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Full cast announced for Withnail and I on stage with Robert Sheehan and Adonis Siddique

Full cast announced for Withnail and I on stage with Robert Sheehan and Adonis Siddique

Robert Sheehan, Adonis Siddique and Malcolm Sinclair to star in Withnail and I on stage

Robert Sheehan, Adonis Siddique and Malcolm Sinclair to star in Withnail and I on stage

<em>Annie</em> to embark on new UK tour

Annie to embark on new UK tour

Watch the <em>South Pacific</em> cast perform a special medley of tunes

Watch the South Pacific cast perform a special medley of tunes

Principal casting for <em>Fisherman's Friends</em> musical tour announced

Principal casting for Fisherman's Friends musical tour announced

<em>Spitting Image Live</em> coming to Birmingham Rep next year

Spitting Image Live coming to Birmingham Rep next year

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> to embark on fifth UK tour

The Play That Goes Wrong to embark on fifth UK tour

<em>Fisherman's Friends</em> musical – first footage released

Fisherman's Friends musical – first footage released

<em>Peaky Blinders</em> dance show announces world premiere

Peaky Blinders dance show announces world premiere

<em>The Play What I Wrote</em> to embark on tour

The Play What I Wrote to embark on tour

<em>Catch Me If You Can</em> to tour UK in 2022

Catch Me If You Can to tour UK in 2022

Cast portraits released for <em>The Da Vinci Code</em> tour

Cast portraits released for The Da Vinci Code tour

<em>The Masked Singer</em> stage show to embark on UK tour

The Masked Singer stage show to embark on UK tour

<em>We Will Rock You</em> 20th anniversary tour to be directed by Ben Elton

We Will Rock You 20th anniversary tour to be directed by Ben Elton

<em>South Pacific</em> to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

South Pacific to transfer to Manchester, Sadler's Wells and embark on UK and Ireland tour

<em>Fisherman's Friends</em> musical to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2022

Fisherman's Friends musical to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2022

<em>Looking Good Dead</em> tour announces 2022 cast and further tour stops

Looking Good Dead tour announces 2022 cast and further tour stops

Chelsea Halfpenny to take over from Lucie Jones in <em>Waitress</em> tour next year

Chelsea Halfpenny to take over from Lucie Jones in Waitress tour next year

<em>The Da Vinci Code</em> stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

The Da Vinci Code stage adaptation tour reveals lead casting

Jeff Wayne's <em>The War of the Worlds</em> musical tour full casting announced

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds musical tour full casting announced

Divina De Campo, Jujubee and Trinity The Tuck to tour new show <em>Strike A Pose</em> in 2022

Divina De Campo, Jujubee and Trinity The Tuck to tour new show Strike A Pose in 2022

<em>Dreamgirls</em> tour complete cast revealed

Dreamgirls tour complete cast revealed

David Suchet to bring solo show to the West End in January

David Suchet to bring solo show to the West End in January

<em>Private Peaceful</em> stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Private Peaceful stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Full <em>Waitress</em> tour company confirmed – see who's joining Lucie Jones in the musical

Full Waitress tour company confirmed – see who's joining Lucie Jones in the musical

<em>Heathers</em> casts past, present and future unite in fun video

Heathers casts past, present and future unite in fun video

Jake Quickenden joins Darren Day in <em>Footloose</em> tour – with rescheduled dates revealed

Jake Quickenden joins Darren Day in Footloose tour – with rescheduled dates revealed

<em>Heathers tour</em> announces complete casting

Heathers tour announces complete casting

Sara Bareilles to return to <em>Waitress</em> for Broadway run

Sara Bareilles to return to Waitress for Broadway run

Full casting announced for <em>Grease</em> UK tour

Full casting announced for Grease UK tour

<em>The Cher Show</em> to tour UK and Ireland in 2022

The Cher Show to tour UK and Ireland in 2022

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> announces new tour dates from September

Everybody's Talking About Jamie announces new tour dates from September

New ghost play <em>The Wicked Lady</em> to premiere in Birmingham this autumn

New ghost play The Wicked Lady to premiere in Birmingham this autumn

<em>Bring It On</em> musical announces 2022 tour dates

Bring It On musical announces 2022 tour dates

<em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> 2021 tour cast announced

