Step into the world of the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham’s cultural gem, and experience a diverse lineup of theatrical events that promise to enchant and inspire. From exploring the mysterious backstage of a working theatre to watching timeless classics like 'King Lear' and 'Beauty and the Beast' unfold on stage, the Crescent Theatre offers an unparalleled journey through the arts. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast or a casual visitor, this year's program, featuring musicals like 'Grease' and enchanting Christmas tales, promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

The Crescent Theatre: A Year of Unforgettable Performances and Behind-the-Scenes Magic

The Crescent Theatre is set to dazzle audiences in 2025 with a lineup of diverse performances that cater to a wide range of tastes. From soulful musical tributes to iconic plays, this year's program is packed with exciting shows. Highlights include the Stevie & Luther Show, a euphoric musical tribute, the critically acclaimed 'Labour of Love', and the bold reinterpretation of 'Nora: A Doll’s House'. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or contemporary drama, the Crescent Theatre promises an unforgettable experience for all.

Unveiling Crescent Theatre's Diverse Array of Performances in 2025

Crescent Theatre has unveiled a line-up set to captivate audiences with its diverse offerings in 2025. From euphoric musical tributes and award-winning comedies to gripping dramas and classic plays, this season promises something special for everyone. Experience the soul-stirring performances in 'Stevie & Luther Show', delve into political comedy with 'Labour of Love', and relive dramatic tales with 'Rita, Sue & Bob Too'. Each event unravels a unique narrative, blending nostalgia, humor, and poignant reflections on society, providing theatre-goers with unforgettable moments.

A Season of Stories and Tributes: Crescent Theatre's Spectacular Line-Up

Dive into the Crescent Theatre's eclectic array of performances scheduled for 2025, offering everything from award-winning comedies to iconic dramas and vibrant musical tributes. Whether you're captivated by political satire, enthralling murder mysteries, or the timeless wit of Oscar Wilde, there's something for everyone in this diverse lineup. Enjoy unforgettable portrayals by talented casts, including household names from popular TV shows, and experience the power of theater through classic and contemporary narratives brought to life on stage.

Crescent Theatre's Diverse Lineup: A Journey Through Comedy, Drama, and Music

The Crescent Theatre is set to captivate audiences with a vibrant and diverse lineup for its 2025 season. From classic comedies to reimagined dramas, the theater presents a mix of thought-provoking and entertaining productions. Audiences can anticipate powerful performances in James Graham's 'Labour of Love,' nostalgic storytelling with 'Rita, Sue & Bob Too,' and an exploration of societal norms in 'Nora: A Doll’s House.' With a blend of beloved classics like 'The Importance Of Being Earnest' and innovative adaptations such as 'The Night Watch,' this season promises an immersive experience for theater lovers.

Crescent Theatre's 2025 Season: A Journey Through Timeless Stories and Creative Innovation

Dive into a world of intrigue, creativity, and classic theatrical flair at the Crescent Theatre. From the gripping 'Murder on the Nile' to the innovative 'title of show,' and the musical homage of 'The George Harrison Project,' each performance offers a unique narrative journey. Add in the humor of 'Big Dick Whittington,' the wit of Wilde's 'The Importance Of Being Earnest,' and the poignant storytelling of 'The Night Watch,' and you have a lineup that promises to engage and entertain audiences of all tastes.

Captivating Theatrical Experiences at Crescent Theatre: A Journey Through Murder, Music, and More

Dive into the world of theatrical brilliance at the Crescent Theatre, where a series of captivating events await. From the suspense-filled 'Murder on the Nile' to the comedic charm of 'The Importance Of Being Earnest', each performance promises a unique experience. Discover the creative genius behind 'title of show' and relive iconic music with 'The George Harrison Project'. With each event offering something different, there's a tapestry of storytelling and creativity to explore.

