Brummie Queer Love in A Midsummer Night's Dream

0:00On April 23rd, a fresh take on a mid-Summer 9th's dream just hit the Birmingham rep, turning Shakespeare's classic into a queer love story set right in today's Brummy Streets. They've swapped LaSandra for LaSandra, making an all-female duo with Hermia and packed it with local accents spitting Shakespeare lines alongside Pop, hits and new tracks. Director Joe Murphy calls it a big nod to fluidity, keeping the original text intact but layering in city flavors to make love feel real for young. Folks, he's all about proving Shakespeare's purist will dig it since every tweet comes from respect. Cast members of Buzzing 2, Charlotte Wallace from Wolverhampton, lands her pro debut as Helena after spotting a social media call for real nightclub types. Draxstar Adam Carver channels their puck energy at Spat Butcher, blending mischief from fairy and human worlds with queer chaos. Co-director Madeline Clujet pushes natural Brummy, South Asian and African Caribbean accents marking her first Shakespeare gig.

1:02The rep's got history here, kicking off modern dress plays back in 1923. Young crowds get the hookup with 5,000 tickets at 5 pounds for under 25s and teens free with adults. It runs from 25 April to 24 May, bringing the barred straight to Birmingham Hearts. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.