A new stage adaptation of Channel 4’s award-winning, groundbreaking series, It’s a Sin, is coming to Birmingham next year, led by pioneering UK contemporary dance company Rambert.

The major new production sees original series creator Russell T Davies (Queer As Folk, Doctor Who) serving as Executive Producer, alongside legendary pop duo Pet Shop Boys and Glyn Fussell (Sink the Pink, Mighty Hoopla festival).

The production will be choreographed and directed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer, reigniting his partnership with Dramaturg Kaite O’Reilly (The Almond and The Seahorse) on the development of a new script for the show.

Raw, euphoric and deeply moving, It’s a Sin is described as ‘a visceral theatrical experience – a reckoning and a celebration told through fearless movement.’

Speaking about the show, Pet Shop Boys commented: “The original TV drama was a landmark series which compellingly presented the reality and tragedy of the Aids crisis to a mass audience. Our song “It’s a sin” was contemporary with the crisis and we are proud to be involved as this poignant and important story is interpreted in a different medium.”

Originally set in London between 1981 and 1991, Davies’ story follows a generation of young gay men and their friends as the HIV/AIDS crisis unfolds around them. It is a story of joy and innocence, of loss and injustice – and of resilience, activism and love in the face of unimaginable change.

Expanding the world of the beloved television drama, the show brings together an extraordinary creative team. Shaping the musical landscape, Composer and Music Supervisor Roman Gian Arthur (Grammy nominated albums multi instrumentalist credits include Janelle Monáe’s Dirty Computer and The Age of Pleasure) will compose the music with the support of executive producers Pet Shop Boys (who composed and performed the original “It’s a sin” hit song).

Set and video design comes from Luke Halls Studio (West Side Story, concerts from Adele, Pet Shop Boys, Dua Lipa, Take That), whose work spans global arena tours and major stage productions.

Benoit Swan Pouffer said: “Storytelling sits at the heart of Rambert’s mission. This is a story we feel compelled to tell right now, and collaborating with Russell – one of the most powerful storytellers of our time — is incredibly exciting. Together we’re exploring how dance and choreography can carry urgent, emotional narratives in a visceral way. I can’t wait to share this with audiences, and there is so much more still to come as the work evolves.”

Russell T Davies said: “Excitement is rising as this landmark production gets closer and closer. It’s such an honour for me to see It’s a Sin being brought to life by Benoit and the team with passion, joy and respect.”

The show is brought to life in partnership with Factory International. It will make its debut in Manchester at Aviva Studios in February. 

It’s a Sin will come to the Hippodrome in Birmingham from Tue 27 Apr 2027 – Sat 1 May 2027. Tickets will go on sale Mon 22 Jun.