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Theatres & Shows in Birmingham

Birmingham does theatre in a few different ways. In the city itself, The Theatre Workshop runs a weekly theatre school for 7 to 17 year olds, training in acting, dance and singing and building towards real performances, and Le Petit Chef puts on a 3D projection show over a multi course dinner, with a junior menu for kids aged 6 to 12. Out at Walsall, The Grange Playhouse is a small community theatre with a 104-seat auditorium, staging a proper production nine nights running, six times a year. If your child wants to perform rather than watch, the theatre school is the one to look at, though it's a term-time commitment from £360 rather than a one-off ticket. Le Petit Chef suits a treat night out with older children who'll sit through a full dinner, and it's booking only, so sort that ahead. For a traditional night at the theatre with a proper cast and stage, The Grange Playhouse is your best bet, just save the date since it only runs a handful of times a year.

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