The Crescent Theatre
@crescenttheatre.bsky.social
A vibrant theatre and arts space in Birmingham, UK. Home to one of the oldest theatre companies in the country. Proud steward of our sister theatre, The Old Rep Theatre.
We are theatre.
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Enchanting Family Theatre for Christmas: 'Tom's Midnight Garden' Trailer.
YouTube video by The Crescent OFFICIAL YouTube
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The wait is almost over! Experience the wonder of 'Tom's Midnight Garden,' opening on Tue 9th Dec.
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
The wait is almost over! Experience the wonder of 'Tom's Midnight Garden,' opening on Tue 9th Dec.
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Enchanting Family Theatre for Christmas: 'Tom's Midnight Garden' Trailer.
YouTube video by The Crescent OFFICIAL YouTube
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The wait is almost over! Experience the wonder of 'Tom's Midnight Garden,' opening on Tue 9th Dec.
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Step into a mysterious, enchanted garden with the help of Tom, Hatty and eccentric Uncle Alan. A perfect festive treat for all the family!
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky
0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Meet the director of “Tom’s Midnight Garden”, as he delves into the magic behind our enchanting Christmas show. When one lonely boy time travels to a mysterious, spellbinding garden, who knows what he will discover?
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky or call 0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky or call 0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
"Genuinely magical..." An interview with the director of 'Tom's Midnight Garden.'
YouTube video by The Crescent OFFICIAL YouTube
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Meet the director of “Tom’s Midnight Garden”, as he delves into the magic behind our enchanting Christmas show. When one lonely boy time travels to a mysterious, spellbinding garden, who knows what he will discover?
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky or call 0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
🎟️crescent-theatre.co.uk/TMGbsky or call 0121 643 5858
❄️ 9 - 20 Dec
Our talented volunteers Jo and Kim will be performing songs from #WickedTheMusical at Odeon Broadway Plaza Friday 21st November 6pm - 8pm, ahead of the premiere of
@wickedforgood74.bsky.social They'll also be spreading the word about our upcoming festive season! 💗💚
#TheCrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre
@wickedforgood74.bsky.social They'll also be spreading the word about our upcoming festive season! 💗💚
#TheCrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Our talented volunteers Jo and Kim will be performing songs from #WickedTheMusical at Odeon Broadway Plaza Friday 21st November 6pm - 8pm, ahead of the premiere of
@wickedforgood74.bsky.social They'll also be spreading the word about our upcoming festive season! 💗💚
#TheCrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre
@wickedforgood74.bsky.social They'll also be spreading the word about our upcoming festive season! 💗💚
#TheCrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre
Opening weekend of "Hedda Gabler" has been an absolute dream! Read about it in this five star review by Bum On A Seat, available in the comments below ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Intrigued? Book now: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/HeddaGbsky
📸graemebraidwood.com #WeAreTheatre #CrescentTheatre #HeddaGabler #Brindleyplace
Intrigued? Book now: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/HeddaGbsky
📸graemebraidwood.com #WeAreTheatre #CrescentTheatre #HeddaGabler #Brindleyplace
October 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Opening weekend of "Hedda Gabler" has been an absolute dream! Read about it in this five star review by Bum On A Seat, available in the comments below ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Intrigued? Book now: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/HeddaGbsky
📸graemebraidwood.com #WeAreTheatre #CrescentTheatre #HeddaGabler #Brindleyplace
Intrigued? Book now: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/HeddaGbsky
📸graemebraidwood.com #WeAreTheatre #CrescentTheatre #HeddaGabler #Brindleyplace
Pilot Officer Jack Absolute has discovered that his old flame Lydia Languish has invaded the base. Will this rekindle the passion, or will he be left out of the bunker?
Book your tickets now, before Jack Absolute takes his 'Swan Song'!
27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
Book your tickets now, before Jack Absolute takes his 'Swan Song'!
27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Pilot Officer Jack Absolute has discovered that his old flame Lydia Languish has invaded the base. Will this rekindle the passion, or will he be left out of the bunker?
Book your tickets now, before Jack Absolute takes his 'Swan Song'!
