spring & summer | 2015
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Welcome to our spring/summer season 2015
coincide with the run up to the election. This scrupulously researched and fiercely funny play from the writer of Sherlock and Doctor Who spotlights the relationship between politicians and the press. In The DOOR we give voice to a breadth of brilliant characters, from The REP’s Olivier-nominated Associate Artist, Caroline Horton’s playful and poignant Penelope RETOLD, the story of a lonely military wife to The Honey Man, a powerful tale of a West Indian recluse from Tyrone Huggins.
The struggle to find a voice is a running theme in the season and is particularly relevant to two plays in The HOUSE: the much loved The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, the heart-warming story of a shy but hugely talented singer as she is thrust into the limelight and The King’s Speech, which dramatises the uplifting true story of King George VI’s struggle to overcome a paralysing speech impediment. With the formidable pairing of Raymond Coulthard and Jason Donovan in the leading roles of The King’s Speech, we are blessed again with an extraordinary array of the best acting talent in the country. This includes James Dreyfus who returns to The REP as Elwood P Dowd, the man whose best friend is a 6-foot-tall invisible rabbit, in Mary Chase’s hugely popular tale Harvey. Among the many new plays The REP is presenting this season, we are proud to be able to offer you six world premières. In The Studio, our commission of Steve Thompson’s Feed The Beast narrates the critical first 100 days in power for a new prime minister and is programmed to
We also welcome The Pyramid Texts, a haunting look at a boxer in his twilight years played by the brilliant James Cosmo. We’re particularly delighted to be producing Steven Camden’s (aka Polarbear’s) first ever stage play Back Down, which captures the teenage life of three young men in a tender coming-of-age story with all his characteristic linguistic brio. Find out more about the playwrights, their work and the journey from page to stage by attending our behind the scenes talks – see page 32 for more information. In addition to our own shows, we’re delighted to welcome a host of inspiring visiting companies, amongst them the inventive company Kneehigh’s adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s chilling novel Rebecca and, to celebrate the great playwright, Arthur Miller’s centenary, the wonderful Talawa’s production of the classic All My Sons. Please join us in making this a memorable season.
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Kenny Wax Ltd & Stage Presence Ltd present a Mischief Theatre Production
PETER PAN GOES WRONG
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Tall Stories in association with Kenny Wax Ltd presents
ROOM ON THE BROOM
By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Illustration: copyright © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children’s Books
By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, after J.M. Barrie
28 january to 1 february
Director Adam Meggido
Best new comedy award winners WhatsOnStage Awards 2014 Don’t miss… THE TRIAL OF PETER PAN 31 January, 12.30pm in The DOOR Peter Pan is on trial for ‘not growing up’ in this extract from the award-winning theatre company of learning disabled actors, Side by Side. FREE (Pre-booking required)
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does, as the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland, with hilariously disastrous results. Following their smash-hit success with The Play That Goes Wrong which has returned to the West End after a sellout UK tour, Mischief Theatre Company (Winners of the 2014 Whatsonstage Best New Comedy Award) bring their hilarious new spin on a family favourite to the stage. Terrific fun for all ages, don’t miss this hysterical new laugh out loud comedy. “ Joyful disasters from comedy masters” Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4/Theatrecat.com
★★★★ “ Perfect…a lovely piece of storytelling” Sunday Express ★★★★ Sunday Times ★★★★ Time Out
Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Room On The Broom flies into The REP direct from a West End season. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents, in association with Don Gregory, with Julian Stoneman Associates and Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for The Booking Office
HARVEY
By Mary Chase Directed by Lindsay Posner Elwood P. Dowd has only one character flaw: an unwavering friendship with a six-foot tall, invisible rabbit, named Harvey. This hilarious comedy, immortalised in the 1950 classic film starring James Stewart and on Broadway, opens in Birmingham before a short tour prior to a West End run. There’s a bit of Harvey in all of us! James Dreyfus returns to The REP in the role of Elwood following acclaimed performances in the West End revivals of Donkeys’ Years and Cabaret.
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“ Hope is a thing with long, fuzzy ears…this winsome comedy about a loveable eccentric can cast a satisfying spell” New York Times
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14 to 17 january DryWrite and Soho Theatre present
FLEABAG
Monthly Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Apples and Snakes, and Beatfreeks present
level up
By Phoebe Waller-Bridge Performed by Maddie Rice
An explosive night of spoken word in performance, featuring some of the country’s very best poets alongside local rising stars.
The Fleabag bites back. A rip-roaring account of some sort of a female living her sort of life.
Besides sets from our special guests, you can expect open mic slots for you to share your work, poetry, video showcases and time to socialise and share your work with likeminded people.
Ticket price includes a cocktail. ★★★★★ “ Sucker punch funny…I’ve never seen a play like it.’ Scotsman ★★★★ “Devastatingly good.” The Times
23 January at 7.00pm 27 February at 6.00pm 27 March at 7.00pm
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BRIGHT CLUB COMEDY NIGHT
The track looks like any other ordinary train track. Nothing to indicate what happened here. Heather loves being a train driver, but she has been off work since the incident. Emily is in the middle of her GCSEs, but her head has been turned by uncovering unknown answers. Mark has never been able to manage emotion, especially his own. How does one family find its way through a tragedy that doesn’t even belong to them? Stephanie Riding’s first major script, Me, Mum & Dusty Springfield enjoyed a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run before embarking on an acclaimed national tour. Unknown Male is her unforgettable and darkly comic new play, written during her time in The REP Foundry. director nick walker preview club 28 jan Afterdark 30 Jan
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2 February Birmingham Repertory Theatre in association with the University of Birmingham presents
Birmingham Repertory Theatre in association with Pippa Frith presents
By Stephanie Ridings
Today I am going to be a new person. No more slutty pizzas. Lots more lovely threesomes. GO.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s highly-acclaimed and Olivier-nominated play comes to The REP following its sell-out run at Soho Theatre.
