WHAT'S ON AT THE BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM
What's On at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Most Popular Shows and Events at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Thu 3 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
The Talented Mr Ripley
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Mon 28 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026
The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 5 - Sat 19 Sep 2026
In the Night Garden Live
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 8 - Wed 12 Aug 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 25 Apr - Sun 24 May 2026
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Mon 18 - Tue 19 May 2026
The Merchant of Venice 1936
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Tue 7 - Sat 11 Apr 2026
What's On at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Jamaica Love
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April 2026
Feel the rhythm of Reggae as you enjoy the legendary vocals of John McLean, the soulful harmonies of Celia Wickham-Anderson (of Black Voices fame), and the vibrant sounds of our amazing live band as they take you on a journey through Jamaic...Small Island
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 - Saturday 18 April 2026
Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island, a powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy?s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by M...The Elves and The Shoemaker
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April 2026
Exeter Northcott Theatre and Paddleboat Theatre Company are excited to present a brand-new version of the beloved fairytale The Elves and the Shoemaker.??In the nooks and crannies of the old Shoemaker?s shop live the Elves. These cheeky sto...The Merchant of Venice 1936
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 11 April 2026
'THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DO SHAKESPEARE' (Metro) Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from selling out the RSC and London's West End. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (EastEnders...Perfect Show for Rachel
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 April 2026
Step into Rachel's unique, often hilarious world in this critically acclaimed show, a "joyous celebration of theatre without the rules" (★★★★ The Stage) combining physical theatre, live music, family memories, massive fights and f...Rob Auton
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 11 April 2026
Multi award-winning writer, performer and actor Rob Auton presents his debut narrative show. Having written 11 critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows on specific themes, including the colour yellow in 'The Yellow Show', sleep ...Backstage Tours
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 29 August 2026
Fascinated by Theatre? Explore the hidden secrets of The Rep and join us on a backstage tour around our fascinating building. Take a look at spaces usually closed to the public, including our huge workshop and paint shop where we create set...Claytime
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 11 April 2026
An out-of-the-ordinary theatrical experience????? ? Lyn Gardner, The GuardianThe award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate. Come to a p...All The Happy Things
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 15 - Thursday 16 April 2026
A dark comedy about the power of sisterhood and grief. Sienna is trying to deal with her grief by clinging on tightly to what she knows ? in short, she?s seeing her dead sister everywhere she goes. Not only seeing her? but having full on co...A Thousand Splendid Suns
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 17 April - Saturday 9 May 2026
Heartbreaking and uplifting. This is storytelling at its very best.?????? Broadway Worldon Roxana Silbert?s 2019 production of A Thousand Splendid SunsThe Rep presents a powerful new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini?s...Last Unicorn Airways
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 18 April 2026
Last Unicorn Airways is a spellbinding sensory-immersive journey around the world and into the heart of Hand Christian Anderson's timeless tale, The Flying Trunk. Two baggage handlers recreate a round-the-world journey aboard the final flig...National Theatre Live - All My Sons
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 18 April 2026
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play All My Sons, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge)....The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Dive into Eric Carle's bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles:Â Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubb...Access Forum
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 23 April - Thursday 21 May 2026
Our next Access Audiences Forum will take place online on Thu 15 May at 5pm. During this session we will talk more about our upcoming access performances, and welcome questions and feedback from participants on our access provision. If ther...A Midsummer Night's Dream
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 25 April - Sunday 24 May 2026
When a love-struck teenager is forced to marry a man, rather than the women she loves, she has a few options: certain death, live a lie, move to a nunnery... or flee to a messy, neon rave in an enchanted forest! Beyond the city walls bounda...
