Is it really a good idea to drink in the local gangster pub? What happens if you look at one of them the wrong way? Join us on the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham for a comedic take on the city’s most famous TV series. From betting shops to backstreet boozers, see a different side to the world of Birmingham’s biggest crime family.
Birmingham’s premier comedy improv troupe bring you an evening of high-octane improvised fun. Expect the unexpected as the quick-witted Box of Frogs conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes on the spur of the moment, all based entirely on your suggestions.
A musical-comedy one woman show that details the mortifying details of Leah's love life (or lack thereof). Discussions of romance, failed flirting and terrible sex fall apart to reveal deeper discussions about struggling with mental health, chronic loneliness and self-esteem.
An actor is invisible until they go on stage... the problem for a new actor is, they are hardly- if ever- on stage. This is the story of an actor and his first year from drama school to first auditions, castings and agents. Travel with him from zero to zero and back again. With a nod to Hollywood along the way!
A fresh new interpretation of the well-loved tale. A unique blend of storytelling and intricate puppetry take family audiences on a journey into young Clara's world on the day of her birthday when she receives an unusual gift from her odd relative - a handmade, funny-looking nutcracker - catapulting her into a world of magic.
An actor is invisible until they go on stage... the problem for a new actor is, they are hardly- if ever- on stage. This is the story of an actor and his first year from drama school to first auditions, castings and agents. Travel with him from zero to zero and back again. With a nod to Hollywood along the way!
A fresh new interpretation of the well-loved tale. A unique blend of storytelling and intricate puppetry take family audiences on a journey into young Clara's world on the day of her birthday when she receives an unusual gift from her odd relative - a handmade, funny-looking nutcracker - catapulting her into a world of magic.
Ronnie doesn't know how she got there. But she's in hospital. And someone is here to see her, someone she hasn't seen for a very long time. A claustrophobic exploration of guilt, coercion, fear, and the lengths people go to escape it. Some patterns are harder to break than others, and some people are counting on that.
Deceit. Death. Denial. Lord Blackwood has been murdered; his steward Edward Hargrove has confessed. But as conflicting accounts emerge, the truth becomes a matter of perspective where everyone has something to hide and someone to blame. All is not what it seems at Blackwood Manor...
Ronnie doesn't know how she got there. But she's in hospital. And someone is here to see her, someone she hasn't seen for a very long time. A claustrophobic exploration of guilt, coercion, fear, and the lengths people go to escape it. Some patterns are harder to break than others, and some people are counting on that.
Deceit. Death. Denial. Lord Blackwood has been murdered; his steward Edward Hargrove has confessed. But as conflicting accounts emerge, the truth becomes a matter of perspective where everyone has something to hide and someone to blame. All is not what it seems at Blackwood Manor...
Ronnie doesn't know how she got there. But she's in hospital. And someone is here to see her, someone she hasn't seen for a very long time. A claustrophobic exploration of guilt, coercion, fear, and the lengths people go to escape it. Some patterns are harder to break than others, and some people are counting on that.
Margaret and Stanley are two children whose world is disappearing due to rising sea levels and Western influence. She has always told her little brother it's his fault the ice is melting. She doesn't want to live in the Alaskan tundra. She wants to run away and be a normal teenager in Anchorage. Years later, the rift between the siblings has seismically grown. In a fast-melting world, will love be left behind?
Two men find themselves in a strange place, they don't know how they got there, and they don't know why. Is it safer to leave or stay? Are they free to make their own decisions? Is their fate in their own hands? An absurd one-act play written by Polish playwright, Sławomir Mrożek.
Two men find themselves in a strange place, they don't know how they got there, and they don't know why. Is it safer to leave or stay? Are they free to make their own decisions? Is their fate in their own hands? An absurd one-act play written by Polish playwright, Sławomir Mrożek.
A widow in mourning, a grumpy creditor, and a duel that turns into a love story. Chekhov's The Bear is a hilarious one-act romp where tempers flare, sparks fly, and romance sneaks in when you least expect it. Love and laughter guaranteed!
In Elizabethan London a small group of actors are in rehearsal. They are joined by a new playwright, Will Shakespeare, who is trying to write the perfect tragedy. Join the players as they run through the first drafts of Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and Hamlet, and let your laughter tell the Bard what he needs to change.
A widow in mourning, a grumpy creditor, and a duel that turns into a love story. Chekhov's The Bear is a hilarious one-act romp where tempers flare, sparks fly, and romance sneaks in when you least expect it. Love and laughter guaranteed!
A robbery at a local corner shop sets off a chain of events that draws three women into each other's lives in unexpected and explosive ways. What starts as a single act of violence spirals into a tangled web of blame, protection, and betrayal. Can these women ever untangle themselves? Or are they knotted together forever?
Anne Boleyn is dragged through her memories by what history has deemed interesting. She wants her whole story to be heard before time reduces her down to a single word in a limerick - 'beheaded'. This eclectic piece explores the boundaries of objectivity and historiography through the life of one of history's most iconic Queens.
A robbery at a local corner shop sets off a chain of events that draws three women into each other's lives in unexpected and explosive ways. What starts as a single act of violence spirals into a tangled web of blame, protection, and betrayal. Can these women ever untangle themselves? Or are they knotted together forever?
Based on the 2004 hit film. Follow the misadventures of Napoleon, an awkward teenager, as he buddies up with new student, Pedro. As they both try to find their place in the world, navigating love, family and popularity, they discover that standing out is often better than fitting in.
Anne Boleyn is dragged through her memories by what history has deemed interesting. She wants her whole story to be heard before time reduces her down to a single word in a limerick - 'beheaded'. This eclectic piece explores the boundaries of objectivity and historiography through the life of one of history's most iconic Queens.
An engaging and interactive show that explores the fascinating world of bubbles through fun experiments, scientific explanations, and creative demonstrations. Audiences are taken on a journey to discover the science behind bubble blowing, the properties of different types of bubbles, and how bubbles can be used in art and entertainment.
Jam jars, daydreams, and a dash of deception! In 1886 Wolverhampton, young Agnes Carless falls headfirst into mischief when a mysterious lodger arrives. Inspired by a real Victorian scandal uncovered through genealogical research, this charming comedy proves that even the quietest lives can stir up the most unexpected adventures.
Best friends Becca and Zoe have known each other for 20 years. They share an idyllic childhood in Hong Kong, but as Zoe begins a new life in London, conflict arises as their paths diverge. How do they maintain a sense of belonging as they advance in life? What makes a friendship thrive despite time and distance?
A poetry theatre performance that explores the journey of migrants standing at the edge of two worlds, the many dimensions of home and the expanding nature of belonging. A poetic exploration of belonging, memory, and migration through experimental storytelling. Bridging poetry, music and movement.
Jam jars, daydreams, and a dash of deception! In 1886 Wolverhampton, young Agnes Carless falls headfirst into mischief when a mysterious lodger arrives. Inspired by a real Victorian scandal uncovered through genealogical research, this charming comedy proves that even the quietest lives can stir up the most unexpected adventures.
Trickster, that timeless mischief-maker, has been slipping in and out of cultures and history for centuries, taking different forms and disguises. This time, we find Trickster shape-shifting into the traditional Gospel story. This poetry-telling play is an accessible way into poetry for all ages. A one-woman show of words and music.
Best friends Becca and Zoe have known each other for 20 years. They share an idyllic childhood in Hong Kong, but as Zoe begins a new life in London, conflict arises as their paths diverge. How do they maintain a sense of belonging as they advance in life? What makes a friendship thrive despite time and distance?