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2023 Theatre Award Nominations

We are thrilled to announce that one of our talented stars from our 2022 Christmas season has been nominated in the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 and THREE of the stars from our 2023 spring-summer season have received nominations in the UK Theatre Awards 2023.

Photograph of the front of The Rep at night.

Photography by Kris Askey

Firstly, we would like to congratulate Kyrelle Lammy for his Black British Theatre Awards nomination and award!

Kyrelle starred in our Nov 2022 / Jan 2023 Rep Original production of Nativity The Musical and has been nominated for Best Supporting Male Actor in a Musical for his role of TJ/Angel Gabriel.

Kyrelle has also won the Black British Theatre Award‘s Disability Champion Award! We are thrilled his disability work and theatrical talent has been recognised by such a prestigious organisation, especially at such a young age.

The Black British Theatre Awards are the UK’s only awards that celebrates the excellence and influence of black performers and creatives in the theatre industry.

Nativity! The Musical

The cast of Nativity! The Musical performing on stage - they are stood together in a group together with their arms held up to the sky. A large banner that spells 'Nativity!' is hanging above them alongside golden stars.

Pamela Raith Photography

We are thrilled to announce that THREE of the stars from our 2023 spring-summer season have received nominations in the UK Theatre Awards 2023.

The UK Theatre Awards are the premier awards for regional theatre, and a highly anticipated annual celebration of outstanding achievements in the nation’s vibrant theatre scene.

BAFTA winner Siobhán McSweeney has been nominated in the Best Performance in a Play for her role as Winnie in Happy Days, the Samuel Beckett play that Landmark Productions brought to our stage this June.

In the same category Wiliam Young is nominated for his role as Lennie in Of Mice and Men, directed by our very own Associate Director Iqbal Khan. This was a Birmingham Rep, Leeds Playhouse and Fiery Angel co-production, which opened in March.

We are also delighted that the wonderful Bryony Corrigan has been nominated in the Best Supporting Performance (in a Musical or Play) for her outstanding role in I, Daniel Blake. This was a Northern Stage, Birmingham Rep, ETT, Oldham Coliseum and tiny dragon Productions production in association with Cardboard Citizens. The production opened in June to rave reviews.

Our Artistic Director, Sean Foley, said:

All at The Rep are thrilled to have received three nominations in the UK Theatre Awards 2023 for our recent work.

These awards have long been regarded as a pinnacle of recognition for artists, productions, and professionals in the theatre industry, and these nominations represent a significant achievement, being the most The Rep has received in the past five years.

They reflect the remarkable accomplishments, talent, and dedication of all our artists and staff, as well as the strength of our national and international producing partnerships. Our aim is that our work is world class, for everyone – these nominations confirm we are delivering exceptional work for audiences in Birmingham and beyond.

This is not just a great day for The Rep but also, we hope, for Birmingham – highlighting, as it does, the great creativity and tenacity of everyone concerned with the arts in this great City.”

Of Mice and Men

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Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. George is kneeling and putting his hand on Lennie. Lennie is sitting looking into the distance. George is talking to Lennie. Lennie is wearing blue dungarees. Gueoge is wearing blue jeans and boots.

Photography by Mark Senior

Tom MCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. Lennie ie is sitting on the floor with his knees to his chest. George is sitting behind him speaking to him. Lennie is looking away.

Photography by Ciaran Bagnall

Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. George and Lennie are kneeling looking into the distance. George has his arm on Lennie and is speaking to him. Lennie is looking hopeful. Beside them is a hat and some jeans.

Photography by Mark Senior

Best Performance in a Play – Wiliam Young for Of Mice and Men, a Birmingham Rep, Leeds Playhouse and Fiery Angel co-production.

Happy Days

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Production image for Happy Days. Image shows Siobhan McSweeny as Winnie up to her waist in a pile of sand. She is wearing a black dress, a pearl necklace and a small black hat. She is looking up to the sky and smiling serenely. On the pile of sand are a few objects, including an umbrella, a leather bag, and a sunglasses case.

Photography by Pat Redmond

Production image for Happy Days. Image shows Siobhan McSweeny as Winnie up to her waist in a pile of sand. She is wearing a black dress, a pearl necklace and a small black hat. She is holding a black umbrella in the air with her right hand and is looking out towards the audience. In front of her on the sand is a black leather bag and a sunglasses case.

Photography by Pat Redmond

Production image for Happy Days. Image shows Siobhan McSweeny as Winnie up to her waist in a pile of sand. She is wearing a black dress and a small, black fascinator. On the pile of sand is an umbrella and a bag. Behind the sand is a straw hat and it looks as though Winnie is talking to them.

Photography by Pat Redmond

Best Performance in a Play– Siobhán McSweeney for Happy Days, a Landmark Productions production at Birmingham Rep.

I, Daniel Blake

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Production photo of I, Daniel Blake. Bryony Corrigan as Katie on her first visit to the foodbank. She is stood centre stage looking lost and upset.

Photography by Pamela Raith Photography

Production photo of I, Daniel Blake. Bryony Corrigan as Katie on her first visit to the foodbank. Above her is a big ‘Food Bank Donations’ sign. Behind her are food bank workers restocking the shelves. She has her hands in her pockets and looks hopeless.

Photography by Pamela Raith Photography

Production photo of I, Daniel Blake. Bryony Corrigan as Katie is sat on the floor, her hands are clutching an open tinned on beans. Bean juice covers her mouth. She is crying.

Best Supporting Performance (in a Musical or Play) – Bryony Corrigan for I, Daniel Blake, a Northern Stage, Birmingham Rep, ETT, Oldham Coliseum and tiny dragon Productions production in association with Cardboard Citizens.