Following its world premiere at The Rep in 2017, the theatre is delighted to announce Debbie Isitt’s hit production NATIVITY! The Musical will return to its home stage for the 2022/23 Christmas season.
NATIVITY! The Musical will open on Saturday 19 November 2022 for a spectacular seven-week run until Saturday 7 January 2023. The production was due to return for Christmas 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. It will finally return in 2022 to brighten everyone’s Christmas.
NATIVITY! The Musical centres around the fictional St Bernadette’s School where every child has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity. Enter teacher Mr Maddens and his loveable assistant Mr Poppy as they decide to stage a musical version. Follow this feel-good production as they deal with hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle and shine to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.
Sean Foley, The Rep’s Artistic Director said “We are especially delighted to finally welcome back Debbie Isitt’s spectacular and heart-warming hit show to her home city of Birmingham. Christmas is a special time for families to come together and NATIVITY! The Musical provides the perfect theatre treat for all ages.”
Since its world premiere at The Rep, the production has been seen by over one million people during an acclaimed UK tour and three successful London runs.
"IT REALLY IS TINSEL-TASTIC"
The Times
Adapted for the stage by Birmingham-born Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films, it features a host of memorable sing-a-long hits from the movies including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs.
The NATIVITY! film series is one of the most popular UK Christmas film franchises of recent years. Written and directed by the Bafta Award-winning writer and director Debbie Isitt and produced by Nick Jones, NATIVITY!, NATIVITY 2 DANGER IN THE MANGER!, NATIVITY 3 DUDE WHERE’S MY DONKEY?! and NATIVITY ROCKS! have all gone on to reach top box office positions on theatrical release and sold nearly 2 million DVDs, capturing the hearts and minds of families all over the UK.
Full casting to be announced soon.
NATIVITY! The Musical is presented by Birmingham Repertory Theatre in association with Jamie Wilson. Book by Debbie Isitt with music by Debbie Isitt and Nicky Ager. Based on the film Nativity!, written and direct by Debbie Isitt and produced by Nick Jones.
Priority Booking opens Monday 10th January
General on sale Friday 14th January
Box Office: 0121 236 4455 Online Booking: birmingham-rep.co.uk
