Joe Murphy

Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is being revived at @BirminghamRep as part of the inaugural season from new artistic director Joe Murphy. Read more 👉thestage.co.uk/news/sweeney-t…

Birmingham Rep is thrilled to announce that Joe Murphy (@joelukemurphy1) will join us as our new Artistic Director in Spring 2025. Currently Joe is the Artistic Director of the @ShermanTheatre in Cardiff. One of the brightest directors of his generation, Joe’s stage career has included work with The RSC; Old Vic, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Bush Theatre, Soho Theatre and Chichester Festival Theatre. At The Rep, Joe will lead an artistic team including @MadeleineKludje, as newly appointed Deputy Artistic Director, and Iqbal Khan (@IqqyKhan) who is re-appointed as Associate Director. Read our full announcement: bit.ly/48TBn01

Congratulations to Rachel Mortimer, who celebrates 20 years at the Sherman this week. Rachel is currently Technical Manager. Llongyfarchiadau i Rachel Mortimer sydd yn dathlu 20 blwyddyn o weithio yn y Sherman wythnos yma. Mae Rachel ar y funud yn Rheolwr Technegol. #IWD2023

Such a festive treat to finally watch ‘Tales of the Brothers Grimm’ @ShermanTheatre Sat in a schools performance and the audience absolutely loved it. @HMcPake has created an amazing piece of work.

Get your theatre fix with your choice of our four Radical Reinventions mini-plays. Each show is just half an hour long and offers everything you’ve missed about live theatre. Until 30 Oct. Book now: bit.ly/3FQSK2r

Take a look at the production photos for The Messenger, written & performed by @seirioldavies & directed by @joelukemurphy1. It’s the blockbuster musical that’s just half an hour long. And it is very, very sexy. Until 28 Oct. 🎟 bit.ly/3lyL8JV 📷 @KMTPhotographer

OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Cardiff based Set Designer to work on our re-opening production in the Studio. Find out more: bit.ly/2SPCnPR

(1/2) We’re heading out & about this summer with outdoor performances across Cardiff with @theatriolo. We’re performing a new live production of Crafangau/Claws by Nia Morais. @theatriolo will perform their hit show with @KitschnSync1 – Hoof! bit.ly/3yo7VM7

It’s final week of The Merthyr Stigmatist. You can watch this acclaimed new play at any time until midnight this Saturday. Don’t miss out, buy your ticket now: bit.ly/2Sxm4at

We can’t wait to share the digital world premiere of The Merthyr Stigmatist next week. Here’s just a glimpse of what you can expect from this powerful online theatre experience. Book now: bit.ly/3v0MC24

RECRUITING NOW: We’re looking to appoint a full-time Literary Manager and a part-time Literary Associate on a fixed-term contract for one year to drive forward the development of writers in Wales at all stages of their career. Find out more: bit.ly/2SPCnPR