{"id":9167,"date":"2014-09-17T15:28:33","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T15:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2014\/09\/17\/mummyji-is-searching-for-the-stars-of-the-midlands\/"},"modified":"2014-09-17T15:28:33","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T15:28:33","slug":"mummyji-is-searching-for-the-stars-of-the-midlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2014\/09\/17\/mummyji-is-searching-for-the-stars-of-the-midlands\/","title":{"rendered":"MummyJi Is Searching For the Stars of the Midlands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Would-be stars of the stage will have the chance to fulfil their dreams at an Asian variety talent show at Birmingham Repertory Theatre<\/strong> from 20 to 22 November 2014<\/strong>. <\/font><\/div>\n

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In a dream, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan called upon the fictional character, MummyJi<\/strong> to find and launch the best new British Asian talent. MummyJi is now searching all over the Midlands to find the best up-and-coming variety talent that the region has to offer, and introduce it to the world in her show, MummyJi Presents<\/strong>. <\/font><\/div>\n

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Rifco Arts, <\/font><\/strong>the team that created Britain\u2019s Got Bhangra<\/em>and Break The Floorboards,<\/em> restages the smash hit show that has been staged annually at Watford Palace Theatre since 2012.\u00a0 <\/font>Rifco are an award winning British Asian Theatre Company that develops and creates vibrant, accessible and high quality theatre which reflects and celebrates the contemporary British Asian experience. They have a strong belief in artistic excellence, and particularly Artist Development; working with new writers, nurturing young artists and creating new and exciting work, involving the community every step of the way. <\/font><\/div>\n

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The night of entertainment and comedy, hosted by MummyJi, showcases some of the best British Asian talent, and this year she\u2019s giving performers from the Midlands a chance to be in her spectacular line-up and present their talent to the city. <\/font><\/div>\n

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Applicants must have <\/font>an Asian-inspired act, though performers can be anything from singers to rappers, dancers to gymnasts, and everything in between.<\/font> Successful applicants will have the opportunity to showcase their talent to The REP\u2019s diverse audiences as one of MummyJi\u2019s guests.<\/font><\/div>\n

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Performers interested in applying should email their name and contact details along with a file (video or sound) and \/ or link (website, YouTube, etc) of their act to <\/font>birmingham@rifcoarts.com<\/span><\/font><\/a> .<\/div>\n

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Acts should be around 5 minutes in length. Auditions will be held on 5 October with rehearsals 18 -19 November and performances 20 \u2013 22 November. The deadline for applicants is 22 September.<\/font><\/div>\n

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