28 to 31 January
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The Bright Club Comedy Night returns by popular demand. Join a new set of academics as they channel their inner comic genius to show that university research isn’t always as serious as you might think. Expect amusing tales about life and work in an evening of laughter and music.
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre present
THE KING’S SPEECH By David Seidler
It’s 1936 and the King has abdicated leaving the throne to his brother, Bertie, with Great Britain on the brink of war. But before Bertie can address the nation as King George VI, he first must conquer his paralysing stutter.
Photo: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. © National Portrait Gallery
As he is thrust into the media spotlight, Bertie desperately struggles to overcome his personal demons. Prompted by his wife and the future Queen Mother, Elizabeth, Bertie turns to the Australian maverick speech therapist, Lionel Logue. Together they embark on an unlikely journey to find the King’s voice.
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This acclaimed play that inspired the Oscarwinning film, is the uplifting true story of a man inspired to overcome a life-long setback in order to lead his country through the Great War, and his poignant friendship with the man that helped him. Featuring
Raymond Coulthard as King George VI
Jason Donovan as Lionel Logue
Director Roxana Silbert Designer Tom Piper Lighting Designer Ollie Fenwick Sound Designer Nick Powell preview club 25 feb Creating The King’s Speech 28 Feb 5.30pm (See page 32) BSL interpreted 4 Mar 7.30pm Afterdark 4 Mar Theatre Day 5 Mar Audio Described 5 Mar 7.30pm Captioned 7 Mar 2pm
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15 February Howard Ross Associates presents
A SUMMER IN THE SOUTH
Readings from the work of Colette adapted by Richard Edmonds Performed by Siân Phillips and Robert Powell
16 to 21 february Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Judy Owen Ltd present
the honey man By Tyrone Huggins
A Summer In The South is a tribute to Colette, one of France’s greatest writers. Her work is brilliantly brought to life by Siân Phillips and Robert Powell.
Honey Man is an ageing West Indian recluse, trying to save his dying bees in a derelict cottage on the edge of rural England.
Her most famous work was Gigi but this evening offers many more fascinating episodes set against the Paris of la belle époque and World War I.
Into his world bursts a sixteen-year-old girl called Misty. His stormy encounter with this fiery, weed-smoking heir to the nearby manor house leads to an unlikely friendship, and the discovery of a secret which connects their past, present and destiny in ways they could never have imagined.
You hear about an assortment of astonishing characters including a spider who drinks hot chocolate with Colette’s mother, Alain with his strange affection for his cat Saha, Lina the grand horizontale and Missy with her poodle-hair moustache. Dark and disturbing stories mix with colourful and amusing ones, creating a haunting mosaic of prose and dramatised passages. Devised & directed by Richard Edmonds
Birmingham writer and actor Tyrone Huggins plays the title role in this compelling play. ★★★★ “ There’s a buzz about this” The Guardian Director Emma Bernard Designer Timothy Bird Lighting Designer Simon Bond
26 February to 7 March Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company in association with The Roundhouse presents
back down By Steven Camden
This’ll be good. Has to be. Three boys and a mountain.
Director Tessa Walker The DOOR To New Writing 21 February 6pm (See page 32) preview club 26 to 28 feb BSL Interpreted 5 Mar 8pm Afterdark 5 Mar
This production and the subsequent UK tour is supported by the Sir Barry Jackson Trust.
Luke, Zia and Tommy have known each other for forever. With Luke about to leave for university it’s time for one last adventure together. Armed with Zia’s mix CD and a bag of Brummie pride, they set off to conquer Snowdon. But when their jaunt takes an unexpected turn they are forced to face up to the reality of why they needed the trip in the first place. Back Down is the highly-anticipated first play by Birmingham-born Steven Camden, more commonly known as the award-winning performance poet Polarbear. Steven has crafted a must-see coming-of-age story that is both insightful and incredibly funny.
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Exciting News About The REP’s Restaurant! Back by popular demand, we’re reintroducing pre-theatre dining for all shows from February 2015.
JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENsE
Adapted from the works of P G Wodehouse by the Goodale Brothers
Our tasty packages are priced at £15.95 for 2 courses and £19.95 for 3 courses. You will find a sample menu to whet your appetite in the Food and Drink section of our website. In the meantime, we’re ready to take your order so book a pre-theatre dining package now! Online – by adding a dinner package to your basket when buying your tickets By phone – by requesting a pre-theatre dining package when talking to one of our box office team The BOX on 0121 236 4455 To make general, non theatre related bookings please call us on 0121 245 2080
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The Olivier Award-winning West End comedy arrives at The REP with Robert Webb (Peep Show and That Mitchell and Webb Look) as Bertie Wooster.
★★★★ “ An inventive evening of bonkers comedy” Daily Mail ★★★★★ Radio 4 ★★★★★ Sunday Telegraph
When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, foppish fool Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, his ever dependable valet Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters.
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Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Seppings, Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates! Robert Webb will be joined by Christopher Ryan (The Young Ones and Absolutely Fabulous) in the role of Seppings with additional star casting yet to be announced.
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24 TO 28 MARCH Talawa Theatre Company presents
Zippo’s Circus presents
CIRQUE BERSERK
ALL MY SONS By Arthur Miller
Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited
“ Makes Cirque Du Soleil look wimpish... leaves one breathless with excitement” Daily Telegraph
Britain’s favourite circus comes to The REP following four sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and a sold-out 2014 tour. Combining contemporary ‘cirque’ skills with thrilling stunt action, Cirque Berserk is a danger-filled spectacle that will amaze audiences of all ages. Witness the world’s most dangerous circus act, the legendary Globe of Death, which will be performed for the first time live on stage in the UK. Three motorcyclists will speed around inside a steel cage at over 60mph! The spectacular line-up will also feature jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, death-defying stunt artists and the award-winning clown, Tweedy.
It is 1947 and Joe and Kate Keller, an all-American couple, are living with the ghosts of World War II.
