HORSES!

6–8pm

Grand Union

Still from ‘HORSES!’ by Linda Stupart, 2026.

For May’s Digbeth First Friday, we are delighted to present the first iteration of ‘HORSES!’, a special event co-curated with artist, educator, and equestrian Linda Stupart and Flatpack Festival at Grand Union. Reflecting Grand Union’s social and environmental work, these events explore the therapeutic connections between the urban landscapes and the power of equine energy.

Linda, Flatpack, and Grand Union come together to present ‘HORSES!’ – an evening of film screenings and performance exploring representations of horses in relation to class, queerness, anti-colonial contexts and filmic materialities.

Alongside Linda’s new work, we will be screening ‘Stepney Western’ (2025) by artist and filmmaker Harry Lawson.

Accessibility

All films will be captioned or subtitled. Grand Union is located up two flights of stairs with no lift access. Access to the horse will be at ground level outside. Expect mixed lighting and sound levels within the space. There is a spacious gender neutral bathroom on site with no mobility aids. There will be a pay bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. There will be masks and hand sanitiser at the entrance to Grand Union available for your use.

Venue

Grand Union

19 Minerva Works
Fazeley Street
B5 5RS