Death of a Salesman - Birmingham Rep

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Posted 2025-02-02 by Tony Collins ⇒ follow

Tue 11 Mar 2025 - Sat 15 Mar 2025

One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century is making a welcome appearance in Birmingham as part of a new UK tour in the Spring. Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman will be exploding onto [The Rep https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/] stage from Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 March directly after the new production's opening week in Glasgow.

Death of a Salesman takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the final 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life, filled with his memories, dreams, and struggles and pitting a father’s expectations against his son’s realities. Clinging to the belief that charm and ambition are the keys to success, Willy’s world unravels as he faces the truth about his life and legacy.

New production of Death of a Salesman coming to Birmingham

The powerful and moving story explores the sacrifices people make in pursuit of the ‘American Dream' - a timeless tale of ambition, family, and the price of chasing success. The new production of Death of a Salesman is led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad’s Army) as Willy Loman.

He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be bringing Death of a Salesman to theatres across the UK. This play is a true masterpiece - raw, timeless, and deeply moving. Willy Loman’s story is one that resonates with so many people, and it’s a real treat to step into such an iconic role. I’m thrilled to share this incredible production with audiences and bring Arthur Miller’s powerful vision to life on stage.”

Star-studded cast led by David Hayman

This Pulitzer Prize and multi award-winning classic play is directed by Andy Arnold, one of the most important figures to have emerged in Scottish theatre in the last 40 years. Andy said: “Death of a Salesman is one of the greatest plays ever written, and it’s a privilege to bring it to life with such a brilliant cast led by David Hayman. Arthur Miller’s exploration of family relationships and shattered dreams is as powerful and relevant today as it was when first performed.”

Arthur Miller is recognised as one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century. His body of work is unmatched with some of the most iconic plays including The Crucible, A View from the Bridge, and All My Sons. Death of a Salesman is widely regarded as his masterpiece and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, cementing Miller’s reputation as a master storyteller who captured the struggles, dreams, and complexities of everyday life.