Exploring Artistic Delights at Crescent Theatre: From Thrilling Mysteries to Classic Comedy

Crescent Theatre is set to become a hub of theatrical delight with an exciting lineup of performances. From the creatively spontaneous 'title of show' to the nostalgic melodies of 'The George Harrison Project,' there's something for every theatre enthusiast. Adding to the mix are the adult humor of 'Big Dick Whittington,' Oscar Wilde's wit in 'The Importance Of Being Earnest,' and a gripping adaptation of 'The Night Watch.' Whether you're a lover of musicals, classic plays, or contemporary adaptations, Crescent Theatre's upcoming shows promise an engaging experience.

A Theatre Extravaganza at Crescent Theatre: From New Musicals to Classic Plays

Crescent Theatre is set to host an array of exciting events from May through July 2025, promising a dynamic mix of musical theatre, unforgettable tributes, classic plays, and innovative dramas. From the creation of a new musical comedy, 'title of show,' to a heartfelt tribute in 'The George Harrison Project,' and the classic wit of Wilde in 'The Importance Of Being Earnest,' each event brings something unique to the stage. Don't miss the gripping drama 'The Night Watch' and the humorous twist of 'Big Dick Whittington' as they light up the Crescent Theatre.

Experience The Vibrant World of Theatre and Music at Crescent Theatre

Sarah Waters’ story of illicit love and everyday heroism takes us from a dazed and shattered post-war Britain back into the heart of the Blitz, towards the secrets that are hidden there. Three love affairs begin to intertwine as the five lives knit together, uncovering a past of secrets, desire and regret. Hattie Naylor has created a thrilling and theatrically inventive adaptation of a great modern novel.

The Night Watch

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Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece The Importance Of Being Earnest throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays.

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Performance of our 2025 adult pantomime after this years production of Big Dick Whittington.

Big Dick Whittington

Enjoy the UK's leading live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys.

These talented musicians authentically recreate some of George’s best-known somgs, earning rave reviews. My Sweet Lord, Here Comes The Sun, Something

The George Harrison Project

Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decide to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on piano.

With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival's deadline and dream about the show changing their lives.

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Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare.

Murder on the Nile

Nora is the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful, beautiful and everything is always in its right place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, her life rapidly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or risk losing everything.

Henrik Ibsen's brutal portrayal of womanhood caused outrage when it was first performed in 1879. This bold new version by Stef Smith reframes the drama in three different time periods. The fight for women's suffrage, the Swinging Sixties and the modern day intertwine in this urgent, poetic play that asks how far have we really come in the past hundred years?

Nora: A Doll’s House

Cast includes Hollyoaks’ Jessica Ellis, Shameless and Coronation Street’s Warren Donnelly, BGT’s Siobhan Phillips, Kay Nicholson and Jenna Sian O’Hara.

The play tells the story of Rita and Sue, two working-class girls from a council estate, about to finish their final year at school. In their spare time, they babysit for married couple Bob and Michelle. Behind Michelle’s back, Bob embarks on an affair with Rita and Sue. Michelle finds out and leaves lothario Bob.

Rita, Sue & Bob Too

James Graham's Olivier award-winning comedy comes to the Crescent.

Labour MP David Lyons cares about modernisation and "electability"... his constituency agent, Jean Whittaker cares about principles and her community.


Labour of Love

Join in the celebration of two of the world’s greatest inspirational artists; Stevie Wonder and Luther Vandross.

Relive the fantastic million -selling hit recordings performed authentically by Nat Augustin, one of the UKs finest singers.

This euphoric tribute show captures the sound of the original recordings and gives you the emotional feeling to sing along and the irresistible urge to get up and dance.

Stevie & Luther Show

As two young volunteers in a clinical drug trial, their illicit romance poses startling dilemmas for the supervising doctors.

The Effect

Swing into 2025 with this special New Year’s Day performance by the award winning Rat Pack.

The Pack return to The Crescent direct From The West End, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance. The acclaimed David Alacey (Lovejoy) stars as Frank Sinatra, with Paul Drakeley as Dean Martin and Central Television’s “Mr Weather” Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating its 25th record breaking year. Including all the classics hits - the show also features the Buddy Greco band and Special Guest Maria Lara as Liza Minnelli. Memories are made of this!

The Rat Pack - Swing Into '25

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven and sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. From the outside Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret: she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her.