Director
Michael Buffong ★★★★★ “ A flawless production that succeeds in seeing the play in terms that are neither specifically black nor white, but ultimately honours Miller’s ability to see things human.” The Guardian
Joe is a successful, self-made businessman; a loving family man and a pillar of the community. He is a partner in a machine shop building fighter plane parts. Joe and Kate’s happiness is clouded by one thing – their son is missing in action, presumed dead by all but his mother … All My Sons is a searing investigation of honesty, guilt and the corrupting power of greed. The play was Arthur Miller’s first success, establishing him as a leading voice in theatre. Director Michael Buffong is the Artistic Director of Talawa, the UK’s primary Black-led touring theatre company. Their acclaimed production of All My Sons stars Ray Shell as Joe Keller and Doña Croll as Kate Keller.
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19 March TriForce Promotions presents
MonologueSlam UK Hosted by Jimmy Akingbola
MonologueSlam UK returns to The REP. Performers from all backgrounds and disciplines undertake a gruelling series of auditions, including a youth round for 11-16 year olds, before 20 of them are chosen to perform in front of an audience and to impress a panel of professionals who are in a position to progress their careers. MonologueSlam UK brings you the newest and most exciting talent in the UK! Visit triforcepromotions.co.uk for more information.
20 to 21 March The Paper Cinema in association with Flatpack Film Festival and Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents
The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey
Homer’s island-hopping adventures are retold here as you’ve never seen them before, with a combination of cut-out illustrations and live music. Over the past ten years The Paper Cinema have developed their own ingenious and deceptively simple approach to storytelling, a combination of puppetry and live animation with a video camera onstage to immerse you in the action. Boasting a joyous score by a three-piece band, The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey is their most ambitious show yet; a picaresque encounter with various gods and monsters which comes fresh to Birmingham from a globetrotting tour. Presented in association with Flatpack Film Festival, which runs in venues across Birmingham from 19 to 29 March.
30 march Freshold Theatre in partnership with UNTitled Theatre presents
Derby Theatre presents
Collidoscope
PENELOPE RETOLD
Written and performed by Hannah Graham
Written and performed by Caroline Horton
The best way to escape a dark tunnel is to find Hollywood at the end of it. When an unexpected tragedy has everyone talking about funerals and finger food, Anna seeks escape by becoming her idol, the 1930s Hollywood bombshell Madeleine Carroll. Taking the audience from West Bromwich to West Virginia, meeting a handful of lively characters along the way, this powerful and contemporary autobiographical story is told through a shifting rhythmical patchwork of poetry and live music. Swaying from stark openhearted confessions to sultry renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic songs, Collidoscope is a bittersweet story of how fantasy and reality collide in the effervescent mind of an ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey. Created in Director Natasha Pryce Musician simon smith
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Welcome to Ithaca, island paradise and home to Penelope. She’s married to a world famous war hero and she’s had enough of waiting for him. Made with input from soldiers and military spouses, Penelope RETOLD is an irreverent collision of classic myth and contemporary rage. Get ready for a theatrical storm that sweeps through poetry, songs, comedy and YouTube clips towards a poignant and furious conclusion. Caroline Horton is an associate artist of The REP, Olivier Award nominee and was named The Stage’s Best Solo Performer. She follows her hugely acclaimed Mess with this epic, heartbreaking and fiercely playful tale of love, loneliness and the need to be free. ★★★★ “A compelling monodrama” The Guardian Director Lucy Doherty
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feed the beast By Steve Thompson You are asking me to waste my time making sure some newspaper isn’t going to be mean? Michael is moving into Number 10 Downing Street and there will be no charm offensives with this Prime Minister, not with a country to run. There’s no time for lunches with the press while there are children living in poverty. And there’s certainly no time to comment on a minister’s illicit affair while the country needs more nurses. But when his family’s private life looks set to be the next big story, Michael seeks help from a press secretary who advises, “Feed the beast before it turns on you”. Can Michael keep politics centre stage or will he become the big story himself? Feed The Beast is a fiercely funny look at the rocky relations between our press and politicians in a world of spin-doctors and Leveson Inquiries from the awardwinning writer of Damages, Whipping It Up, Roaring Trade and the highly acclaimed BBC programmes Sherlock and Doctor Who. Director Peter rowe Designer Libby Watson Lighting Designer Simon Bond Composer and Sound Designer Tom Mills preview club 16 to 20 april In Conversation With Steve Thompson 25 April 5.30pm (See page 32) Afterdark 29 Apr Captioned 30 Apr 2.45pm BSL interpreted 30 Apr 7.45pm Audio Described 1 May 7.45pm
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5 TO 9 MAY
From Kneehigh Theatre
REBECCA
By Daphne du Maurier A play adapted and directed by Emma Rice
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again...
Director
Emma Rice
Kneehigh are one of the world’s most celebrated theatre companies and their international hits include Brief Encounter and Tristan and Yseult.
Designer
Leslie Travers Lighting Designer
Rebecca is timeless; the book beloved by generations and the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film a classic of the genre. Now Rebecca bursts onto the stage! Emma Rice, the awardwinning director, has created a spellbinding new production of Daphne du Maurier’s masterpiece which conjures Cornish romance and theatrical magic.
Tim Lutkin Casting Director
Sarah Bird CDG
Rebecca is presented by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, the multi-award winning producers of Art, Brief Encounter, God of Carnage and Calendar Girls, in association with Steve Wiener, Jenny Wiener and The Theatre Royal, Plymouth.
Afterdark 28 Apr creating rebecca 2 may 5.30pm (See page 32)
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OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR The Musical
By Joan Littlewood and the Theatre Workshop
Director Terry Johnson
Direct from Theatre Royal, Stratford East, the legendary musical, Oh What A Lovely War comes to The REP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I.
