. (Credit: Paul Stringer).<\/p>\n
\n Birmingham Hippodrome has announced\u00a0a week-long festival to celebrate new work, next May.\n <\/p>\n
Origins Festival<\/strong>\u00a0will showcase new work from eight Birmingham-based artists who have been part of\u00a0Origins,\u00a0the Hippodrome\u2019s new work and artist development residency programme.<\/p>\n The festival celebrates the culmination of the cohorts\u2019 18-month programme, which offered artists the time and space to develop their practice, explore new ideas, and connect with a community of peers.<\/p>\n Across six days, audiences can expect innovative double-bills, hands-on workshops and lively discussions, showcasing the richness and originality of Birmingham\u2019s creative scene.<\/p>\n Sophia Griffin, Head of New Work and Artist Development at Birmingham Hippodrome, said:\u00a0\u201cWe are delighted to present Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work. This festival represents the culmination of 18 months of dedicated artistic exploration and collaboration, and we can\u2019t wait to share the work with audiences next year.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAt Birmingham Hippodrome, we believe deeply in the talent and potential of local artists. We\u2019re committed to supporting creatives to develop work here in Birmingham, and in the West Midlands, and to involving audiences in the process; Origins Festival is a celebration of that shared journey.\u201d<\/p>\n Today\u2019s announcement marks the second anniversary of the Hippodrome\u2019s New Work & Artist Development Department, which was established to support local artists and the curation of new work.<\/p>\n Further programme details including participating artists, will be announced in 2026.<\/p>\n