27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
Book your tickets now, before Jack Absolute takes his 'Swan Song'!
27 Sep - 4 Oct 2025
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
Ready for lift-off? "Jack Absolute Flies Again" is nearly here! Join us for a fast-paced comedy of love, rivalry, silly puns, derring-do and hilarious misunderstandings, set against the backdrop of WW2.
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
#birminghamcomedyfest
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
#birminghamcomedyfest
September 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ready for lift-off? "Jack Absolute Flies Again" is nearly here! Join us for a fast-paced comedy of love, rivalry, silly puns, derring-do and hilarious misunderstandings, set against the backdrop of WW2.
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
#birminghamcomedyfest
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
#birminghamcomedyfest
Dashing RAF pilots, lovable characters, hilarious disguises, silly puns, a duck (?!) and a whole lot of hijinks; 'Jack Absolute Flies Again' is a fun, fast-paced romantic romp set in the summer of 1940.
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🦆Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
0121 643 5858
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🦆Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
0121 643 5858
September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Dashing RAF pilots, lovable characters, hilarious disguises, silly puns, a duck (?!) and a whole lot of hijinks; 'Jack Absolute Flies Again' is a fun, fast-paced romantic romp set in the summer of 1940.
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🦆Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
0121 643 5858
27th Sept - 4th Oct
🦆Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
0121 643 5858
Creative Venue Technician Bootcamp – Apply Now!
This 12-week Bootcamp from Solihull College & University Centre equips aspiring Venue Technicians with essential skills in lighting, sound, set design, production management, & safety protocols.
More info here: www.solihull.ac.uk/course/creat...
This 12-week Bootcamp from Solihull College & University Centre equips aspiring Venue Technicians with essential skills in lighting, sound, set design, production management, & safety protocols.
More info here: www.solihull.ac.uk/course/creat...
Creative Venue Technician Bootcamp | Solihull College & University Centre
Creative Venue Technician Bootcamp. Read more at Solihull College. We offer full time, part time, higher education courses and bespoke employment training.
www.solihull.ac.uk
August 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Creative Venue Technician Bootcamp – Apply Now!
This 12-week Bootcamp from Solihull College & University Centre equips aspiring Venue Technicians with essential skills in lighting, sound, set design, production management, & safety protocols.
More info here: www.solihull.ac.uk/course/creat...
This 12-week Bootcamp from Solihull College & University Centre equips aspiring Venue Technicians with essential skills in lighting, sound, set design, production management, & safety protocols.
More info here: www.solihull.ac.uk/course/creat...
We present Mike Leigh's 1970s Abigail's Party.
A darkly comic buffet of passive aggressive comments, bubbling resentment, middle class anxiety and too many drinks.
Rehearsal snaps from @graidwood.bsky.social
13-20 Sept
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/AbiPbsky
#CrescentTheatre #AbigailsParty #MikeLeigh
A darkly comic buffet of passive aggressive comments, bubbling resentment, middle class anxiety and too many drinks.
Rehearsal snaps from @graidwood.bsky.social
13-20 Sept
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/AbiPbsky
#CrescentTheatre #AbigailsParty #MikeLeigh
August 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We present Mike Leigh's 1970s Abigail's Party.
A darkly comic buffet of passive aggressive comments, bubbling resentment, middle class anxiety and too many drinks.
Rehearsal snaps from @graidwood.bsky.social
13-20 Sept
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/AbiPbsky
#CrescentTheatre #AbigailsParty #MikeLeigh
A darkly comic buffet of passive aggressive comments, bubbling resentment, middle class anxiety and too many drinks.
Rehearsal snaps from @graidwood.bsky.social
13-20 Sept
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/AbiPbsky
#CrescentTheatre #AbigailsParty #MikeLeigh
Our side-splitting comedy 'Jack Absolute...' flies into the main house in September. Expect thrills, spills, dashing RAF officers, 1940s derring-do, romance, and a duck – all underpinned by the urgency to defeat Hitler and find true love.
27 Sep - 4 Oct 25
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
27 Sep - 4 Oct 25
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
August 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our side-splitting comedy 'Jack Absolute...' flies into the main house in September. Expect thrills, spills, dashing RAF officers, 1940s derring-do, romance, and a duck – all underpinned by the urgency to defeat Hitler and find true love.
