Birmingham Rep announce spring 2023 season
Birmingham Rep have revealed a host of new productions for their spring 2023 season, including a brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck 's classic novel, Of Mice and Men.
In response to cost of living challenges, The Rep has also introduced additional discounted ticket initiatives in order for audiences to continue enjoying live theatre and create new memories with friends and family.
Of Mice and Men (18 March to 8 Apr 2023) will be directed by Rep associate director, Iqbal Khan, who directed the Opening Ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and whose production of Tartuffe is currently playing at The Rep to audience and critical acclaim.
Co-produced by The Rep in 2019 as part of its first UK tour, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) (17 to 22 April 2023) returns to the venue after a triumphant run in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
After a sold-out run in 2022, RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey (26 to 29 April 2023) returns to The Rep. This immensely popular production tells the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation, following how Reggae took the world by storm.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo (13 to 17 Jun 2023) is an intimate look at the lives of one couple, Afra, an artist blinded by an explosion, and her beekeeper husband Nuri as the couple escape Syria for, eventually, the UK.
The Rep also continues its programme of exceptional theatre for families with The Tortoise and the Hare (23 to 25 Feb 2023).
This Christmas, Nativity! The Musical (19 November to 7 Jan 2023) returns home to The Rep for the first time following its world premiere here in 2017, after several sold out UK tours and successive Christmas runs in London 's West End.
2023 begins with the world premiere of Spitting Image Live (1 Feb to 11 Mar 2023), directed by Birmingham Rep 's Artistic Director, double Olivier Award-winner, Sean Foley, and written by Al Murray, Matt Forde and Sean Foley.
In response to recent cost of living challenges, The Rep is introducing new initiatives in order for audiences to continue enjoying live theatre and create new memories with friends and family.
The three-for-two ticket offer allows audiences to book tickets for three productions in any of The Rep 's three spaces and receive a third off the total cost*. The Teens Go Free offer allows one free ticket for those aged 13-19 for every full paying adult*.
Rachael Thomas, executive director at The Rep: said; “Spring 2023 promises to build upon The Rep 's commitment to bringing the very best theatre to Birmingham and West Midlands ' audiences.
“We 've introduced additional discounted ticket schemes in response to the cost-of-living crisis to ensure as many people as possible in our city and beyond can continue to enjoy live theatre at The Rep. ”
Tickets for The Rep 's spring 2023 season are on sale now, to book tickets visit Birmingham-rep.co.uk, call 0121 236 4455 or visit the box office during opening hours.*