★★★★★ Oh What A Lovely War is a satirical masterpiece that brilliantly “ Superbly staged revival” summarises the First World War in a hilarious and provocative Daily Telegraph way. It’s a riot of music, colour and larger-than-life characters and features some of the greatest war-time songs including ★★★★★ the much-loved Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag. “ Restores a classic for a new generation” Originally created in Joan Littlewood’s hugely innovative The Guardian Theatre Workshop, this highly-acclaimed new production features Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) and is a rare opportunity to see Littlewood’s masterpiece performed by JOAN LITTLEWOOD’S Musical Entertainment OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR by Theatre Workshop, Charles Chilton, a professional company. Since graduating from Birmingham Gerry Raffles and Members of the Original Cast. University, director Terry Johnson has become one of the most Title suggested by Ted Allen. Military Adviser - Raymond Fletcher acclaimed playwrights and directors of his generation. He has created a must-see revival of a sixties classic for a whole new Afterdark 6 may generation of theatre-lovers to discover. theatre day 7 may
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Selina Thompson presents
19 to 23 May
26 to 30 May GMJ in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents
Tamasha and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry present
BLOOD
the pyramid texts
By Selina Thompson
By Emteaz Hussain
By Geoff Thompson Performed by James Cosmo
22 to 27 June
After taking the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014 by storm, Selina Thompson’s Chewing The Fat comes to The REP. Selina invites you to her own version of a midnight feast where she infuses discussion of life-long weight issues with laughter. The result is a hilarious and extremely open look at how we live with our bodies, on both the days when they are beautiful, and the days when they are a burden. Born and bred in Birmingham, Selina Thompson is a current member of the REP Foundry. She has previously presented work in NT Studio, Theatre in the Mill, Spill Festival of Performance and ARC Stockton. Ticket price includes a snack! Afterdark 14 May supported by
Love ain’t something you just say. Just this word. It’s something you do. A 21st century love story. Caneze meets Sully in the college canteen. The heat rises over triple chilli sauce in Nandos. She makes her move in the sweet smoke of a shisha bar. A touchpaper is lit… but neither of them bargained on the lengths to which her brother would go to keep them apart. Blood is a heartfelt new play by the writer of Tamasha’s Sweet Cider. ★★★★ “ An assured debut” Time Out on Sweet Cider ★★★★ “ Displays remarkable maturity and lyrical grace.” What’s On Stage on Sweet Cider
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I don’t need to hit anything. Not anymore. The air is enough. The shadow is the only opponent worth my effort. Alone in a boxing gym with a video camera, there is one last thing that Ray has to do. As he reminisces over a lifetime of fights he gradually lets his guard down to reveal a heartbreak hidden beneath his hardened exterior leading to an emotionally devastating knock-out conclusion. James Cosmo (Trainspotting, Braveheart and Games Of Thrones) delivers a personal and haunting monologue from BAFTA Awardwinning writer Geoff Thompson. “ Fascinating…an authentic and heartbreaking story.” Barry McGuigan
Director Esther Richardson
Director Michael Vale
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre and BE FESTIVAL present
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CHEWING THE FAT
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BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s brilliantly acclaimed festival celebrating the best of European theatre, returns to The REP this June. Featuring over twenty electrifying performances from Europe plus live music, exhibitions, workshops, discussions and delicious food, this vibrant festival puts Birmingham on the map as the theatre capital of Europe from 22 to 27 June. BE FESTIVAL turns the building back to front as festival-goers will be able to step backstage and experience The REP in an innovative and exciting way. Each night features four 30 minute-long shows with audiences offered the opportunity to eat dinner with the performers in the interval. Programme to be confirmed. Visit birmingham-rep.co.uk for more information.
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company and West Yorkshire Playhouse present
The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
By Jim Cartwright
Little Voice spends her days alone in her bedroom. Surrounded by her late father’s records she escapes to the extraordinary voices of Judy Garland, Billie Holiday and the breathless tones of Marilyn Monroe. As her blowsy mother Mari shrieks and shouts her way around the house Little Voice hears her heroines; matching them note for note, she sings… and her world is transformed. When local talent agent Ray Say, Mari’s latest boyfriend, overhears her he sees a way out; this is his chance for the high-life, his road to the showbiz big-time. All he has to do is find a way to take her with him. Persuaded by the tacky scout, pushed by an overbearing mother, a nervous Little Voice blasts out Bassey, but will she ever have the courage to find her own voice? Director James brining
Give A Ticket This season we’re working with some local people who often find themselves feeling excluded and unheard. Through participative theatrical projects and performance in partnership with charities such as Sifa Fireside Homeless Centre and Migrant Voices, we’re providing platforms for their voices and their stories. We need your help. We’d like to give these people the opportunity to see our production of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice. Could you contribute towards buying a theatre ticket for someone who couldn’t afford to themselves? When you purchase tickets for The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice we will ask if you would also like to buy a £10 ticket for a stranger.
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Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company presents
The Freedom Theatre, Palestine presents
THE SIEGE
ANITA AND ME By Meera Syal Adapted by Tanika Gupta
By The Freedom Theatre
Directors Nabil Al-Raee and Zoe Lafferty
coming soon: 9 TO 24 octoBER 2015
April 2002. Spring in Bethlehem. A group of armed men seek sanctuary in one of the world’s holiest sites, the Church of Nativity, as the Israeli army closes in. The siege lasts for 39 days, paralysing the centre of Bethlehem. While the world is watching, the fighters are faced with the question of whether to struggle to the end or to surrender. No matter what they choose, they will have to leave their families and their homeland behind forever.
Meera Syal’s much-loved novel bursts on to the stage for the very first time.
Director Roxana Silbert
“ I am so thrilled that Anita And Me is being developed and premiered at The REP” Meera Syal
The Siege is created by world-renowned The Freedom Theatre from Jenin Refugee Camp in Palestine who are on their first tour of the UK.
