Peaky Blinders creator to produce Birmingham 2022 opening and closing ceremonies
The creative team for the Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies has been revealed
Last updated 26th Aug 2021
A team of six people who will deliver the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been revealed, including Peaky Blinders writer, Steven Knight.
The team consists of a globally renowned theatre director, a two-time BAFTA award winner, an international rapper, a published novelist, and an international set designer.
1,200 people are taking part in the opening ceremony for The Games which will take place on 28th July 2022 with around 30,000 people watching live at The Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
The team will also produce the closing ceremony on the 8th August at the same venue.
The Birmingham 2022 Opening and Closing Ceremonies team consists of:
Iqbal Khan – Artistic Director
A globally renowned, Birmingham born, Theatre Director. Most known for modern retellings of the classics and has worked in the UK and abroad on the world’s most high-profile stages.
Maeve Clarke – Writer
A published novelist and short story writer from Birmingham.
Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness – Music Director
International rapper and music maker. In 2018 he co-created a project offering music education and recording facilities to youths and underprivileged groups in Birmingham.
Misty Buckley – Production Designer
She was recently nominated for a BAFTA Award for Stormzy’s performance at Glastonbury Festival. Misty has helped design sets for Coldplay’s 2016 Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, London 2012 Paralympic Closing Ceremony and the Rugby World Cup 2015 Opening Ceremony.
Hamish Hamilton – Broadcast Director
Hamish is a twice BAFTA Award winner, plus Grammy and Emmy nominated global authority on live event broadcast.
Steven Knight CBE – Executive Producer
Creator and writer of Birmingham’s most famous export, Peaky Blinders. Steven has also written screenplays for the films Closed Circuit, Dirty Pretty Things, and Eastern Promises, and has directed and written the films Locke, and Hummingbird (also known as Redemption.)
Tickets go on sale for the opening ceremony from the 8th September.