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Current and upcoming shows at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS. Browse performances and book official tickets.

Four male performers on a fog-filled stage in matching black and gold military-style jackets holding microphones, with the show title Phantoms of the Popera on the backdrop.

Touring

'Phantoms of the Popera' starring G4

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

8 March 2027 to 29 March 2027 (selected dates)

A bearded man reclines in a leather armchair wearing a green jacket and striped shirt, with a felt hat on the arm and tropical plants in the background.

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Adam Rowe: Fashionism

Liverpool Empire Theatre

1 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 (selected dates)

A man with a waxed moustache in a cream suit and polka-dot bow tie holds a cane before a large window with a bullet hole crack and teal curtains.

Touring

Agatha Christie's The Hollow

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

12 January 2027 to 29 May 2027 (selected dates)

Two women wearing jewelled crowns stand before crimson velvet drapes, each holding an open aged book.

Regional theatre

All Killa No Filla: Live At Christmas!

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

9 December 2026 to 9 December 2026 (selected dates)

A theatre auditorium with an orchestra performing on a blue-and-purple lit stage beneath a glowing suspended moon prop.

Touring

An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

24 October 2026 to 8 December 2026 (selected dates)

Ensemble of performers in Regency costume against a dusky pink background, with exaggerated expressions.

Regional theatre

Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

28 November 2026 to 28 November 2026 (selected dates)

Extreme close-up of an amber-brown eye with a woman's face composited into the iris, set against warm skin tones.

Touring

Before I Go To Sleep

Woking Theatre

16 February 2027 to 5 June 2027 (selected dates)

Illustrated dark blue night-sky background with a silhouetted Birmingham cityscape and a wooden signpost bearing the words 'Birmingham' and 'Swamp'.

Regional theatre

BMOS presents Shrek The Musical

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

15 June 2027 to 19 June 2027 (selected dates)

A man in a navy embroidered workwear jacket over a white T-shirt holds one hand up towards the camera against a plain red background

Touring

Chris Ramsey

Milton Keynes Theatre

30 September 2026 to 27 November 2026 (selected dates)

Eight performers in Victorian costumes and stagehands' clothing pose against a white background with a fire extinguisher, candelabra, large red gift box and a tilting lamp post.

Touring

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Manchester Opera House

17 November 2026 to 20 February 2027 (selected dates)

Six male musicians performing on a warmly lit stage dressed as a Christmas pub interior, playing guitars, banjo and fiddle.

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Christmas in Ireland

Woking Theatre

3 November 2026 to 12 December 2026 (selected dates)

Two performers in sequinned and tailored jackets face each other centre stage beneath a striped circus tent, surrounded by acrobats and contortionists lit by colourful overhead spotlights

Touring

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

11 February 2027 to 7 May 2027 (selected dates)

A polished black grand piano with its lid raised in a blue-walled bar room with gold-framed mirrors, velvet chairs and a lit bar in the background.

Regional theatre

Coffee, Cake and Cadenzas

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

2 October 2026 to 11 June 2027 (selected dates)

A man in a tweed jacket, checked shirt, brown flat cap and thick-framed glasses peers over a white ledge against a deep blue background.

Touring

Count Arthur Strong

Theatre Royal Brighton

11 April 2027 to 23 May 2027 (selected dates)

Two performers in a close embrace under a purple spotlight with an ensemble cast on a theatrical stage.

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Dirty Dancing

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

22 September 2026 to 23 January 2027 (selected dates)

A man in a black western-style jacket embroidered with pink and yellow floral patterns and white fringe stands against a grey backdrop beside tall sculptural blue flames.

Touring

Ed Gamble - Fresh Hell

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

31 January 2027 to 6 June 2027 (selected dates)

A large ensemble in blue school blazers raise their arms on a stage set with wooden desks and a blue-lit shelved backdrop.

Touring

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Sunderland Empire

9 February 2027 to 3 July 2027 (selected dates)

A dark-haired man in a black T-shirt rests his chin on his crossed arms, lit by golden spotlights fanning out from above on a darkened stage.

Touring

Giovanni - Unstoppable

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

27 February 2027 to 25 March 2027 (selected dates)

Large ensemble in 1950s costume on a blue-lit stage, with two central figures facing each other and performers in pink, blue and red costumes around them.

Touring

Grease

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

23 April 2027 to 6 November 2027 (selected dates)

Illustrated artwork showing three figures in colour-coded outfits seen from behind, each holding a croquet mallet, against bright blue stage lighting on a dark navy background.

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Heathers the Musical

New Theatre Oxford

24 November 2026 to 1 May 2027 (selected dates)

Two performers in theatrical costume on stage pulling wide-mouthed comic expressions against a red and blue painted set.

Touring

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

11 March 2027 to 11 September 2027 (selected dates)

A smiling man in a burgundy suit poses with one hand raised to his chin against a red background with glittering bokeh lights and pine foliage.

Touring

James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2026

Theatre Royal Brighton

6 December 2026 to 12 December 2026 (selected dates)

Four men in matching red blazers pose around a vintage chrome microphone stand against a crimson background.

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Jersey Boys

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

12 October 2026 to 24 July 2027 (selected dates)

A person in an oversized grey textured jacket with black sculptural shoulder decorations poses against a grey background with a motion-blur effect.

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Joe Lycett

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

15 April 2027 to 5 February 2028 (selected dates)

A performer crouches at centre stage holding a microphone, surrounded by an ensemble beneath colourful backlit panels and multicoloured stage lights, with a guitarist visible at the right.