The Play That Goes Wrong 2021 tour cast announced

<em>Avenue Q</em> and <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> at the Old Joint Stock casting announced

Avenue Q and Little Shop of Horrors at the Old Joint Stock casting announced

Jeff Wayne's <em>The War of the Worlds</em> musical arena tour initial casting announced

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds musical arena tour initial casting announced

<em>Rock of Ages</em> tour to commence in August with new dates revealed

Rock of Ages tour to commence in August with new dates revealed

<em>Dreamgirls</em> tour to open this December

Dreamgirls tour to open this December

<em>Waitress</em> UK and Ireland tour cast to include Lucie Jones, Matt Willis and Sandra Marvin

Waitress UK and Ireland tour cast to include Lucie Jones, Matt Willis and Sandra Marvin

Sean Foley on the Birmingham Rep's autumn season: "It has been a daily fight for survival"

Sean Foley on the Birmingham Rep's autumn season: "It has been a daily fight for survival"

<em>Heathers</em> musical tour cast announced

Heathers musical tour cast announced

<em>Grease</em> musical with Peter Andre unveils new tour dates

Grease musical with Peter Andre unveils new tour dates

<em>Sherlock Holmes</em> musical to embark on UK tour this summer

Sherlock Holmes musical to embark on UK tour this summer

Disney's <em>Muppet Christmas Carol – Live in Concert</em> tours this winter

Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol – Live in Concert tours this winter

<em>Magic Mike</em> 2022 arena tour announced

Magic Mike 2022 arena tour announced

Studio productions of <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> and <em>Avenue Q</em> to play in Birmingham this summer

Studio productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Avenue Q to play in Birmingham this summer

<em>Les Misérables</em> UK and Ireland tour to recommence in November

Les Misérables UK and Ireland tour to recommence in November

Birmingham Rep to reopen for socially distanced season from May

Birmingham Rep to reopen for socially distanced season from May

Lynette Linton to direct <em>My Name is Leon</em> BBC series with casting announced

Lynette Linton to direct My Name is Leon BBC series with casting announced

More English theatres set to close with new areas moved into tiers three and four

More English theatres set to close with new areas moved into tiers three and four

Jennifer Saunders joins <em>Sister Act</em> rescheduled tour dates

Jennifer Saunders joins Sister Act rescheduled tour dates

Free NHS tickets, Birmingham socially distanced panto and further festive casting announced by ATG

Free NHS tickets, Birmingham socially distanced panto and further festive casting announced by ATG

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

<em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> to embark on new 2021 tour

The Rocky Horror Show to embark on new 2021 tour

<em>The Osmonds – A New Musical</em> UK tour announced

The Osmonds – A New Musical UK tour announced

<em>The Nutcracker</em> to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

The Nutcracker to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball announce 2021 arena tour

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball announce 2021 arena tour

<em>Rock of Ages</em> 2021 tour dates and venues confirmed

Rock of Ages 2021 tour dates and venues confirmed

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Royal Ballet to present live shows this October

Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Royal Ballet to present live shows this October

<em>The Addams Family</em> reschedules UK and Ireland tour

The Addams Family reschedules UK and Ireland tour

<em>Rock of Ages</em> to embark on a new 2021 tour

Rock of Ages to embark on a new 2021 tour

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

<em>Grease</em> tour announces rescheduled 2021 dates with Peter Andre

Grease tour announces rescheduled 2021 dates with Peter Andre

Peter James' <em>Looking Good Dead</em> to be adapted for the stage in 2021

Peter James' Looking Good Dead to be adapted for the stage in 2021

Birmingham Rep to begin redundancy consultations which may impact 40 per cent of roles

Birmingham Rep to begin redundancy consultations which may impact 40 per cent of roles

New <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> musical tour postponed

New Sunny Afternoon musical tour postponed

<em>Chicago</em> to embark on new 2021 UK tour

Chicago to embark on new 2021 UK tour

<em>Bring It On</em>, <em>Footloose</em> and <em>9 to 5</em> musical tours delayed until 2021

Bring It On, Footloose and 9 to 5 musical tours delayed until 2021

Plays in the Parks – Birmingham Rep's incredible WWII story

Plays in the Parks – Birmingham Rep's incredible WWII story

Curve Leicester and Birmingham Rep to stream <em>The Importance of Being Earnest</em> with Cathy Tyson for free

