Up To Scratch is a brand-new monthly development evening that has been set up to give creatives a city-centre platform to develop their work. It’s all about bringing new work to The Old Rep!
Once a month on a Thursday night, The Old Rep will be opening its doors to artists and companies to give them the opportunity to test out their material in a safe space joined by a positive and friendly audience. The way it works is simple - submit your work to us, give us time to read it, await a slot at one of our scratch nights, turn up and experience your work up on its feet, take in the audience feedback and then enjoy the other work on display.
It is free to attend and all that we ask is that you help the other artists by offering feedback.
In return, we will give you a space, rehearsal time, an audience, feedback, and support with performers and directing where requested.
Downbeat and deluded, Slurry FC is the perfect bolthole for Barry Bickers, the failed footballer with a left foot for a brain. The club is strapped for cash yet again, but a twist of fate with a young burglar means they might just have found an answer to their prayers. If only Barry could keep his trap shut.
‘Indoors’ is written as a response to Sarah Kane’s 4:48 psychosis, and to try and understand what happens from outdoors. “Indoors”, Peter’s world is stable in a way he can manage until his internal support fails and an ineluctable pathway is created.
*Line-up subject to change.
Untamed and The Old Rep Theatre bring their newly anticipated Write Away to the stage.
A few weeks ago, we announced the Write Away challenge for new or seasoned writers. The challenge was to write a script, story, or poem to the specific theme - Regeneration. After receiving many fantastic entries, they have picked some great work to be showcased on stage on Friday 5 April.
It is a lovely opportunity to hear writers’ words come to life in front of a live theatre audience, as well as give helpful feedback and network with local artists.
We will also have a judging panel on the night who will choose the winning script.
Welcome to the exclusive premiere of BOA Stage & Screen’s Writing, Directing & Screencraft Showcase for our Year 13 students. This showcase is a culmination of their hard work, dedication, and passion as an emerging group of talented Actors, Writers and Directors.
It will include the premiere of the One-Shot Film ‘The Protest’ – a journey of raw emotion exploring the complexities of interaction and social issues for a group of young people within the backdrop of a city protest and a local café.
There’s also the opportunity to watch some incredible performances in their personal projects as each piece invites the audience to witness the realms of their imagination and storytelling achievements.
28 March 2024
6 February 2024
21 December 2023
15 December 2023
14 December 2023
24 November 2023
At The Old Rep we are always looking for driven and creative individuals to join our team. A passionate and collaborative team is essential to the theatre’s success.
As a theatre dedicated to training and nurturing emerging artists, The Old Rep offers a range of creative projects and opportunities.