This poignant coming-of-age tale follows Meena, a young girl growing up in the only Punjabi family in a 1970s Black Country mining village. Meena spends her days happily getting into scrapes with the other local children until one day the impossibly cool Anita enters her life. Suddenly Meena knows exactly who she wants to be, but is Anita all that she seems? Soon Meena’s world is turned upside down as she is caught between two very different cultures. Anita And Me paints a comic, poignant, compassionate and colourful portrait of village life in the era of flares, power cuts, glam rock, decimalisation and Ted Heath. It has been adapted for the stage by the multi-award-winning Tanika Gupta.
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First stages M6 Theatre Company presents
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WHATEVER THE WEATHER
Ages 3+
Ages 5+
Action Transport Theatre presents
STATIK!
7 FEBRUARY 11.30AM AND 2PM
30 MAY 11.30AM AND 2PM
In a traditional weather house, two loveable characters diligently monitor the ever-changing weather.
It’s Mikey’s first day working at the regimented radio factory.
She is happy in the bright, warm sunshine. He is happy in the wet, refreshing rain. But what happens when the winds of change blow? It might rain, it might get a bit windy, but the show must go on whatever the weather!
But when a mystery voice unexpectedly comes through the airwaves chaos ensues and rules fall away. Inspired by the wisdom of children; energetic clowning and a vibrant soundtrack combine in a hilarious show about breaking the mould.
LANGUAGE ALIVE! presents
BY THE RIVERBANK
Ages 3–6
LANGUAGE ALIVE! presents
little red
Ages 5-9
6 JUNE 11.30AM, 2PM AND 3.30PM
18 APRIL 11.30AM, 2PM AND 3.30PM
A multi-sensory adventure inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic The Wind in the Willows.
Take a journey into the deep, dark woods with brave Little Red, exploring the secrets of the forest.
Portly the baby otter is missing again and Ranger Ratcliffe needs help to find him. Join him on a voyage of discovery through a watery landscape in search of clues.
With this original retelling of the traditional tale, step into the shoes of Little Red as she discovers that wolves are not the only perils she faces. 3.30pm Relaxed Performance A specially designed performance with a relaxed attitude to noise and movement to assist people with a learning disability.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company presents
OPEN HOUSE
AGES 6 MONTHS to 2 years
CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES Take the hassle out of planning for your child’s next birthday party and treat them to a very special party at The REP. Our Pirate or Fairytale themed parties are fun, theatrical and suitable for groups of both boys and girls.
2 MAY 11.30AM, 2PM & 3.30PM
Welcome to our house! Our doors are open for you and your baby! Open House invites the very young to discover our house; the kitchen, the living room and the bathroom. Experience interactive performance, music, puppets and other surprises. Our Open House is very informal. You can wander around the house as quickly or as slowly as you like and, if you need to take time out for doing those things that babies need to do, you can.
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Our experienced team will lead a range of activities and games to make it a day they’ll never forget! Build your own birthday party to suit your child and budget. For more information and to book your party, contact the Development team on 0121 245 2163 or email development@birmingham-rep.co.uk
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BEHIND THE SCENES Throughout our spring and The STUDIO 25 April, 5.30pm summer season, there are numerous opportunities to learn In Conversation With more about how our shows Steve Thompson are created. An insight into the working process of the The DOOR To New writing Panel discussion with the writers showing new work in The DOOR. Presented in association with Writing West Midlands. Tickets £2 • 21 February, 6pm - Unknown Male’s Stephanie Ridings and Back Down’s Steve Camden aka Polarbear. • 1 April, 6pm - Penelope RETOLD’s Caroline Horton. Chaired by Tessa Walker. The HOUSE 28 February, 5.30pm
Creating The King’s Speech Director Roxana Silbert and designer Tom Piper discuss the making of The King’s Speech. Tickets £5 Conc. £3 Saturday 18 April, 10am to 5pm
Welcome To The Wings Open day We are celebrating our fantastic season of shows that date from the 1920s to 1950s with a vintage themed open day. Explore backstage, see costume, wig and make-up displays and discover everything that goes into getting a show on the stage. Plus an afternoon tea dance and a variety of craft activities for all ages. FREE
award-winning writer of this season’s Feed The Beast, Sherlock and Doctor Who. Tickets £5 Conc. £3 The HOUSE 2 May, 5.30pm
Creating Rebecca Kneehigh Theatre Company discuss their creative process and the making of Rebecca. Tickets £5 Conc. £3
Get Involved If you are an aspiring writer, actor, theatre-maker, director or poet, there are many ways to make your voice heard. The DOOR 30 April
Playwrights The REP is happy to receive unsolicited scripts. If you have a work-in-progress (of no more than 15 minutes in length) to share with us, or would like to join one of our writers’ groups, email scripts@birmingham-rep.co.uk
MASTER CLASS: find your voice 28 February, 2pm to 4.30pm
Backstage Tours Take a peek behind the scenes for just £5 (£3 conc). Tours take place at 10.30am on most Saturdays and last for approximately 90 minutes. Enjoy a pie and pint or tea and cake with your tour for just £12 or £10 respectively.
Afterdark Free post-show discussions with the cast and creative team involved with the production.
Theatre Days Theatre Days take place before selected Thursday afternoon matinees and provide an opportunity to find out about the production from members of the cast, creative and technical team. FREE
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Delivered by voice coaching expert, Steven Kemble. For anyone wishing to work on their stage presence and confidence. Includes an opportunity to perform a verse on The REP’s main stage. £35 Conc. £30 per person.
