The vibrant world of musical theatre comes alive in the Birmingham Rep Theatre’s production of *Becoming Nancy*, a captivating new show that has audiences buzzing with excitement. Based on Terry Ronald’s bestselling novel, this musical explores the journey of being cast as Nancy in a school production of *Oliver*, blending heartfelt storytelling with impressive performances. The cast shines brightly, delivering powerful acting and stunning vocals that leave a lasting impression, while the expertly crafted scenery and choreography elevate the experience to West End standards. The overall atmosphere is one of joy and engagement, making it clear that this is a must-see performance before its run ends in November. Join us as we delve into what makes *Becoming Nancy* an unforgettable theatrical experience!
I attended the Birmingham Rep Theatre to watch a production of Becoming Nancy, a new musical production at the Birmingham Rep Theatre. The audience were excited throughout the show and gave huge rounds of applause and laughter.
The acting by the whole cast was superb and there were stand out performances which I will come onto later. However my question is, Birmingham residents and visitors where are you? This is a show not to be missed, so book a ticket whilst you still can!
The scenery and choreography were designed well, this certainly was a west end production – but just not in London.
The lighting was well designed alongside the sound effects.
There was only one technical mistake I observed and that was during 1st half near the end whereby a microphone seemed to malfunction meaning whilst we could hear Joseph Peacock’s voice, it was a bit nasal due to the secondary microphone picking up his voice.
The audience laughed, cried and clapped at the right moments.
This story is based on a best selling novel by Terry Ronald about being cast as Nancy from Oliver in a school production.
There were two outstanding performers in this production for me, they were Paige Peddie who played Frances Bassey with such a strong voice she gave a powerhouse performance with her acting also being superb. Another huge shout out to Daisy Greenwood who played Abigail Henson, acting was brilliant and made the night humorous with her performance.
Joseph Peacock played the reading role as David Starr and his performance was good but not truly memorizing.
The rest of the cast delivered polished performances in both dance, acting and singing.
As its run sadly comes to an end at Birmingham Rep Theatre in November, my fervent hope is for this remarkable production either to continue touring or perhaps even find its rightful place within London’s illustrious West End circuit where more audiences can bask in its brilliance! If you’re among Birmingham residents or visitors alike—wherever you may be—this is absolutely one show you cannot afford to miss! So make haste: book your tickets while they are still available for what promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience!