Quilt Song is an upbeat musical-opera composed by Susie Self for the Birmingham community. It emulates the hit Hamilton with charismatic music performed by professional soloists and orchestra with rising stars from Birmingham Ormiston Academy.

The show celebrates social inclusivity by using quilting as a metaphor. Its lyrics are sourced from John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln which premiered at The Old Rep (then Birmingham Repertory Theatre) in 1918.

Find out more about Susie Self on her website.

Quilt Song is an upbeat musical-opera composed by Susie Self for the Birmingham community. It emulates the hit Hamilton with charismatic music performed by professional soloists and orchestra with rising stars from Birmingham Ormiston Academy.

The show celebrates social inclusivity by using quilting as a metaphor. Its lyrics are sourced from John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln which premiered at The Old Rep (then Birmingham Repertory Theatre) in 1918.

Find out more about Susie Self on her website.

Play Reading: John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln

See a live reading of the play that inspired Quilt Song. A play reading of John Drinkwater’s play Abraham Lincoln to mark the centenary of its première on the very same stage. Led by Richard Simkin, Chairman of Friends of the Dymock Poets. John Drinkwater was the resident playwright of the Birmingham Repertory Company and an integral part of the company which began its life at Birmingham Repertory Theatre (now The Old Rep) in 1913.

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Play Reading: John Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln

See a live reading of the play that inspired Quilt Song. A play reading of John Drinkwater’s play Abraham Lincoln to mark the centenary of its première on the very same stage. Led by Richard Simkin, Chairman of Friends of the Dymock Poets. John Drinkwater was the resident playwright of the Birmingham Repertory Company and an integral part of the company which began its life at Birmingham Repertory Theatre (now The Old Rep) in 1913.

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Hello to one and all. I am Doctor John Dolittle a very famous Doctor. I’m a bit wacky actually but you will get used to that. Some of you may have heard of me (good for you) and some may have not - but you will now.

I am not a normal run of the mill Doctor. I was once but I really did not like my patients. They could be quite difficult. You see I discovered something amazing, fantastic and down right wonderful about myself. Please don’t think I am blowing my own trumpet here but I found out that I had the ability to talk to and understand animals.

So come and see me light up the stage in this magical musical adventure. This is a brand new show with original music, lots of audience participation and amazing puppets. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Toodle pip for now.

Oh, by the way, this show is suitable for humans from 7 years upwards.

Find out more about Katch22 Productions on their website, Facebook and Twitter. 

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Shirrine Stewart 
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Smash Entertainz 
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Kevin J 
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Axel Blake 
After his sold-out I’m Not Gonna Lie one man comedy special at the 02 Indigo, this comedian is going from strength to strength. Known for his hilarious social media videos with an online fan base of over 40K, this comedian never disappoints.

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Jamie Joseph
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I want to return to my home.  I want a hero’s welcome: fanfares and brass bands and sausage rolls and jaeger bombs. I want to lie under the skylight on my mum’s bed and watch clouds. I want to go out in my hometown, drink and dance and shout for no reason! I want to sing in the streets and puke in the gutter and they will never know. None of them will ever know what I….

Can beginnings be made out of endings? In a British Northern Coastal town, three young men are coming home. In 1918 George returns from the Western Front. In 2013 Frankie is back from his final tour of Afghanistan. And some time in the not-too-distant future Nat returns from an overseas refugee camp to what was his hometown.

A compelling new play by Anna Jordan (Yen – Royal Court Theatre, Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013), directed by Neil Bettles (Associate Director of Frantic Assembly) and featuring Frantic’s celebrated physicality, The Unreturning explores the profound effect that war has on young lives, and asks – what does coming home really mean? What is home? And when experience has shattered you into a million pieces, will home help to put you together again, or treat you as an ugly truth it does not want to confront?

Find out more about Frantic Assembly on their website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series. Celebrating 50 years of Perry and Croft's quintessential sitcom, which won the Best One-Liner accolade in a poll of comedians conducted earlier this year by Gold, with the immortal words "Don't tell him, Pike".

Double Fringe First Award winner David Benson (star of Think No Evil Of Us: My Life With Kenneth Williams and Boris: World King) and Jack Lane (Wisdom Of A Fool) present a selection of classic radio episodes featuring favourite lines, cherished characters and great feats of vocal impersonation!

Presented by James Seabright
Based on the classic BBC sitcom by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
Performed by David Benson and Jack Lane
Directed by Owen Lewis
Sound design by Tom Lishman

'Pretty much perfect feat of mimicry'  The Times

'Benson and Lane carry it all off beautifully' ★★★★ Daily Telegraph

‘Benson and Lane’s impersonations are peerless, the show is an absolute treat from start to finish. Wonderful stuff!’  Daily Mail

‘Lewis's direction and Lishman's sound design give real light and shade in which the two versatile performers shine’  The Arts Desk

‘Classic British comedy recreated by two classic performers.  A show not to miss.’ ★★★★★ Southside Advertiser

‘Utterly brilliant! The best Dad’s Army recreation I’ve seen’ Barry Cryer

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As Brexit looms on, Trump reigns rampant and everyone seems pushed to extremes, Stephen’s main aim is to cheer us up.

Forget everything that’s going on in the world and immerse yourself in the warmth of “one of the most likable figures in British Comedy" (Radio Times). As seen on QI, The People’s History of LGBT, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and What Does The K Stand For? on BBC Radio 4.

‘Deliciously deft…we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate throughout…you’ll leave the show smiling’  The Times

'Unashamed feel-good entertainment’  The Evening Standard

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This adaptation of Carlo Callodi’s classic tale follows an inquisitive young puppet, carved from wood by the lonely toymaker Geppetto, on a mischievous journey to discover what it takes to become a real boy.

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