Welcome to THE ALEXANDRA
We’ve enjoyed another wonderful selection of shows during the latter part of 2024.
In August, talented youngsters put on an incredibly successful Stage Experience production of The Sound of Music, earning rave reviews and achieving the highest net box office figures in the production’s history. They’ve raised expectations for next year’s The Wizard of Oz –our 20th Stage Experience, so a landmark moment, but we’re up for the challenge!
Talking of landmarks, we launched the UK leg of the Blue Man Group: Bluevolution World Tour in September and in November, hosted the world premiere of HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical, based on the music of pop superstars, Steps.
We’re also offering the outrageously funny and multi award-winning musical The Book of Mormon throughout December.
I’d like to give a shout-out as well to colleagues behind the scenes who were shortlisted as finalists for two awards in the Midlands Marketing Awards in September. Theatre is a team effort and it’s nice to celebrate our successes both on and off-stage.
You play your part too with your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you again for what we’re sure will be another great year at The Alex in 2025.
Simon Creed, Theatre Director
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The Book of Mormon
The biggest musical comedy to hit Birmingham, The Book of Mormon makes a triumphant and welcome return from December.
This outrageous musical from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get. Acclaimed as ‘The funniest musical of all time.’ (Entertainment Weekly) and with sold-out productions across the globe, The Book of Mormon has become a worldwide sensation. Ages 14+
Extra matinée performace added: Wed 11 Dec
‘This wild, thrilling, go-for-broke, genuinely hilarious musical comedy remains one of the funniest shows in the West End. I’m a believer.’ – The Daily Telegraph
Photo by Paul Coltas .
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case.
Trapped in the snow with a killer still on board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Starring Michael Maloney (Belfast, Young Victoria, The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line. Ages 12+
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Photo by Manuel Harlan .
Bat Out of Hell
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell, featuring the iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, roars back to Birmingham in 2025!
Headlining this epic production, we are thrilled to welcome back Glenn Adamson, Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler in the iconic roles of Strat, Sloane and Falco, joined by the sensational Katie Tonkinson as Raven. Their unmatched vocal talents will bring Meat Loaf’s anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By
The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.
Brace yourself for a legendary night of rock ‘n’ roll as Bat Out of Hell explodes back onto the stage, promising a spectacle that will leave you breathless! Ages 13+
★★★★★ ‘Bat Out of Hell is back with a bang and a vengeance.’ – Manchester Evening News
★★★★ ‘Bat Out of Hell is an extravagant, all guns blazing musical.’ – Oxford Mail
The Dinosaur That Pooped
Sun 2 Mar
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?
Adapted from the no.1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs, and a whole lot of poo!
DR JEKYLL
Revision on Tour
Revision on Tour is back! Book your tickets now to see two classic English GCSE titles. Macbeth
Mon 3 & Tue 4 Mar
A nation at war. With the infamous Porter as narrator, join Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they make their perilous descent towards Hell.
DTC present a cauldron of characters in this thrilling production.
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Wed 5 Mar
1888. Victorian London is under attack. Within the dimly lamp-lit streets lurks an evil predator.
But who is Mr Hyde?
A BRAND-NEW MUSICAL COMEDY FEATURING OVER 20 ICONIC 80’S SMASH-HITS!
TWO BEST FRIENDS, ONE UNFORGETTABLE REUNION
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Two best friends, one unforgettable reunion!
Friends reunite, drama unfolds and old flames reappear in this brand new British musical comedy!
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack; written by awardwinning author, writer and performer Pippa Evans with show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood
This fun-filled evening is bursting with some of the greatest hits from the 80s: Gold, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hey Mickey, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves and many more!
Starring award-winning comedy actress and EastEnders star Nina Wadia and Sam Bailey (The X Factor – Winner 2013, Chicago) who will be joined on-stage by special guest and pop icon, Sonia – performing one of her biggest hits, Better The Devil You Know! Ages 6+ NOW is produced by ROYO, Universal Music UK, SONY Music Entertainment and Mighty Village, and celebrates 40 years of NOW That’s What I Call Music.
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BAILEY
STARRING NINA WADIA
The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as part of a new world tour.
