Shakespeare Meets Soma - Devised by Stage2

5th-8th January

Studio Theatre, mac

"Richard Radnor Williams and Liz Light have selected highlights from 'Twelfth Night', 'Henry IV', 'The Tempest', 'The Merchant of Venice' and a few one-liners from others, and put them in the capable hands of the young and talented Stage2, who interpret them in a highly expressive, innovative and entertaining way. Oh yeah, they also enlisted the help of a live psychedelic rock 'n' roll outfit too in the shape of disturbed hipsters Soma. And guess what? - They're perfectly matched." What's On

Teechers - John Godber

7th-9th April

Studio Theatre, mac

"The curtain rose and Salty (Steve Giles), Gail (Jessica Williams) and Hobby (Emily Lloyd Roberts) began the hilarious job of narration. From the off the trio worked well together, playing off jokes both verbal and visual with style and ease. Matt Simpson as Mr Nixon performed well, Paul Pinfield created a truly frightening caricature of Mr Basford whilst Joyce Grenfel was reborn in Naomi Gudge's portrayal of Mrs Parry. The remainder of the huge cast created mayhem - so accurate! I go to the theatre quite regularly and I haven't been so entertained as by Stage2 for quite a while. I hope the talents of this young company continue for a long time to come." Birmingham News

The Freak Show - Simon Turner

6th-8th July

Hexagon Theatre, mac

"Stage2 has teamed up with former member Simon Turner to produce his third play 'Freak Show', a trip into the world of weirdness. The play looks at the way the decisions people in authority make can wreck the lives of those people who fall outside the expected norm." The Birmingham Post. We were proud to give Simon the opportunity to produce and direct his own work.

The Tempest - William Shakespeare

21st-23rd July

Studio Theatre, mac

"A youthful cast - the youngest is 11, the oldest is 15 - confidently handle Shakespeare's 'farewell' play. Paul Ready's performance is the pivot of the piece - he is a commanding Prospero. Ben Fisher's Caliban is vibrant, Rosanna Miles plays Ariel with a light-hearted approach and Craig Painting is an amusing Trinculo. The set has atmosphere, the sound effects are realistic and the youngsters definitely have spirit!" Evening Mail