Theatre

Chicken Soap for the Soul – A New Podcast with Elisabeth Dermot Walsh

Chicken Soap for the Soul, is a brand-new podcast hosted by acclaimed actress Elisabeth Dermot Walsh. Known for her long-running role as the scheming Dr. Zara in… Read more »

Theatre does not get more festive or unique than this!

One of the most iconic features of the West Midlands’ festive celebrations for three decades is about to make its highly anticipated 2024 appearance – as the… Read more »

The Crescent Beauty and The Beast

With opportunities to see this fabulous Christmas show in the morning, afternoon or evening, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham opens its stunning new production of Beauty and the… Read more »

The Alexandra, Birmingham Announces Winter 2024/Spring 2025 Season

View the new season brochure here and watch our launch video on TikTok. You can also view a selection of upcoming production images here.    Audiences can look forward to a… Read more »

The Book of Mormon | 15 Tickets Per Performance At £15 Each

Broadway’s smash-hitmusical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, returns to the midlands this festive season, playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tue 3 Dec to Sat 28 Dec 2024,and15 tickets… Read more »

Curl Girl Productions bring their latest show, The Valley of Queens to the Midland’s Arts Centre this December.

Funded by National Lottery Project Grants, The Valley of Queens is a verbatim piece of theatre based on migration stories of South Asian women living in Sandwell… Read more »

New Shows on Sale – Hold on To Your Butts and Kim’s Convenience

The Rep has announced two additional productions to be added to its already stacked 2025 spring season in their cinema-style The Studio performancespace. Following a terrific sell… Read more »

2-weeks to go to the BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase

Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy BEDLAM Showcase tickets only £6 available via https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bedlam-showcase/www.bedlamfestival.co.uk #BEDLAM2024 Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM is an arts… Read more »

Star casting annnounced for Peter James’ Picture You Dead at The Alex

A multi star cast has been announced for the World Premiere of the brand-new stage production, Picture You Dead – adapted from the bestselling novel of the UK’s number… Read more »

Could you be Birmingham’s next Jean Valjean?

A search has begun for a West Midlands performer who could play the part of Jean Valjean in a production of the iconic Les Misérables at The Alexandra, Birmingham in June… Read more »

MISS SAIGON to play at The Alexandra, Birmingham in November 2025

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a new touring production of the global stage sensation, MISS SAIGON, as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. This year marks 35 years… Read more »

King Lear opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16

The Bard’s classic tragedy of family feuds and power struggles opens at the Crescent Theatre on November 16 when King Lear takes to the Ron Barber Studio… Read more »

Limited Run Productions at Birmingham Rep this November

This November, the Birmingham Rep will be hosting an entire month of limited-run productions in their most intimate performance space, The Door, ranging from highlights of last… Read more »

Supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story comes to Birmingham next year

To celebrate Halloween, Producer Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will be play at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Mon… Read more »

Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon to bring brand new show to The Alexandra, Birmingham

Comedy royalty Ardal O’Hanlon is heading back out on the road with his brand-new show, Not Himself.Playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Wed 1 Oct 2025, tickets will be on general sale on… Read more »

Sex and The City Creator Candace Bushnell Brings Acclaimed One-Woman Show to The Alexandra, Birmingham

Candace Bushnell, the icon who continues to empower millions of women around the globe through her culture-shifting comedy-drama Sex and the City, will bring her acclaimed one-woman show True… Read more »

Cast Announcement of The Rep’s Festive Season Programming

Birmingham Rep is delighted to share details for the forthcoming festive season of A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story, Mark Gatiss’ supernatural stage adaptation of the… Read more »

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s West End hit Ghost Stories comes to The Alexandra, Birmingham

After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in… Read more »

SHEILA’S ISLAND The Crescent Theatre Opening on 26th October

Opening on 26th October, The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, stages Sheila’s Island, a hilarious comedy from the creator of Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots. One foggy day in… Read more »

Full casting announcement for Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, playing at The Alex, Birmingham 10 Feb – 22 Feb 2025

The producers of the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, are delighted to announce the full cast for the… Read more »

Tickets on sale and applications now open for The Wizard of Oz – Stage Experience 2025

Stage Experience, The Alexandra, Birmingham’s trailblazing annual youth theatre programme, celebrates its 20th anniversary next year with the magical, musical fantasy The Wizard of Oz.  Presenting a fantastic opportunity for young… Read more »

BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024

Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »

New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month

New show from Women & Theatre premieres during Black History Month Miss Ida – ‘Tek charge of yuh health’ is a new show from Women & Theatre… Read more »

HALLOWEEN Bram Stoker’s The Judge’s House (Stourbridge, B’ham & Worcs)

This Halloween, NeuNoir theatre presents The Judge’s House – a tale of creeping terror written by Dracula creator Bram Stoker, which is set to visit venues in… Read more »

Full Casting Announced For The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

Producers of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the  75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel, which is playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 27 to 31 May… Read more »

Birmingham Rep nominated in design and performance categories UK Theatre Awards 2024 

UK Theatre Awards, Birmingham Rep is delighted to announce that two of its recent productions have been recognised in the prestigious UK Theatre Awards’ 2024. As Birmingham’s… Read more »

The American Dream unravels in one of the finest plays of the 20th century by one of its finest writers.

Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre presents the Arthur Miller classic, All My Sons, from September 28th to October 5th. This is the play that catapulted Miller to global fame…. Read more »

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 »