BIRMINGHAM, UK – 29th September 2025 – Susan Vickers, the acclaimed author, broadcaster, theatre critic, and community entrepreneur, has delivered a series of truly magical performances that brought ancient Chinese creation stories to vivid life for Birmingham audiences.
What began as two sold-out performances exploring Chinese creation mythology proved so enchanting that Susan and her fellow performers from The Moon Lamp Players were invited to take their show to the prestigious Ming Moon Restaurant in Birmingham’s bustling Chinese Quarter, courtesy of the Birmingham Chinatown Business Association. The Ming Moon, known for its vibrant atmosphere and central location, provided a perfect stage for this enriching cultural journey.
The cultural journey reached its crescendo on Sunday 28th September, when Susan graced the stage at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Organised by the Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and funded by Arts Council England, this final performance was the crown jewel of a remarkable artistic collaboration, drawing in huge crowds for the city’s celebration.
Across all three performances, more than 1,500 people were transported into the world of ancient Chinese storytelling, creating moments of genuine wonder and cultural connection that will linger long in the memory.
“Witnessing the audience’s faces light up as these timeless stories unfolded was absolutely magical,” said Susan Vickers. “There’s something profoundly moving about how mythology can bridge cultures and generations, these ancient tales spoke to every single person in those rooms, regardless of their background.”
The overwhelming success of these performances demonstrates the enduring power of storytelling to bring communities together and celebrate our shared humanity through the arts.
Susan Vickers is a distinguished author, broadcaster, theatre critic, and community entrepreneur whose work spans multiple creative and civic spheres. As a respected voice in the arts community, she has built a reputation for championing cultural diversity and community engagement through innovative storytelling projects. Her multifaceted career encompasses writing, media commentary, and theatrical criticism, while her entrepreneurial spirit drives meaningful community initiatives that bring people together across cultural boundaries.
The Susan Vickers Foundation is a team of care-experienced professionals offering tailored support, healing, and education for care leavers, social workers, families, and more. With its motto “Turning Pain Into Purpose,” the foundation is dedicated to changing the narrative for care-experienced individuals and forging a more equitable future for them, with advocacy, support, and empowerment programmes designed to ensure that care-experienced children have equal access to opportunities and education.
Heartfelt thanks go to all the organisations that made this extraordinary cultural celebration possible: the Chinese Festival Committee Birmingham, Birmingham Chinatown Business Association, Birmingham Chinese Heritage, Ming Moon Birmingham, and Caste Away Arts.
Special recognition goes to Arts Council England, whose generous funding support enabled this ambitious project to reach such a wide and diverse audience.
