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Walking ToursJuly 8, 2020November 3, 2021

trails of the unexpected

Our actor-guided walking tours tune into the sounds of the past and allow audiences to experience Coventry neighbourhoods in a whole new way.

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Talking Birds ThoughtsJune 8, 2020August 30, 2021

so what is Theatre of Place?

The Talking Birds Guide to Theatre of Place (written by Co-Artistic Director Derek Nisbet and originally commissioned by the British Performing Arts Yearbook)

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Talking Birds ThoughtsMarch 18, 2020January 20, 2022

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Talking BirdsJanuary 6, 2020July 28, 2021

meet our friendly leviathan

The Whale has been delighting audiences up and down the country for over a decade – would you like to book it to be part of your event?

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Coventry Talking Birds The Nest ThoughtsJanuary 1, 2020May 3, 2022

Art for the People

The recommendations made by the Citizens’ Assembly clearly sketch a better future for Coventry: green, welcoming and future-facing. Read them here.

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About Talking Birds

We are a Coventry-based company of artists known for our gently provocative projects which explore, and seek to illuminate, the profound and complex relationships between people and place. We’re big on access, human connection, social and ecological responsibility, and on nurturing the next generation of artists and theatre makers, particularly in Coventry.
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Listen Again

Words into Actions – Can artist-led manifestos create real change? Nestival of Ideas discussion featuring Zed Lawal, Dan Thompson and Derek Nisbet.

Blog: Words from the Birds

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Taking our Time

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Research, Renew, Reflect

Revisiting old work with fresh eyes and new perspectives

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If you can afford to pledge something to support our work at The Nest, it would be hugely valued. Or if you buy a Nest Bond, you’ll get a stunning limited edition print in exchange for your donation.

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What's On

  • Walk With Me #1 Spon End (LIVE) at Wildlife Gathering May 20, 2022 – May 21, 2022 Expect a trail of the unexpected on this walking tour from Talking Birds*, where you can tune in to some of the secrets of Spon End, one of Coventry's oldest neighbourhoods, in the company of our friendly guide, Herbert Cleaver.The tour lasts approximately 90 mins, starting at 1pm and 3.30pm on 20th & 10am 1pm…
  • Nest Co-Working Afternoon May 20, 2022 at 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Nest, Unit 3, Sandy Lane Business Park, Coventry, CV1 4DQ. We invite you to join us at The Nest on the third Friday of each month in the afternoon, to work in the company of other creatives. Bring your laptop so you can get on with some of that project planning or admin, or bookmark some time to catch up on reading or research. Take…
Sound waves never die! Try one of our self-guided walks in Coventry neighbourhoods.

Talking Birds is values driven and actively working for change - in our own work and through our support for Culture Declares Emergency & More Than A Moment. Find out more about what drives us here: Our Six Big Ideas.

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Talking Birds
The Nest,
Unit 3, Sandy Lane Business Park,
COVENTRY
CV1 4DQ
+ 44 [0]7708 262 182
birdmail@talkingbirds.co.uk

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Herbert’s back! Take a sociable wander with us & discover the secrets of Spon End this Friday/Saturday as part of #WildlifeGathering visit tiny.cc/sponwalk or call 0800 012 2401 to book your FREE place!
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