- BIG BIRTHDAY YEAR FOR THE ALEX – Free Open Day marks the beginning of 125th birthday celebrations for the theatre
- BRAND NEW TO BIRMINGHAM – The Ballad of Johnny & June,Operation Mincemeat, The Choir of Man and The Karate Kidto entertain Birmingham audiences for the first time
- BIRMINGHAM STAR TO LEAD MUSICAL – Call The Midwife star, Helen George, will play leading lady Tracy Lord in High Society this summer
View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video here. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here.
Audiences can look forward to a superb selection of shows at The Alexandra, Birmingham throughout spring and summer with nail-biting plays, celebrated musicals and family favourites all taking to the stage.
The Ballad of Johnny and June will be hitting all the right notes in April as Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco tell the love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in this brand-new musical from the Director of Jersey Boys.
In May, The Alexandra turns 125 and everyone is invited to join the party at a free Theatre Open Day which kicks off a year of celebrations. Visitors can expect theatre tours, technical demonstrations, craft activities and much more with plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Also in May,the world premiere stage production of Single White Female arrives starring Kym Marsh as Hedy and Lisa Faulkner as Allie. Expect stiletto-sharp suspense in this brand-new production.
From sinister secrets to secret missions, Operation Mincemeat comes to Birmingham for the very first time to tell the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of the Second World War. Then to round off May and keep you on the edge of your seat, Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward star in The Shawshank Redemption.
Kick off June with a trip down Easy Street when Annie returns to The Alex with Strictly Come Dancing Star La Voix stepping into the shoes of the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Also returning are BMOS Musical Theatre Company with We Will Rock You. Get ready for a bold tribute to the music of Queen, featuring many of their greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody and We Are the Champions.
Fans of the recent BBC drama The Night Manager won’t want to miss The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, another gripping John le Carré tale brought to life on stage, taking you through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage.
Dust off your feather boas and get ready to do the Time Warp again when Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show arrivesin July.
We keep the party going into July as The Alex transforms into the best pub in the world with The Choir of Man making its Birmingham premiere. A talented group of instrumentalists will perform songs from artists like Luther Vandross, Sia and Adele in an uplifting celebration of community and friendship.
Wax on. Wax Off. The Karate Kid The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage, reimagined with spectacular choreography and an original score. Ending the summer on a High (Society), Birmingham born Helen George stars as the glamourous Tracy Lord,bringing a glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre to the second city.
Dance fanatics can enjoy performances from Strictly professionals, with Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn and Nadiya Bychkova starring in Jukebox Idols alongside The Overtones and Louis Smith.
Theatre Director, Simon Creed, said: “The coming months at The Alex are jam-packed with brilliant productions and we’re thrilled to continue bringing world-class theatre to Birmingham – there’s always something for everyone to enjoy. Our 125th birthday is just around the corner and it’s super exciting to be sharing the celebrations with theatre lovers and newcomers alike at our free Open Day on Saturday 2nd May”
To see a full list of upcoming performances now on sale at The Alexandra, Birmingham please visit https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/.
LISTING INFORMATION
Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile | Tue 7 – Sat 11 Apr
Max Amini | Mon 13 & Tue 14 Apr
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous | Sat 18 Apr
The Ballad of Johnny and June | Tue 21 – Sat 25 Apr
Single White Female | Tue 5 – Sat 9 May
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical | Mon 11 – Sat 16 May
Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony | Fri 22 May
Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma | Sat 23 May
Ministry of Science LIVE: Science Saved the World! | Mon 25 May
The Shawshank Redemption | Tue 26 – Sat 30 May
Annie | Tue 2 – Sat 6 Jun
BMOS presents We Will Rock You | Tue 9 – Sat 13 Jun
Patel’s Millions 2 | Sun 14 Jun
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show | Tue 16 & Wed 17 Jun
Endless Love: The Show | Thu 18 Jun
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu: Reborn | Fri 19 Jun
Jukebox Idols | Sat 20 Jun
And Then There Was… Phil | Sun 21 Jun
The Princess Proms | Sun 28 Jun
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold | Tue 30 Jun – Sat 4 Jul
The Rocky Horror Show | Mon 6 – Sat 11 Jul
The Choir of Man Tue | 14 – Sat 18 Jul
The Karate Kid The Musical | Tue 21 – Sat 25 Jul
Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding: The Murder Mystery | Sun 26 Jul
High Society | Tue 18 – Sat 22 Aug
The Mousetrap | Thu 3 – Sat 12 Sep
The Magic of the Beatles | Sun 13 Sep
Off The Hook presents… Daz and Will Unhooked | Mon 14 Sep
The Illegal Eagles | Tue 15 Sep
Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe | Wed 16 Sep
Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet | Thu 17 & Fri 18 Sep
Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special | Sat 19 Sep
Phil Wang: UH OH | Sun 20 Sep
Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing | Tue 22 Sep
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny | Sun 27 Sep
Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary | Mon 28 Sep – Sun 4 Oct
Burlesque The Musical | Tue 6 – Sat 17 Oct
Jonathan Pie: The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie | Wed 21 Oct
Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm | Thu 22 – Sun 25 Oct
Paranormal Activity | Tue 27 – Sat 31 Oct
Jersey Boys | Mon 2 – Sat 21 Nov
Adam Rowe: Fashionism | Sun 29 Nov
Mean Girls | Mon 14 Dec – Sat 2 Jan 2027