MASTER CLASS: DIRECTING ACTORS IN THEATRE Led by Tessa Walker, Associate Director at The REP 14 March, 10am to 4pm Learn techniques for working with actors. From vocal and physical exercises to understanding text and action. Participants will have the opportunity to perform and direct. Suitable for any level of experience. £175 per person
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REP FOUNDRY SHOWCASE The REP Foundry is a year-long programme supporting the most exciting new generation of theatre artists in the region. This showcase is an opportunity to see excerpts of their work. Writers 11.45am to 1.45pm Theatre Makers 2.45pm to 4.15pm Directors 4.45pm to 5.45pm Tickets £5 Conc. £3 Day tickets £12 Conc. £7.50 To apply to be on the Foundry programme 2015, please visit birmingham-rep.co.uk
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Share your thoughts youth theatre 10 to 14 March Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents
STUDENT DRAMA FESTIVAL 2015 Education, Education, Education Tuesday 10 March, 7pm Students from BOA Wednesday 11 March, 7pm Students from University of Birmingham Thursday 12 March, 7pm Students from Newman University 9 March Young Everyman & Playhouse and Young Theatre Makers present
HALF-BAKED By Alex Joynes The Young Everyman Playhouse presents a funny, moving and bittersweet new play about unemployment, uncertain futures and unreliable ovens. 11 May
Our aim is to encourage a lifelong love of theatre through consistently presenting relevant and entertaining theatrical experiences to our customers. We rely on your support in so many ways; as an audience member, through donations and advocacy, but equally through hearing your opinions. What has inspired you? What have been your highlights so far? What are your hopes for us beyond 2015? Please let us know.
Twitter @BirminghamRep Facebook.com /birminghamrep Website birmingham-rep.co.uk Email address stage.door@ birmingham-rep.co.uk Postal address Birmingham Repertory Theatre Centenary Square Broad Street Birmingham B1 2EP
with thanks to our corporate partners
Friday 13 March, 7pm Students from Birmingham School of Acting Saturday 14 March, 7pm Students from University of Wolverhampton 17 March to 1 April Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company presents
The Young REP Festival 2015 THE MANIFESTO
The New Wolsey Theatre presents
BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES Directed by Rob Salmon The New Wolsey Theatre presents an exciting new play asking what would happen if you could choose who you were when you woke up in a morning? Young theatre makers have written, devised, produced and will star in these new productions.
A 2 ½ week festival of punchy political ideas staged just eight weeks before the general election. Full listings to be confirmed. Visit birmingham-rep.co.uk for more information.
youth theatre
with thanks to our funders
And all trusts and foundations who have continued to support the work of The REP.
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spring and summer Diary 2015 Date Show Morning Afternoon Evening Venue JANUARY 14-Jan Wed Fleabag 8.00pm Press The DOOR 15-Jan Thu Fleabag 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 16-Jan Fri Fleabag 8.00pm The DOOR 17-Jan Sat Fleabag 8.00pm The DOOR 23-Jan Fri Level Up 7.00pm The DOOR 27-Jan Tue Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.00pm Press The HOUSE 28-Jan Wed Room On The Broom 1.30pm The HOUSE Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.30pm The HOUSE Unknown Male 8.00pm Preview The DOOR 29-Jan Thu Peter Pan Goes Wrong 2.00pm 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE Unknown Male 8.00pm Press The DOOR 30-Jan Fri Room On The Broom 10.30am 1.30pm The HOUSE Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.30pm The HOUSE Unknown Male 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 31-Jan Sat Room On The Broom 10.30am The HOUSE Peter Pan Goes Wrong 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE Unknown Male 2.30pm 8.00pm The DOOR FEBRUARY 01-Feb Sun Room On The Broom 10.00am 12.30pm The HOUSE Peter Pan Goes Wrong 4.00pm The HOUSE 02-Feb Mon Bright club comedy night 8.00pm The STUDIO 06-Feb Fri Harvey 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE 07-Feb Sat Whatever The Weather 11.30am 2.00pm The DOOR Harvey 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE 09-Feb Mon Harvey 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE 10-Feb Tue Harvey 7.00pm Press The HOUSE 11-Feb Wed Harvey 7.30pm The HOUSE 12-Feb Thu Harvey 2.00pm 7.30pm TD The HOUSE 13-Feb Fri Harvey 7.30pm The HOUSE 14-Feb Sat Harvey 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 15-Feb Sun A Summer In The South 7.30pm Press The HOUSE 16-Feb Mon Harvey 7.30pm The HOUSE The Honey Man 8.00pm Preview The DOOR 17-Feb Tue Harvey 7.30pm The HOUSE The Honey Man 8.00pm Preview The DOOR 18-Feb Wed Harvey 7.30pm BSL Afterdark The HOUSE The Honey Man 8.00pm Press The DOOR 19-Feb Thu Harvey 2.00pm 7.30pm Audio EVE The HOUSE The Honey Man 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 20-Feb Fri Harvey 7.30pm CAP EVE The HOUSE The Honey Man 8.00pm The DOOR 21-Feb Sat the door to new writing 6.30pm The HOUSE
