Politics, Power and Paper Trails

Debut: The Wilson Papers — a sharp, actor-led political drama orbiting Harold Wilson, power, and those who walk the corridors of power.

A new political drama, presented in the intimate Hexagon Theatre at MAC, Birmingham, close enough to feel the temperature change in the room. Choose your night below.

Venue

Hexagon TheatreMidlands Arts Centre (MAC)

Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
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A flexible, black-box style space perfectly suited to actor-led, text-forward work. Staging is minimal, performances aren’t.

MAC has a café/bar on site. Please arrive in good time to collect tickets and be seated, the performance starts promptly.

Interior of the Hexagon Theatre at MAC, Birmingham

Performance Dates

Thu19Feb 2026

Opening Performance

7.00 pm (doors from 6.30 pm)

First outing in the space, ideal for industry, friends and those who like to see it first.

Fri20Feb 2026

Second Performance

7.00 pm (doors from 6.30 pm)

A tighter, bedded-in run. Expect a livelier house.

Tickets

Standard: £20

Concessions: £18

+ £1.95 booking fee per ticket (MAC box office)

Concessions follow MAC’s standard policy (students, over-65s, qualifying benefits). Tickets will be available via MAC once the show is live on their system.

Useful information

  • Running time: approx. 1 hr 45 mins including a short interval (TBC).
  • Bar: MAC bar closes at 9.30 pm, arrive early if you want a drink.
  • Travel: MAC is in Cannon Hill Park; parking available (charges may apply).
  • Access: The Hexagon Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Contact MAC for specific requirements.