Irish Annie’s Nationwide Tour Opens This week Including Birmingham Date
Must-see musical comedy Irish Annie’s opens its 2025 nationwide this week. TV legend Ricky Tomlinson heads a talented cast of performers in the smash-hit production which is due to travel… Read more »
Birmingham Rep Presents the World Premiere of The Battle
Wednesday 11 February – Saturday 7 March 2026 Alongside co-producers Melting Pot, Birmingham Rep has announced world premiere production, The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on… Read more »
Magic & Sex at The Old Joint Stock
Performances at Brighton Fringe(WIP), Rik Mayall Comedy Festival (WIP), Greater Manchester Fringe, Old Joint Stock (Birmingham), Alma Tavern (Bristol), Newcastle Fringe and Camden Fringe. Magic & Sex… Read more »
Full cast announced for Birmingham-based theatre company’s thrilling historical drama, All My Pretty Ones
This May, Birmingham Rep will be bringing an exciting new project from Birmingham-based theatre company, White Bear Productions. All My Pretty Ones follows on from the success… Read more »
Fawlty Towers Cast Announced at The Alexandra
Casting is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End… Read more »
WILL MELLOR & RALF LITTLE EXTEND TWO PINTS PODCAST TOUR WITH NEW WOLVERHAMPTON DATE
GRAND THEATRE, WOLVERHAMPTON – FRI NOV 7 ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY APR 11 VIDEOHERE Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor… Read more »
The Alexandra’s brand new season brochure has arrived
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video on TikTok. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. There is a jam-packed season of shows heading… Read more »
Let the Right One In and NT Live Screening of A Streetcar Named Desire Announcement
Birmingham Rep has announced two additional productions for its 2025/26 season of drama, thrillers and premieres. Continuing The Rep’s recent bout of National Theatre Live screenings, The… Read more »
Murder on the Nile at the Crescent Theatre
Perfect for all lovers of theatre Who-dunnits?, Agatha Christie’s masterpiece “Murder on the Nile” opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on Saturday 5th April. Quirky characters (nearly… Read more »
The Alexandra’s Christmas show announced – Fiddler On The Roof comes to Birmingham this December
Following a magnificent 13 nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards, equaling the record previously set in 2018, Fiddler on the Roof comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a Christmas run from Tue… Read more »
An Interview with Roxana Silbert, Director of A Thousand Splendid Suns by Somia R Bibi
Birmingham Rep brings a brand-new production elevating a powerful story: A Thousand Splendid Suns to the stage. A visual narrative that unflinchingly delves into the pain, hope… Read more »
ATG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE CREATIVE LEARNING IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH WORLD THEATRE DAY ANTHEM
ATG Entertainment is proud to celebrate World Theatre Day 2025, by uniting voices from across its local venues, in a special anthem that highlights the transformative power… Read more »
National Theatre Live screenings at The Core Theatre
Enjoy West End productions in Solihull as four National Theatre Live cinema screenings are added to the reopening line up at The Core Theatre! The Importance of… Read more »
The Great Big Dinosaur Show announces Birmingham dates
National Poetry Day Ambassador & acclaimed children’s poet Simon Mole and TikTok sensation singer-storyteller Gecko are bringing their much-loved hit showThe Great Big Dinosaur Showto the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birminghamon Sunday 1… Read more »
Just announced – two incredible shows coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham.
War Horse Thu 10 – Sat 19 Jul The National Theatre’s smash-hit production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham for a… Read more »
Premiere of tiata fahodzi’s brand new TRIPLE BILL EVERYWHERE
Next week, Birmingham Rep will be hosting the premiere of tiata fahodzi’s brand new TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHEREon Thursday 27 March, before the celebrated British African heritage contemporary… Read more »
Prima Facie coming to The Rep Spring 2026
Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce that Suzie Miller’s multi award-winning play, Prima Facie will launch onto The Rep’s stage on Tue 10 Mar 2026 for a limited… Read more »
The Alexandra’s Stage Experience seeks sponsorship
2025 marks 20 years of The Alexandra’s annual youth theatre programme, Stage Experience, and this summer budding performers and theatre technicians from across the Midlands will take to the… Read more »
A Celebration of George Michael by the Singers Who Performed with Him for 3 Decades
Fans of George Michael are in for an unforgettable experience as The George Michael Singers, featuring three of his long-time backing vocalists, bring a spectacular celebration of the… Read more »
Nora – A Doll’s House at The Crescent Theatre
The Crescent Theatre stages “Nora: A Doll’s House” from March 15th – Stef Smith’s radical reinvention of the Ibsen classic When Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical classic “A Doll’s… Read more »
Labour of Love opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on February 22nd
James Graham’s brilliant and wickedly funny “Labour of Love” opens at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on February 22nd. Considered by many to be the “man of the… Read more »
Good for a Girl Syndicated interview with Becky Deeks (Writer) and Lucy Wild (Director and Movement Director)
Becky: Football has always been a huge part of my life. As a kid, I spent most weekends playing football down the park with my dad and… Read more »
WILL MELLOR & RALF LITTLE BRING NEW NATIONAL TOUR TO BIRMINGHAM
Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the… Read more »
Birmingham Rep announces a new stage adaption of Inspector Morse
The Rep is today delighted to announce a new production which will see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a thrilling new stage production,… Read more »
Jekyll and Hyde at the Crescent Theatre, opening Saturday 8th February and running until the 15th
