National Theatre Live screenings at The Core Theatre
Enjoy the best of British theatre on the big screen at The Core Theatre with National Theatre Live! Settle back and relax as the West End comes… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Birmingham Rep have today revealed the full cast for their upcoming production of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which promises a distinctively Birmingham version from… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce young winners of A Midsummer Night’s Dream costume design competition
Last year, Birmingham Rep announced the main stage directorial debut of Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, with a distinctively Birmingham version of Shakespeare’s ever popular A Midsummer Night’s… Read more »
Playback Creates celebrates a powerful launch of Homegrown as 11 young artists are shortlisted from over 50 applicants
Playback Creates, a bold new not-for-profit platform championing South Asian creativity and opening pathways into the creative industries, has marked a major milestone with the successful launch… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce West End and Broadway actor Ramin Karimloo will star as Sweeney Todd in their anticipated upcoming production
Birmingham Rep has found its Sweeney Todd and today reveals Iranian-Canadian born musical theatre star Ramin Karimloo will play the lead role, when Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece… Read more »
James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March
Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings… Read more »
Ralf Little to play Alec Leamas in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have today announced lead casting for the extensive UK-wide tour of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Ralf Little (Death in… Read more »
Robin Hood at The Hippodrome 15th Jan by Mazzy Snape
Not yet, Biggins! Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome is the lighthearted escapism that we all need in January. Robin Hood, the magical panto adventure, is currently showing… Read more »
NEW SHOWS ON-SALE AT THE REP
Birmingham Rep isstarting 2026 with a bang, with a selection of new productions announced today – adding to its already stellar and jam-packed programme. The House will… Read more »
Unveiling B:Music’s Spring 2026 season
B:Music, the Birmingham music charity behind Symphony Hall and Town Hall, has announced its Spring 2026 programme, showcasing a dynamic mix of comedy, live music, dance, and… Read more »
Fixing, a drag show about car maintenance & family breakdowns, heading to Birmingham & Midlands venues
Fixing – a show by Matt Miller and Peader Kirk about family breakups and trying to make things better, learning car maintenance and choosing the right shade of… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announces Four New Board Members
Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it continues to champion bold… Read more »
Birmingham Rep weaves a wonderful web of theatre magic for young people across Birmingham this January
Last week Birmingham Rep opened their festive offering for younger audiences, with Anansi The Spidercoming to The Door – running until Sunday 11 January. The production has been met with… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for concert performance of new musical Sweet Henry V
The Birmingham Rep will be starting 2026 with a bang as they present a concert performance of the epic new musical, Sweet Henry V -coming to The… Read more »
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company’s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th Dec – 6th Dec at the Crescent Theatre
Birmingham-based Wax & Wane Theatre Company‘s production of Steven Berkoff’s one-act play ‘Harry’s Christmas’ opens on 5th December and runs until 6th December at the Crescent Theatre in Brindleyplace. First… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new ‘Hamnet’ film
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the cinematic release of Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao in the US for Thanksgiving (27 November). Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, based… Read more »
75th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap to open at The Alexandra in 2026
Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour, opening at… Read more »
Lisa Faulkner to join Kym Marsh in UK Tour of Single White Female
Actor, TV presenter and chef Lisa Faulkner is to star in the world premiere stage production of Single White Female –based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – coming to The… Read more »
New Shows On Sale At Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep today announces a plethora of new shows coming to its stages in 2026 which go on-sale this week. Fresh from opening their 2025 festive world… Read more »
Production images released for Miss Saigon ahead of the show coming to Birmingham
Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, today releases production photography for the thrilling new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Seann Miley Moore (X Factor UK; Miss Saigon, International Tour; Hedwig and… Read more »
B Festive this Christmas and New Year at Town Hall and Symphony Hall
The shop windows are twinkling, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is buzzing, and the festive parties are in the diary- now let B:Music add the perfect finishing touch… Read more »
Stage company Stan’s Cafe & Uni Of B’ham win ‘green’ award | PET#1
The University of Birmingham, in collaboration with Birmingham stage company Stan’s Cafe, has been recognised at the UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards 2025, winning in the… Read more »
A real-life Fiddler on the Roof of The Alexandra
This December, Birmingham audiences will be treated to four weeks of an Olivier award-winning musical when Fiddler on the Roof comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a festive run… Read more »
Book Launch at Birmingham’s Old Rep Reveals Bernard Shaw’s Forgotten Regional Legacy
On Tuesday 11 November 2025, Birmingham’s iconic Old Rep Theatre will host the launch of Bernard Shaw and the British Regional Repertory Movement, an exciting new book by… Read more »
Five New Family-Friendly Shows Coming to The Rep in 2026
Highlights include: Birmingham Rep has today announced a spectacular feast of family programming aimed at ages 11 and below, to join newly appointed Artistic Director, Joe Murphy’s… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Launches ‘Rep Together’ Campaign to Provide 5,000 £5 Tickets for Under 25s to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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… Read more »
The world tour of Moulin Rouge! – The Musical comes to Birmingham Hippodrome (15 October – 15 November 2025)
I had never seen people run to get into a show before the doors closed, but run they did. As we walked in to take our seats… Read more »
HEDDA GABLER – A woman who will set the world on fire just to watch it burn.
Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre’s production of “Hedda Gabler” opens on 18th October and runs until 25th October. When talk turns to major female roles in theatre, Hedda Gabler… Read more »
Solve Along A Murder She Wrote returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove (Sat 8 Nov, The Crossing)
Cult hit ‘Solve‑Along‑A‑Murder‑She‑Wrote’ returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove Saturday 8 November 2025, 7:30–10:00PM — The Crossing, Digbeth (B5 5SU) Host Tim Benzie available… Read more »
Mean Girls is coming to The Alexandra in December 2026
‘Mean Girls Day’, Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce that the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL will play at The Alexandra, Birmingham from… Read more »
Stan’s Cafe TIME CRITICAL – opens next week
Stan’s Cafe’s return to theatres this autumn with a new version of their acclaimed show, Time Critical.One of the company’s most thought provoking productions, Time Critical visits Birmingham Rep, Birmingham (7-8 Oct 2025), Bath Spa… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
A new play written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed Original Songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer Friday… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Announce Open Casting Call for Local Actors
Fresh off their new season reveal earlier this week, Birmingham Rep today announce an exciting open casting call for Birmingham and West Midlands actors. As part of… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce inaugural season from new Artistic Director Joe Murphy
Birmingham Rep, the city’s only producing-house theatre, today announce their bold and exciting new programme that will entertain audiences during 2026 and into 2027 in the debut… Read more »
ESTHER MANITO SLAGBOMB UK TOUR – SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026
UK TOUR: SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 – ON SALE 10AM, 28TH MARCH 2025 – TICKETS Esthermanito.co.uk / Twitter: @esther_manito / Instagram: @esthermanito This Autumn, award-winning British-Lebanese… Read more »
GETTING TRIGGY WITH IT – MATT PARKER DOES THE MATHS, UK TOUR OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 30TH MAY standupmaths.com/shows/ / Instagram @standupmaths / YouTube @standupmaths New York Times and Sunday Times best-seller Matt Parker talks a lot… Read more »
Birmingham Rep extend run of festive production due to huge demand
Birmingham Rep has today announced that its highly anticipated World Premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas has been extended to mid-January due to… Read more »
For HALLOWEEN NeuNoir presents Poe chiller THE HOUSE OF USHER
This Halloween, NeuNoir theatre presents a reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic tale of terror The Fall Of The House Of Usher at venues in Kenilworth, Warwickshire (25… Read more »
Crescent 2025-26 Season launches with the classic Abigail’s Party
Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre’s production of Mike Leigh’s classic “Abigail’s Party” opens on 13th September and runs until 20th September. For a play as well-known as it is,… Read more »
Meet Birmingham Rep’s new Artistic Director, Joe Murphy in Free Town Hall Talks
Ahead of the much-anticipated debut season announcement from Birmingham Rep’s newly appointed Artistic Director, Joe Murphy this month, The Rep have announced they will be holding four open access forums… Read more »
Stan’s Cafe’s return to theatres this autumn with a new version of their acclaimed show, Time Critical.
One of the company’s most thought provoking productions, Time Critical visits Birmingham Rep, Birmingham (7-8 Oct 2025), Bath Spa University, Bath (10 Oct 2025) and Canterbury’s Gulbenkian Arts Centre (16-17 Oct 2025). The performance sees… Read more »
Full cast announced for the first ever UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley
Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce the full casting of the first ever UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley, which brings the iconic psychological thriller, which inspired the… Read more »
Birmingham Weekender shares full line-up: packed programme of free events this August Bank Holiday
Birmingham Hippodrome and Bullring have revealed the full line-up for Birmingham Weekender 2025, returning to the city from Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August. Produced by… Read more »
New EP from the critically acclaimed musical Starter For Ten has been released
Following a record-breaking run at Bristol Old Vic in March 2024, Birmingham Rep are delighted to announce that producers Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and… Read more »
Soap Stars set to lead the cast of Torben Betts’ new comedy thriller Murder at Midnight
Coming to Birmingham Rep next month as part of a UK tour Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce the full casting for the brand-new comedy thriller, Murder… Read more »
The Alexandra celebrates 20 years of Stage Experience
The Alexandra, Birmingham is delighted to celebrate 20 years of Stage Experience this month with a full-scale production of one of the most beloved musicals. West Side Story is the… Read more »
Birmingham Rep has UK’s warmest welcome
Birmingham Rep is one of just three venues to be shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Most Welcoming Theatre title at the 2025 UK Theatre Awards. The annual… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for their co-production of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Birmingham Repand Melting Potare delighted to announce full casting for their thrilling co-production,Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.Led by the previously announced Tom Chambers (winner of BBC 1… Read more »
The Alexandra, Birmingham Announces Summer/Autumn Season
The coming months are full to the brim with stellar shows at The Alexandra, Birmingham. Audiences can expect world-class dance, smash-hit musicals and even a fiddler on a roof…. Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival drops full 2025 line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025 with more than 90 performances featuring big-names, emerging acts and the very best comedians from… Read more »