Birmingham REP announces new season of shows

The programme from September features the world premiers of Nativity! The Musical, The Whip Hand and a new commission from Birmingham writer Steven Camden entitled I Knew You.

Opening with the National Theatre's acclaimed production of Jane Eyre, the season also features a revival of Duet For One starring Jemma Redgrave and Oliver Cotton plus a new staging for Christmas, The Hundred And One Dalmatians.

February sees Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy directed by former REP artistic director, Rachel Kavanaugh.

Coinciding with the launch of a new season, we have also announced a new and ambitious fundraising campaign, REP First, to raise £1 million over the next three years to ensure the sustainability of The REP for future generations.

Touring shows coming to Birmingham REP include critically acclaimed Man To Man starring Maggie Bain and new opera The Golden Dragon as well as shows that will be a part of Fierce Festival, BEDLAM: The Festival Of Divine Madness, SHOUT Festival and the second Birmingham Weekender.

Roxana Silbert, Artistic Director explains: "One of the things that makes me proud of The REP is our pioneering spirit; our burning commitment to secure the theatre for future audiences and artists.

"That's what inspired us to embark upon an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise £1 million over the next three years. This money will allow us to continue to support new work, new artistic talent and to grow new audiences.

"Our autumn season contains many great examples of the work that REP First will support – the world premieres of Nativity! The Musical, Douglas Maxwell's brilliant new play, The Whip Hand, local writer Steven Camden's second play, I Knew You and three outstanding plays by first time writers.

"Elsewhere I'm proud that audiences beyond Birmingham will get to see three outstanding REP productions on tour. What Shadows, Chris Hannan's play about Enoch Powell featuring Ian McDiarmid will enjoy runs in Edinburgh and London, Looking For John Tony Timberlake's tribute to Olympic Gold medallist, John Curry, runs for a month at the Edinburgh Fringe and The Snowman celebrates its 20th anniversary in the West End as well touring across the UK."

The Autumn and Winter 2017 season is now on sale to members. General booking opens on May 26.