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📙 STARTER FOR TEN
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Team UNLEASHED - workshop 2️⃣ 🐅🐅🐅

@mattedmondson and I have been writing a musical for nearly 5 years (which madly is young as far as new shows go!) and this summer it took a big step forward… Can’t describe the thrill and rollercoaster emotions of seeing our show gradually come to life.

Thank you to our wonderful (and ever growing) team. In 2 weeks the cast learnt a whole new show and allowed us to really explore and build the material - including 2 new songs written last week!

Watch this space. A tiger is approaching…

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The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs has been nominated for Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre at the 2026 @olivierawards!

A huge round of applause for everybody who helped bring this production to life, and to everyone who joined us in the audience 🌈 The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, with an Olivier Awards Nominee 2026 roundel

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Nominations have now opened for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards! 🎭

If you enjoyed The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs by Iman Qureshi, we would be honoured if you would consider nominating us in the following categories:

Please note you can only make one nomination per category.
 Best New Play - The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs (Kiln Theatre)
Best Performer in a Play - Leah Harvey, Shuna Snow
Best Supporting Performer in a Play - Fanta Barrie, Liz Carr, Zak Ghazi-Torbati, Georgie Henley, Mariah Louca, and Serena Manteghi.

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✨ Thinking bright under studio lights ✨ Starter for Ten 2025

Day 1 rehearsals
The nicest people in the world
Cathy sipping a Strongbow in tech
Loves of my life
Warm ups
Press night Judies
Truly Magic at the Musicals
A small visitor!
Most supportive husband award 🥇
Sold out @therepbirmingham
The best video in my camera roll

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“And it’s goodbye from our contestants! And it’s goodbye from our band! And it’s goodbye from me. Goodbye!” Thank you to everyone who came to see us in Bristol and Birmingham. We had the best time quizzing with all of you. Until next time! 👋✏️💛

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🔔 Final countdown for Starter For Ten!

Only FIVE performances left of this musical sensation "full of laughs, fantastic songs, and a few beautifully poignant moments too! (★★★★★ @familyfuninbrum)

Don't miss your chance to experience the joy, comedy and 80s nostalgia that's had audiences buzzing from Bristol to Birmingham!

Treat yourself to a Halloween night out with a difference - nostalgia, romance, and quiz show excitement guaranteed! 🎃😂

📅 Final performance this Sat!
📸 @peachyraith
🎟️ Tickets on sale from birmingham-rep.co.uk Promotional image for a lively stage performance featuring a central figure in a dark coat and sunglasses, surrounded by energetic dancers in colourful Halloween costumes. A quote from Family Fun in Brum recommends the show, describing it as a must-see event with a five star rating.

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⏳ Time's ticking! There's only 6 more chances to catch this feel-good British musical that's full of nostalgia, romance, and quiz show excitement. 🧠💡

Tickets are selling fast, so get those fingers on buzzers and snap up those tickets quick - because Starter For Ten closes with us! 📚✨

✅ Best availability:
Fri 31st at 7.30pm

✴️ Selling fast!:
Today at 7.30pm - Captioned
Thu 30th at 7.30pm
Sat 1st at 7.30pm

🆘 Limited availability:
Thu 30th at 2.30pm
Sat 1st at 2.30pm

🎫 Tickets on sale from birmingham-rep.co.uk
📸 @peachyraith Promotional image for the theatre production 'Starter for Ten' showing a group of actors in a joyful pose on stage, under the title 'University Challenge', with performance dates and ticket availability details displayed.

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It's the final week of Starter For Ten! 😱

And the glowing reviews are still rolling in! Check out what audiences are saying about this nostalgic trip to 80s university life.✨

Don't miss your last chance to see this feel-good British Musical that has all the right answers - because Starter For Ten closes with us! 📚✨

📅 Final performance this Sat!
🎟️ To book simply click the link in our bio. A vibrant scene from Starter For Ten featuring five performers energetically acting on stage with a five star quote from Curtain Call Reviews praising the musical.

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💬 “Utterly amazing”
💬 “Brilliant, funny, nostalgic”
💬 “Hilarious, fabulous.”

Birmingham audiences are love, love, LOVING Starter For Ten!

Book now for this brilliantly feel-good musical.

📅 It’s here until Sat 1 Nov and tickets are selling fast!
🎟️ To book simply click the link in our bio.

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Putting the STARs into Starter For Ten - the first reviews are in! 🌟🎓

This hilarious adaptation of David Nicholls' bestseller may be "hands down one of the best productions" one of our reviewers has seen, but will it end up being yours? 🤔

With a stunning cast, banging original soundtrack and enough quickfire humour to get your buzzer finger itching, this is a feel-good musical is not to be missed! 🎵🏆

📅 Closes on Sat 1 Nov
📸 @peachyraith
🎟️ Tickets on sale from birmingham-rep.co.uk Promotional image for Starter For Ten at Birmingham Rep featuring nine diverse cast members in costume. The image includes positive reviews from 'West Mids Life' and 5 and 4 star ratings from other critics such as Midland Rainbow, Fashion Mommy. Bum on a Seat and Culture Bab.

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SOLD OUT opening night alert! 🚨

Starter for Ten opens tonight to a packed house! From page to stage, this coming-of-age tale is ready to steal hearts with a whole-heaping of 80's nostalgia!

To our amazing cast and crew: may your minds be sharp, your buzzer finger sharp, and your performances unforgettable.

Break a leg, quiz kids! 🧠✨
📅 Wed 22 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
🎟️ Tickets on sale via the link in our bio or visit: www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

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