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The REP hosts films made by John Taylor Hospice

The REP hosts films made by John Taylor Hospice

26 September 17

Visitors to The REP will have the chance to see a thought-provoking film exhibition made by people cared for by Birmingham's John Taylor Hospice...

Something For The Weekend!

Something For The Weekend!

We're ready and waiting for Birmingham Weekender to begin tomorrow! ...

Women Have Long Been At The Centre Of Our Work

Women Have Long Been At The Centre Of Our Work

20 September 17

A couple of weeks ago theatre blogger, Victoria Sadler, made waves on social media with her piece: 2017 in Review: The Lot for Female Playwrights Worsens. Having considered the programmes of six...

Bringing Theatre To The High Streets, Cafes And Church Halls Of Birmingham

Bringing Theatre To The High Streets, Cafes And Church Halls Of Birmingham

19 September 17

For 30 years The REP has commissioned and produced a new play with the specific purposes of touring it to local community settings. Supported by the Sir Barry Jackson Trust, founder of The REP and a...

Local Kids Set To 'Sparkle And Shine'

Local Kids Set To 'Sparkle And Shine'

18 September 17

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity. Now, that wish has come true for 27 local children who have been chosen to 'Sparkle and Shine' in The REP's...

"I’m taking risks and I’m not asking for permission" - An Interview With Manjeet Mann

15 September 17

Ahead of our programme of New & Nurtured shows, we caught up with our REP Foundry artist, Manjeet Mann, to discuss how her personal experiences and daring to step outside her comfort zone have...

A Story Of Children Sold To The Circus

A Story Of Children Sold To The Circus

With just one week to go until Birmingham Weekender, we catch up with Creative Producer, Ali Williams, who is bringing the inspiring and heart-warming, As A Tiger In The Jungle to...

Birmingham Goes Dotty For Dalmatians

Birmingham Goes Dotty For Dalmatians

13 September 17

Birmingham went dotty for Dalmatians this week as dozens of spotty dogs and their owners gathered in the city's Victoria Square to launch The REP's festive production of The Hundred and One...

Extra Date Added For Freeman

Extra Date Added For Freeman

13 September 17

Due to popular demand and two sell-out performances, an extra performance for the brand new play Freeman has gone on sale today. ...