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LANDING
LANDING

A BIRMINGHAM-BASED THEATRE COLLECTIVE

SPECIALISING IN SITE-SPECIFIC THEATRE

BY THE HAIR OF HER CHIN

BY THE HAIR OF HER CHIN

A THEATRE SHOW ABOUT BEARDED LADIES IN THE LATE 1800s

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

WE DELIVER BOTH EDUCATIVE & PERFORMATIVE PROJECTS

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SITE SPECIFIC & HERITAGE WORK

SITE SPECIFIC & HERITAGE WORK

EXPLORE CREATIVE SPACES BOTH INDOOR AND OUT

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Meet Charlotte

ABOUT US

We have been creating work together since 2010. Needless Allies was founded by Kerrie Reading and is now led by Melissa Hurlbutt and Charlotte Kalantari-Gregory.

We work in new and innovative ways that challenge and open minds to the possibilities of creating work in unusual spaces. We strive to create work that is participatory and inclusive and our approach is always inventive and interactive with the audience at the heart of the action.

We have created work for Worcestershire County Council, Wyre Forest District Council, Project Dandelion ‘Building Schools for the Future’, Town Hall Symphony Hall, Fierce Festival, mac, Stirchley Happenings and Birmingham City Council. We have a proven track record for providing a strong, professional working relationship with our partners and have built an eclectic body of work..

Meet Melissa

OUR WORK

  • ‘The three performers were excellent and made the performance engaging for both children and adults. We’ll be looking out for this company.’

    - AUDIENCE MEMBER

  • “Great stuff. Lovely strong women. Very interactive. Love songs, music and set. Great acting. Great comedy.”

    - Audience Member

  • ‘A highly engaging piece with a surprise at every turn!’

    - Sharon, Terribly Topsy Turvy tales mac birmingham