Global entertainers Blue Man Group head to Birmingham next week
In just one month’s time, the sensational Blue Man Group will return to the UK, bringing their critically acclaimed Bluevolution World Tour to venues throughout the country… Read more »
Shout – New team, new programme, new future
New team, new programme, new futureReframed and reimagined Shout continues to celebrate the best of queer culture in the Midlands Shout welcomes a new team and plans… Read more »
Full Cast Announced for the World Premiere of New Musical Here & Now at The Alexandra, Birmingham
The producers of the brand new musical HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, are delighted to announce that Finty Williams (The Baker’s Wife, Menier Chocolate Factory, The… Read more »
Ellen Kent productions return to The Alex in Spring 2025 with Puccini’s La Bohème and Madama Butterfly
Award-winning producer Ellen Kent returns to The Alexandra, Birmingham in Spring 2025 with the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv presenting stunning traditional productions of Puccini’s La Bohème on Friday 28 March and Madama Butterfly on Saturday 29… Read more »
Crescent Theatre – Opening Production
Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre launches its autumn season on September 14th with the Birmingham première of the brilliant comedy Bleak Expectations (as heard on BBC Radio 4). Who… Read more »
BBC New Comedy Awards 2024
NEW SHOW ANOUNCEMENT: BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS 2024 Playing at The Alex, Wed 30 Oct BBC One’s nationwide search to find the best new comedy talent in… Read more »
FINALISTS & PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR JUST NAACH! THE GRAND THEATRE’S SOUTH ASIAN DANCE COMPETITION
Finalists have been announced for the return of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s South Asian dance competition, JUST NAACH, which will be held on Sunday 15 September at 5pm. … Read more »
RECORD-BREAKING RUN AND RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE ALEXANDRA BIRMINGHAM’S STAGE EXPERIENCE PRODUCTION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC
The latest youth theatre production from The Alexandra, Birmingham has been hailed a critical and commercial success after achieving its highest ever Net Box Office figures, surpassing its financial… Read more »
Full Cast of Birdsong announcement
Marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks’s international best-selling novel, a brand-new stage adaptation of Birdsong will launch onto The Rep’s stage on Mon 27 Jan for… Read more »
One Night Only Productions at Birmingham Rep this September
This September, the Birmingham Rep will be hosting an entire month of One-Night only productions in their largest performance space, The House, ranging from a comedy special… Read more »
THREE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS ADDED TO THE REP’S 2024/25 SEASON
The Rep has announced three additional productions to be added to its 2024/25 season of drama, comedy, musicals and premieres. This Autumn, The Rep will be hosting… Read more »
new Youth Theatre Group launches at The Core, Solihull
The Core Youth Theatre is an exciting new theatre group for aspiring young actors aged 7-16, starting this September at The Core in Solihull. The Core Youth… Read more »
Paulus bringing Victoria Wood to Birmingham & WM
Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus (‘The Cabaret… Read more »
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 »