Frozen

Join wine geek Tony Elvin at the Crescent as we present a unique showing of the holiday classic, Frank Capra's ‘It's a Wonderful Life’ alongside a fun and festive wine tasting.

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman (Stewart) by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

It's a Wonderful Life with Wine

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his stepbrother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Elf Jr

Join your host, 'The Grinch’, this Christmas at Whoville (the Crescent Theatre) for a unique screening of ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas' alongside a tasting of the perfect wines for the season.

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Begin your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible with the Crescent's ever-popular Wassail - a show with enough Christmas spirit to last the whole year through! A festival of choral music, solo songs, spoken word and comedy brought together to warm your spirits with the magic of Christmas.

With the opportunity to enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine, let our Wassailers enchant, delight and entertain you.

A Christmas Wassail

With our final film in the season of Hitchcock Cinema, we take you to the height of fear with Alfred Hithcock's 1958 classic; Vertigo.

John, a retired detective from San Francisco, suffers from acrophobia. He is approached by an old friend, a rich shipbuilder, who wants John to investigate the weird activities of his wife, Madeleine

Hitchcock Season: Vertigo

Christmas is a season of peace, joy and love - but not for Ebenezer Scrooge. The meanest, greediest man in London, Scrooge hates Christmas. But everything changes one snowy Christmas Eve when Scrooge receives a ghostly visit. Over the course of that one magical night, Scrooge will come face-to-face with his past, present and future as three spirits - and a whole lot of Muppets - arrive to show him the error of his ways.

The Muppet Christmas Carol

A magical re-telling of the tale of Beauty and the Beast, first performed in this version by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

When Beauty's father hears that his long-lost ship packed with pearls has landed safely in harbour, he sets out on a long, difficult journey to claim his fortune and rescue his family from poverty.


Beauty and the Beast

Often listed amongst the greatest films of all time, we have North by Northwest (1959) as the fourth film in our season of Hitchcock Cinema.

An advertising man, Roger Thornhill, lands himself in big trouble when he is mistaken for George Kaplan. On the run from the police and a foreign spy, he meets Eve, which leads to a bigger problem.

Hitchcock Season: North by Northwest

Since its electric Broadway and West End debut and the release of the iconic 1978 film, Grease" class="css-u850" data-mark-multiple="true">GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” GREASE follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Greasers, Pink Ladies, and other students of Rydell High, as they navigate their final year of high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.

Grease

Our Express Yourself Live Tour provides a whirlwind of opportunities to influence and inspire the next generation of dancers. From mesmerising competitive performances in every style, live challenges, incredible awards and an exhilarating crowd, this is an explosive experience of dance and entertainment that will set your heart racing! Book your spaces now!

Express Yourself Live Tour 2024

We all must face the moment of truth that we won’t live forever. Lear, parent and monarch of unquestioned power, must divide their realm between three daughters. The first two quickly declare the love Lear is desperate to hear, yet favourite Cordelia shuns the performative circus. “Nothing” she answers, when asked to speak. And towards that nothing Lear’s world begins to slide.

King Lear

Based in 1980s Camden Town, the Our House" class="css-u850">Our House" class="css-u850">Our House tells the story of London lad Joe Casey, who, on the night of his sixteenth birthday, takes Sarah, the girl of his dreams, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her with bravado, he breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street, which is owned by Mister Pressman, a high-end property developer. The police turn up, at which point Joe’s life splits into two: the Good Joe, who stays to help, and Bad Joe, who flees.

Our House (Relaxed Performance)

"What happens when six men and three women are alone in an open boat?" Guess you'll have to find out by coming along to our third entry in the season of Hitchcock Cinema; 1944's Lifeboat.

This film revolves around eight survivors of a Nazi torpedo ship attack, who find themselves in the same boat with a man who sunk the ship.

Hitchcock Season: Lifeboat

Our House

Research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED.

Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test on the night to find out!

Murder:Staged

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show "The Legends of American Country" returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia.

The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers. Add to this new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Billie Joe-Spears, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza.

