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Three 15: Bringing Culture to Your Doorstep
Introducing Smethwick Folk
Julie McKirdy BEM named Volunteer Promoter of the Year at NRTF Awards
Julie McKirdy BEM, Library Manager at Thimblemill Library and one of Black
Country Touring's longest-standing Community Promoters, has been named Volunteer Promoter of the Year at the
National Rural Touring Forum Awards.
BCT Secures National Lottery Heritage Fund Support for 'Cape Custard'
Black Country Touring secures National Lottery Heritage funding for family theatre production Cape Custard.
Smethwick Puppetry Festival line-up announced!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2026 programme, and the opening of ticket sales for all of the events. Tickets are limited - book now to avoid disappointment!
Our National Tour of ‘Wild’ is over!
After a wonderful two months of performances up and down the country, our national tour of “Wild” has come to an end.
Thank You for Your Support!
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2026 Crowdfunder! All of the money you’ve helped us raise will go into making Smethwick Puppetry Festival 2026 our best one yet, and keep it affordable for all.
Crowdfunder Launch - Help us Bring Back the Magic!
Your pledge today helps bring the world of puppetry to Smethwick’s doorstep, and keeps it open to everyone. Let’s make this our most magical year yet!
Our National Tour of ‘Wild’ has begun!
We are thrilled to announce that our new production Wild has officially begun it’s national tour this Autumn! The tour opened with a sold out performance at Thimblemill Library on 8th October, right here in the Black Country, where it all began.