27 Sep - 4 Oct 25
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
27 Sep - 4 Oct 25
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
BUSK: 241 Discount!
Did someone say world premiere? We’re honoured and excited to be the first stop on Project Dance Company's new touring show BUSK. To celebrate, you can get 'two for the price of one' on all tickets! Use the code BUSK25 online or on the phone.
23rd Aug @ 19:30
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Did someone say world premiere? We’re honoured and excited to be the first stop on Project Dance Company's new touring show BUSK. To celebrate, you can get 'two for the price of one' on all tickets! Use the code BUSK25 online or on the phone.
23rd Aug @ 19:30
bit.ly/4lzGozB
August 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
BUSK: 241 Discount!
Did someone say world premiere? We’re honoured and excited to be the first stop on Project Dance Company's new touring show BUSK. To celebrate, you can get 'two for the price of one' on all tickets! Use the code BUSK25 online or on the phone.
23rd Aug @ 19:30
bit.ly/4lzGozB
Did someone say world premiere? We’re honoured and excited to be the first stop on Project Dance Company's new touring show BUSK. To celebrate, you can get 'two for the price of one' on all tickets! Use the code BUSK25 online or on the phone.
23rd Aug @ 19:30
bit.ly/4lzGozB
Heritage Week Goes Live Tomorrow!
The Crescent and The Old Rep will be part of Birmingham Heritage Week, offering special historical tours of both venues!
Tickets: birminghamheritageweek.co.uk
£6 each, buy both for £10.
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BHeritageWeek #HiddenBirmingham
The Crescent and The Old Rep will be part of Birmingham Heritage Week, offering special historical tours of both venues!
Tickets: birminghamheritageweek.co.uk
£6 each, buy both for £10.
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BHeritageWeek #HiddenBirmingham
August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Heritage Week Goes Live Tomorrow!
The Crescent and The Old Rep will be part of Birmingham Heritage Week, offering special historical tours of both venues!
Tickets: birminghamheritageweek.co.uk
£6 each, buy both for £10.
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BHeritageWeek #HiddenBirmingham
The Crescent and The Old Rep will be part of Birmingham Heritage Week, offering special historical tours of both venues!
Tickets: birminghamheritageweek.co.uk
£6 each, buy both for £10.
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BHeritageWeek #HiddenBirmingham
9th Aug is our unmissable Open Day. 10am-2pm
Explore the secrets of the stage with exclusive tours, talks, sneak peaks of rehearsals & our new season.
No need to book ahead, just turn up on the day & our friendly staff and volunteers will able to guide you. Photos credit: @graidwood.bsky.social
Explore the secrets of the stage with exclusive tours, talks, sneak peaks of rehearsals & our new season.
No need to book ahead, just turn up on the day & our friendly staff and volunteers will able to guide you. Photos credit: @graidwood.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
9th Aug is our unmissable Open Day. 10am-2pm
Explore the secrets of the stage with exclusive tours, talks, sneak peaks of rehearsals & our new season.
No need to book ahead, just turn up on the day & our friendly staff and volunteers will able to guide you. Photos credit: @graidwood.bsky.social
Explore the secrets of the stage with exclusive tours, talks, sneak peaks of rehearsals & our new season.
No need to book ahead, just turn up on the day & our friendly staff and volunteers will able to guide you. Photos credit: @graidwood.bsky.social
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back! 10 days of award-winning acts, live podcasts, games, improv and our very own production of comedy drama ‘Jack Absolute Flies Again.’
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
For more info on the festival, see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
#BhamComFest #CrescentTheatre
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
For more info on the festival, see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
#BhamComFest #CrescentTheatre
July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back! 10 days of award-winning acts, live podcasts, games, improv and our very own production of comedy drama ‘Jack Absolute Flies Again.’
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
For more info on the festival, see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
#BhamComFest #CrescentTheatre
🎟️: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JAFAbsky
For more info on the festival, see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
#BhamComFest #CrescentTheatre
'Juke & Lake: Make or Break' lands at The Crescent on 2nd August!
