From a radical reimagining of Shakespeare to whimsical fairytales for the entire family to enjoy, here are six of the best shows coming to Birmingham this spring.
The Rep presents Khaled Hosseini’s powerful, poignant new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, the spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner.
In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home and takes Laila as his second wife.
Rasheed’s first wife Mariam has no choice but to accept her younger, and now pregnant, rival. As the Taliban take over, life for all of them becomes a desperate struggle, and the two women find themselves unlikely allies.
The multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s iconic An Inspector Calls rolls into the Alexandra this May.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman.
Since 1992, Stephen Daldry’s critically acclaimed production of An Inspector Calls has won an astounding 19 major awards, including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards.
An unlikely musical Shakespeare retelling ditches the original ending of one of the most infamous love stories of all time, instead focusing on an entirely different path for Juliet.
& Juliet is created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, offering Juliet a second chance at life and love, backed by a pounding soundtrack of huge pop anthems.
PlayStation: The Concert promises a ‘truly groundbreaking live music event’ inspired by some of the most famous gaming soundtracks in history.
Music will be brought to life like never before by a troupe of virtuous soloists, whose performance will be accompanied by breathtaking visuals and game footage. The concert will feature fan-favourite titles including God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon and more.
The supremely talented youth dancers of Midland Theatre Ballet bring the enchanting tale of Beauty & The Beast to life at the Crescent Theatre.
Perfect for the whole family, the show offers a spellbinding evening of dazzling choreography and stunning costumes in a wild celebration of imagination.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
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- Fri 10 Jan 2025
Birmingham Royal Ballet revisits Sir David Bentley’s tale of love, courage and kindness, delivering the beloved fairytale through a mix of sublime dance and spectacular scenery at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Director, Carlos Acosta said: “Cinderella remains an enduring classic in the BRB canon and a firm audience favourite. John Macfarlane’s awe-inspiring designs pair perfectly with Sir David Bintley’s beautiful choreography and Prokofiev’s rousing music in this spellbinding production.
“Cinderella is one of our most visually stunning productions, demonstrating BRB’s commitment to touring the very best that ballet can offer to audiences across the UK, and around the globe.”