20/08/19
Youth Theatre Announcement
The Old Rep Theatre are delighted to announce that we will be working in partnership with practitioners from Bostin’ Creative.
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16/07/19ORT Report: BOA These Violent Delights
This modernised Shakespearean tragedy will have you laughing, crying, and reflecting on the devastating crime that still prevails. Birmingham Ormiston Academy’s production of Othello, performed by the year twelve acting students, was of the utmost entertainment.Read Full Story
10/07/19ORT Report: BOA Raising the Barre
The Year 12 Dance pathway students at Birmingham Ormiston Academy put on a stunning, two-night performance, which showcased their talents as a year group. Raising the Barre was packed with a range of different styles - from urban, to ballet, to jazz and many more – making for an extremely enjo...Read Full Story
24/06/19ORT Report:BYT Guys and Dolls
A light hearted, hilarious show, that will ensure everyone leaves the theatre grinning from ear to ear.Read Full Story
18/04/19ORT Report: Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s classic tragic love story – Romeo and Juliet – placed in a medieval setting. The National Production Company takes the universally recognised tale of ‘star-crossed lovers’, first published in 1597, and makes it an entertaining and enjoyable experience f...Read Full Story
11/04/19ORT Report: BOA Year 13 Musical Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera
"This show featured impactful choreography, outstanding vocals and gripping acting throughout"Read Full Story
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18/01/19ORT Report - BYT: Snow White
There is a special something about pantomimes that keep audiences wanting more and more. From the moment the curtain rises, us audience members love to be immersed in that familiar comfort that is pantomime, from the typical ‘he’s behind you!’ to traditional Pantomime dames. Birmin...Read Full Story
15/01/19Pinocchio: A Student Perspective
In this blog, we hear from Adam and Charlie, two of our talented BOA students who worked on Pinocchio. Adam played the role of Cat, taking up a key part in our production, while Charlie worked across the technical team, operating LX frequently throughout the run.Read Full Story
04/12/18My experience as an Assistant Director on Pinocchio
“So, you want to be a director… you know its hard right?" “What are you talking about, it’s just telling people what to do” Like most people in theatre I started off wanting to be an actor. I spent a lot of time in theatres growing up: acting in youth productio...Read Full Story
29/11/18ORT Report - Pinocchio
The Old Rep Theatre brought Pinocchio to life with a modern twist on the Carlo Collodi classic.Read Full Story
30/10/18ORT Report - Susie Self: Quilt Song
The modern opera, Quilt Song, brings together historical and contemporary civil rights figures from Rosa Parks to Jo Cox, sewn together with ideas of social diversity.Read Full Story