Legends of American Country Show

Bonfire night 2019, Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward-bound team-building weekend. Somehow, Sheila has been nominated team leader, and, using her cryptic crossword solving skills, has unwittingly stranded her team on an island in the Lake District

Sheila's Island

A first of its kind concert happening in Birmingham with Jagannatha Das a renowned Chant Artist and his musical family who will take you on journey of Mantra Music Meditation to help your Soul Shine. Get ready for a magical and interactive evening where the theatre will be filled with joy, love and upliftment.

Illuminate with Jagannatha Das

Swooping in as our second film in the season of Hitchcock Cinema is the eerie horror/thriller; The Birds (1963).

The film revolves around a rich San Francisco woman, who follows a potential boyfriend to a small town in Northern California, where birds of all kinds have suddenly begun a deadly attack on humans.

Hitchcock Season: The Birds

We are delighted to announce the screening of the classic horror comedy Young Frankenstein with Wine at The Crescent this Halloween hosted by, none other than, celebrated Scientist and Sommelier Dr Wolfgang Frankenstein, Grandson of Dr Frederick Frankenstein, and Great, Great Grandson of Dr Victor Frankenstein alongside a tasting of five fantastic themed wines.

Young Frankenstein with Wine

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New Dawn Fades

 features performances by talented members of the Crescent Theatre Company alongside guest performances from some of the best musicians, singers, and acts in the Midlands, all keen to showcase their talents to an appreciative audience. A cornucopia of acoustic instruments is always in evidence including guitars of all kinds, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, fiddles, guitaleles, harmonicas, concertinas, period instruments, and many more.


Unplugged

Lowrie Bar

Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" class="css-u850" data-mark-multiple="true">Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.

Beauty & The Beast JR

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ redefined comedy and continues to entertain audiences.

Award-winning company Hambledon Productions are delighted to be recreating three, ‘lost’ episodes from the original television series. Missing from the BBC archives, this UK Tour will mark the very first time these hilarious scripts have been brought to life since their original broadcast.

Commemorating 100 years of Birmingham born Tony Hancock, take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam and join Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques, Sid James and ‘The Lad Himself’ for three classic TV episodes of this timeless comedy.

Hancock's Half Hour - The Lost TV Episodes

A professional photographer with a broken leg whiles away the time by spying on his neighbours through his window. However, his pastime becomes serious when he witnesses an apparent murder.


Hitchcock Season: Rear Window

America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business.

In the family's garden, an apple tree – a memorial to their son Larry, lost in WW2 – has been torn down by a storm. But his loss is not the only part of the family’s past they can’t put behind them. Not everybody’s forgotten the court case that put Joe’s partner in jail, or the cracked engine heads his factory produced which caused it and dropped twenty-one pilots out of the sky.

All My Sons

Roald Dahl’s smash-hit book explodes onstage in Tim Minchin’s award-winning musical version of Matilda Jr. Presented by our junior cast.
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Matilda Jr

Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

Following a hugely successful tour last year to nightly standing ovations, join four of the Emerald Isles favourite Country Music Stars. Featuring the hugely popular accordion maestro Sean Wilson who makes a welcome return to England after a five year break, the energetic Laois man Shawn Cuddy who will take you on the Merry Go Round, the talented Curtis Magee from Strabane, and Co. Downs musical maestro Stephen Smyth. Between them, they have scored countless accolades, notched up over thirty No. 1 hit songs and have toured all over the world for years to packed houses of legions of fans. Each of the four stars will showcase their trademark hit singalong songs in the company of the fantastic backing band Keltic Storm!

The Stars of Irish Country Show

The pupils & teachers at Finesse have been working really hard since our last show in 2022 and they are excited for you to watch this years show - Dance the Night.
They are all proud to show you what they have been working on and they hope you will enjoy the show as much as they do performing it.

Dance the Night

Follow half-orphan Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and best friend Harry Biscuit, as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn! Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate?

Bleak Expectations

Candlelight Concert With: Mangal Singh, Priti Kaur, Shin DCS, Amarjit Sidhu, Dinesh Gogna, Brajesh Dubey, 515 Crew & Aaja Nachle Dancers

Candlelight Concert (Bollywood Songs, Punjabi Geet, Ghazals)

We’ll have you ‘all shook up’ with our unique screening of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ alongside five themed wines served at appropriate moments throughout the evening by your host, Sommelier Tony ‘Elvis’ as he presents this ‘proper wine tasting’ against a backdrop of a fantastic movie and a legendary soundtrack.

