Being Brave

Following the acclaimed national tour of Flashbang, Proforca Theatre Company brings Being Brave to Birmingham for a single special performance at the Old Joint Stock Theatre.

Transferring directly from the company's home at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre in London, Being Brave is an evening of brand new short plays directed by David Brady, brought to life by an outstanding ensemble of performers in a showcase of exceptional contemporary acting and new writing.

Across a number of intimate stories, ordinary people find themselves caught in the tiny, impossible moments before a decision.

To jump.

To stay.

To speak.

To come home.

To keep going.

To let someone in.

Over the course of the evening, audiences will journey through hospital corridors at 4am, a mother's kitchen in the middle of the night, a delayed railway platform, the top of a ten-metre diving board, a beach in Thailand, an Army office preparing to welcome home one of its own, and the quiet reflections of someone searching for just a little more from life.

Funny, heartbreaking and full of hope, these are stories about fear, family, grief, love, duty, survival and the quiet courage it takes to move one small step forward.

Presented by Proforca Theatre Company, one of London's leading independent new writing companies, Being Brave continues the company's commitment to producing bold, emotionally truthful theatre about ordinary people facing extraordinary moments.

Following the success of Flashbang, which received multiple ★★★★★ reviews, OffWestEnd Award nominations and toured nationally, Being Brave offers Birmingham audiences the opportunity to experience Proforca's newest work for one night only, direct from London.

Expect exceptional writing, outstanding performances and an unforgettable evening of brand new theatre.