Where is The Crescent Theatre?
The Crescent Theatre is at 20 Sheepcote Street, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B16 8AE.
In brief
One of the oldest theatre companies in the City Centre, having been founded back in 1924. They have had three theatre locations, first at The Crescent, Cambridge Street (1932 - 1964), then on Cumberland Street (1964 - 1998), and finally at their current home on Sheepcote Street (1998 to present).
The Crescent Theatre at Brindleyplace on Sheepcote Street (February 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown
The Crescent Theatre - history
The Crescent Theatre Company began as the Municipal Players in 1924.
Their first theatre was a converted building, formerly Baskerville Hall at The Crescent on Cambridge Street. This opened in 1932.
Purpose built premises were built on Cumberland Street in 1964, designed by the architect Graham Winteringham of S. T. Walker and Partners, with seating capacity of 296.
The Crescent Theatre on Cumberland Street (September 1984). Photography by Michael Westley
The foundation stone of their third building was laid in 1997 by the then Member of Parliament for Ladywood, Clare Short. It was opened in 1998 by Celia Imrie. The building was designed by Terry Farrell and John Chatwin.
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The Crescent Theatre at Brindleyplace on Sheepcote Street (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown
Contact details
The Crescent Theatre
The Crescent Theatre Limited
20 Sheepcote Street
Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B16 8AE
0121 643 5858
boxoffice@crescent-theatre.co.uk