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Stepping onto the set of “Nigel Slater’s Toast” feels like stepping right back into the 1960s.From the warm brown wallpa...
10/09/2026

Stepping onto the set of “Nigel Slater’s Toast” feels like stepping right back into the 1960s.

From the warm brown wallpaper and iconic green-and-yellow kitchen to the hum of the Aga, every detail brings Nigel Slater’s childhood vividly to life. You'll spot familiar touches everywhere: Marguerite Patten cookbooks on the counter, shelves lined with nostalgic sweets, and the unforgettable aroma of real food cooking on stage. It’s more than a play—it’s a memory machine.

Come savor the nostalgia with us. 🍞✨

🗓️ 12 – 19 September 2026

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

🔗 Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB

06/09/2026

"Every woman is a rebel..." 💥

Oscar Wilde famously wrote in A Woman of No Importance that every woman is in wild revolt against the rules imposed upon her. Part Two of our series features five historic rebels who refused to play by society’s script.

Our cast takes us through the pioneering icons who charted their own paths:
👑 Queen Elizabeth I - The formidable monarch who ruled a kingdom on her own terms.
🚀 Katherine Johnson - The NASA mathematician whose calculations sent humanity to the moon.
✍️ Mary Wollstonecraft - The radical philosopher who penned the foundation of women’s rights.
🕯️ Florence Nightingale - The visionary nurse who revolutionized modern healthcare.
⚔️ Eleanor of Aquitaine - One of the most powerful and influential political figures of the Middle Ages.

Wilde’s masterpiece exposes a society quick to dismiss women as "unimportant" while holding them to double standards. Join us at the Crescent Theatre to watch a classic story of secrets, wit, and defiance unfold.

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
📅 26 September – 3 October 2026
🔗 www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/aWoNIFB

04/09/2026

Oscar Wilde called her “A Woman of No Importance.” We beg to differ. 🎭✨

In a world designed to keep women in the shadows, these trailblazers tore down the rulebook-defying expectations, shaping history, and leaving an unmistakable mark.

To kick off our series, the cast of our upcoming production share the icons who inspire them:
✨ Dolly Parton - Country music royalty, philanthropist and unapologetic power manager of her own legacy.
✨ Helen Sharman - The chemist who became the first British astronaut in space.
✨ Agatha Christie - The undisputed Queen of Crime whose storytelling redefined literature.
✨ Marie Bethel Beauclare - Journalist, activist and pioneer who broke barriers in Birmingham's business and cultural community.
✨ Sappho – The ancient Greek lyric poet whose voice echoed through centuries of literature.

Wilde’s biting Victorian satire explores the cost of secrets, double standards, and the social price tags placed on women. But true importance? History proves that’s defined on a woman's own terms.

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
📅 26 September – 3 October 2026
🔗 www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/aWoNIFB

Thursday 24th September sees the latest The Heath Bookshop event here at The Crescent Theatre.Join us for an Evening wit...
02/09/2026

Thursday 24th September sees the latest The Heath Bookshop event here at The Crescent Theatre.
Join us for an Evening with Clare Balding in conversation with Katharine Merry, as they talk about her extraordinary life, career and the new book.
7pm | Crescent Theatre | Mainhouse
For more details and tickets: bit.ly/4qYdAFm

01/09/2026

How do you like your eggs in the morning? With a side of psychological thriller? 🍳😳
Behind the sweet memory of a home-cooked meal lies a story that’s deliciously strange, deeply personal, and a little unpredictable. Watch our cast get delightfully creepy in our latest teaser for “Nigel Slater’s Toast”!
Catch our final trailer as we count down to opening night! Join us at The Crescent Theatre for Henry Filloux-Bennett’s touching and nostalgic adaptation of “Nigel Slater’s Toast”... If you dare! 🥚

🗓️ 12 – 19 September 2026

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

🔗 Tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB

Pulling up a chair with the best team in town. ☕🍞❤️Theatre magic is built on great stories, lots of tea, and a cast that...
29/08/2026

Pulling up a chair with the best team in town. ☕🍞❤️

Theatre magic is built on great stories, lots of tea, and a cast that feels like family. Rehearsals for Henry Filloux-Bennett’s adaptation of “Nigel Slater’s Toast” are in full swing, and this group brings so much heart, humour, and joy to the stage every single day.

Make a night of it in Birmingham this September and share in the comfort of a show made with a lot of love!

🗓️ 12 – 19 September 2026
📍 The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
🔗 Get tickets: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB
Rehearsal Images provided by Graeme Braidwood Photography

28/08/2026

Mince pies are memories you can eat... 🥧✨

When you get so lost in the recipe that you forget you’re in a play!
Food has a way of pulling us right back to the people and places we miss most. But when the timer rings (and the director calls), the show must go on!

Join us in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, this September for the opening production of our Crescent 2026/27 season: “Nigel Slater’s Toast”.

📅 12 – 19 September 2026
📍 The Crescent Theatre, Brindleyplace
🎟️ Book your tickets today: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB

Featuring images sourced by The Ghost of Crescent Christmas Carol Past! 👻 Here’s a look at what to expect from our upcom...
26/08/2026

Featuring images sourced by The Ghost of Crescent Christmas Carol Past! 👻 Here’s a look at what to expect from our upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. Judging by these throwbacks, you can bet on mayhem, mischief, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer!

Calling all performers under 16! 🎭
Here is your chance to join this festive rollercoaster and perform on a professional stage. With show dates running from Tuesday 8th December to Saturday 19th December, it’s going to be an unforgettable experience.

Key Audition Details:
Date: Sunday 13th September
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: The Crescent Theatre

Ready to step into Victorian London? Find full details and sign up here: https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/auditions

"Line, action, slice!" 🍞🎬A peek inside the room where it happens! Our cast has been pouring so much energy, laughter, an...
25/08/2026

"Line, action, slice!" 🍞🎬

A peek inside the room where it happens! Our cast has been pouring so much energy, laughter, and heart into rehearsals every single day.

Capturing these dynamic moments as Henry Filloux-Bennett’s adaptation comes off the page is pure magic. From rapid-fire comedy to quiet, tender beats, this company is working seamlessly together to build something really special for you.

Opening The Crescent Theatre’s 2026/27 season in Brindleyplace this September!

📅 12 – 19 September 2026

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Brindleyplace

🎟️ Secure your seats: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB

22/08/2026

On your marks, get set… Bake! 🍞✨

You thought “Bake Off” was full of cheeky double entendres, soggy bottoms, and stiff peaks? You haven't seen anything yet...

Behind the sweet nostalgia and buttered bread, Nigel Slater’s story has a deliciously mischievous side. Check out our latest trailer to see the cast channeling their inner Star Bakers!

Join us at The Crescent Theatre as we kick off our 2026/27 season with Henry Filloux-Bennett’s wonderful stage adaptation of “Nigel Slater’s Toast”.

📅 12 – 19 September 2026

📍 The Crescent Theatre, Brindleyplace

🎟️ Book now: www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/ToastFB

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The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street
Birmingham
B168AE

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
3:30pm - 6pm

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0121 643 5858

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