Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces live performances to return in May
Birmingham Repertory Theatre has become one of the first venues in the region to announce the return of live performances in May.
The venue will see two productions finally take to the stage after being postponed due to local restrictions and lockdowns.
Both productions are created and performed by Birmingham artists – Rosie Kay’s Absolute Solo II on Wednesday, May 19, and Lightpost Theatre’s Constructed, from Thursday, May 27, to Saturday, May 29.
Sean Foley, artistic director of The Rep, said: "It’s been almost 12 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.
"Acclaimed choreographer and dancer Rosie Kay premieres Absolute Solo II on May 19. Lightpost Theatre Company, a company of young black men between the ages of 16 to 26 from across Birmingham and the West Midlands, and supported by The Rep, will premiere their brand-new production, Constructed a week later from May 27 to May 29.
“Both will showcase the very best our city has to offer as we all gather together again, the theatre returns to live performance, and The Rep looks forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of our home in Centenary Square.”
In line with current Government regulations, The Rep has taken a number of carefully managed steps and precautions to help audiences feel safe and enjoy their chosen performance. The theatre has introduced a series of new safety measures such as socially distanced seating, hand sanitising stations, temperature checks and additional cleaning.
The venue will be monitoring the situation closely regarding government advice around performances in outdoor and indoor venues, with a number of contingencies in place.
Tickets are on sale now at birmingham-rep.co.uk
Customers with tickets for previously scheduled dates for both productions will be contacted direct by the box office.