From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years. Central to Presley's journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life -- Priscilla.

Elvis with Wine

With sell-out theatre shows across the UK, The Darkside Of Pink Floyd is a premier touring tribute band featuring the authentic sound of Pink Floyd delivered by seasoned musicians with over 150 years of total experience. Each show includes a custom designed thematic light show, spectacular laser effects and circular video screens delivering a visual feast,

The Darkside of Pink Floyd

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Dreamgirls

Marquee Square Heroes perform the music of Fish era Marillion; including the song that starts with a G. Headed by legendary Neo prog rockers Mark Colton (Credo) and Andy Faulkner (Twelfth Night and Jump), as well as an additional crew of seasoned session musicians, who have performed on Billboard top ten records and US festivals. Marquee Square Heroes will revive the memories of grease paint masks and stilettos in the snow, with an additional homage to Marquee club in Wardour Street London.

Marquee Square Heroes: A Tribute to Fish Era Marillion

Join National Youth Ballet for a dynamic new mixed bill, showcasing a talented generation of dancers and choreography by some of the UK’s most exciting artists. Evolving Visions" class="css-u850">Evolving Visions" class="css-u850">Evolving Visions features new work by Miguel Altunaga, Neus Gil Cortes, Richard Bermange, Daniel Davidson, Tierney Lawlor, Amy Groves and Rosie Mackley, as well as a revival of Louise Bennett’s Ada.

Evolving Visions

Join National Youth Ballet for a dynamic new mixed bill, showcasing a talented generation of dancers and choreography by some of the UK’s most exciting artists. Evolving Visions" class="css-u850">Evolving Visions features new work by Miguel Altunaga, Neus Gil Cortes, Richard Bermange, Daniel Davidson, Tierney Lawlor, Amy Groves and Rosie Mackley, as well as a revival of Louise Bennett’s Ada.

Embracing a variety of dance and music languages, Evolving Visions reflects NYB’s ongoing commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people, combining personal development with artistic excellence.

Now seen by a live audience of over 250,00 to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join an all-star Irish cast of highly talented singers and performers accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Gael Force Irish dancers from an unmissable “Ireland the Show “that will take you on a rip roaring journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. The show will feature all the well-known ballads and singalongs like the Fields of Athenry, the Irish Rover, Galway Girl, The Black Velvet band, Danny Boy and Whisky in the Jar to name but a small few from iconic artists like the Dubliners, the Pogue’s, Makem and Clancy, Luke Kelly and Christy Moore Add to that a string of hilarious stories and jokes from our award winning comedian Gary Gamble and his surreal impressions of Daniel o Donnell, topped off with energetic reels and jigs from our fiddling maestro and the talented Keltic voice of Donegal singer Elaine Boyle. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the one stop show for you that’s guaranteed to take you to Ireland and back in one night!

Ireland the Show

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

National Theatre Live: Present Laughter

The retired sea captain yearning for his lost love. The landlady living in terror of her guests. A father who can no longer access his memories. A son in search of redemption.

As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle old secrets and new realities.

To get in touch regarding a School Booking please fill out the Google Form here: Booking Your School Trip


Under Milk Wood

Come and sneak a peek at what goes on behind the scenes at a working theatre. Learn about the Crescent's century of theatre making in Birmingham and see how as one of the oldest theatre companies in the city we bring it all together for a show.

At the end of your tour, the coffee bar will be open to offer a complimentary hot drink.

Backstage Theatre Tours

A series of random nocturnal assaults in the back streets and alleyways of Victorian London are spreading fear and panic. Meanwhile, the friends of a highly respected doctor are beginning to wonder why he goes missing on exactly the same nights…

Neil Bartlett's inventive, brilliantly theatrical adaptation cuts right to the heart of Robert Louis Stevenson's darkly fascinating tale of male violence, guilt and privilege.

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12 - 19 Jul, 2025

The Night Watch

26 - 28 Jun, 2025

The Importance Of Being Earnest

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