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New shows in 2024-2025

For those who somehow missed the memo (and the scorching heat), Spring is now over and Summer has officially begun!

And with the changing of seasons, we’re excited to reveal a host of new productions in our 2024/25 season, including the much anticipated return of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) next Feb, direct from its triumph in the West End.

But the fun doesn’t end there, we’re adding even more shows to our 2024-25 season!

COBO Line-up: Kat B, Michelle de Swarte, Nabil Abdulrashid and Limahl Germain

COBO: COMEDY SHUTDOWN - Black History Month Special

Sat 19 Oct 2024

COBO: Comedy Shutdown proudly presents its Black History Month Special, coming to The Rep this October! Round up your friends and family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!

Featuring Kat B (BBC, MTV), Michelle de Swarte (BBC, ITV), Nabil Abdulrashid (BBC Live At The Apollo, ITV Stand Up Sketch Show) and Limahl Germain (Comedy Central Live).

If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for an evening of rip-roaring, back slapping belly laughs from some of the most talented comedians on the circuit!

Please note, line-up may be subject to change.

COBO Comedy Shutdown
Rotten artwork. three women in a dark, suspenseful setting. The woman on the left has a shocked expression with her hand covering her mouth. The woman in the center wears a beanie and red jumper, looking through binoculars. The woman on the right has a serious, intense look.

Rotten

Fri 15 Nov & Sat 16 Nov 2024

Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in this exciting new comedy-thriller by emerging writer Josie White.

Three young actresses, struggling in London and running low on cash, hatch a disastrous plan to compromise their Instagram ‘celebrity’ neighbour, only to find their get-rich-quick scheme backfires spectacularly!

Rotten
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Birdsong

Mon 27 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2025

How far would you go for love? Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. The critically acclaimed show will be staged at The Rep from Mon 27 Jan–Sat 1 Feb 2025. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.

Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre. Who brought you the smash hit productions of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Murder in the Dark and The Habit of Art. This is a must-see tale of love and courage. Once seen never forgotten.

Birdsong
Pride and Prejudice (Sort of) GIF. There are 5 women in regional dress playing musical instruments in a vibrant and whimsical painting-style GIF. One individual in a top hat and tailcoat stands on a red sofa, singing into a microphone. A person in a purple dress is dancing with a feather duster and a tambourine. Another person, in a yellow dress, reclines on the sofa playing a trumpet. In the background, a person in white strums on a broomstick like it’s a guitar. A fifth individual, wearing a white dress is drinking straight from a bottle of wine.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

Mon 3 Feb – Sat 8 Feb 2025

Back by popular demand, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to The Rep, direct from its triumph in the West End. This unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award.

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
The Worst Princess Artwork. A whimsical illustration shows a princess riding a red dragon in a blue sky filled with clouds. The dragon is flying while a small princes with long braided hair is holding a banner that reads

THE WORST PRINCESS

Wed 23 Apr 2025

Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she’s The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Will Sue find her happily ever after?

Enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy, cool puppets, sing along pop anthems and a dazzling larger-than-life dragon as this bestselling picture book is brought to life on stage next Apr!

THE WORST PRINCESS

And we’re excited to announce an EXTRA SHOW, direct from the RSC and the London West End!

The Merchant of Venice 1936

Tue 1 Apr–Sat 5 Apr 2025

Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in  The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from the RSC and London’s West End. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph), from acclaimed director Brigid Larmour.

Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936

Tickets are on sale now for Gold & Silver Rep Friends & Access Register.

Ticket sales for Bronze Rep Friends opens on  12pm, Wed 3 Jul.

General on sales is from 12pm, Thu 4 Jul.