CONSTRUCTED

27-29 May 2021

“This whole brotherhood thing, the banter, the laughs. That’s what I live for… I’m not prepared to give it up. This place. This team…”

As a group of dedicated construction workers face the prospect of yet another temporary site manager on their failing construction site, tempers flare as they struggle to find a way to work their way up when their company seems determined to keep them down.

When thousands of pounds worth of tools are stolen, relationships are strained even further and company manager Marlon decides to bring his son onto the site as an ‘undercover’ apprentice. As fingers are pointed and paranoia sets in, the brotherhood of co-workers are tested to their absolute limits.

What’s hiding behind the banter and will anyone speak up?

Performed by Lightpost Theatre Company and written by Lead Artist CJ Lloyd Webley, Constructed explores the culture of working class Black men in Britain. This comic new play unpicks the challenges that face manual workers, both on site and at home, and asks if anything can be built properly when the foundations are faulty.

For more information about ticket prices, booking and your visit, please click the ‘Ticket Information’ tab on the right hand side of this page.

Creatives

  • Directors CJ Lloyd Webley & Mathias André
  • Designer Kevin Michael Reed

Fees and Charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £2.50 on all payment types. This covers administration costs and enables us to provide a dedicated booking service. This charge does not apply to transactions under £10, group bookings over 50 and school group bookings. We also waive this charge if you are a REP Friend. Please talk to a member of our BOX office team if you require further information.

Keeping You Safe

Following the recent government announcement outlining the roadmap to re-opening, we want to reassure you of the measures that will be in place when you visit. Full details can be viewed here.

Booking Your Seats

In order to help maintain social distancing within the auditorium, please only make a booking to attend with members of your household or ‘bubble’. There will be an automatic hold of two seats next to your booking to ensure you are at least a meter away from other customers.

If you have any access requirements or any other queries, please email ticketservices@birmingham-rep.co.uk with your name, telephone number, preferred performance date and time and seat quantity, and a member of our box office team will get back to you.

We will also have a limited phone service available from Monday – Friday, 12pm – 3pm, simply call 0121 236 4455.

After booking, if you don’t receive your tickets digitally, make sure to check your spam / junk folder for your ticket confirmation.

Your Visit

Please arrive 5 minutes before your allocated auditorium entrance time, which you can find on your ticket. On entering the auditorium please sit in your allocated seats only, in order to maintain socially distanced from other audience members.

Please note we cannot admit latecomers and a cloakroom service will not be available, so please avoid bringing large bags.

If you feel too unwell to attend on the date of your performance, we are happy to offer a credit note for another performance (subject to availability).

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