Curtain rises as The REP announces return

Birmingham Repertory Theatre has become the first major venue in Birmingham to announce the return of live performances this May.

The venue will stage two productions which were postponed due to local restrictions and lockdowns.

Both productions are created and performed by Birmingham artists - Rosie Kay 's Absolute Solo II on Wednesday 19 May and Lightpost Theatre 's Constructed from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 May.

Tickets are on sale now. Customers with tickets for previously scheduled dates for both productions will be contacted direct by the box office

Sean Foley, artistic director of The REP, said: “It 's been almost twelve months since we closed our doors and ceased almost all live performance.

“It 's been an extremely challenging period for all theatres across the country, but I 'm delighted we can now look forward to welcoming back audiences and artists, and am thrilled to announce that now, quite rightly, some of Birmingham 's brightest talent will reopen the venue in May.

“After being able to reopen briefly in October with the World Premiere of Birmingham Royal Ballet 's Lazuli Sky, and then moving the special Christmas production of The Nutcracker at The REP online - the first livestream ever from the REP - we will continue our presenting of the best that the city can offer. ”

In line with current Government regulations, The REP has taken a number of carefully managed steps and precautions to keep audiences safe.

The theatre has introduced a series of new safety measures such as socially distanced seating, hand sanitising stations, temperature checks and additional cleaning.

The REP says it will also be closely monitoring government advice around performances in outdoor and indoor venues, with a number of contingencies in place.

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