Produced by Open Theatre, who utilizes nonverbal physical theatre to collaborate with Young People with Learning Disabilities, creating art that celebrates their unique creativity.
Tickets: bit.ly/45zqssO
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
Produced by Open Theatre, who utilizes nonverbal physical theatre to collaborate with Young People with Learning Disabilities, creating art that celebrates their unique creativity.
Tickets: bit.ly/45zqssO
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
July 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
'Juke & Lake: Make or Break' lands at The Crescent on 2nd August!
Produced by Open Theatre, who utilizes nonverbal physical theatre to collaborate with Young People with Learning Disabilities, creating art that celebrates their unique creativity.
Tickets: bit.ly/45zqssO
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
Produced by Open Theatre, who utilizes nonverbal physical theatre to collaborate with Young People with Learning Disabilities, creating art that celebrates their unique creativity.
Tickets: bit.ly/45zqssO
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
Another five-star review for The Night Watch! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our production closes on Saturday, so don't miss your chance to see this phenomenal LGBTQ+ drama set against the backdrop of the London Blitz.
Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatchX
Link to full review in our comments below!
Our production closes on Saturday, so don't miss your chance to see this phenomenal LGBTQ+ drama set against the backdrop of the London Blitz.
Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatchX
Link to full review in our comments below!
July 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Another five-star review for The Night Watch! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our production closes on Saturday, so don't miss your chance to see this phenomenal LGBTQ+ drama set against the backdrop of the London Blitz.
Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatchX
Link to full review in our comments below!
Our production closes on Saturday, so don't miss your chance to see this phenomenal LGBTQ+ drama set against the backdrop of the London Blitz.
Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatchX
Link to full review in our comments below!
A five star review from Bum On A Seat for our production of "The Night Watch", which runs until this coming Saturday!
Check out the full review in the comments.
Photo: Graeme Braidwood Photography
#Nightwatch #HattieNaylor #SarahWaters #CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BrindleyPlace
Check out the full review in the comments.
Photo: Graeme Braidwood Photography
#Nightwatch #HattieNaylor #SarahWaters #CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BrindleyPlace
July 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A five star review from Bum On A Seat for our production of "The Night Watch", which runs until this coming Saturday!
Check out the full review in the comments.
Photo: Graeme Braidwood Photography
#Nightwatch #HattieNaylor #SarahWaters #CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BrindleyPlace
Check out the full review in the comments.
Photo: Graeme Braidwood Photography
#Nightwatch #HattieNaylor #SarahWaters #CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #BrindleyPlace
Two days to go until The Crescent's production of "The Night Watch" opens!
Based on the novel by Sarah Waters, "The Night Watch" begins in post-war Britain, rewinding into the heart of the Blitz.
Rehearsal pics courtesy of @graidwood.bsky.social
12-19 Jul 25
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatch
Based on the novel by Sarah Waters, "The Night Watch" begins in post-war Britain, rewinding into the heart of the Blitz.
Rehearsal pics courtesy of @graidwood.bsky.social
12-19 Jul 25
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatch
July 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Two days to go until The Crescent's production of "The Night Watch" opens!
Based on the novel by Sarah Waters, "The Night Watch" begins in post-war Britain, rewinding into the heart of the Blitz.
Rehearsal pics courtesy of @graidwood.bsky.social
12-19 Jul 25
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatch
Based on the novel by Sarah Waters, "The Night Watch" begins in post-war Britain, rewinding into the heart of the Blitz.
Rehearsal pics courtesy of @graidwood.bsky.social
12-19 Jul 25
www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/NightWatch
Join us on 9th August as The Crescent opens its doors to give you an exclusive insight into the inner workings of the theatre!
Open 10 am- 2 pm @The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #OpenDay #CommunityTheatre #BackstageTour
Open 10 am- 2 pm @The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #OpenDay #CommunityTheatre #BackstageTour
July 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Join us on 9th August as The Crescent opens its doors to give you an exclusive insight into the inner workings of the theatre!
Open 10 am- 2 pm @The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #OpenDay #CommunityTheatre #BackstageTour
Open 10 am- 2 pm @The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
#CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #OpenDay #CommunityTheatre #BackstageTour