The Worst Princess
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she?s The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she?s ready to start her happy end. But first she?ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower...Falling
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 30 April - Saturday 9 May 2026
Come and put your arms around meI need someone and I?m falling through the cloudy death of a dreamAnd if I hit the ground I?ll be deadDead and aloneIn my dreamThe walls are closing in: a young woman dreams of a better life ? she wants to br...Redacted
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 30 April - Saturday 2 May 2026
The theatrical equivalent of a well-crafted Netflix thriller????? WhatsOnStage (Previous Production)Fargo meets The Office meets James Bond in this high-octane, darkly comic thriller about justice, power, and just how deep the truth can be ...National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (12A)
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 1 May 2026
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in this pre-recorded cinema screening of the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear a...The Shark is Broken
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May 2026
Step aboard the Orca and into a "profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws" (The Daily Telegraph). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is "hilariously brilliant and pure genius" raves the Sunday Express in its 5 Star review an...BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby Comedy
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 13 May 2026
WINNER: Best bring-along Baby Event (HOOP Awards)Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! Each show features two brilliant comedians ...Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 May 2026
?Bridgerton-meets-Gen-Z-Jane-Austen-on-Adderall??????, FringeBiscuitLady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. When her latest beau goes missing, she embarks on a hilariously unhinged quest to solve the mystery of her ill ...Talking About The Fire
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 15 - Saturday 16 May 2026
Chris Thorpe?s one-man show about nukes is disarmingly powerful?????? Time OutNuclear weapons could destroy us all, right now ? so why aren?t we talking about them? Sometimes the threat slides into view ? Russia invades Ukraine ? but that d...Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 May 2026
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct from the West End - this smash-hit 2016 Olivier Award-winning improvised show brings something new to life at each and every performance! Transforming audience suggestions into al...The Bald Pigeon-Boy
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May 2026
A sad little girl meets two magical creatures whose mission is to bring joy to children. To help her, they tell her an ancient story?After the death of his wife, a grieving king forbids all celebration. Laughter, music, and happiness are ba...All My Pretty Ones
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Three young medical students, one German girl, Miriam, one French girl, Marie Christine and one British lad, Steve are travelling together to the south of France. However due to a heavy storm they become stranded at the local train station ...Palestine: Peace de Resistance
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 21 May 2026
Winner of the Bestie Award 2026 and Spirit of the Fringe Award 2026. Passionate, epic, and very funny.?????, FestFollowing a sold-out London run and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe, Sami Abu-Wardeh is touring his ?defiantly goofy? (...Joe Tracini
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Ten Things I Hate About Me is Joe Tracini's new show about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing him to hold a raw chicken. But it's mostly about hope. He lives with a complex me...Little Women
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Louisa May Alcott's Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott's experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time. Experience the enduring journey of the March sister...British Open Squash 2026
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 31 May - Sunday 7 June 2026
The?British Open is one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash and returns to The Rep from Sun 31 May ? Sun 7 Jun.?Considered the ?Wimbledon of squash?, the?British Open?is squash?s longest-running tournamen...
Quilter Cheviot British Open Squash 2026
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 31 May - Sunday 7 June 2026
The?British Open is one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash and returns to The Rep from Sun 31 May ? Sun 7 Jun.?Considered the ?Wimbledon of squash?, the?British Open?is squash?s longest-running tournamen...The BBC Big Band: The Art of Swing
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 31 May 2026
The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by multi award-winning vocalist, Claire Martin, for a musical journey celebrating ?The Art of Swing?. Through a wonderfully diverse repertoire, arranged and curated by the BBC Big Band?s...Rum
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Written & Performed by Joe Mallalieu, RUM is a darkly humorous and powerful new award-winning play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade. Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he's not scared of...Phoenix Dance Theatre: Inside Giovanni's Room
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Phoenix Dance Theatre presents Inside Giovanni?s Room, a full-length dance production inspired by one of the most important novels of the 20th century, James Baldwin?s Giovanni?s Room. Set in 1950s Paris, the new dance work follows Baldwin?...GillenMarkets British Open Squash 2025
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 7 - Sunday 14 June 2026
The British Open is one of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash and returns to Birmingham from Sun 1 ? Sun 8 Jun. Considered the ?Wimbledon of squash?, the British Open is squash?s longest-running tournament ...Frankie Goes to Bollywood
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 10 - Saturday 13 June 2026
A billion colour musical From the makers of Britain's Got Bhangra comes the world premiere of a new British musical. Get ready to be swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood! Selling out it's opening run in London, Rifco Theatre's mo...National Theatre Live - Playboy of the Western World
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 13 June 2026
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Eanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhan McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young m...BBC Big Band
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 14 June 2026
Sheer brilliance ? the BBC Big Band brought the house down?The GuardianThe internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by renowned conductor Barry Forgie, and special guest vocalists Matt Ford and Emer McParland, for a unique celebrat...BalletBoyz
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Celebrating a quarter of a century on stage, this is the best of BalletBoyz. With signature irreverence and discerning eye for beautiful dance, BalletBoyz return in May 2026 with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th ...The Croft
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Thrillingly, superb?????? What?s Good To GoThe past won?t be silenced. Based on a true highland story. In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former Crofters Hut in the deserted village of Coille Ghillie. When suddenly the w...Planet Omar
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 17 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Step into the fantastically imaginative and chaotic world of Planet Omar, following the adventures of an 8-year-old with a wild imagination, a big heart, and a knack for getting into trouble. This vibrant new stage adaptation based on the b...Barbara Nice
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Join Stockport housewife, cleaner to the stars, Take a Break reader and Britain's Got Talent star Barbara Nice for all the best bits of her 25 years of delighting live comedy audiences, as well as new stuff she wrote on the bus. A playful, ...An Evening Without Kate Bush
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 June 2026
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She's not there - but you are. Whether you've been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the 'Stranger Things' phenomenon, there has never been a bette...Spitfire Girls
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 22 - Saturday 27 June 2026
INSPIRED BY REMARKABLE TRUE EVENTS"It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women." New Year's Eve, 1959. Â Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of ...National Theatre Live - A Streetcar Named Desire (15)
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 22 June 2026
Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster lead the cast in Tennessee Williams' timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche's fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace - but her downward spiral brings...