Touring

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Manchester Opera House

4 May 2027 to 25 September 2027 (selected dates)

Five performers in white fringed and tailored outfits on a lit stage beneath a mirror disco ball, with a live band behind and a crowd silhouetted in the foreground.

Touring

Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

21 October 2026 to 7 March 2027 (selected dates)

Four performers singing on a purple-lit ornate theatre stage, two in sequinned outfits, one in a red jacket and black hat, one in a sequinned jacket with bow tie.

Touring

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

28 November 2026 to 24 January 2027 (selected dates)

Person with short blonde hair in a mustard yellow sleeveless top holds one finger to their chin with mouth open in a surprised expression against a deep blue background.

Touring

Maisie Adam - Whatsherface

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

4 November 2026 to 19 March 2027 (selected dates)

Seven performers posed against a bright pink school corridor backdrop in colourful and coordinated pink outfits.

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Mean Girls

Edinburgh Playhouse

19 October 2026 to 9 January 2027 (selected dates)

A cracked blue-and-white teacup spilling tea onto a saucer, beside a slice of Victoria sponge and a jam-smeared knife, with a blurred country house behind.

Touring

Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

23 April 2027 to 3 July 2027 (selected dates)

A man in a black quilted leather jacket sits on a grey wooden bench in front of ornate wrought-iron gates, hands clasped, looking toward the camera

Regional theatre

Nathan Carter

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

25 February 2027 to 25 February 2027 (selected dates)

Five performers in 1940s military and office attire dance in a line on a teal-floored stage with dark brick walls and a map backdrop.

Touring

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Theatre Royal Glasgow

10 November 2026 to 9 October 2027 (selected dates)

Close-up portrait of a man with dark hair, a thin moustache and wire-framed glasses repeated in a rippling infinite-mirror effect in warm tan tones on a dark background.

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Phil Wang: UH OH

New Theatre Oxford

15 October 2026 to 22 April 2027 (selected dates)

A performer in a red off-the-shoulder gown and long white gloves wearing a red gemstone necklace, posed against a white background.

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Pretty Woman The Musical

Palace Theatre, Manchester

23 March 2027 to 9 October 2027 (selected dates)

Five performers in Regency-style costumes scattered across a grand staircase amid falling confetti, with instruments including an accordion, banjo, trumpet and guitar visible around them

Regional theatre

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

22 March 2027 to 27 March 2027 (selected dates)

Two costumed figures against a dark smoky background: one holds a small vial to their lips, the other leans forward with a snarling expression and a cane.

Touring

Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Grand Opera House, York

19 January 2027 to 19 April 2027 (selected dates)

Two costumed performers against a crimson and black background, one in a white ruffled dress, the other in dark velvet wearing a silver crown.

Touring

Revision on Tour: Macbeth

Grand Opera House, York

18 January 2027 to 20 April 2027 (selected dates)

A man lying among tangled cables, keyboards, smartphones and colourful consumer items, wearing white earbuds and holding a phone, looking up at the camera.

Touring

Scott Bennett: Stuff

New Theatre Oxford

18 March 2027 to 4 September 2027 (selected dates)

Five blue-toned panels on a white background showing a man in a flat cap, a figure in a trench coat, a shadowed face under a wide-brimmed fedora, a partially lit face, and a rain-slicked train platform at night.

Touring

Strangers on a Train

Grand Opera House, York

2 February 2027 to 10 April 2027 (selected dates)

A polished chrome tubular bells instrument icon against a soft background of pink, purple and pale blue cloud forms.

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The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III

New Theatre Oxford

19 October 2026 to 14 March 2027 (selected dates)

Illustrated cartoon dinosaur in red and yellow playing a blue electric guitar, with a small boy on its back holding a microphone.

Touring

The Dinosaur That Pooped

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

30 January 2027 to 13 March 2027 (selected dates)

Two performers on a lit stage; a woman in a gold sequinned dress holds a blue electric violin and a man in a black suit plays a guitar, with a drum kit and keyboard behind them.

Touring

The ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra

Woking Theatre

24 September 2026 to 13 June 2027 (selected dates)

Three performers holding microphones on stage in warm amber, pink and purple light beams against a misty orange foreground.

Touring

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

27 September 2026 to 25 November 2026 (selected dates)

A vivid star burst over a planet's curved blue horizon, with white, blue and orange rays against a deep navy starfield.

Touring

The Night Sky Show, A Sky Full of Hope

Theatre Royal Brighton

9 January 2027 to 17 January 2027 (selected dates)

A large outdoor crowd with raised arms faces a circular truss stage arch lit by warm orange and white beams, with a purple LED screen visible behind performers at a keyboard and drum kit.

Regional theatre

The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

7 February 2027 to 7 February 2027 (selected dates)

Four figures against a black background: a man in a brown checked suit with a moustache, a young woman in a tan coat holding a bag, a tall man in a navy blue shirt in the foreground.

Touring

The Silence of the Lambs

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

28 September 2026 to 26 June 2027 (selected dates)

A woman in a deep blue off-the-shoulder textured gown with a layered black and gold statement necklace, posed against a plain pale background with one hand on her hip

Touring

Vanessa Williams: Live in Concert

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

21 February 2027 to 27 February 2027 (selected dates)

A performer in a gold sequined top holds a microphone, her curly hair lit by warm amber stage lighting against a dark red background.

Touring

What's Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner

Swansea Building Society Arena

24 September 2026 to 26 September 2027 (selected dates)

A person in a black Adidas tracksuit holds a microphone on a red-lit stage, beside a large choir in sequinned outfits clapping under pink and yellow stage lighting.

Regional theatre

An evening with Joe Lycett & Friends with The Full Fatt Sound

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

7 December 2026 to 7 December 2026 (selected dates)

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