On Sale: The BBC's First Homosexual. In 1954, the BBC made its first ever documentary about male homosexuality. It was banned. With BBC permission, award-winning Stephen M Hornby and Oli Hurst bring the transcript to life on stage in a new dramatisation. 6th Feb 2026 Book Now: bit.ly/4p2MrhI

🎄Christmas Opening Times 🎄 The Crescent will be open the below hours during the Christmas period. Please check your tickets to ensure that you are turning up at the correct venue and time. #CrescentTheatre #WeAreTheatre #Christmas2025 #VisitBirmingham #Brindleyplace #ChristmasTheatre #WhatsOnBrum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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!

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

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

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