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17/06/2026

Unpredictable weather. ☔ Gatecrashing ducks. 🦆 Overhead planes. 🛩️ Screeching peacocks. 🦚

Just a standard day at the office for a tour production team, as Head of Stage Management, Alan Bull, and Costume Designer, Jennet Marshall explain!

Taking “She Stoops to Conquer” on an open-air tour across the West Midlands means our team has to be ready for anything. Jennet has ‘costume care on the move’ down to a fine art, while Alan explains how the team will keep the show on the road despite whatever the British summer (and the local wildlife) throws at them!

Come and see the chaos turned into pure theatrical perfection. 🎭✨

👇 Book your summer night out today:
🎟️ https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/SSTCC or call 0121 643 5858

Did You Know?The Crescent Theatre is one of Birmingham's oldest membership based theatres. All aspects of our own produc...
16/06/2026

Did You Know?
The Crescent Theatre is one of Birmingham's oldest membership based theatres. All aspects of our own productions are created by our pool of talented volunteers!

With the start of our 2026/27 season upon us, auditions for the first show of the Season are now live!

You can catch the audition details for Nigel Slater's Toast- a stylized interpretation of the Wolverhampton chefs formative years, right now on our auditions page: https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/auditions/

Keep your eyes peeled for future opportunities including A Woman of No Importance, Measure for Measure, Wait Until Dark and our Christmas spectacular: A Christmas Carol.

And why not get involved behind the scenes? We're always looking for new members to challenge themselves in our technical departments!

It’s ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Jerusalem at Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre- and your chances to catch it are running out!William Stafford...
16/06/2026

It’s ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Jerusalem at Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre- and your chances to catch it are running out!

William Stafford describes Jerusalem perfectly by saying it’s “less about what it means to be English… and more about the loss of our native heritage, our folklore, and mythological figures”.

He goes on to describe it as “a gripping, thoroughly entertaining production, with a captivating anti-hero as its protagonist, supported by a fine ensemble”, and we couldn’t agree more! You’d be mad to miss this cultural phenomenon.

⏳ Must end this Saturday! ⏳

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB
👇 Read the full review in the comments below!

Jez Butterworth's era defining play "Jerusalem" has just opened at Birmingham's Crescent Theatre, transporting audiences...
13/06/2026

Jez Butterworth's era defining play "Jerusalem" has just opened at Birmingham's Crescent Theatre, transporting audiences to a leafy Wiltshire wood full of magic and mischief.

Both incredibly funny and intensely moving, "Jerusalem" is a tale of outsiders, wasters and lovers as Johnny 'Rooster' Byron and his ragtag gang sow mischief and chaos on St George's Day.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the defining plays of the 21st century, which runs until next Saturday.

Sat 13th to Sat 20th June
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB

Production images courtesy of Beth Gilbert

12/06/2026

Get ready for a summer of absolute chaos and comedy! 🎭
Oliver Goldsmith’s hilarious masterpiece 'She Stoops to Conquer' is set to take the West Midlands by storm this summer- and you won’t want to miss a single second!

Kickstarting our tour at Birmingham's iconic Crescent Theatre, we are hitting the road to bring the laughter to 7 spectacular venues across the region. Each stop offers a completely unique backdrop for an unforgettable night of open-air (or indoor) theatre, sparkling wit, and top-tier entertainment.

🎟️ Snag your seats before they go: https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/SSTCC

📞 Prefer to chat? Call the Box Office on 0121 643 5858

Rehearsal images courtesy of Graeme Braidwood Photography

Enter into a world of myth, wonder and low quality drugs as Jez Butterworth's universally acclaimed play "Jerusalem" fin...
11/06/2026

Enter into a world of myth, wonder and low quality drugs as Jez Butterworth's universally acclaimed play "Jerusalem" finally comes to The Crescent Theatre's stage this Saturday.

Join Johnny 'Rooster' Byron and his motley crew of unwashed, unstable, unhinged berserkers as they face off against the forces of modernisation in a green and pleasant Wiltshire forest.

Funny, moving and completely unforgettable, "Jerusalem" is a daring tale of England both as it used to be...and as it is today.

Sat 13th to Sat 20th June
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB

09/06/2026

'I've seen a lot of strange things in this wood...'

Jez Butterworth's universally acclaimed play "Jerusalem" is steeped in the history of English folklore - a world where magic is in the air and where giants walk the land.

We talked to members of the cast about the play's magical nature and the characters' love of storytelling, as tales of magical drums and golden stags sit alongside stories of country fair daredevils and drunken debauchery.

"Jerusalem" opens this Saturday and runs until June 20th. Don't miss out!

Sat 13th to Sat 20th June
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB

GUESS WHO.....is getting ready to go back into the Bollywoods?Eleven mystery faces.Some familiar. Some new. One spectacu...
09/06/2026

GUESS WHO.....is getting ready to go back into the Bollywoods?

Eleven mystery faces.
Some familiar. Some new.
One spectacular Surinderella adventure.

Can you guess who will be playing which character?

Drop your guesses in the comments below👇

The answers will be revealed soon...✨

06/06/2026

Johnny 'Rooster' Byron is the chaotic centre of Jez Butterworth's era defining play "Jerusalem".

He's a story weaving, forest dwelling, drug selling Lord of Misrule who rules over a clan of young miscreants. And he might have magical powers...

We sat down with Graeme Braidwood in his own small corner of an English wood to talk about taking on this iconic role in The Crescent Theatre's brand new take on "Jerusalem".

Sat 13th to Sat 20th June
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB

03/06/2026

Called 'the greatest British play of the 21st century' (The Telegraph), Jez Butterworth's incredibly moving and wildly funny "Jerusalem" comes to Birmingham's The Crescent Theatre this June.

Join Johnny 'Rooster' Byron and his ragtag crew as he weaves tales of magic and rebellion whilst the forces of modernisation close in on his green and pleasant home.

Sat 13th to Sat 20th June
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/JerusalemFB

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The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street
Birmingham
B168AE

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

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