Curve Leicester and Birmingham Rep to stream The Importance of Being Earnest with Cathy Tyson for free

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Sheridan Smith to star as Cilla Black in new musical tour

Sheridan Smith to star as Cilla Black in new musical tour

<em>Singin' in the Rain</em> to embark on 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Singin' in the Rain to embark on 2021 UK and Ireland tour

<em>School of Rock</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour dates and venues

School of Rock announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour dates and venues

<em>Footloose</em> UK tour full cast announced including Darren Day and Gareth Gates

Footloose UK tour full cast announced including Darren Day and Gareth Gates

<em>Waitress</em> UK and Ireland tour dates announced

Waitress UK and Ireland tour dates announced

<em>Sister Act</em> with Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders adds new London dates at Eventim Apollo

Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders adds new London dates at Eventim Apollo

<em>Sunny Afternoon</em> to embark on new 2020 UK tour

Sunny Afternoon to embark on new 2020 UK tour

<em>Strictly Ballroom The Musical</em> to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

Strictly Ballroom The Musical to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> tour full casting announced

Everybody's Talking About Jamie tour full casting announced

<em>Dreamgirls</em> to embark on first UK tour in 2020

Dreamgirls to embark on first UK tour in 2020

<em>What's In A Name?</em> starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

What's In A Name? starring Joe Thomas announces 2020 tour dates

<em>Waitress</em> announces UK tour and West End final performance at the Adelphi Theatre

Waitress announces UK tour and West End final performance at the Adelphi Theatre

<em>Once the Musical</em> tour full casting announced

Once the Musical tour full casting announced

Gareth Gates to star in new <em>Footloose: the Musical</em> tour

Gareth Gates to star in new Footloose: the Musical tour

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders to perform in <em>Sister Act</em> in London

Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders to perform in Sister Act in London

New <em>The Bodyguard</em> tour cast joining Alexandra Burke announced

New The Bodyguard tour cast joining Alexandra Burke announced

<em>The Commitments</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

The Commitments to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Birmingham Rep's 2020 spring season to include RSC <em>Tartuffe</em> and <em>Asking for It</em> UK premiere

Birmingham Rep's 2020 spring season to include RSC Tartuffe and Asking for It UK premiere

<em>Ghost Stories</em> to embark on a UK tour

Ghost Stories to embark on a UK tour

Cirque du Soleil to return to the UK with acrobatic ice production <em>Crystal</em>

Cirque du Soleil to return to the UK with acrobatic ice production Crystal

Jac Yarrow to star in Birmingham Hippodrome panto <em>Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs</em>

Jac Yarrow to star in Birmingham Hippodrome panto Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

<em>9 to 5</em> cancels first tour performance after slippery stage issues

9 to 5 cancels first tour performance after slippery stage issues

Gender-swapped <em>Faustus</em> to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

Gender-swapped Faustus to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

<em>Boeing-Boeing</em> UK tour cancelled

Boeing-Boeing UK tour cancelled

<em>We Will Rock You</em> UK and Ireland tour cast announced

We Will Rock You UK and Ireland tour cast announced

Tara Fitzgerald joins Robert Lindsay in <em>Prism</em> UK tour

Tara Fitzgerald joins Robert Lindsay in Prism UK tour

Joe Pasquale to star in new <em>Some Mothers Do 'Av 'Em</em> 2020 tour

Joe Pasquale to star in new Some Mothers Do 'Av 'Em 2020 tour

David Walliams' <em>Grandpa's Great Escape</em> to be adapted for arena tour

David Walliams' Grandpa's Great Escape to be adapted for arena tour

James Darch joins <em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> UK and Ireland tour

James Darch joins The Rocky Horror Show UK and Ireland tour

<em>Hair</em> anniversary tour: first look at Jake Quickenden, Daisy Wood-Davis and Marcus Collins

Hair anniversary tour: first look at Jake Quickenden, Daisy Wood-Davis and Marcus Collins

<em>West Side Story</em> and <em>The Color Purple</em> marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

West Side Story and The Color Purple marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

New stage production of David Walliams' <em>Billionaire Boy</em> to embark on UK tour

New stage production of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy to embark on UK tour

Exclusive: <em>Little Miss Sunshine</em> musical announces UK premiere and tour dates

Exclusive: Little Miss Sunshine musical announces UK premiere and tour dates

Review: <em>Motown the Musical</em> (Alexandra Theatre and UK tour)

Review: Motown the Musical (Alexandra Theatre and UK tour)

<em>The Messiah</em> starring Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to run at The Other Palace over Christmas

The Messiah starring Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to run at The Other Palace over Christmas

Fierce Festival announces full programme

Fierce Festival announces full programme

Casting announced for Birmingham Rep's <em>Amédée</em>

Casting announced for Birmingham Rep's Amédée

I've had sleepless nights over the spinning head in <em>The Exorcist</em>

I've had sleepless nights over the spinning head in The Exorcist

Nigel Harman and Sarah Hadland feature in new Birmingham Rep season

Nigel Harman and Sarah Hadland feature in new Birmingham Rep season

5 Minutes with: Tom Wells – 'It was a happy accident that I liked theatre'

5 Minutes with: Tom Wells – 'It was a happy accident that I liked theatre'

'People in Birmingham wanted to see more international work'

'People in Birmingham wanted to see more international work'

Stan's Cafe: 'We no longer feel lonely in Birmingham'

Stan's Cafe: 'We no longer feel lonely in Birmingham'

5 Minutes With: Tessa Walker – 'Birmingham is a great place to start out'

5 Minutes With: Tessa Walker – 'Birmingham is a great place to start out'

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Birmingham Rep

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Birmingham Rep

Regional Theatre Focus: Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Regional Theatre Focus: Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Birmingham to host international children's festival

Birmingham to host international children's festival

Shortlist announced for Verity Bargate new writing award

Shortlist announced for Verity Bargate new writing award

Line-up announced for 2015 Fierce Festival

Line-up announced for 2015 Fierce Festival

Open auditions announced for West End <em>Aladdin</em>

Open auditions announced for West End Aladdin

Paul Cattermole, Diana Vickers and Ben Freeman lead <em>Rocky Horror</em> cast

Paul Cattermole, Diana Vickers and Ben Freeman lead Rocky Horror cast

The Famous Victories of Henry V (RSC tour)

The Famous Victories of Henry V (RSC tour)

Rehearsal pics: Cast of <em>The Rise and Fall of Little Voice</em> prepare at Birmingham Rep

Rehearsal pics: Cast of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice prepare at Birmingham Rep

Rebecca (Kneehigh – Tour)

Rebecca (Kneehigh – Tour)

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

Arcadia (Tour) – 'an undiluted pleasure to experience'

Arcadia (Tour) – 'an undiluted pleasure to experience'

David Bedella and Phill Jupitus join the cast of <em>The Producers</em>

David Bedella and Phill Jupitus join the cast of The Producers

Jersey Boys (Tour – Birmingham)

Jersey Boys (Tour – Birmingham)

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

Robert Webb returns to <em>Jeeves and Wooster</em> on UK tour

Robert Webb returns to Jeeves and Wooster on UK tour

<em>Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</em> announces 2015 UK tour

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels announces 2015 UK tour

Bette Midler to tour UK, July

Bette Midler to tour UK, July

<em>Godspell</em> tours UK from Spring 2015

Godspell tours UK from Spring 2015

Dangerous Corner (Tour – Birmingham)

Dangerous Corner (Tour – Birmingham)

Donovan and Dreyfus headline Birmingham REP's new season

Donovan and Dreyfus headline Birmingham REP's new season

Of Mice and Men (Birmingham REP)

Of Mice and Men (Birmingham REP)

Grounded (Tour – Birmingham)

Grounded (Tour – Birmingham)

Cats (Tour – Birmingham)

Cats (Tour – Birmingham)

Rudy's Rare Records (Birmingham Rep)

Rudy's Rare Records (Birmingham Rep)

Forced Entertainment among 2014 <em>Fierce Festival</em> line up

Forced Entertainment among 2014 Fierce Festival line up

<em>Strictly</em> stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag announce new tour

Strictly stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag announce new tour

Monty Python's <em>Spamalot</em> embarks on new UK tour in 2015

Monty Python's Spamalot embarks on new UK tour in 2015

<em>Wicked</em> (Tour – Birmingham)

