Birmingham’s performing arts scene thrives beyond its main venues, with a rich tapestry of grassroots theatres, community-driven projects, and places where performers and creatives can learn and hone their talent. From intimate performances to innovative works, the city embraces creativity in every corner. Local collectives and emerging artists frequently find a home in smaller venues, fostering talent and bringing diverse stories to life. Independent productions, fringe festivals, and workshops also play a pivotal role, making Birmingham a dynamic hub where the performing arts flourish beyond the spotlight of the big stages.
Performers College Birmingham
Address: Little Ann St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SR
“Performers College Birmingham is a leading vocational college specializing in performing arts education. Located in the heart of Birmingham, UK, the college offers intensive training programs in dance, musical theatre, and acting.
Performers College Website
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
King Edward’s School, Edgbaston Park Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2UA
Ruddock Perfoming Arts Centre Website
BOA Creative Digital Performing Arts
Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a regional academy for digital, creative and performing arts located in the centre of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. Wikipedia
Located in: Birmingham City University
Address: 1 Grosvenor St, Birmingham B4 7QD
BOA Website
West Midlands Circus Centre & RoguePlay Theatre
Address: 11 St James Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 1JP
West Midlans Circus Centre Website
Riverside Performing Arts
Riverside House, 21 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8AR
Riverside Performing Arts Website
Birmingham Stage Company
The Birmingham Stage Company was founded by the Actor/Manager Neal Foster in 1992, with Sir Derek Jacobi and Paul Scofield CH as patrons.
Address: 228, 162 Regent St., London W1B 5TB
Birmingham Stage Company Website
Performers College Birmingham
Little Ann St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SR
Performers College Website
SOTE Birmingham
Units 5-6, SOTE Studios, Progress Works, Allcock St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4DY
SOTE Birmingham
Midlands Arts Centre
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Midlands Arts Centre Website
Sutton Arts Theatre
S Parade, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1QU
Sutton Arts Centre
Highbury Theatre
Highbury Theatre is a non-professional theatre situated in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. It is one of the oldest, established amateur theatres in the city and a founding member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. Wikipedia
Address: Sheffield Rd, Wylde Green, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 5HD
Phone: 0121 373 2761
Opened: 22 May 1942
Highbury Theatre Website
George Cadbury Hall
998 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6LG
The Department of Drama and Theatre Arts University of Birmingham George Cadbury Hall 998 Bristol Road Selly Oak Campus
George Cadbury Hall Website
Illuminate Performing Arts
Deelands Hall, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9RX
From Steps to Stages – Classes for Every Young Star
Illuminate Performing Arts Website
Birmingham Royal Ballet
7 Thorp St, Birmingham B5 4AU
Birmingham Royal Ballet is one of the five major ballet companies of the United Kingdom, alongside The Royal Ballet, the English National Ballet, Northern Ballet and Scottish Ballet.
Birmingham Royal Ballet Website
Youth Onstage
Ladywood Health and Community Centre, 224-236 St Vincent St W, Birmingham B16 8RP
A youth theatre company based in Birmingham.
Youth Onstage Website
SOTE Foundation College
Units 5-6, Progress Works, Allcock St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4DY
SOTE Website
Toni’s Tots Drama
Heathfield Rd, King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 7DB
Children’s Drama Sessions in Birmingham
Toni’s Tots Drama Website
The Theatre Workshop – Birmingham
Harborne Academy, Harborne Rd, Birmingham B15 3JL
The Theatre Workshop Website
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts
Fairfax School, Fairfax Rd, Sutton Coldfield B75 7JT
The Pauline Quirke Acadamey Website
Castle Bromwich Theatre Group
Arden Hall, 73 Water Orton Rd, Birmingham B36 9PB
Castle Bromwich Theatre Group Website
The Arcadians Musical Theatre Company
Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6ND
The Arcadians Musical Theatre Company Website
CBSO Centre
CBSO Centre, Berkley St, Birmingham B1 2LF
CBSO Website