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21-Feb Sat Harvey 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE The Honey Man 2.30pm 8.00pm The DOOR 25-Feb Wed The King’s Speech 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE 26-Feb Thu The King’s Speech 2.00pm 7.00pm Local Press The HOUSE 26 Back Down 8.00pm Preview The DOOR 27-Feb Fri Level Up 6.00pm The DOOR The King’s Speech 7.30pm The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm Preview The DOOR 28-Feb Sat The King’s Speech 2.00pm 7.30pm Pre-Show Talk EVE The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm Preview The DOOR MARCH 02-Mar Mon The King’s Speech 7.30pm The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm Press The DOOR 03-Mar Tue The King’s Speech 2.00pm 7.30pm National Press The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm The DOOR 04-Mar Wed The King’s Speech 7.30pm BSL Afterdark The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm The DOOR 05-Mar Thu The King’s Speech 2.00pm 7.30pm TD AudioEVE The HOUSE Back Down 8.00pm BSL Afterdark The DOOR 06-Mar Fri Back Down 8.00pm The DOOR 07-Mar Sat The King’s Speech 2.00pm 7.30pm CAPMAT The HOUSE Back Down 2.30pm 8.00pm The DOOR 09-Mar Mon Perfect Nonsense 7.00pm Press The HOUSE Half-Baked 7.00pm The DOOR 10-Mar Tue Perfect Nonsense 7.30pm The HOUSE 11-Mar Wed Perfect Nonsense 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE 12-Mar Thu Perfect Nonsense 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 13-Mar Fri Perfect Nonsense 7.30pm The HOUSE 14-Mar Sat Perfect Nonsense 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 19-Mar Thu Cirque Beserk 7.00pm Press The HOUSE monologueslam 7.45pm 20-Mar Fri Cirque Beserk 5.00pm 7.45pm The HOUSE The paper cinema’s odyssey 7.45pm The STUDIO 21-Mar Sat Cirque Beserk 11.30am 2.30pm 7.30pm The HOUSE The paper cinema’s odyssey 7.45pm The STUDIO 22-Mar Sun Cirque Beserk 3.00pm 6.30pm The HOUSE 24-Mar Tue All My Sons 7.00pm Press The HOUSE 25-Mar Wed All My Sons 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE 26-Mar Thu All My Sons 2.00pm 7.30pm TD The HOUSE 27-Mar Fri Level Up 7.00pm The DOOR All My Sons 7.30pm The HOUSE 28-Mar Sat All My Sons 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 30-Mar Mon Collidoscope 8.00pm The Door
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spring and summer Diary 2015 Date Show Morning Afternoon Evening Venue APRIL 01-Apr Wed Penelope RETOLD 8.00pm Press The DOOR THE DOOR TO NEW WRITING 6.00pm 02-Apr Thu Penelope RETOLD 8.00pm The DOOR 16-Apr Thu Feed The Beast 7.45pm Preview The STUDIO 17-Apr Fri Feed The Beast 7.45pm Preview The STUDIO 18-Apr Sat By The Riverbank 11.30am 2.00pm 3.30pm Open Day The DOOR Feed The Beast 7.45pm Preview The STUDIO 20-Apr Mon Feed The Beast 7.45pm Preview The STUDIO 21-Apr Tue Feed The Beast 7.00pm Press The STUDIO 22-Apr Wed Feed The Beast 7.45pm The STUDIO 23-Apr Thu Feed The Beast 2.45pm 7.45pm The STUDIO 24-Apr Fri Feed The Beast 7.45pm The STUDIO 25-Apr Sat Feed The Beast 2.45pm 7.45pm Pre-Show Talk EVE The STUDIO 27-Apr Mon Rebecca 7.00pm Press The HOUSE Feed The Beast 7.45pm The STUDIO 28-Apr Tue Rebecca 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE Feed The Beast 7.45pm The STUDIO 29-Apr Wed Rebecca 7.30pm The HOUSE Feed The Beast 7.45pm Afterdark The STUDIO 30-Apr Thu Rebecca 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE Feed The Beast 2.45pm 7.45pm CAPMAT BSLEVE The STUDIO REP FOUNDRY SHOWCASE 11.45am 2.45pm 4.45pm MAY 01-May Fri Rebecca 7.30pm The HOUSE Feed The Beast 7.45pm Audio The STUDIO 02-May Sat Open House 11.30am 2.00pm 3.30pm The DOOR Rebecca 2.00pm 7.30pm Pre-Show Talk EVE The HOUSE Feed The Beast 2.45pm 7.45pm The STUDIO 05-May Tue Oh What A Lovely War 7.00pm Press The HOUSE 06-May Wed Oh What A Lovely War 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE 07-May Thu Oh What A Lovely War 2.00pm 7.30pm TD The HOUSE 08-May Fri Oh What A Lovely War 7.30pm The HOUSE 09-May Sat Oh What A Lovely War 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 11-May Mon Births, Deaths & Marriages 7.00pm The DOOR 14-May Thu Chewing The Fat 8.00pm Press Afterdark The DOOR 15-May Fri Little Voice 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE Chewing The Fat 8.00pm The DOOR 16-May Sat Little Voice 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE Chewing The Fat 8.00pm The DOOR 18-May Mon Little Voice 7.30pm Preview The HOUSE 19-May Tue Little Voice 7.00pm Press The HOUSE Blood 8.00pm The DOOR 20-May Wed Little Voice 7.30pm Afterdark The HOUSE
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spring and summer Diary 2015 Date Show Morning
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20-May Wed Blood 8.00pm Press The DOOR 21-May Thu Little Voice 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE Blood 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 22-May Fri Little Voice 7.30pm The HOUSE Blood 8.00pm The DOOR 23-May Sat Little Voice 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE Blood 8.00pm The DOOR 26-May Tue Little Voice 7.30pm The HOUSE Pyramid Texts 8.00pm Press The DOOR 27-May Wed Little Voice 7.30pm The HOUSE Pyramid Texts 8.00pm The DOOR 28-May Thu Little Voice 2.00pm 7.30pm CAPmat BSLEVE The HOUSE Pyramid Texts 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 29-May Fri Little Voice 7.30pm Audio The HOUSE Pyramid Texts 8.00pm The DOOR 30-May Sat Statik 11.30am 2.00pm The DOOR Little Voice 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE Pyramid Texts 8.00pm The DOOR JUNE 01-Jun Mon The Siege 8.00pm Press The DOOR 02-Jun Tue The Siege 8.00pm The DOOR 03-Jun Wed The Siege 8.00pm The DOOR 04-Jun Thu The Siege 8.00pm Afterdark The DOOR 05-Jun Fri The Siege 8.00pm The DOOR 06-Jun Sat Little Red 11.30am 2.00pm 3.30pm The DOOR The Siege 8.00pm The DOOR octoBER 09-Oct Fri Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 10-Oct Sat Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 12-Oct Mon Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 13-Oct Tue Anita And Me 7.00pm Press The HOUSE 14-Oct Wed Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 15-Oct Thu Anita And Me 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 16-Oct Fri Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 17-Oct Sat Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 18-Oct Sun Anita And Me 3.00pm The HOUSE 20-Oct Tue Anita And Me 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 21-Oct Wed Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 22-Oct Thu Anita And Me 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE 23-Oct Fri Anita And Me 7.30pm The HOUSE 24-Oct Sat Anita And Me 2.00pm 7.30pm The HOUSE
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The TREATS kiosk is located in The REP’s foyer, next to The BOX, selling a delicious range of ice cream, confectionary and soft drinks. You’ll also find items such as programmes, play texts, t-shirts, badges and CDs. We have a range of goodies available to buy online at birmingham-rep.co.uk Just type The TREATS into the search box!
