Cabaret - Kander and Ebb

4th-7th January

Studio Theatre, mac

"The decadence of pre-Third Riech Berlin was powerfully captured in Birmingham as 130 youngsters invaded mac for 'Cabaret'. The large cast gave the scenes in the Kit Kat Klub real atmosphere creating the authentic nightclub ambience. The cast dealt maturely with a script that tackled Nazism, prejudice and sexuality, making Stage2's 'Cabaret' a powerful, memorable experience. Jeremy Hancock's Cliff Bradshaw was strong and thoughtful, Paul Ready was touching as kindly Herr Schultz and Naomi Gudge excellent as Fraulein Schneider. But for me the night belonged to Paul Pinfield whose Emcee was a mesmerising malevolent master of sleaze." Birmingham News

Find Me - Olwen Wymark

13-15th April

Studio Theatre, mac,

Six years on we returned to our inaugural production, this time giving it a grander treatment with a larger cast on a larger set on a much larger stage! The production featured the first lead role from Jack Trow who went on to train at Rose Bruford before becoming a regular member of Stan's Cafe, Birminghamís foremost experimental theatre company.

Visions in the Eastern Dust Mirage - Devised by Stage2

17th-18th July

Studio Theatre, mac

"A Birmingham arts centre will be buzzing with the sound of young voices as acclaimed youth theatre group Stage2 take it over! Stage2 have nabbed both spaces to present two different shows 'Cider with Rosie' and 'Visions in the Eastern Dust Mirage' as dreamt by Habib Nami. Featuring over 100 members of the company, Visions is a modern day fairytale about good vs. Evil with Stage2 joined by a brace of former members and local contemporary dancers." Evening Mail

Cider With Rosie - Nick Darke

18th-22nd July

Hexagon Theatre, mac

"The young actors magically recreate the world of Lee's childhood, bringing just the right mixture of joy and pathos to the tale. All acquit themselves admirably but a special mention should go to Nick Allcock whose Loll captures the gawky innocence of boyhood and the ever excellent Naomi Gudge who really gets under the skin of Laurie's dreamy spirited mother and has a fine singing voice to boot." The Birmingham News