Becoming Nancy | Birmingham Rep

A new musical about first love and finding your voice!

Adapted from Terry Ronald’s best-selling novel – be one of the very first to catch the UK premiere of new musical Becoming Nancy!

It’s 1979 and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented sixth-formers in East Dulwich – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But being clever, with a great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play, Oliver… The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates.

Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team.

Audiences are LOVING the show!

I implore everyone to go and experience the PURE JOY!”
– Audience Comment

An absolutely brilliant show. I was mesmerised throughout … it’s a must-see!”
– Audience Comment

Beautifully acted, great original songs, and a feelgood factor through the roof.”
– Audience Comment

From the master of musicals, Jerry Mitchell!

This eagerly anticipated coming-of-age story is directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, legendary director of blockbuster musicals including Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, The Devil Wears Prada, Hairspray, Pretty Woman: The Musical and many more.

A choreographer and director who seems to have the Midas touch.”
The Guardian on Jerry Mitchell

With smash-hit songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, Becoming Nancy is the feel good, joyous, new musical that weaves a story of family and first loves, with the courage it takes to find your own spotlight.

See it first in the UK at The Rep this Autumn!

Presented by

Birmingham Rep

Price

From £19.50

Book a Preview Lite performance on Wed 2, Thu 3 & Mon 7 Oct and get best available seats for £15

Age Guidance

11+

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Running time

Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes including an interval

Content Advice

Read our Becoming Nancy Content Advice

Access Performances

Audio Described: Sat 26 Oct, 2.30pm (described by Julia Grundy and Carolyn Smith)

A Free Touch Tour is available to book before the Audio Described performance.

BSL Interpreted: Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm (interpreted by Harjit Jagdev)

Captioned: Wed 23 Oct, 7.30pm & Mon 28 Oct, 7.30pm (captioned by Cara Lawless)

Relaxed: Mon 21 Oct, 7.30pm

Special Offers

3 for 2: Add 3 shows into your basket and at checkout enjoy 33% off each production for selected productions. T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Teens Go Free: Receive one complimentary young persons ticket (13-19 years) when you book one standard ticket on Wed 9, Wed 16, Wed 23 or Wed 30 Oct performances at 7.30pm . Discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you add both tickets to your basket. T&Cs apply – Find Out More

Fees and Charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.

Venue

Stream the tracks

The Becoming Nancy EP with smash-hit songs by George Stiles, Anthony Drewe, Elliot Davis and Terry Ronald is now available to stream on all popular streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. Enjoy! 🎼