The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky-clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When, by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-N-Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and, of course, the pelvic-thrusting, showstopping Time Warp. Ages 12+
‘Fierce and fabulous fun!’ – Daily Express
‘Still the sexiest & funniest show in town.’
– Evening Standard
Ellen Kent Puccini’s La Bohème
Fri 28 Mar
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre
Kyiv. La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the bohemian art of the period and will include snow effects and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘Authentic, tender and passionate.’
– The Daily Telegraph G6+ |
Ellen Kent Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Sat 29 Mar
Featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre
Kyiv. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Returning with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
‘This is a butterfly to cherish.’
– Manchester Evening News
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD IN THE WEST END
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THE MUSICAL BE LIEVE
Ghost the Musical
The timeless love story, the Oscar winning film and now a musical classic – the global smash hit Ghost the Musical comes to Birmingham for one week only.
Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone and utterly lost. But with the help of Oda Mae Brown, a phoney storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…
A smash hit across the globe, Ghost the Musical features
The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart
Experience all the romance and magic of the classic story brought thrillingly to life on-stage. Believe again! Ages 12+
‘A whirlwind of emotions had the audience reduced to tears.’ – Liverpool Echo
★★★★★ ‘Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure.’ – What’s Good to Do
Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories is back on-stage!
Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill all the family, as historical figures come alive and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors – From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
Awful Egyptians – From the fascinating pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Ages 5+
Chicago
‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’. So begins the international multi award-winning musical, Chicago.
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to leave her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest lawyer to transform her crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which could easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score with one showstopping song after another includes Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, and All That Jazz. Ages 13+
‘A razzling-dazzling evening that is not to be missed.’
– The Sun
‘Sheer theatrical bliss.’ – The Daily Telegraph
Photo by Danielle Levitt .
The Girl on the Train
Tue 29 Apr – Sat 3 May
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel –an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide –this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.
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Ghost Stories
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Tue 20 – Sat 24 May
When Professor Goodman, arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal, embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings, Goodman finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. Enter a world full of thrilling twists and epic turns, where the ultimate love letter to horror is imagined live on-stage. A fully sensory and electrifying encounter, Ghost Stories is one of London’s best reviewed plays of all time and will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a theatrical experience like no other.
Are you brave enough to book? Ages 15+
‘I had to sleep with the lights on.’ – Metro
J B PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
DIRECTED BY STEPHEN DALDRY
An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns after a recordbreaking, sell out tour in 2022.
Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than five million theatregoers worldwide.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.
Photo by Mark Douet
Theatre Tours
Immerse yourself in one of the most historic theatres in the West Midlands. Venture behind the curtain and see the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and put yourself in the spotlight by stepping on-stage at The Alex.
Monthly | 10.30am | From £7
Coffee, Cake & Cadenzas
Head to our Piano Bar and delight in performances by students from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Strings, woodwind and brass ensembles offer wonderful performances completely free of charge to the audience, but a ticket must be booked to guarantee entry – don't miss these exciting events!
First Friday of the month | 1pm | FREE entry
Join Stage Experience 2025
Stage Experience is The Alexandra’s annual youth theatre project open to anyone aged 9 – 24.
Each year participants work alongside industry professionals – on-stage or behind the scenes – to mount a full-scale production in just two weeks. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this much-loved project, the team will be bringing to life The Wizard of Oz, a treasured musical adored by generations.
Interested in taking part on-stage or behind the scenes? Visit careers.atg.co.uk and apply to be a part of this magical show.
DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Birmingham in May.
Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits.
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love.
Watch the nation’s favourite novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life on-stage in this spectacular production which is guaranteed to delight all ages.
Ages 6+
★★★★★ ‘Spectacular.’ – Metro ★★★★ ‘A fantastical family treat.’ – The Telegraph ★★★★ ‘Exhilarating production, spellbinding spectacle and perfect puppetry.’ – The Guardian
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY C.S. LEWIS
Photo by Matt Crockett
TH E AT R E
Les Misérables Let the People Sing
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun
Celebrating 40 years of the legendary musical. By special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre International, BMOS Musical Theatre Company in collaboration with Bilston Operatic Society, Bournville Musical Theatre Company and West Bromwich Operatic Society presents the UK amateur première of Les Misérables –Let the People Sing!
This Birmingham production is one of 11 community-wide productions of Les Misérables being mounted across the UK during 2025 to mark the 40th anniversary.
FO R ALL
We are committed to making our venues accessible for all and regularly schedule performances that are tailored to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of live theatre.
Audio Described
The Book of Mormon Sat 14 Dec 2.30pm
Chicago Sat 19 Apr 2.30pm
BSL Interpreted
The Book of Mormon Sat 14 Dec 2.30pm
Bat Out of Hell Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm
The Girl on the Train Sat 3 May 2.30pm
Captioned
The Book of Mormon Sat 7 Dec 2.30pm
Bat Out of Hell Thu 20 Feb 7.30pm
An Inspector Calls Thu 8 May 7.30pm
Further information
Did you know, that for every performance (not just assisted performances), we have dedicated members of staff on hand to ensure any patrons with access requirements have everything they need? See page 7 for more details.
Dear Evan Hansen
Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade. Returning to Birmingham due to phenomenal demand!
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can fit here.
With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this brand new production marks the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK & Ireland.
Ages 12+
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Picture You Dead
Hot on the heels of the latest instalment of the acclaimed ITV series GRACE, Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the best-selling Picture You Dead
Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner, presenter and stage actor Ore Oduba (Pretty Woman The Musical), Fiona Wade, who starred this year in 2:22 A Ghost Story, following 12 years in Emmerdale, and with Casualty’s George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, 2:22 A Ghost Story) returning as DSI Roy Grace, this world premiere of the seventh thrilling adaptation of Peter James’s best-selling novels cements the Grace series as the most successful modern-day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie.
Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the secretive world of fine art, but beneath the respectable veneer lurks a dark underworld of deception and murder. Ages 13+
★★★★★ ‘One of the best crime thrillers I’ve seen on stage… kill for a ticket!’ – Chichester Observer on Peter James’s Dead Simple
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Stage Experience presents The Wizard of Oz
Travel over the rainbow as Stage Experience triumphantly returns, celebrating its 20th anniversary with the magical musical The Wizard of Oz
Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Toto as they journey to the Emerald City, facing their greatest fears along the way. Will they escape the grasp of the Wicked Witch of the West? Will the Wizard be able to help Dorothy find her way home?
Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard, this joyous stage adaptation is brought to life at The Alex next summer.
This amateur production of The Wizard of Oz is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
The Last Laugh
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Jul
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh is a brand new comedy play reimagining the lives of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic, poignant and guaranteed to be the ultimate comedy night out.
The Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and stars Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Cooper
★★★★★ ‘Brilliant… if you love comedy, you will love this play!’ – BBC Three Counties Radio
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Riverdance 30
The New Generation
Thu 4 – Tue 9 Sep
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
To celebrate this incredible 30-year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes, and for the first time welcomes The New Generation of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.
A NEW PLAY BY PAUL HENDY
Photo by Pamela Raith .
Miss Saigon
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of Miss Saigon, as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
Embarking on a major UK tour, Miss Saigon arrives in Birmingham next November. The soaring score features original hit songs including The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and The American Dream
In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
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The Big Pants Party
Join us for The Big Pants Party, a ladies night filled with live music, amazing vocalists and timeless hits, celebrating friendship, fun, and sisterhood. Dance, sing, and relive unforgettable memories!
Ministry of Science LIVE Science Saved the World
12 Jan
Direct from London’s West End, join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how it shapes the modern world we live in – with some loud bangs along the way! Ages 6+
Sukh Ojla The Aunty Years
Sukh is 40 and enjoying life until she is mistaken for being an aunty. Determined not to be like the other gossipy and judgemental aunties she grew up with, she goes on a mission to find out how to be the best aunty for the next generation.
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Ages 16+
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Few shows have had the global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story with multiple sell outs worldwide, and numerous appearances at The London Palladium. Using original footage, the show tells the story of the origins and rise of the duo – with all the hits! Ages 12+
Chris McCausland Yonks!
