The future direction
Changes in the city and Nu Century’s own growth presents the company with new opportunities to develop; evaluating its beginnings and considering what future roles it should play
Landmark events
2003
- The Live Box is awarded a ‘Collide’ commission
- Larger Live Box showcase @ The Drum, Aston Featuring Soweto kinch, DJ Biznizz, TY and Steve Williamson Julie Dexter’s first performance with the Live Box
- Live Box first commission for Birmingham Arts Fest, CBSO centre
2004
- Live Box performance in Symphony Hall, Birmingham with teenage jazz group ‘The Waves’
- Live Box performance at Birmingham Arts Fest Main stage, Centenary Square
- Live Box launches first program of workshops at South Birmingham College
- Launch of new Live Box program @ The Drum. Supported by Arts Council of England, and Birmingham City council. Program includes prominent national jazz, hip hop artists.
- Youth Theatre visit to Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa
2005
- Live Box performance at Birmingham Arts Fest Main Stage, Centenary Square
- Launch of second year @ The Drum
- Theatre production of Mother of Rain at the Grahamstown festival, South Africa.