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As Birmingham's only major producing theatre, The Rep creates exceptional theatre right here, in the heart of the city.

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Nominations are now open for the 27th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, and we'd be absolutely delighted if you'd consider voting for our productions!

Did you know that:
🔍 Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
🎸 The Battle
🧚 A Midsummer Night's Dream
💈Sweeney Todd Demon Barber of Fleet Street
🐕 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
☃️ and, The Snowman™

are all eligible for nomination - so if you loved these shows as much as we did, make sure to vote here 👇
✅ https://t.co/ISlS6WFYRQ

Thank you for your continued support!

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This year we've staged some brilliant new revivals of our favourite plays.

So, if you loved these shows as much as we loved staging them, we'd be delighted if you would nominate our productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Snowman for:
⭐ Best Play Revival.

You can also vote for these shows in these categories:
⭐ Best Performer in a Play
⭐ Best Supporting Performer in a Play
⭐ Best Regional Production

Vote here 👇
✅ https://t.co/7VPXKcXnMs

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Who made your year on stage? Nominate them for the 27th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards! #WOSAwards https://t.co/jIo9sjzJpO

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A glimpse into Neverland! 👀✏️

Take a look at these stunning costume design sketches by Hayley Grindle for our festive family adventure, Peter Pan! 🏴‍☠️

We can't wait for you to see these costumes in action alongside Hayley's gorgeous set in this faithful re-telling (with a little sprinkling of Rep magic, of course 😉) of J M Barrie's much loved children's story!

This is one adventure you won't want to miss!

📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027
🎟️ https://t.co/rpCkTWBVP3

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📣 Job Alert!📣

We have two exciting new job opportunities available at Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) - the joint venture between Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The Rep) and the Library of Birmingham:

🔧 Conference and Events Technical Manager
🔧 Events and Technical Project Manager

These roles are all about managing the safe and effective delivery of all of the technical aspects of the conference & events business, including conferences, product launches, gala dinners and award ceremonies. If you're passionate about events, love leading teams, and want to be part of something special in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://t.co/E6306WMTkJ

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🌈 LGBTQTeeHee! Comedy Festival is back for it's third year, and this year's cohort is set to have you laughing until your sides hurt! 😂

For only £14, not only will you get a brilliant night out, but you'll also get to witness the culmination of over ten weeks of work developed by budding comedians from the LGBTQ+ community!

Join us for two nights of brand-new material, as each comedian takes to the stage for 5 minutes of empowering comedy gold, performing alongside some of Birmingham's most hilarious comic royalty.

📅 Fri 27 & Sat 28 Nov
🎟️ https://t.co/wgbyDszxAM
📸 Kris Askey

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📣 Job Alert!📣

We have an exciting new opportunity at The Rep to become our new Public Programmes Producer.

In this role you will be responsible for producing The Rep’s annual public programme, with a particular focus on Rep Rising and the Winter Festival, showcasing the work of young people, artists and communities.

Working within the Creative Learning and Talent Development department, the post-holder will develop activities such as festivals, exhibitions, talks, podcasts, commissions, events, tours, volunteering and civic projects that connect The Rep with artists, young people, communities and audiences across Birmingham and beyond.

🔗 Click here to learn more: https://t.co/O7bK77HGL6

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Our Young Rep Seniors and The Company members will be taking over The Door this November to perform pieces of work they have written or chosen for themselves. 📝

From monologues and short scenes to their own original spoken word pieces, this will be an evening of celebrating the very best of local talent!

📆 Thu 26 Nov, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/mYSs3pTFyW
📸 Geraint Lewis

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Did you attend the tale of Sweeney Todd? 🥧🔪

Then help us celebrate our incredible cast and creative team! The 27th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations are now open, and we'd be honoured if you could nominate our production for:

⭐ Best Performer in a Musical
⭐ Best Supporting Performer in a Musical
⭐ Best Musical Revival
⭐ Best Regional Production

Whether you saw the show once, twice or nineteen times (yes, we're looking at you! 👀), your support already helped make this production The Rep's most successful musical ever and winner of ‘Best Musical Production’ at the UK Theatre Awards! Why not help us get a WOS Award too!