You might have seen him on Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Last Leg, and more recently, Strictly Come Dancing. Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been Yonks in the making. Ages 16+
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West Brom Legends
Tue 25 Feb
Three West Brom Legends are coming to The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham to talk about their action-packed football careers. Starring Brian Robson, Kevin Phillips and Darren Moore
Massaoke Sing The Musicals
Wed 26 Feb
Direct from London’s West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, plus a giant screen with sing-along lyrics make this the must-see show of 2025.
Paddy McGuinness
Nearly There...
Paddy McGuinness is back with a major UK tour, his first since 2016! ‘I’m looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience, along with running the gauntlet of cancel culture, clickbait and fake news!’ Ages 15+
The Sensational 60s Experience
The Sensational 60s Experience
Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2025 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feel-good factor will transport you back to that magical 60s decade. Hits include Silence Is Golden, Mighty Quinn, Everlasting Love, plus many more.
QUEENZ Drag Me To The Disco!
QUEENZ are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal drag-stravaganza, where dancing queenz and disco dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Ages 14+
Direct from London’s Royal Albert Hall, this show perfectly captures the energy and atmosphere of a honky-tonk in downtown Nashville. With songs from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves. Don’t miss this incredible show. Fri 28 Feb
A Country Night in Nashville
Seven Drunken Nights
The Story of The Dubliners
Tue 25 Mar
Direct from the West End and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, this criticallyacclaimed production featuring a talented cast of seasoned musicians spans half a century, invoking the spirit of The Dubliners.
That’ll Be The Day
Sun 6 Apr
That’ll Be The Day returns for a celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Uproarious comedy sketches combine with breathtaking vocals and dazzling musicianship to bring you the ultimate feel-good experience. Ages 12+
Killer Couples with Emma Kenny
Wed 26 Mar
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of Killer Couples. Ages 16+
Menopause The Musical 2
Tue 8 Apr
Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), Menopause The Musical 2 is the hysterical sequel to the smash hit show Menopause The Musical Ages 16+
St e ve St e in man
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal Love The Musical
Thu 27 Mar
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark, thrilling world filled with vampires.
This unique blend of musical theatre, original rock anthems, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience. With laugh-out-loud humour from the dynamic Steve Steinman.
Harry Hill New Bits & Greatest Hits
Sun 27 Apr
The Badger Parade is back on!
Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption!
Marvel, guffaw with delight and cough awkwardly – with special guest appearances from Gary (my son from my first marriage), Stouffer The Cat, The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster!
So get on board the laughter train!
Ages 9+
The Illegal Eagles
Wed 14 May
The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Sophie McCartney One Foot in the Rave
Fri 16 May
After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she does not believe it! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old?
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony
Thu 15 May
After a sell out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster and Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed returns as his criticallyacclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Ages 14+
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Sun 18 May
Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Shawn Klush, Dean Z and Ben Thompson.
The Magic of the Beatles
The Shake It Up Baby Tour
Sun 22 Jun
Come together, right now to enjoy the magic of the Beatles – She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, I Feel Fine, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Get Back and more. All you need for an evening of million-selling memories.
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!
Sun 31 Aug
Fall for the West End again
and again
We love bringing you the biggest shows, the brightest stars and the best seats in the West End. With tickets for Les Misérables, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Six, Hamilton and more – make us your first stop for tickets to the next show you’d love to see.