A darkly fascinating tale of male violence, guilt and privilege, “Jekyll and Hyde” – but as you have never read, seen or heard it before – comes… Read more »
Pride and Prejudice (sort of) and Death of a Salesman
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) will be returning to Birmingham Rep for the third time this year with a brand-new version of the production directed by its… Read more »
Crescent’s first ever show at The Old Rep
The Crescent Theatre’s début production at the Old Rep brings two of Alan Bennett’s much loved “Talking Heads” to the stage, with performances on Thursday 30th and… Read more »
Cast Announced for Good for a Girl
In association with feminist arts organisation, Fractured Glass, Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce the cast of Good for a Girl – a brand-new drama celebrating and… Read more »
The Rep announces additional Spring Programming
The Rep have announced details of seven additional productions in their already bumper Spring 2025 season. Arriving directly from the West End, the Olivier-award winning Showstopper! The… Read more »
Upcoming shows in the Studio at The Core, Solihull
Spring into action with music, dance and comedy performances guaranteed to help banish the winter blues, all taking place in the Studio at The Core, Solihull. On… Read more »
Announcing The Snowflake on tour
Following a highly successful run at Birmingham Rep, The Snowflake presented by Birmingham Rep, Polka Theatre and Little Angel Theatre will tour to 18 libraries across Birmingham and… Read more »
Rita, Sue & Bob Too! UK Tour Opens In Four Weeks Starring Jake Quickenden
The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour, opening in four… Read more »
Cast announcement for Community at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce the cast of brand-new comedy drama, Community, premiering at The Rep in their early Spring season (Thursday 30 January – Saturday… Read more »
Coming to UK cinemas this Spring – The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals – Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Night With Janis Joplin, Billy Elliot and Bonnie & Clyde
SPRING 2025 LES MISÉRABLES – THE STAGED CONCERT (2019) SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY / TUESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: LIVE ARENA TOUR (2012) SUNDAY 2ND MARCH /… Read more »
The Effect – at The Crescent, Birmingham
Photography by Graeme Braidwood The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham stages Lucy Prebble’s critically acclaimed THE EFFECT from January 18th to 25th. Love. Sadness. Joy. Depression. Lucy Prebble’s… Read more »
Birmingham Rep’s Chair of the Board Andy Street CBE knighted in 2025’s New Year Honours list
Birmingham Rep is delighted to share the news that its newly appointed Chair of the Board, Andy Street CBE has been awarded a Knighthood in the New… Read more »
Chicken Soap for the Soul – A New Podcast with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Chicken Soap for the Soul, is a brand-new podcast hosted by acclaimed actress Elisabeth Dermot Walsh. Known for her long-running role as the scheming Dr. Zara in… Read more »
Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!
One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »
The Crescent Beauty and The Beast
With opportunities to see this fabulous Christmas show in the morning, afternoon or evening, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham opens its stunning new production of Beauty and the… Read more »
The Alexandra, Birmingham Announces Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Season
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video on TikTok. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here. Audiences can look forward to a… Read more »
The Book of Mormon | 15 Tickets Per Performance At £15 Each
Broadway’s smash-hitmusical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, returns to the midlands this festive season, playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 3 Dec to Sat 28 Dec 2024,and15 tickets… Read more »
Curl Girl Productions bring their latest show, The Valley of Queens to the Midland’s Arts Centre this December.
Funded by National Lottery Project Grants, The Valley of Queens is a verbatim piece of theatre based on migration stories of South Asian women living in Sandwell… Read more »
New Shows on Sale – Hold on To Your Butts and Kim’s Convenience
The Rep has announced two additional productions to be added to its already stacked 2025 spring season in their cinema-style The Studio performancespace. Following a terrific sell… Read more »
2-weeks to go to the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy BEDLAM Showcase tickets only £6 available via https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bedlam-showcase/www.bedlamfestival.co.uk #BEDLAM2024 Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM is an arts… Read more »
Star casting annnounced for Peter James’ Picture You Dead at The Alex
A multi star cast has been announced for the World Premiere of the brand-new stage production, Picture You Dead – adapted from the bestselling novel of the UK’s number… Read more »
Could you be Birmingham’s next Jean Valjean?
A search has begun for a West Midlands performer who could play the part of Jean Valjean in a production of the iconic Les Misérables at The Alexandra, Birmingham in June… Read more »
MISS SAIGON to play at The Alexandra, Birmingham in November 2025
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring production of the global stage sensation, MISS SAIGON, as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. This year marks 35 years… Read more »
King Lear opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16
The Bard’s classic tragedy of family feuds and power struggles opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16 when King Lear takes to the Ron Barber Studio… Read more »
Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this November
This November, the Birmingham Rep will be hosting an entire month of limited-run productions in their most intimate performance space, The Door, ranging from highlights of last… Read more »
Supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story comes to Birmingham next year
To celebrate Halloween, Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will be play at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Mon… Read more »