The Voice stars Capital B join tribute to Birmingham Rep founder
Two students from Birmingham City University – and current contestants on The Voice UK – are preparing for a new production that celebrates the life of theatre director, entrepreneur and the founder of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Sir Barry Jackson.
Ebony Wilson from Smethwick and Zoe Hedge from Shropshire, are studying Applied Performance at Birmingham School of Acting. The duo will star in 'Déjà vu – a tribute to Sir Barry Jackson'.
Showing at The Old Rep, the original home of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the production by Routes will tell the story of Sir Barry's life and reveal the revolutionary elements of his experimental theatre, which first opened in 1913.
As well as his work in Birmingham, Sir Barry was director of the Royal Opera House in London and, alongside George Bernard Shaw, he also established the Malvern Festival, which ran annually between 1929 and 1939.
Ebony and Zoe, known as Capital B, met on their first day as students at Birmingham School of Acting, part of Birmingham City University.
After singing together in university performances – and in their bedrooms – since 2014, Zoe persuaded Ebony to audition for The Voice UK with her last year.
