06 Jan 2010
The Waiting is Over…
The Guardian is in…so there’s just over two weeks left to see “a darkly glittering production that makes you see the extraordinary in the everyday and the turbulent intensity of... read more
05 Jan 2010
Horrible Science
A fantastic first day for HORRIBLE SCIENCE. It’s wonderful to have an idea about producing a show and 18 months later sit round together in a rehearsal room reading a... read more
04 Jan 2010
You Again!
On a cold winter’s morning, a warming 4 star review for SKELLIG from The Times for “the always reliable Birmingham Stage Company”: “There aren’t many shows around that offer a... read more
02 Jan 2010
Reviews
The first of the three reviews we’ve been expecting are in: “Enters into the quirky, fantasy world of the story with aplomb and an enormous sense of glee” says The... read more
11 Dec 2009
2009
This year has been hugely difficult for the BSC, as for many companies. Yet since September things have rapidly improved and it is with huge relief that we approach 2010... read more
04 Dec 2009
George the First!
The Dahl Estate came to The Old Rep Theatre on Monday and the wonderful news we received today is that GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE has been given approval to make its... read more
01 Dec 2009
George Feedback
A comment from Carrie who has seen the show: “It was the first time I’ve been to the theatre, it was fantastic. I enjoyed the ice cream.” The Old Rep... read more
01 Dec 2009
George
The most wonderful report has come through from Swansea following our recent visit with GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE. “One 6 year old boy in particular cried so much when he got... read more
29 Nov 2009
Acting
I’m often asked how often Actor/Managers get to act, so I’m tempted to list the highlights from 17 years. These are also the shows where the acting companies where as... read more
29 Nov 2009
Jak
Our musical director, Jak Poore, has come up with the perfect title for a Vincent Van Gogh movie MY LEFT EAR... read more