✅ https://t.co/ISlS6WFYRQ

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Swipe to see a glimpse of the magic! 🧚‍♂️✨

Take a look inside the rehearsal room of Peter Pan as our cast prepares to whisk you away to Neverland this festive season! With a sprinkling of Rep magic and the happiest of thoughts... are you ready to take flight with us this Christmas? 🏴‍☠️

📸 Iverson Yabut (Peter Pan), James Ifan (Tootles) and Amber Sylvia Edwards (Wendy) in rehearsals for Peter Pan
📸 Emmy Stonelake (Tinker Bell) in rehearsals for Peter Pan
📸 Lara Lewis (Nibs) in rehearsals for Peter Pan
📸 Hannah McPake (Hook) in rehearsals for Peter Pan
📸 The company in rehearsals for Peter Pan

Photography by © Manuel Harlan

📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027
🎟️ https://t.co/rpCkTWBVP3

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The Christmas Market is officially open in Birmingham, so I guess the Festive period is officially upon us! 🎄

Take a first look at our magical Christmas production of Peter Pan 🧚‍♂🏴‍☠️ Watch our cast bring their own dash of fairy dust in this brand-new rehearsal room trailer.

Keep an eye out for more behind-the-scenes glimpses as we prepare for this unforgettable trip to Neverland!

📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027
🎥 Elliot Howarth
🎟️ https://t.co/rpCkTWBVP3

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⚠️ Only a few tickets left! ⚠️

SMASHBengali is back for at The Rep with another comedy special, and this time he's bringing the brilliant Mohaimen Quaunine and Saleha Masud along for the ride!

Following last year's sold-out show, this unforgettable night promises more roast battles, more incredible stand-up, and even more gut-busting stories that'll have you laughing from start to finish. 😂

Only a few tickets remain, so grab yours now to avoid disappointment!

📅 Sat 21 Nov, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/02501HYvQt

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📣 BEDLAM 2026 opens today at the Midlands Arts Centre - MAC

This year's programme centres on the theme of Artist Wellbeing, creating a space for dialogue, learning and collaboration. Which is why we're so honoured to be part of the Opening Night where Rob Beck and Dr Anthony Gifford, the team between The Rep’s LGBTQTeeHee!, a ground-breaking project exploring comedy, connection and wellbeing within the LGBTQ+ community, will deliver a keynote speech.

Then on Sat 7 Nov, The Rep presents a facilitated discussion and workshop, exploring how theatre can support the wellbeing of refugees and people seeking sanctuary - drawing from our Theatre of Sanctuary work and wider UK practice.

Scroll through to explore the full programme, offering training, workshops, facilitated discussions and performances.

📆 Fri 6 & Sat 7 Nov 2026
🎟️ Most events FREE or Pay What You Can
🔗 https://t.co/LboeyQXiXz

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One brave little duckling is about to embark on their biggest adventure yet... 🦆

Meet the cast of The Ugly Duckling, our festive production for 3-6 year olds!

Joining us in The Door are:
✨ Elliot Rosa-Craig
✨ Reisz 'Odd Priest' Amos
✨ Maya Thompson as The Ugly Duckling
✨ Alfred Bartlett

When the name-calling reaches the final straw, The Ugly Duckling marches out into the big wide world to discover if the grass really is greener on the other side. Battling through the seasons, our determined hero learns that being different is something to celebrate!

Adapted by Katherine Chandler and directed by Rep Associate Artist Caroline Wilkes, this is the perfect introduction to theatre for younger audiences.

Plus, free pre-show workshops will take place on selected dates - using props, music and themes from the story to bring the magic to life before the curtain rises!

📅 Thu 3 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
🎟️ https://t.co/puqoeRrcLu

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Didn't get to see Golden Boy live at Almeida Theatre?

Don’t fret! 🎻 You can book your tickets now to catch Josh O'Connor's knockout performance in the searing revival of Golden Boy on the big screen right here at The Rep. 🥊

Joe Bonaparte has a future in music... until fame and fortune lure him into the brutal world of professional boxing. In 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression, he must confront who he's willing to become and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side.

📅 Sat 16 Jan, 1pm & 6pm
🎟️ https://t.co/Rqcm3i6QgC

Please note this is a screening of the recording of the live production.

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Don’t miss the opening event for BEDLAM 2026 - this Friday from 5pm!

