Planet Omar comes to Birmingham Rep
The world premiere production of Planet Omar, adapted by Asif Khan from Zanib Mian’s beloved children’s books, lands at Birmingham Rep from Thursday 18 – Sunday 21… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces extension to SWEENEY TODD (plus a snippet of A Little Priest)
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREETThe House, Birmingham RepSaturday 4 July – Saturday 15 August Box office: birmingham-rep.co.uk, 0121 236 4455 Press Night: Tuesday 14… Read more »
The Core Theatre celebrates record year after reopening
The Core Theatre in Solihull is celebrating its busiest period on record after welcoming more than 60,000 visitors in its first 12 months since reopening. The theatre… Read more »
ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER PERFORMANCES – ORPHEUS
Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, is delighted to announce details of its 2026 summer performances, presented under the umbrella title Orpheus. A much-anticipated… Read more »
Landmark West Midlands Night Time Economy report backed by WM Mayor calls for hospitality and NTE VAT Cuts and dedicated government minister
The Night Time Industries Association has welcomed the publication of the Mayor of the West Midlands Night Time Economy Commission Report as a landmark moment for nightlife,… Read more »
Eric & Ern touring West Midlands to mark 100th birthdays of Morecambe & Wise
Eric and Ern, the new show from Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens – the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End hit… Read more »
Six new shows to join Birmingham Rep’s new youth festival – Rep Rising 26
Following on from Birmingham Rep’s open call for proposals from early-career and emerging artists and theatre-makers to be part of its new youth Rep Rising 26 festival…. Read more »
Enjoy An Audience With Benidorm Stars On 20th Anniversary
Sun loungers at the ready! Fans of hit TV series Benidorm are being given the chance to spend an evening in the company of some of its best-loved characters… Read more »
Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep are today thrilled to announce initial casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed… Read more »
Workshops for new musical ‘Mona Loser’ announced from the writers and director of the 8-time Tony nominated Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
The team behind the critically acclaimed and 8-time Tony Award-nominated production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will come together to present the latest workshop performances… Read more »
Birmingham Rep recruiting for Assistant Director for Peter Pan
Birmingham Rep is seeking a West Midlands based Assistant Director to join the Company for the 2026 magical Christmas show Peter Panby J M Barrie, adapted by… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust celebrates green success
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has been awarded a Silver Green Tourism Award after completing the organisation’s first GreenCheck submission. Green Tourism assessed Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust as a whole… Read more »
Brand new electropop musical exploring queer invisibility in tennis heads out on tour
Fairlight is a brand-new electropop musical about queer invisibility in tennis, which takes place on a tennis court with live tennis playing. Having premiered in Birmingham in 2025,… Read more »
Birmingham Rep release first images and production trailer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Adam Carver (aka Fatt Butcher) as Puck. Credit Manuel Harlan Birmingham Rep has released the first images alongside their production trailer for their latest production: A Midsummer… Read more »
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust places Hall’s Croft on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) has today confirmed that Hall’s Croft, the Grade I listed home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband Dr John Hall, has… Read more »
Rita, Sue & Bob Too! Announces A New Nationwide Tour In 2027
The acclaimed stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new nationwide tour in 2027 The Regal Entertainments Ltd production… Read more »
Outdoor theatre comes to Solihull this summer
Outdoor theatre is coming to Solihull’s Brueton Park this summer, with three unique performances taking place in July and August. On Saturday 25 July at 5pm, The Sword… Read more »
In photos: winners from around the UK announced at last night’s Pantomime Awards 2026
On Sunday 19 April, the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, staged in partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE), were announced by the UK Pantomime… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce full cast for Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Birmingham Rep have today announced the full cast for their upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Directed by… Read more »
Album announced and second single ‘Stand Up’ released from Sylvia musical
ZooNation Records announce ‘Sylvia – The Essentials’ album, set for release on 5 May, containing 14 selected tracks from Sylvia the musical starring Beverley Knight and releases second single ‘Stand Up’. Produced by Grammy award winner Martin Terefe,… Read more »
Pygmalion in Stratford upon Avon. – ‘Shaw Arrives in Shakespeare Country’
Stratford-upon-Avon: 07/04/2026: Rother Street Arts House, in association with Tread The Boards, presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jonas Cemm. Set in Edwardian London, the play follows… Read more »
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET CELEBRATES SIR PETER WRIGHT’S CENTENARY WITH GALA PERFORMANCE
This June, Birmingham Royal Ballet will mark 100 years of Founding Director Laureate and one of ballet’s most influential directors and choreographers, Sir Peter Wright, with a… Read more »
Oh Zeus! A riotous, hilarious ride through Greek mythology at Lichfield Garrick Theatre from 26 – 27 May 2026
Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete – one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and creators of smash-hit family shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island – have teamed up… Read more »
The Alexandra announces new season brochure on World Theatre Day
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video here. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. Audiences can look forward to a superb selection of… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce first cohort for new acting training course, Rep Studio 8
Birmingham Rep today announce the eight young people who will be the first participants in its new acting training programme, Rep Studio 8. This new intensive programme… Read more »
The Allure Speakeasy at The Old Joint Stock review
The Allure Speakeasy at the Old Joint Stock Theatre is not a show you politely sit and watch. It’s one you’re pulled into, cocktail-first (yes, even at… Read more »
BBC Radio 4 comedian Simon Evans in Birmingham
BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans has announced a huge UK tour of his new stand… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces additional Autumn 2026/Spring 2027 Programming
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FORTHCOMING 2026/27 SEASON INCLUDE: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Birmingham Rep,has unveiled its highly anticipated Autumn 2026 season, following on… Read more »
APPLAUSE YOUTH DANCE (AYDF) 2026 FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE COMPANIES PERFORMING AT MAJOR MIDLANDS YOUTH DANCE SHOWCASE
Applause Youth Dance Festival(AYDF) is pleased to announce the 23 successful companies and solo performers from across the East and West Midlands who will be performing at… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce David Bedella will play Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Rep today announce the latest cast member to star in its highly anticipated upcoming production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street which opens… Read more »
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble’s first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep. A celebration of all things Brummie, this new devised… Read more »
The Alexandra kicks off 125th Birthday Celebrations with Theatre Open Day
This May, The Alexandra, Birmingham turns 125 – and to mark the beginning of a celebratory year, the theatre will open its doors for a free Open… Read more »
CALL-OUT: Do you have a story about The River Avon? Stan’s Cafe want to hear it …
Midlands-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe are on the hunt for stories and memories of life along the banks of the River Avon for a new project. River… Read more »
PRESS RELEASE – Birmingham Rep announces a brand-new production of its acclaimed show The Snowman™
This festive family classic will fly into The Rep this autumn The stage show is based upon the iconic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs and its… Read more »
Paranormal Activity heading to Birmingham this Halloween
Written by acclaimed playwright Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett, visionary director behind Punchdrunk Based on the Paranormal Activity films, first written and directed by Oren Peli and… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announce Meo Meow to star as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Rep today announced a new cast member to star in its highly anticipated upcoming production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Award-winning radical… Read more »
Shakespeare Week 2026 – As YOU like it!
Shakespeare Week, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s annual national celebration of Shakespeare, is back for 2026, taking place from 23 – 29 March. Now in its 12th iteration,… Read more »
New Shows On-Sale at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep has today announced another selection of new productions to add to its already stellar 2026 programme. Get ready for an evening of sparkling tunes, tangled… Read more »
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 »