Theatre

Cast Announced For NOW That’s What I Call A Musical At The Alexandra, Birmingham

ROYO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK, SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & MIGHTY VILLAGE, producers of the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical are delighted to announce that Sam Bailey will… Read more »

The Alex take part in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver Promotion

The Alexandra, Birmingham have today announced their inclusion in ATG Tickets’ Summer Saver campaign running from 22 July until 31 August. Twenty-two venues across the UK are taking part, with… Read more »

Lead Cast Announced for HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical

The producers of the brand new musical HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, are delighted to announce the lead cast joining the production. Rebecca Lock will… Read more »

Cast Announced for The Alexandra’s 19th Stage Experience production, The Sound of Music

The Alexandra, Birmingham will once again welcome talented performers to tread the boards in one of the world’s most treasured musicals this summer. The Sound of Music was the final collaboration… Read more »

THE REP CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW MUSICAL BECOMING NANCY – UK PREMIERE

Birmingham Repannounced casting for Becoming Nancy, the UK premiere of a new musical directed and choreographed by the Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell.  Performances begin on Wednesday 2 October 2024 – Saturday 2… Read more »

The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert – Film with Live Orchestra UK Tour announced – December 2024

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film will be presented this winter on an 11-date UK wide tour, featuring a screening of the complete film with the… Read more »

Birmingham Rep announces the launch of brand-new project: LGBTQTeeHee!

Birmingham Rep, in collaboration with Birmingham LGBT Centre are proud to present their brand-new project LGBTQTeeHee! This exciting new project, created by Birmingham Rep’s Creative Learning team,… Read more »

The story of the first Black actor to play Othello in England – at The Crescent from 13th – 20th July

In 1833, acclaimed British actor Edmund Kean – performing in blackface – collapsed on stage whilst playing Othello. A Black actor named Ira Aldridge was asked to… Read more »

Crescent – Charley’s Aunt

Charley’s Aunt is THE British farce, the best-known and probably the most loved in this genre and, with Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre always offering something special, this is… Read more »

Introducing Birmingham Rep’s 2024 Foundry Cohort

Since 2013, the Birmingham Rep’s Foundry – The Rep’s highly acclaimed artist development programme, has supported West Midlands artists and creatives from a wide range of artistic… Read more »

A theatre production ‘The Waiting Room.’

Join Lemon, a girl trapped in a timeless limbo, pining for her for her lost love, Cactus. As Lemon grapples with the mystery of the door that… Read more »

Rita, Sue & Bob Too! Embarks On 2025 UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden

The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour next spring. TV… Read more »

RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey

Nationally celebrated RUSH Theatre Company will be making their return to the Birmingham Rep later this month with their critically acclaimed production, RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey, which will return to… Read more »

Les Dennis to Play Bill Bryson in Notes From A Small Island at The Alexandra Next Year

Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce that Bill Bryson’s smash-hit memoir, Notes From A Small Island, will journey to the stage in a national UK Tour starring TV favourite Les… Read more »

Nina Raine’s stunning play CONSENT at The Crescent

Is Justice blind? Or is she blinkered? That’s the question asked by Nina Raine’s powerful, painful and darkly funny play Consent, which hits The Crescent’s stage on… Read more »

WILLY WONKA POPS UP IN BIRMINGHAM TO HAND OUT SURPRISE GOLDEN TICKETS

Lucky shoppers in Birmingham’s Great Western Arcade were rewarded with a ‘golden ticket’ to some scrumdiddlyumptious musical entertainment at the weekend when Willy Wonka and his crew… Read more »

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to The Alexandra next May

The celebrated production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was loved by audiences and critics alike during its recent West End run, will embark… Read more »

The American musical Gypsy opens in Birmingham on Saturday 11th May

Critics and audiences around the world consider Gypsy to be the best ever American musical.A spectacular new production at The Crescent Theatre in Brindley Place, Birmingham, with… Read more »

Here & Now – The Steps Musical at The Alexandra Extended Due to Phenomenal Demand

Due to phenomenal demand, including The Alexandra’s fastest selling on-sale in history, which saw 50% capacity sold within 24 hours, the producers of the brand new musical HERE… Read more »

Just Be You – a new musical family show premieres in Birmingham 

Just Be You, a new musical family show, a collaboration between Mobilise Arts, a social engaged theatre company and MAC’s Generation Q Collective, an LGBTQIA+ emerging artist… Read more »

The Core brings outdoor theatre to Solihull this August

The Core Theatre is bringing four unique outdoor performances to Solihull’s Brueton Park during August and tickets are on sale now. Gather up your friends and family, pack… Read more »

Kym Marsh Announced as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians at The Alexandra

Lead casting and creatives of a new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians have been announced coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 2 Jul –… Read more »

Ambassador Theatre Group becomes ATG Entertainment

Ambassador Theatre Group (“ATG”), a leading live entertainment organisation and operator of The Alexandra, Birmingham today announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment. The transformation is accompanied by… Read more »

Chicago returns to The Alexandra Mon 14 – Sat 19 Apr 2025

David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler are delighted to announce the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will come to The Alexandra, Birmingham from 14-19 April 2025 – casting to be announced… Read more »

Music, comedy, theatre and more at The Core!