Join us for a busy evening of talks, discussion and networking, for 2026 exploring the theme of artist wellbeing.

BEDLAM 2026 Opening Event Schedule:

▫ 5pm - Welcome from BEDLAM Partners
▫ 5.15pm - Keynote Speech: Trauma, Care & Boundaries with Rob Beck & Dr Anthony Gifford from The Rep's LGBTQTeeHee!
▫ 5.45 - Panel Discussion: Artist Wellbeing in Practice, with Dr Mahnaz Hashmi, Alex Robinson, Soweto Kinch & The Rep's own Creative Learning & Talent Development Director Rachel Sharpe

BEDLAM 2026 Symposium Opening: Artist Wellbeing in Practice
📅 Fri 6 Nov, 5pm at Midlands Arts Centre
🎟️ Tickets free, or pay what you can
🔗 https://t.co/LboeyQXiXz

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Our Young Rep Seniors and The Company members will be taking over The Door this November to perform pieces of work they have written or chosen for themselves. 📝

From monologues and short scenes to their own original spoken word pieces, this will be an evening of celebrating the very best of local talent!

📆 Thu 26 Nov, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/mYSs3pTFyW
📸 Geraint Lewis

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What a night! 🎉

On Friday we had the honour of attending the @asianmediaaward after two of our co-productions: A Thousand Splendid Suns and Planet Omar, were nominated for Best Stage Production.

We were absolutely thrilled to have two of our productions recognised, and wish to congratulate all who were nominated and all the brilliant winners.

We're especially proud of the teams at Kali Theatre and @sohotheatre, who The Rep have been lucky enough to work with previously, on their win with ‘Period Parrrty’ as this year's Best Stage Production. 🏆

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And just like that, our magical journey comes to an end... ❄️☃️

Today marks the final performances of The Snowman™ at Birmingham Rep, and what an incredible adventure it's been! ✨

Thank you to our phenomenal cast and creative team who brought this world premiere production to life with such heart and artistry. And to everyone who joined us on this journey – we hope you've made memories that will last a lifetime!

But the magic doesn't end here... The Snowman™ is packing his bags and heading to the Peacock Theatre, London for the festive season! We're wishing the entire company the very best as they continue to share this enchanting tale with audiences from Sat 21 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027. 🎄

Break a leg!

CAST
Teague Applegate, Andrew Ashton, Serafina Sofia Barbieri, Ross Black, Tasha Chu, Eleanor Copping, Kynda Ng, Alice O'Brien, Andrii Osadchyi, Suzy Osadchyi, Ben Randall and Aaron Smyth.

With Felix, Jake, Tristan and Tate sharing the role of The Boy.

CREATIVES
Based on the Book by: Raymond Briggs
Music and Libretto: Howard Blake
Director and Choreographer: Will Tuckett
Production Design: Anna Fleischle
Snowman designed by: Tahra Zafar
Video Design: Nina Dunn for PixelLux
Lighting Design: Matt Daw
Sound Design: Kelsh Buckman-Drage
Illusions: Chris Fisher
Puppet Design: Daisy Beattie
Flying Directors Adam Bailey and Floyd Hughes for Flying by Foy
Casting Director: Amy Beadel CDG For Grindrod Burton Casting
Musical Director: Andy Massey
Associate Puppetry Director: Emma Brunton
Associate Production Designer: Kezi Ferguson
Assistant Director and Choreographer: Paul James Rooney

🎥 No Class Creations

The stage show based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates
By Arrangement with Snowman Enterprises Limited and Chester Music Limited

© Snowman Enterprises Limited 2026
THE SNOWMAN™ Snowman Enterprises Limited

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Two incredible shows wrap up their runs at The Rep today...

🕯️ In The Studio, The Turn of The Screw ends its Halloween run here at The Rep before heading out on tour across the UK... next stop: Perth Theatre & Concert Hall
🔗 https://t.co/StilsClRZk

🏭 And in The Door, Actors Touring Company and Bush Theatre's DARKLING closes this evening before heading to Oxford and Manchester where this damning ecological epic will end their tour.
🔗 https://t.co/ShBTTIywEX

For both shows there are still TWO FINAL PERFORMANCES, so be sure to catch them while you still can! 🎟️