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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.

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Youth Theatre
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 youth theatre companies for young people aged 3-26.

Youth Theatre
Workshops & Masterclasses
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
Talent Development
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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
Education
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
Young People

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

Young People
Adults, Families and Communities
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
LGBTQTeeHee!
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LBTQTeeHee! is an innovative project which sees participants learn skills in stand-up comedy

LGBTQTeeHee!
Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
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The UK’s first ever major playwriting competition dedicated to the art of Comedy.

Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy