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Musical Theatre Co-operative

A multi-award-winning amateur dramatics company based in Great Barr, Birmingham, specialising in pantomimes and musicals.

We're a friendly troupe of theatre-lovers, and we dedicate our Tuesday evenings to crafting productions of a professional quality, raising the bar year on year. We may be small in number, but we know how to bring you a great evening’s entertainment.

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Red Riding Hood & the Three Little Pigs

GBMTC are pleased to present Thursday 6 November's performance as our charity evening, in conjunction with Co-op in aid of their chosen charity Samaritans.

All tickets are £15.

50% of proceeds from this event will be donated to Samaritans.

Every £10 raised could help Samaritans answer another call for help.

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We’ve moved in!!! Rehearsals are going well, with PLENTY of laughter! We’re looking forward to sharing the giggles with all our lovely audiences from Thursday 🤩✨🎭
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🎃 Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃
Our Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl… all growl, no bite (well, mostly 😉). 🐺✨
Have a spook-tacular night full of panto magic! 🎭💫

Hands up if you're feeling this 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️

We can't believe it's just one week to go until curtains-up on Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs' first performance. We look forward to seeing you at The Highbury Theatre NEXT WEEK! 🤩

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✨Not long to go!✨
Next week GBMTC are thrilled to be bringing their award-winning pantomime talents back to the @highburytheatrecentre stage, starting with an additional special charity performance on Thursday 6 November, in conjunction with @centralcoopuk Food in aid of their chosen charity Samaritans.

All tickets at our Charity evening are £15, with 50% of proceeds from this event being donated to Samaritans. Every £10 raised could help Samaritans answer another call for help.

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🐷 Thu 6 Nov Charity Evening, 7:30pm
🐷 Fri 7 Nov, 7:30pm
🐷 Sat 8 Nov, 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Your basket's not gonna fill itself... 🧺

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Throwback to Jack and the Beanstalk, our most recent award-winning panto 🌱✨

Remember the cheers when Jack chopped down the beanstalk saving the Princess and his Mum's Milkshake Diner? We shouted 'boo' at Fleshcreep and cheered 'moo' with BigMac the Cow - what a great time!

Make sure you're coming along to our next panto, Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, this November.
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📷 Jack and the Beanstalk, 2023

Our creative artist is getting married in the morning (Congrats!) and we forgot to ask her for some fancy new artwork for this week's socials, so enjoy our beautiful attempt, instead... 🎨🤦
...our panto is of a MUCH higher quality, we promise! 👍

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This little piggy went to the theatre… 🏛️🐖

Three dates, to see three pigs, in three weeks! Make sure you've booked your tickets early or you'll be the piggy who stayed at home crying why why why!?

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍 @highburytheatrecentre, Sutton Coldfield
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✨ Tonight we welcome the brilliant @goingdarktheatrical back into our rehearsal room ✨

Just like they did for our 2024 production of Addams Family the Musical, they'll be crafting their amazing lighting wizardry on our upcoming panto. (Award-winning pantomimes deserve only the best lighting around!)

Get REDdy for our spectacular show and bag your tickets today!
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🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍 Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield

Why risk sitting apart?
😭 < < < > > > 😭

Secure your seats today; not long to go until showtime!
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You can’t always put your trust in everyone 👵🐺 But you can trust GBMTC to deliver an incredible panto. #Traitors 🗡️

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#TheTraitors #TheCelebrityTraitors

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You know what to do 😉

Throwing it back to Cinderella, our first award-winning panto 👠✨

We had such fun helping Cinderella get to the ball with the help of her Fairy Godmother and Buttons. We certainly showed her Evil Stepmother and the two Ugly Stepsisters that a kind heart fits all.

Make sure you're coming along to our next panto, Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, this November.
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📷 Cinderella, 2022

Humble brag: We're multi-award winning! 😚

Make sure you're coming along to our next panto, Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, this November.
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Know a silly sausage that's yet to get their tickets for Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs? 🌭 Pull them in line and tell them the countdown is on!

⏳ Seven weeks to go!
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A huge thank you to everyone that booked onto our recruitment evening this week - it was lovely to meet you all! 🤩

If you missed the opportunity this time around, register your interest now to hear of our next recruitment evening (expected in January 2026)
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🚨 FINAL CALL 🚨

What are you doing right now? You could be with us making a scene! 🎭

If you (or someone you know) love to sing, act or dance, why not register to come to our open evening next Tuesday (9 September) to get a taster of what we're all about and see if we're the right fit for you?

Find out more and book your FREE place at:
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(No experience required. 18+ only.)

💃🕺🏾 Got two left feet and nowhere to put them? Dance with us and make Tuesday the Highlight of Your Week ✨

We're on the lookout for new members! If you (or someone you know) love to sing, act or dance, why not register to come to our open evening on Tuesday 9 September to get a taster of what we're all about and see if we're the right fit for you?

Find out more and book your FREE place at:
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(No experience required. 18+ only.)

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Red Riding Hood, our fiercely protective protagonist in search of love in the village, played by Annette.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf and her selfish stepmother's dastardly plans in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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🎶 Think your neighbours have heard enough? Sing with us and make Tuesday the Highlight of Your Week ✨

We're on the lookout for new members! If you (or someone you know) love to sing, act or dance, why not register to come to our open evening on Tuesday 9 September to get a taster of what we're all about and see if we're the right fit for you?

Find out more and register your interest at:
🎶 gbmtc.co.uk/join

(No experience required. 18+ only.)