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination. For the first time ever, the Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on an adventure like no other. Ages 3+
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December The Book of Mormon
Tue 3 – Sat 28 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm – See website for details. Sat 7 Dec 2.30pm, Sat 14 Dec 2.30pm
January The Big Pants Party Sat 11 Jan 7.30pm
Ministry Of Science Live: Science Saved The World! Sun 12 Jan 12.30pm & 4pm
Sukh Ojla: The Aunty Years Sun 19 Jan 7pm
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Wed 22 Jan 7.30pm
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Thu 23 Jan 7pm & 9.30pm
Sing-a-Long-a Matilda Sat 25 Jan 2pm
Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman Sat 25 Jan 7pm
Chris McCausland: Yonks! Sun 26 Jan 8pm
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Tue 28 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
February Taylormania Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm
Bat Out of Hell Mon 10 – Sat 22 Feb 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm, Thu 20 Feb 7.30pm
Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway? Sun 23 Feb 7.30pm West Brom Legends Tue 25 Feb 7.30pm
Massaoke: Sing The Musicals Wed 26 Feb 7.30pm
Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There... Fri 28 Feb 7.45pm
March The Dinosaur That Pooped Sun 2 Mar 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Revision on Tour: Macbeth
Mon 3 & Tue 4 Mar 7pm, 1pm (Tue)
Revision on Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Wed 5 Mar 1pm & 7pm
QUEENZ – Drag Me To The Disco! Thu 6 Mar 7.30pm
The Sensational 60s Experience Fri 7 Mar 7.30pm
A Country Night in Nashville Sat 8 Mar 7.30pm
Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City Sun 9 Mar 7.30pm
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Mar 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Extra matinée performance added: Thu 13 Mar 2.30pm
The Rocky Horror Show Mon 17 – Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm (Mon – Thu), 5.30pm & 8.30pm (Fri & Sat)
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners Tue 25 Mar 7.30pm
Killer Couples with Emma Kenny Wed 26 Mar 7.30pm
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock –Eternal Love The Musical Thu 27 Mar 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s La Bohème Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm
Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly Sat 29 Mar 7.30pm
April Ghost the Musical Tue 1 – Sat 5 Apr 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
That’ll Be The Day Sun 6 Apr 7pm
Menopause The Musical 2 Tue 8 Apr 7.30pm
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors Thu 10 – Sat 12 Apr 10.30am (Thu), 6.30pm (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat)
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians Thu 10 – Sat 12 Apr 6.30pm (Thu & Sat), 10.30am (Fri), 1.30pm (Thu)
Chicago
Mon 14 – Sat 19 Apr 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 19 Apr 2.30pm
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm The Girl on the Train
May An Inspector Calls
Tue 29 Apr – Sat 3 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 3 May 2.30pm
Mon 5 – Sat 10 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 8 May 7.30pm
The Illegal Eagles Wed 14 May 7.30pm
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony Thu 15 May 7.30pm
Sophie McCartney: One Foot in the Rave Fri 16 May 8pm
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour Sun 18 May 7.30pm
Ghost Stories
Tue 20 – Sat 24 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Tue 27 – Sat 31 May 7pm, 2pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
June Les Misérables ‘Let The People Sing’
Dear Evan Hansen
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun 7.30pm 2.30pm (Fri & Sat), Thu 12 Jun 7.30pm
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 21 Jun 2.30pm
The Magic of the Beatles Sun 22 Jun 6pm
Picture You Dead
Audio Described BSL Interpreted Captioned
Tue 24 – Sat 28 Jun 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)
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Access tickets can be booked by joining our Access Membership Scheme. For accessibility advice please contact us online atgtickets.com/access/contactus or call our Access Assistance line on 0121 230 9077 (Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm). For D/deaf and hard of hearing customers our Type Talk number is 180001 0333 009 5399 (Open daily 9am-8pm, except Christmas Day. Bank holiday hours may vary).
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Ticket prices
Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online. ATG+ Membership, group ticket prices and any special offers are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time. Family tickets are for 4 people with a maximum of 2 adults. ATG+ Membership offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card on selected seats, prices and performances. atgtickets.com/membership
Children
No children under 3 will be admitted to the venue except where it is specifically stated at the time of booking that the event is suitable for under 3s. Babes in arms (children under 18 months unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on the ticket) will only be admitted to performances that are specifically aimed for them (pantomimes and shows permitting under 3s only). Where babes in arms are permitted they shall be admitted free of charge. If any other age restrictions apply for a particular performance this will be stated on the relevant production page of our website. Children (ages 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Children (ages 15 years and under) must be supervised at all times. Supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult (aged 18 years or over) per 10 children and the supervising adult must sit next to the child/ren. The Management reserves the right to ask parents / supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance. Please note that some productions can be loud, if a member of your party is sensitive to this, we would recommend bringing their preferred noise protection.
Plan your visit
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The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4DS
Conditions of sale
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Information about fees
Up to £1.75 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your venue. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG venues, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one-off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees.
Sustainability
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