Adult Child Dead Child - Claire Dowie (Adapted by James Yarker)

7th-21st August

Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh

"Even if you think you know it well, you will never have seen it quite like this. Stage2's production doesn't so much open up the monologue as shatter it. James Yarker, from experimental theatre company Stan's Cafe, directs as if in the eye of a hurricane, a device that increases the intensity of the piece so the emotion is so explosive it can hardly be contained." The Guardian. "A fantastic piece of theatre...brilliantly conveyed by a sixteen strong ensemble." Three Weeks. "Astonishingly mature performances from the youthful cast." Theatre Review. "The perfect cast for Claire Dowie's popular monologue. Sensational performances in an adaptation of wit and passion." The Scotsman

Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare

7th-10th April

Studio Theatre, mac

"Breath-taking youngsters! This extraordinary, beautifully lit production defies criticism. It has a company of nearly 140 and the discipline Liz Light has injected is remarkable. The most breathtaking aspect of all is the Juliet of 13 year old Anna Wright, mature beyond her years in a performance which embraces sparkle and tragedy with equal aplomb. This is a name which will surely enchant us for years to come. Tom Stevens is an exciting Romeo, alert to all the nuances of his role. Excellent support comes from Craig Painting, Katy Hamilton, and Naomi Gudge to name a few of a company which has a habit of making us revise any preconceived notions we may have of youth theatre. Tremendous!". Evening Mail.

Our Street - Devised by Scott Burnett and Stage2

6th-9th January

Hexagon Theatre, mac

"The second installation - back by popular demand… Birmingham's favourite youth theatre company Stage2 return to the stage with a fun-filled, high energy show for Christmas. Part written by Scott Burnett and part devised by this thrilling company, this is a show for all the family." Birmingham News

More Grimm Tales - Carol Ann Duffy and Tim Supple

15th-18th December

Hexagon Theatre, mac

Stage2 presents the second part of Duffy and Supples' adaptation of the humorous, exciting and magical tales from over 150 years ago. This production was first performed at the beginnning of December in Leipzig, Germany as part of a youth exchange. Gareth Knapman, a member of the cast, later moved to Leipzig to work with the exchange group Speilkiste, before setting up his own company in Germany.