Seating up to 824 people, The HOUSE is The REP’s largest theatre space. tickets £35 £32.50 £30 £28.50 £25 £22.50 £20 £17.50 room on the broom
£27.50 £25.50 £22.50 £23.50 £21.50 £18.50 £17.50 £15.50 £12.50 £12.50 £10.00 £7.00 £12.00 FAMILY PRICE (MIN.4) £10.50 per TICKET
concessions O60 £5.00 off red perfs £5.00 off blue perfs DIS/STU £5.00 off red perfs £5.00 off blue perfs UNWG /CHILD U14 £5.00 off red perfs £5.00 off blue perfs STANDBY £12 U16/STU/UNWG/P2L after 1pm on day
BAND C,D,E ONLY BAND C,D,E ONLY BAND C,D,E ONLY BAND C,D,E ONLY
Please note that red performances are popular with school groups.
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted & Captioned Performances (CAP)
We offer BSL Interpreted and Captioned performances on many of our productions. (During a captioned performance the actors’ words appear as visible text on screens on or near the stage at the same time as they are spoken.) For these performances specific seats with a clear view of the signer are reserved, so please specify that you are booking for the BSL performance when you contact our box office, The BOX.
Audio Described Performances (Audio)
This service gives you a description of the action on stage, interspersed between actors’ dialogue. You need to pre-book and collect your headset through The BOX for a returnable deposit. We also offer Touch Tours before Audio Described performances, giving sight impaired patrons an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set and costumes before the show. These tours are free of charge but advanced booking is essential.
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concessions O60 £3.00 off £3.00 off £3.00 off DIS/STU £3.00 off £3.00 off £3.00 off UNWG /CHILD U14 £3.00 off £3.00 off £3.00 off STANDBY £7 U16/STU/UNWG/P2L after 1pm on day
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Family Friendly
Nudity
Scenes of a Sexual Nature
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Our most intimate space, The DOOR, accomodates a range of formats, seating between 140 and 190 people.
Guidance Symbols
These symbols are to help you make a more informed decision when deciding which shows to book.
The STUDIO, is an accessible, flexible 300 seat theatre.
BT Backstage Tour TD Theatre Day
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Strong Language
Violence
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concessions O60 £3.00 off £3.00 off £2.00 off DIS/STU/ UNWG £3.00 off £3.00 off £2.00 off CHILD U14 £3.00 off £3.00 off £3.00 off £2.00 off STANDBY £5 U16/STU/UNWG/P2L after 1pm on day Babes in arms £2 Family package - group of 4 plus £7.00 adult & £5.00 child
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PACKAGES TO SAVE YOU MONEY
MAKING THEATRE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
Multi-Play Pack
The REP’s Access Register
Buy six or more tickets at the same time for any show or selection of shows from across our three auditoria and save 20% per ticket.
Our Access Register is a service for people with disabilities and those people who book tickets on behalf of people with disabilities.
Director’s Choice
You are advised to become an Access Register Member in order to take advantage of discounted prices and to enable us to get to know your preferences, send you appropriate information and ensure that our services are allocated fairly amongst those who need them most. The Access Register also provides you with a personal log-in giving you the freedom to book the access services we offer online through our website.
Book for the below shows at the same time and receive £5.00 off each ticket purchased: DC1. Harvey & Feed The Beast DC2. The King’s Speech & Oh What A Lovely War DC3. The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice & Anita And Me DC4. Perfect Nonsense & Harvey DC5. Rebecca & The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice DC6. All My Sons & Anita And Me Preview Club If you’re aged between 14 and 30 you can take advantage of £5.00 tickets for previews throughout the season. All you need to do is to call The BOX on 0121 236 4455 to register for free and then, subject to availability and your eligibility, you will be able to book your tickets online in the future. Standby Available to Under 16s, people with disabilities, Unwaged people and Students, after 1pm on day of performance (excludes yellow performances). ACT Memberships We offer tailor-made packages for individuals, couples and families. See page 3 for more information.
Call The BOX on 0121 236 4455 to register free of charge. The REP aims to be accessible and welcoming to everyone.
All three of our theatre spaces have wheelchair spaces and assisting companion tickets can be booked by people with disabilities who require support.
We offer BSL Interpreted, Captioned and Audio Described performances as well as Touch Tours. Assistance dogs are welcome across the theatre. Please mention that you have an assistance dog when making your booking. An updated infrared assistance system is now available in all three auditoria.
Booking Information
Terms and Conditions
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Tickets reserved by telephone, email or in person must be paid for within three working days of the reservation. If your reservation is made within three days before the performance, you have until one hour before the start of the performance to pay in full.
Groups 0121 245 2082 Box Office Opening Hours Counter Service Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 8.00pm 10.00am – 5.30pm (when there is not an evening performance) Sunday and bank holidays Open 2 hours before the performance Phone Service Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 7.00pm Sunday and bank holidays Open 2 hours before the performance Or book online anytime at birmingham-rep.co.uk We also sell a range of tickets for entertainment venues across Birmingham. Visit birmingham-box.co.uk for details.
On occasion, exchanges may be available up to 48 hours before the performance. Exchanges are only possible for the same production and will incur a fee of £2.00 per ticket exchanged. • Credit card bookings incur a 3% fee per transaction • Debit card bookings incur a 50p fee per transaction • Both fees are waived for on-line bookings • Members of the various REP individual, group and schools membership schemes are exempt from transaction fees. A £1.00 postage charge will be added to your ticket order. Please note: Concessions are not available for all performances. They are limited and are therefore subject to availability. Only one discount per ticket applies. Not all concessions are available online. Refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances and with the authorisation of a manager.
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