The Studio at The Core, Solihull plays host to some exciting shows and performances over the coming weeks. The ever-popular Henry’s Blueshouse nights are back, kicking off… Read more »

Player Kings starring Ian McKellen comes to The Alexandra from 10 – 13 July

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions today announce Player Kings, adapted and directed by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 is to visit The Alexandra, Birmingham from Wed 10 – Sat 13 July as part of… Read more »

Peter Pan Goes Wrong ‘A Brilliantly Entertaining Comedy of Errors’ review

Last night I had the great pleasure of going to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. After relaxing with a couple of… Read more »

Casting Announced for Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

Simon Friend Entertainment and Leeds Playhouse are delighted to announce that West End star Steven Webb (Oliver!, Book of Mormon), will join the company of Here You Come Again as ‘Kevin’, a 40-year-old, has-been-who-never-was… Read more »

Johannes Radebe House of JoJo at The Alexandra Birmingham on 23 & 24 May

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo following the phenomenal success of his… Read more »

Murder on the Orient Express at The Alexandra Birmingham from 28 January 2025

Following a sell-out tour of the best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie Ltd, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (director of the… Read more »

The 39 Steps at The Alexandra Birmingham 4 to 8 June – casting announced

Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS.  He will be joined by Safeena Ladha… Read more »

Carmen (14 February) and Madama Butterfly (21 April) at The Alexandra Birmingham

Senbla, by arrangement with Opera International, proudly presents two Ellen Kent productions featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full… Read more »

ONE | BIRD – Amina Khayyam Dance Company at Birmingham Hippodrome 28-29 February

Amina Khayyam Dance Company is returning to the Birmingham Hippodrome‘s Patrick Studio on 28th and 29th February with ONE | BIRD, a double-bill of high intensity Kathak, south Asian classical dance. Following… Read more »

Grease at The Alexandra Birmingham from 15 to 20 July

Lead producer Colin Ingram is delighted to announce the full cast the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by… Read more »

An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 February

The producers of the Curve production of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce the full cast for the UK Tour, which opens at The… Read more »

Dear Evan Hansen at The Alexandra 22 to 26 October – TikTok talent search

The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of… Read more »

New theatre show at MAC for IWW

Arts Council England NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) Gazebo Theatre are set to captivate audiences on a nationwide tour this March, with ‘WANTED,’ an innovative, unique, and truly… Read more »

An Evening with The Fast Show at The Alexandra Birmingham on 28 March

30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour…. Read more »

Here You Come Again at The Alexandra Birmingham from 10 to 14 September

Simon Friend Entertainment, in co-production with Leeds Playhouse, is delighted to announce that following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here… Read more »

Open Call – BMOS production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – ‘Charlie Bucket’

Wannabe Charlie Buckets with singing, dancing and acting ability are in with the chance of performing on one of Birmingham’s biggest stages this June, when Charlie and… Read more »

The 39 Steps at The Alexandra Birmingham from 4 to 8 June 2024

For the first time in eight years, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, is to tour the UK this year.  The production will arrive… Read more »

Birmingham, can you handle this? Yes! Jack and the Beanstalk wows audiences at Hippodrome.

Jack and the Beanstalk, thestage musical and family-friendly comedy, based very loosely on the famous old English Fairytale, is currently showing at Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham’s Queen, Alison… Read more »

Original Theatre’s The Time Machine – A Comedy coming to Lichfield

Original Theatre is bringing Steven Canny and John Nicholson’s hit play The Time Machine – A Comedy to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 March… Read more »

The Alexandra Spring 2024

Prepare to be enraptured by the many shows arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham in late 2023 / early 2024, bringing laughter, suspense, romance and entertainment for all… Read more »

Cluedo 2 The Next Chapter at The Alexandra Birmingham from 23 to 27 July 2024

Helen Flanagan – known to millions as Rosie Webster in Coronation Street – will make her theatrical stage debut as Miss Scarlett in the world premiere UK… Read more »

The Syndicate at The Alexandra Birmingham from 9 to 13 July 2024

Max George is set to make his stage acting debut in the world premiere of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate UK, arriving at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 9… Read more »

Dear Evan Hansen at The Alexandra Birmingham 22 to 26 October 2024

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse are delighted to announce a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen. Directed by… Read more »

An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical opens at The Alexandra Birmingham 23 February 2024

The producers of the Curve production of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical are delighted to announce Luke Baker, Georgia Lennon, Jamal Crawford, Paul French and Sinead Long… Read more »

2 22 A Ghost Story at The Alexandra Birmingham from 16 to 20 January 2024

With Halloween around the corner, Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce the new cast for Danny Robins’ edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra)… Read more »

Now That’s What I Call Musical at The Alexandra Birmingham from 11 to 15 March 2025

ROYO, Universal Music UK, Sony Music Entertainment and Mighty Village are delighted to announce the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical… Read more »