Rebus: Long Shadows - Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, in association with Dan Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre, presents

Rebus: Long Shadows

By Ian Rankin
Adapted by Rona Munro
The brand-new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage.   Detective Inspector John Rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of...
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Description
The brand-new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage.
 
Detective Inspector John Rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of Edinburgh. Whisky helped but now he's denying himself that pleasure. But when the daughter of a murder victim appears outside his flat, he's back on the case and off the wagon.
 
Rebus will need help from his ex-colleagues but one of them is already looking for him. DI Siobhan Clarke was Rebus' greatest ally on the force but is worried that his past actions may stop them finally convicting a dangerous killer. Soon Rebus is caught between two cases and can only turn to one person to help him - the man he spent his career trying to arrest.
 
Ian Rankin's Rebus novels have dominated the detective fiction market with the ensuing television series ensuring the detective's legendary status. Now, alongside award-winning playwright Rona Munro, Ian Rankin is bringing his beloved creation to the stage for the very first time.
 
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances this production will now be directed by Robin Lefevre.
 

Creatives

Director Robin Lefevre
Designer Ti Green
Lighting Designers Chahine Yavroyan and Simon Bond
Composer Garth McConaghie
Assistant Director Madeleine Kludje
Fight Director Alison de Burgh
 
 

Reviews

Lawson’s Rebus is as gritty, tormented and uncompromising as the original

The Observer

Totally absorbing

Reviewsgate

Classic Rebus twists and turns

The Reviews Hub

Well acted, well directed, beautifully set and lit, this Birmingham Rep co-production is a treat not only Rebus fans but for anyone who enjoys a good crime thriller

Behind the Arras

Gritty... Fans won’t be disappointed

The Times

Charles Lawson makes a suitably gruff and cantankerous Rebus

The Stage

A play that works not just as a whodunnit but also as a psychological appraisal of the thee main characters

Express & Star

Gripping

Bum On A Seat blog

A dark and gritty contemporary crime drama

Brum Hour

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Company & Creatives

Actor

Charles Lawson
Rebus
Cathy Tyson
Siobhan Clarke
John Stahl
Cafferty
Neil McKinven
Mordaunt / Andy
Dani Heron
Angela
Eleanor House
Heather / Maggie
Ticket Information

From £15
Previews (20-24 Sep) and weekday matinees (27 Sep & 4 Oct) from £10.
Group, family, disabled and school rates available via our box office.

Fees and Charges
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Please talk to a member of our BOX office team if you require further information.

Running time
2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20 minute interval

Please note this performance contains strong language. 

Further Information
Access Performances
BSL 2 October 7.30pm
Audio Description 5 October 7.30pm
Captioned 6 October 2pm

Post-Show Discussion 26 September

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