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Will the Woodcutter, a charismatic hero of a lumberjack wildly in love with Red, played by Emily.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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🎭 Love a bit of drama in your life? Come act up with us and make Tuesday the Highlight of Your Week ✨

We're on the lookout for new members! If you (or someone you know) love to sing, act or dance, why not register to come to our open evening on Tuesday 9 September to get a taster of what we're all about and see if we're the right fit for you?

Find out more and register your interest at:
🎭 gbmtc.co.uk/join

(No experience required. 18+ only.)

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Granny, Red's wealthy widow of a grandmother who's living it large at seventy, played by Alex.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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Make Tuesday the Highlight of Your Week ✨

We're on the lookout for new members! If you (or someone you know) love to sing, act or dance, why not register to come to our open evening on Tuesday 9 September to get a taster of what we're all about and see if we're the right fit for you?

Find out more and register your interest at:
🎭 gbmtc.co.uk/join

(No experience required. 18+ only.)

Tuesdays are for making memories!

Here are some more snapshots from the rehearsal room over the last month. We're having such a fun time, you're gonna love it! #Panto

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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Fin, a lovable yet slightly dim pig farmer in love with Red, played by Olly.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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That feeling when you are enjoying July and a new month bursts in! 😵‍💫💫

On the plus side, it's not as long to wait until it's pantomime time! Have you booked your tickets yet? Time's ticking!⌛

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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

Surprise! It's the Wolf himself, played by Craig.

He doesn't need you getting in the way of clawing his next meal! So you'd better not buy a ticket in an attempt to stop him!

[Edited:]
🐷 Annoying Little Girl In Red and the Three Little Bacon Rolls
📅 You won't know when - but I'll get you!
📍Stay away!
🎟️ I warned you!

As happy as a pig in p... panto! 🐖💩

Breaking out the dance moves always brings a smile to our faces - more so when we get it wrong! But we're up each Tuesday working hard to make sure we're performance-ready for Panto Time in November!

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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Bark and Trunk, a duo of whimsical woodcutters who put the stick in slapstick, played by Dave and James.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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"Oh my, what big talent you have!" 🤩

Doing what we love up at GBMTC! Just wait 'til you hear what vocal treats we're working on.

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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's the Three Little Pigs, a lovable trio of trotters just wanting to live a simple life and save their bacon from the clutch of the Wolf, played by Anne, Claire, and Emily.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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It's another hot one, folks. Temperatures are in the RED in Birmingham! 🌡️🔥

Whether you're having a picnic, building a new house (hay, stick, or brick), or off to Granny's this weekend, stay cool and use sun protection (You don't want to end up looking like streaky bacon!) 🥓

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Ursula, Red's greedy new stepmother whose only priority is herself, played by Jo.

Our heroes are going to need your support and cheer to keep them safe from not only the Wolf's insatiable appetite but also from Ursula's dastardly plans in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱

It's Jenny, a sweetheart with a secret flame who works in the village shop, played by Hollie.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your tickets today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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🤣 Fancy a giggle? 🤣
We're sharing some of our favourite jokes to brighten up your feed this International Joke Day. Which one gave you the biggest chuckle (or eye roll! 🙄)

And if you're gagging for more, there'll be jokes a-plenty in our Panto this November, so make sure you're booked in!
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🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 🐺😱
It's Gerald, Red's 'Daddy Dearest' with a heart of gold, played by Maureen.

They'll need your support and cheer to keep them courageous throughout the village's struggle against the Wolf in our hilarious panto that's perfect for the whole family - book your ticket today!

🐷 Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs
📅 Thu 6 - Sat 8 Nov 2025
📍Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield
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Hot one last week, wasn't it?! 🌡️🌞

We've still been doing our thing up at GBMTC HQ and working hard at cooking up a real treat for you all.

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✨Extra date added!✨

GBMTC are pleased to present
Thursday 6 November's performance as our charity evening, in conjunction with @centralcoopuk in aid of their Member chosen charity partner, The Samaritans. All tickets are £15, with 50% of proceeds from this event being donated to Samaritans. Every £10 raised could help Samaritans answer another call for help.

🎟️ Tickets available NOW via ticketsource.co.uk/gbmtc
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👀 Character reveals coming soon! 👀

Keep an eye on our socials over the next few weeks for some exciting announcements and the cast reveal for our 2025 pantomime, Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs

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Did you know, the country-pop trio Remember Monday (representing the UK this year in Basel) is made up of three theatre devotees? 🎭

Flying the flag for the West End and the whole of the UK, best of luck from GBMTC to Remember Monday! ✨🇬🇧✨

It’s Eurovision day! 🤩🎤

Will there be crazy costume changes (or mishaps)? 👙😱
Will we see spellbinding staging (or rogue smoke machines)? 🪩😶‍🌫️
Will there be fantastic footwork (or flying footwear)? 💃🏻🥾

Love it or hate it, you gotta enjoy the theatrics (and of course, we love it here at GBMTC!!)

📸 Eurobeat, 2014

Marching into the (first) May Bank Holiday Weekend like… 💃🏻 🕺🏻

Don’t forget, you’ve only one day left to save on your tickets before they go to full price!

Just like that, April has blown away (Was the Big Bad Wolf responsible? 🐺), and with it our Advanced Ticket offer is soon to disappear too.

Get your tickets at the advanced rate of £15, if booked before midnight tonight. (Concessions £12.50, GBMTC Patrons £10)

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