Name: The Worst Princess
Start: 2025-04-23T16:00:00
Location: Library of Birmingham

Birmingham Rep invites you on a magical journey through classic literature, enchanting tales, and historical narratives with an exquisite lineup of theatrical performances. From the eerie echoes of 'A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story' to the adventurous spirit of 'The Snowman', each production promises to captivate hearts and minds. Step into the past with 'Birdsong', explore reimagined classics like 'Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)', and witness the transformative power of theater. Join us for an unforgettable season filled with drama, humor, and timeless stories.

Birmingham Rep: A Theatrical Journey Through Time and Tales

Birmingham Rep is set to host a diverse and captivating lineup of theatrical events from January to June 2025. The season features adaptations of classic novels, reimaginings of historical tales, and fresh, vivid storytelling brought to life on stage. From the poignant narrative of ‘Birdsong’ to the audacious retelling of 'Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)', and the immersive world of 'Coraline', each production promises to offer a unique blend of drama, humor, and cultural reflection. Join us as we dive into the highlights of this exciting theatrical journey.

Theatre Revelations at Birmingham Rep: From Timeless Classics to Bold Adaptations

Birmingham Rep is set to dazzle audiences with an extraordinary lineup of theatrical productions. From the intense depths of war-torn narratives to the vibrant retellings of classic tales, this season promises a diverse array of performances that cater to every theatrical taste. With a mix of drama, comedy, and musical enchantment, audiences are invited to experience the multifaceted world of theater. Here's a look at what's in store, as Birmingham's Library and Repertory Theatre stages bring these stories to life.

Unfolding Stories: A Season of Theatrical Brilliance at Birmingham Rep

The Birmingham Rep is set to host an extraordinary array of theatrical performances that promise to captivate and engage audiences with their unique stories and stellar casts. Featuring productions like 'The Merchant of Venice 1936', 'The Worst Princess', 'The Shark is Broken', and 'Coraline', this season showcases a diverse range of theatrical experiences. From reimagined classics to whimsical tales and behind-the-scenes drama, these performances highlight the creativity and artistry that Birmingham Rep is renowned for.

A Theatrical Journey: From Classic Shakespeare to Contemporary Drama

The Birmingham Rep kicks off 2025 with a diverse collection of theatrical performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages. From a Shakespearean classic reimagined in 1930s Britain to a comical princess with a twist, a behind-the-scenes look at a cinematic masterpiece, and a mysterious musical journey, each production brings something unique to the stage. Join us as we explore the creative narratives, talented casts, and the overall vibrancy that defines Birmingham Rep's offerings this year.

Birmingham Rep's 2025 Theatrical Lineup: A Blend of Classic, Comedy, and Mystery

Embark on a theatrical journey with Birmingham Rep as it brings to life an eclectic mix of productions. From a 1930s spin on 'The Merchant of Venice' to the fiery adventures of 'The Worst Princess', the chaotic creativity of 'The Shark is Broken', and the whimsical mystery of 'Coraline', each performance promises an unforgettable experience. These productions, held at the Library of Birmingham and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, showcase not only the timelessness of classic tales but also the innovative spirit of contemporary storytelling.

Birmingham Rep: A Stage for Rediscovery and Reinvention

This spring, Birmingham Rep is set to enthrall audiences with a diverse lineup of performances that push the boundaries of traditional theatre. Kicking off with the reimagined 'The Merchant of Venice 1936', followed by the whimsical 'The Worst Princess', the chaotic yet captivating 'The Shark is Broken', and concluding with the mysterious musical 'Coraline', each event offers a unique narrative and artistic experience. With a mix of historical adaptation and contemporary storytelling, these productions promise to captivate theatre enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Birmingham Rep's Stage Extravaganza: From Shakespearean Reimaginings to Modern Mysteries

Prepare for a theatrical ride unlike any other with Birmingham Rep's diverse lineup of productions. From the unconventional fairy tale of 'The Worst Princess' to the chaotic behind-the-scenes drama of 'The Shark is Broken' and the eerie musical adaptation of 'Coraline,' each event promises an unforgettable experience. These productions not only showcase unique narratives but also spotlight creative talents redefining storytelling. Join us as we delve into an eclectic mix of whimsy, wit, and wonder in the world of theater.

Exploring Whimsy and Drama: A Theatrical Journey with Unique Characters

Birmingham Rep

Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island, a powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope.

Small Island

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Meet the O’Mahony sisters. Flo is an award winning theatre director. Rachel is an enigmatic, learning-disabled 35 year-old who loves Kylie and seeing people fall over. So they decided to create Rachel’s perfect show: fast paced, funny, and different every night.

Perfect Show for Rachel

The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.

Claytime

Sienna is trying to deal with her grief by clinging on tightly to what she knows – in short, she’s seeing her dead sister everywhere she goes. Not only seeing her… but having full on conversations with her. As Emily’s presence becomes more overwhelming, the line between happiness and delusion becomes blurred.

All The Happy Things

Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales.

Last Unicorn Airways

One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?

NT Live: All My Sons

When a love-struck teenager is forced to marry a man, rather than the women she loves, she has a few options: certain death, live a lie, move to a nunnery… or flee to a messy, neon rave in an enchanted forest!

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Fargo meets The Office meets James Bond in this high-octane, darkly comic thriller about justice, power, and just how deep the truth can be buried. From the award-winning company behind The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much and The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose comes REDACTED: The Cover-Up of a Cover-Up of a Cover-Up — a genre-smashing, time-bending epic packed with virtuosic physical theatre, acrobatics, and live music.

Redacted

The walls are closing in: a young woman dreams of a better life – she wants to break away from her urge to smash things, and to find her tribe. But falling in love sparks more chaos and her dream-world reality continues to conspire against her. Will she ever find her freedom?

Falling

Hi, hope you’re ok. My show is about hope. It’s also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing me to hold a raw chicken. But it’s mostly about hope. I live with a complex mental illness called borderline personality disorder (BPD) and I started writing this, about that, in January 2020. It’s been a long 5 years, but I’m finally here. Please come. I wrote it for you.

Joe Tracini

Considered the ‘Wimbledon of squash’, the British Open is squash’s longest-running tournament and has become the most distinguished event on the PSA Squash Tour calendar. Second only to the PSA World Championships in renown, the British Open is stars the world’s best squash players.

British Open Squash 2026

After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes to Bollywood returns – bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour.

Frankie Goes to Bollywood

Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she’s The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Will Sue find her happily ever after?

The Worst Princess

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