LOG IN BASKET SEARCH MENU STOP THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE Mon 29 Nov–Sat 1 Jan 2022 BUY TICKETS The sensationally funny homage to Morecambe and Wise… When The Play What I Wrote opened in London’s West End, originally directed by Kenneth Branagh, every single review was a rave, every show a sell-out and it won every major theatre award. The Sunday Times called it “a triumph” and The Observer said “audiences weep with laughter”. Now a brand new production directed by The Rep’s Artistic Director Sean Foley and co-written by Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and, of course, Eddie Braben will be bringing sunshine to Birmingham this Christmas. ‘Thom’ has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called ‘A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple’. ‘Dennis’, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise, Thom’s confidence will be restored and the double act will go on. But first Dennis needs to persuade a guest star to appear in the play what Thom wrote… With a mystery guest star at every performance, this “recklessly, tear-inducingly funny show” (The Guardian) is “a loving celebration of comic genius which is itself touched with comic genius” (Daily Telegraph). Previous mystery guest stars have included Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Radcliffe, Kylie Minogue, Nigel Havers, Jerry Hall, Sir Ian McKellen, Dawn French and Sting. Price From £10 By By Hamish McColl and Sean Foley and, of course, Eddie Braben Presented by Birmingham Rep in association with David Pugh and Theatre Royal Bath Productions BSL Interpreted Performances Thu 9 Dec, 2:30pm, Sat 11 Dec, 2:30pm Socially Distanced Performances Mon 29 Nov, 7:30pm, Wed 1 Dec, 7:30pm, Thu 2 Dec, 2:30pm, Tue 7 Dec, 7:30pm, Wed 8 Dec, 7:30pm, Thu 9 Dec, 2:30pm, Mon 20 Dec, 7:30pm, Wed 22 Dec, 2:30pm, Mon 27 Dec, 7:30pm, Thu 30 Dec, 2:30pm Audio Described Performances Wed 29 Dec, 7:30pm, Thu 30 Dec 2:30pm Captioned Performances Tue 28 Dec, 2:30pm, Thu 16 Dec, 7:30pm Post Show Discussion Wednesday 08 December Recommended Ages 10+ Fees and Charges Please note there is a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. Please click here for more information. Hilarious… The gags come thick and fast producing a kind of comic delirium Guardian I laughed until I cried The Independent A loving celebration of comic genius which is itself touched with comic genius… A glorious brilliantly judged triumph Daily Telegraph It’s a cascade of gags and slapstick and knowing allusions: it’s a delirium tremendous… Audiences weep with laughter The Observer Wildly original and theatrical Daily Mail The most glorious, affectionate homage to one of the greatest comedy duos of all time… I was convulsed with laugher Mail On Sunday The Cast Dennis Dennis Herdman Thom Thom Tuck Arthur & Others Mitesh Soni Who will you see? Mystery Guest Star Understudy Dennis/Arthur Alexi Papadopoulos Understudy Thom/2nd Cover Arthur Matthew Biddulph The Creative Team Director Sean Foley Designer Alice Power Associate Director Allison Coyne Assistant Director Alice Chambers Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell Sound Designer Clive Meldrum Production Manager Paul Hennessy Musical Director Steve Parry Choreographer Ian West Props Supervisor Robin Morgan Casting Director Marc Frankum Co-producer David Pugh Co-producer Theatre Royal Bath Productions REVIEWS THE CREATIVE TEAM SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES Don't miss a show! Get the latest news and information about upcoming productions. SIGN ME UP Accessibility Privacy Policy Getting Here Jobs and Vacancies Contact Us Birmingham Rep 6 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EP 0121 236 4455 ticketservices@birmingham-rep.co.uk Stay connected with The Rep Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Company number 00295910 Registered Charity number 223660 website by substrakt Enable ReciteMe We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience of our website. Learn about how we use them. ACCEPT