Within the mid-Nineteen Nineties, the Huge Brum Theatre in Training Firm requested Edward Bond to jot down a play for younger folks. We went on to fee 10 performs from him, performing them in colleges, universities, group venues and theatres throughout Britain and overseas. Edward additionally spoke at occasions, carried out masterclasses and workshops, and supported us in myriad methods.
Because the particular person at Huge Brum making grant functions and funding bids, I knew our work with Edward was an important key to securing the corporate’s portfolio standing with the Arts Council. Although our relationship with him was at all times skilled, it was additionally shut and affectionate: he would generally discuss with himself as “Little Brum”.
