BROMSGROVE's Artrix celebrated its 11th birthday in style last week, with an explosive display of talent from across the West Midlands.

Guests joined hula hoop artist Talulah Blue, Vamos Theatre and Wi're and Dancefest's youth dance company to launch Artrix's Next Decade on Thursday, April 28.

The birthday bash, funded by Birmingham City University, was hosted by Tammy Gooding from BBC Hereford and Worcester and Joanne Malin from BBC Midlands Today.

The party continued in the theatre with a variety of dazzling performances by comic housewife Barbara Nice, Britain's Got Talent runner-up Julian Smith and Translucent Youth Dance Company.

Guests were on the edge of their seats during the finale as Kim Charnock from Birmingham-based Rogueplay Theatre performed an incredible aerial silks display, suspended from the roof of the stage.

Artrix's new director Hannah Phillips shared the theatre's ambition to widen its engagement with young people and families, to support emerging artists and to develop partnerships and innovative digital experiences for live audiences.

Guests heard how Artrix's 10th birthday fundraising campaign had smashed its initial target of £10,000 with £13,133 worth of donations.

Funds will be used to update some outdated equipment and support the venue's outreach and engagement projects.

A new Next Decade campaign has been launched to support the charity's work with children and young people.

Dorothy Wilson, Artrix's chair of the Board of Trustees, said: "Please make Artrix your own and let’s make it even more of a glowing success in the years ahead."