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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham
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Take Part

Joyful experiences for all ages – our stages, staff and productions provide endless opportunities to open doors and minds.

Production image from Twelfth Night. The two featured actors are in front of a black background. The actor on the left is wearing an oversized, red school uniform. She is looking at the actor on the right who is wearing a black dress and a silver bag.

The Rep works with a range of schools, colleges and universities , supports curriculum aims and connects young people with the theatre industry.

Education
Education
Production photo from Anyone Who Cares presented by The Young Rep Senior Company (part of Uncommon Riches Festival). There are many actors collated on stage. One actor stands forward, apart from the rest, looking upwards, appearing determined. The rest of the actors are all looking in the same direction.

The Rep runs 13 youth theatre companies for young people aged 3-25.

Youth Theatre
Youth Theatre
A group of five people participating in a puppetry workshop. They are stood behind a table and are holding sheets of newspaper that form a collective paper shape in the middle of the table. All people are looking at the paper and smiling.

A programme of masterclasses and workshops for artists and creative people.

Workshops & Masterclasses
Workshops & Masterclasses
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At the heart of The Rep sits our commitment to new work, and to the voices and experiences of the communities that make up our region.

Talent Development
Talent Development

We offer many opportunities for young people, including discounted tickets, backstage placements and our Youth Board

Young People
Young People
Production image from Summer School performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Five young people are all laughing and hugging each other ecstatically. They are wearing grey tops, black jeans and leather waistcoats.

Our Creative Learning team deliver a variety of events and activities during the school holidays.

School Holiday Events
School Holiday Events
A large group of diverse people of all ages standing in front of the puppet Little Amal (a representation of a Syrian refugee). They are all smiling and waving at the camera. Some are holding Pride flags and some are holding posters saying 'refugee's welcome'.

Opportunities for all members of our communities to get involved and learn more about theatre.

Adults, Families and Communities
Adults, Families and Communities
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The UK’s first ever major playwriting competition dedicated to the art of Comedy.

Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy