Woyzeck - Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre in association with Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018 presents

Woyzeck

By Georg Büchner in a new version by Leo Butler
A tale of woe and peas. Woyzeck just can't get a break. He's stuck living in military barracks. He's forced to shave his condescending commanding officer everyday. His wages are...
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  • Woyzeck community ensemble. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Community cast Amir Ali as Showman and Richella McPherson as Robot. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck & community ensemble. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck & community ensemble. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck & Community. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Woyzeck community ensemble. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Woyzeck community ensemble. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck Jane Winder & Linda Hisgett as Doctors. Photo Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
  • Thomas Pickles as Woyzeck & Jalleh Alizadeh as Marie. Photo: Graeme Braidwood
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Description

A tale of woe and peas.

Woyzeck just can't get a break. He's stuck living in military barracks. He's forced to shave his condescending commanding officer everyday. His wages are pitiful. His girlfriend might be having an affair. And now he is hearing voices. Maybe he's starting to crack? Or maybe it's just because his doctor is trialling a pea-only diet on him? It's far from ideal but his doctor's poking and prodding comes with the reward of some extra money. It's the chance for a better life if Woyzeck can just hold on that little bit longer…

Theatre and dance combine in an exhilarating story about fighting for a better life when everything else seems to be fighting against you. It's also a story that celebrates the West Midlands spirit as a community chorus of one hundred performers and dancers bring this show to life.

Contains strong language, violence and scenes of a sexual nature.

Please note all performances between 19 - 23 June will be Audio Described and Captioned.

Aged 16-30? Get £5 tickets to Woyzeck with Preview Club on 15, 16 or 18 June. Simply contact our box office on 0121 236 4455 to join this FREE membership, and receive great discounts on productions throughout the year.

Follow the making of Woyzeck

Part 1: Click here to see the blog from the second intensive rehearsal
Part 2: Click here to see a sneak peek behind the scenes of rehearsals so far
Part 3: Click here to see our introduction to Amir Ali, one of the community participants
Part 4: Click here to see our introduction to Troy Richards, one of the community participants
Part 5: Click here to see the blog from the third intensive rehearsal
Part 6: Click here to see our introduction to Thomas O'Flaherty, one of the community participants
Part 7: Click here to see our conversation with Community Engagement Producer, Rosalyn Lesurf-Olner
Part 8: Click here to see how the intensive community cast rehearsals are going
Part 9: Click here to see the blog from the fourth intensive rehearsal and watch as the participants take to the main stage
Part 10: Click here to see what the community participants have to say about rehearsals so far
Part 11: Click here to see what Neil Murray has to say about designing the show 
Part 12: Click here to see the preparations and build-up to opening the show
Part 13: Click here to see the final dress rehearsals

 

Creatives

Writer Leo Butler (based on Georg Büchner's original text)
Director Roxana Silbert 
Choreographer & Associate Director Rosie Kay
Designer Neil Murray
Lighting Designer Lee Curran
Composer & Musical Director Tom Rackham
Voice Coach Stephen Kemble
Assistant Directors Hannah Jones & Madeleine Kludje
Assistant Choreographer Nicole McCarthy
Assistant Designer Connie Burley

Birmingham International Dance Festival

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Ticket Information

Tickets from £15

Previews (15-18 June) from £10

(Subject to availability. Group, family, and school rates available via our box office.) Discounts are not available on the lowest price band.

Fees and Charges

As of 15 January, we now charge a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. This covers administration costs and postage and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend.

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

Preview Club

£5 tickets for previews are available for 16-30 year olds

Running Time

1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval)

Touch Tours

Touch tours enable blind and partially sighted people to explore the stage, set, props and costumes before seeing the show. Touch Tours are free and take place 90 minutes before the performance starts. Please advise Box Office if you would like a Touch Tour when you book. Assistance Dogs are always welcome, please inform Box Office when booking.

For any more information please contact access@birmingham-rep.co.uk

Sat 23 Jun - 6.00pm

Fees & Charges
​​​​​​​As of 15 January, we now charge a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. This covers administration costs and postage and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend.
Please talk to a member of our BOX office team if you require further information.
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Access Performances
BSL 20 Jun - 7.30pm
All performances between 19 - 23 June will be Audio Described and Captioned Touch Tour 23 Jun - 6pm