The Crescent Theatre Presents…She Stoops to Conquer

Join us for a summer evening of open-air theatre in the historic courtyard of the Coffin Works.

Once the centre of daily life at the factory, bustling with noise and industry, this atmospheric space now becomes the setting for a special performance of She Stoops to Conquer, brought to us by The Crescent Theatre Company as part of their Summer Tour 2026.

The performance will take place in the courtyard, with seating provided and our bar and café open throughout the evening. Arrive early for a drink, enjoy the show, and settle in for a night that’s a little out of the ordinary.

The Crescent Theatre Presents… She Stoops to Conquer

“Ask me no questions, and I’ll tell you no fibs.”

Oliver Goldsmith’s much-loved comedy of manners is one of the great plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of star-crossed lovers are sent spinning through a hilarious comedy of errors by the mischievous Tony Lumpkin.

Charles Marlow has been invited to visit the Hardcastles’ country home to consider a possible engagement to their daughter, Kate. On the way, however, Marlow and his companion Hastings are misled by Kate’s step-brother Tony, who convinces them that the Hardcastle house is actually a country inn.

What follows is a night of comic confusion, as Marlow mistakes Mr Hardcastle for an innkeeper and Kate for a barmaid—an error she happily encourages. Meanwhile, Kate’s cousin Constance plots to elope with Hastings, if only she can retrieve her jewels from her watchful aunt.

Will the mistakes of the night be uncovered before it’s too late?

The Doors will open at 6.20pm and the performance will start at 7pm, with a running time of 2 hours and 20 mins.

About The Crescent Theatre Company
The Crescent is one of Birmingham’s oldest theatre companies, producing work in the city for over 100 years. Based in Brindleyplace, they stage more than 15 productions a year and are a founding member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain. In 2025, they were proudly awarded ‘Best Theatre Company’ at the We Are Creative Awards.

Tickets on sale via The Crescent Theatre Website

Price: from £14