A COMPELLING story of growing up and growing old is coming to Birmingham's Repertory Theatre.

Tyrone Huggins’ The Honey Man is a funny, moving and compelling story of individual responsibility and shared history, of dying bees, healing herbs and friendship that crossed the boundaries of age and culture.

In a derelict cottage on the grounds of an English country manor house, ageing Caribbean recluse, Honey Man, tries in vain to save his colony of bees.

His life is set to change when fiery teenage heiress Misty charges into his world and challenges all he knows.

Initially, the two clash in a funny and painful war of words.

But an unlikely friendship develops before events take a dramatic turn when an antique painting reveals a secret that connects their lives in ways they never imagined.

Featuring powerful performances of raw energy, sparkling dialogue and an atmospheric textured soundscape, The Honey Man is a portrayal of two people clinging on to the edge of an increasingly disorderd world.

The play also draws attention to the histories hidden in art and the connections between English heritage and the history of slavery.

The Honey Man runs from February 16 to 21.

For tickets and more information, call the box office on 0121 236 4455 or visit birmingham-rep.co.uk.