Birmingham Rep today announces the launch of Rep Together, a bold new fundraising campaign aimed at raising funds to subsidise 5,000 £5 tickets for young people under 25 and state schools, for its forthcoming 2026 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
This initiative, which is live from Thursday 23 – Monday 27 October, will support young people, schools and communities across Birmingham gain access to world class theatre, made in Birmingham – making a difference to those that need it most.
Forming part of The Rep’s spring season – the debut season from newly appointed Artistic Director Joe Murphy – A Midsummer Night’s Dream promises a colourful and vibrant reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, brought to life on The Rep’s main stage from Saturday 25 April – Sunday 24 May 2026.
The Rep Together campaign seeks the support of individuals to help subsidise the cost of these low-price tickets and ensure that theatre remains an inclusive and inspiring space for future generations.
Joe Murphy, Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep and co-director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, said: “Theatre should be for everyone. With Rep Together, we’re throwing open the doors to young people who may never have seen Shakespeare on stage before — or even been to the theatre. We want them to feel like this place is theirs, that these stories belong to them. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the perfect gateway into that world: magical, mischievous, and full of possibility. This campaign is about investing in access, in imagination, and in the future of theatre in this city.”
The Rep Together campaign runs from Thursday 23 – Monday 27 October and donations can be made online via the website at: birmingham-rep.co.uk/support-us/rep-together