17th august / 12:00 / Birmingham city centre

This isn’t just a game. It’s a gathering. Theatres and theatre-makers, coming together to make a difference. Every donation supports the TECTUM Theatre Book Club—giving access to drama resources, texts, and plays in communities that need them most.

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*ONLY £60 PER TEAM

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Are you ready to cheer on your favourite theatres and theatre companies in the Midlands as they face off in the first ever 5aside TECTUM Tournament? Or are you a theatre company looking to get your hands on some silverware?

Join us on 17th August 2026 for the event of the summer to network with fellow creatives, spur your theatre on to victory and celebrate the arts in the Midlands, all whilst raising money for an important cause.

All profits from the tournament are raised for the TECTUM Theatre Book Club, our initiative providing plays, drama texts, and theatre resources to under-resourced communities in the UK and South Africa.

It’s more than just sport; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection, all in aid of a cause that brings the magic of drama to those who need it most.

Whether you're kicking off as a team or cheering from the sidelines, this is your invitation to be part of something meaningful.

More Details on how to enter or spectate below.

teams involved

THE BELGRADE

BIRMINGHAM REP

THAT’S A WRAP

TECTUM THEATRE

+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

⚽ Support your local theatre in a completely new way

⚽ Connect with local creatives

⚽ Network with the leading Theatres in the Midlands

⚽ Support the Book Club

FOR THE FANS

⚽ Bring it home for your theatre

⚽ Be a part of the first tournament

⚽ Raise money for an important cause

⚽ Network with fellow theatres/companies

ONLY £40 PER TEAM AS EARLY BIRD PRICE.

*EARLY BIRD ENDS 10TH JULY.