Jah Makin It Happen - A Reggae Musical
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 26 - Saturday 27 June 2026
An inspirational theatrical production that tells the story of a Jamaican family's journey from Jamaica to the UK during the Windrush era. Told through the vibrant sounds of reggae, the musical portrays the family's challenges, resilience, ...Marriage Material
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 11 July 2026
?In our shops we will be Kings of England. And we will make this place our place.?The Bains? corner shop in Wolverhampton has been at the centre of the family for three generations. In 1969, Mrs Bains is balancing running the business, cari...Rep Rising Festival
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Rep Rising 26 Festival showcases an exciting programme of theatre performed by emerging talent from the Young Rep and Rep Pathways programmes at The Rep. Following on from the hugely successful trilogy of festivals ? Order and Chaos, Love a...You Know My Mum
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 July 2026
You Know My Mum is a cheeky comedy about life and death for all the family. The story follows Bluey, a baby bird, and Alex, a 25-year-old woman with Down?s syndrome who is struggling with the death of her mum. While Bluey learns about fried...Sweeney Todd
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 July - Sunday 9 August 2026
A Musical Thriller?Swing your razor wide, Sweeney!?Wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years, Benjamin Barker returns to Victorian London as the mysterious barber, Sweeney Todd. Upon finding out he?s lost everything he ever loved, Sweeney swears r...Kim's Convenience
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 11 July 2026
Following hugely successful runs in London and internationally, Kim's Convenience is heading out on a UK tour! Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomeno...Home & Horizons Festival
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 17 - Sunday 26 July 2026
Our Young Rep Festival is BACK this summer in our third annual celebration of the city?s brilliant young talent!Featuring more than 400 performers across 15 shows, Home and Horizons Festival gives voice to the next generation as they explor...Blue Mist
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 July 2026
?A good journalist doesn?t always play friendly ? in fact, they mostly don?t?Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born. Wh...The Vagina Monologues
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Vagina Monologues is based on writer V?s (formerly Eve Ensler) ?Vagina Interviews? conducted with 100 women all around the world. This collection of funny, lively and emotional monologues represents the untold experiences of women in a ...National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 30 July 2026
Marianne Elliott directs Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a striking new adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' classic novel. A thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare. Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equal...Comedy Club 4 Kids
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 30 July 2026
A highlight for children? giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.??The GuardianSince 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from th...Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty in Concert
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 31 July 2026
Priority Booking for Gold & Silver Friends, Access Register & 16-25 members:Opens Tue 29 Apr at 10amPriority Booking for Bronze Friends:Opens Thu 1 May at 10amPublic Booking:Opens Fri 2 May at 10am?Experience the true artistry of living leg...Codebreakers
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 1 August 2026
Codebreakers is a fascinating exploration into one of the greatest stories of the Second World War, that of the Enigma Machine, led by Dr Mark Baldwin,Throughout the war, the Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious...London City Ballet: Momentum
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 4 - Wednesday 5 August 2026
London City Ballet, former resident company of Sadler?s Wells, makes its debut at The Rep showcasing artists rarely seen in the UK in a brand new repertoire. London City Ballet is wide awake and back in business????? The TimesThe company pr...London City Ballet: Class on Stage
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Get a front row seat to learn how performers prepare for a performance. Watch the dancers in their warm-up ballet class live on stage. Introduced and led by members of the creative team, audiences get the chance to gain a rare and fascinati...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Thu 3 - Sun 20 Sep 2026
The Talented Mr Ripley
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Mon 28 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026
The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 5 - Sat 19 Sep 2026
In the Night Garden Live
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 8 - Wed 12 Aug 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Sat 25 Apr - Sun 24 May 2026
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Mon 18 - Tue 19 May 2026
The Merchant of Venice 1936
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Tue 7 - Sat 11 Apr 2026
