​​Welcome to the BEDLAM Arts and Mental Health Festival 2021 – a celebration of the arts, mental health and wellbeing. 
1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people experience a common mental health problem (such as anxiety or depression) each week. So whether you’ve experienced this, or know someone who has, you’re not alone. It’s vital to share your stories – and taking part in the arts is a natural way to do so.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, together with Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre, Sampad South Asian Arts and our guest partner Red Earth Collective, are thrilled to bring you a diverse ​programme of world premieres, visual art and film as well as powerful live performance through theatre, spoken word, dance and music. 

Now on our fifth edition, we hope that BEDLAM continues to reduce stigma, and encourages honest discussions around mental health – all with some fantastic performances. Whatever your age or background, there’s something for everyone. Follow the conversation online @BEDLAM_festival and using #BEDLAM2021 We look forward to seeing you there.