Wicked (Tour – Birmingham)

Show Boat (Tour – Birmingham)

Show Boat (Tour – Birmingham)

BE Festival opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre

BE Festival opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Annie Get Your Gun (Tour – Birmingham)

Annie Get Your Gun (Tour – Birmingham)

Woman In Mind (Birmingham REP)

Woman In Mind (Birmingham REP)

Khandan (Birmingham REP)

Khandan (Birmingham REP)

Lenny Henry headlines Birmingham REP's new season

Lenny Henry headlines Birmingham REP's new season

Circles (Birmingham Rep)

Circles (Birmingham Rep)

Dial M for Murder (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Dial M for Murder (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Opera North announces 2014-15 season

Opera North announces 2014-15 season

<em>Circles</em> set to open at Birmingahm Repertory Theatre

Circles set to open at Birmingahm Repertory Theatre

Evita (Tour – Birmingham)

Evita (Tour – Birmingham)

West Side Story (Tour – Birmingham)

West Side Story (Tour – Birmingham)

The Threepenny Opera (Tour – Birmingham)

The Threepenny Opera (Tour – Birmingham)

Singin' in the Rain (Tour – Birmingham)

Singin' in the Rain (Tour – Birmingham)

Birdsong (Tour – Birmingham)

Birdsong (Tour – Birmingham)

Ballroom to Broadway (Birmingham – tour)

Ballroom to Broadway (Birmingham – tour)

A Life of Galileo (Birmingham REP)

A Life of Galileo (Birmingham REP)

An Audience with Doreen (Birmingham)

An Audience with Doreen (Birmingham)

Never Try This At Home (Birmingham Rep)

Never Try This At Home (Birmingham Rep)

International Dance Festival Birmingham returns this spring

International Dance Festival Birmingham returns this spring

Birmingham Rep to stage The BFG this Christmas

Birmingham Rep to stage The BFG this Christmas

Tonight's The Night (Tour – Birmingham)

Tonight's The Night (Tour – Birmingham)

<em>Never Try This At Home</em> makes world premiere in Birmingham

Never Try This At Home makes world premiere in Birmingham

Moon On A Rainbow Shawl (Birmingham)

Moon On A Rainbow Shawl (Birmingham)

Some Girl I Used to Know (Birmingham)

Some Girl I Used to Know (Birmingham)

Frozen (Birmingham)

Frozen (Birmingham)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham)

The Dishwashers (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

The Dishwashers (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

<em>Jersey Boys</em> to play Birmingham's Christmas season

Jersey Boys to play Birmingham's Christmas season

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour (Birmingham)

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour (Birmingham)

Fantasia Live in Concert (Birmingham)

Fantasia Live in Concert (Birmingham)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham)

The Snowman (Birmingham)

The Snowman (Birmingham)

Peter Pan – The Never Ending Story (Birmingham)

Peter Pan – The Never Ending Story (Birmingham)

Ghost the Musical (Birmingham)

Ghost the Musical (Birmingham)

Thriller Live (Birmingham)

Thriller Live (Birmingham)

Miracle on 34th Street (Birmingham)

Miracle on 34th Street (Birmingham)

A Christmas Carol (Birmingham)

A Christmas Carol (Birmingham)

Brief Encounter with…Disney's Jonathan Heely

Brief Encounter with…Disney's Jonathan Heely

Go Back For Murder (Birmingham)

The Events (Birmingham)

WIN: Peter Pan – The Never Ending Story in Birmingham

War Horse author in Remembrance Sunday tribute

The Anatomy of Melancholy (Birmingham)

War Horse (Birmingham)

Best of BE Festival (Birmingham)

David Essex stars in Birmingham Rep 2014 season

David Essex stars in Birmingham Rep 2014 season

Sleeping Beauty on Ice (Birmingham)

Twelve Angry Men (Birmingham)

The Lion King concludes sell-out Birmingham season

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience (Birmingham)

Annie – Stage Experience (Birmingham)

Room On The Broom (Birmingham)

Sundown (BirminghamFest)

CBSO: Friday Night Classics: John Williams Blockbusters (Birmingham)

Carousel (Birmingham)

Being Tommy Cooper (Birmingham)

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