Alexandra Theatre Birmingham

Alexandra Theatre Tickets

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The brilliance of C S Lewis returns to the stage.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Legendary stand up Jimmy is back with a brand new stand up tour full of his trademark wit.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Known for his TV appearances on several comedy panel shows, he is back on tour with a long-awaited stand-up comedy show.

Murder on the Orient Express

A gripping, tense, and masterfully cryptic murder mystery that guarantees a thrilling ride, keeping you guessing until the very end.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical

The award-winning musical is exploding back to the stage with an epic cast.

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Adapted from the best-selling book written by Tom Fletcher, this is the perfect intro to theatre for kids.

NOW That's What I Call A Musical

Choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing legend Craig Revel Horwood, this jukebox musical has hit after hit!

Ghost The Musical

The smash-hit screen-to-stage adaptation returns, including the well-known songs.

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians

With new special effects and rib-tickling humour, you won't want to miss Horrible Histories.

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

See the historical figures you've learnt about come to life on stage in this hilarious retelling of history.

Chicago

This award-winning classic musical features a sultry score with hits like "Razzle Dazzle" and "Cell Block Tango."

The Girl on the Train

The thrilling mystery play that will have audiences gripped.

Bill Bryson's Notes From a Small Island

The feel-good stage adaptation of Bill Bryson’s hit travel memoir embarks on a UK tour, starring National Treasure Les Dennis.

An Inspector Calls

Startling revelations shake the very foundations of well to do lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

Ghost Stories

The record-breaking West End hit will be haunting audiences as it returns to the stage.

Picture You Dead

The ultimate true crime, fictional, book-to-stage adaptation of Peter James's Grace series.

The Last Laugh

Celebrate the legacy of Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse in this nostalgic comedy play.

Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs Live!

Head off on a pre-historic journey as life-like dinos come alive on stage.

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

To mark its 30th year, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will tour globally in 2025, sharing its magic with audiences worldwide.

Miss Saigon

Experience a powerful tale of love and loss in this bold, reimagined version of the legendary musical Miss Saigon.

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers storms the stage direct from the West End, capturing the hilarity and chaos of the classic sitcom.

Lord of the Dance 30th Anniversary

Don’t miss the 30th-anniversary tour of Lord of the Dance, a mesmerising celebration of dance and culture.

What’s On at Alexandra Theatre

The Alexandra Theatre events calendar for 2024-2025 is packed with an exciting mix of shows. Some of the biggest revivals are coming to town, so don’t wait to book tickets for Calamity Jane, with West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher, in January and Olivier Award winner An Inspector Calls in May.

As if that’s not enough, the best of the West End will keep you entertained in the first half of 2025, with Bat Out of Hell in February followed by Ghost the Musical and multi-award-winning Chicago in April.

Finally, the Alex is hosting some of the biggest family-friendly productions of recent years, so book ahead for your school holiday entertainment! Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians and a roarsome new show from the National History Museum, Dinosaurs Live!, are both on tour. Whether you want to laugh, cry or be inspired, there are plenty of events to choose from.

About the Alexandra Theatre

Located in the heart of Birmingham, the Alexandra Theatre (previously the New Alexandra Theatre), was first built in 1901 and originally named the Lyceum. Opening with an unsuccessful play The Workman, the venue quickly became associated with hosting melodramas, variety shows and pantomimes. After passing through various owners, it is now managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. Like many theatres, the venue is said to be haunted by ghosts, including that of owner Leon Salberg, who died in his office in 1938. It also hosted former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who gave a speech there in 1918 as a local MP.

In 2018, the Alexandra Theatre was officially relaunched following a £650,000 refurbishment and now has a seating capacity of 1,347 with a plush, royal blue interior. The theatre celebrated its re-opening by hosting the first stop of that year’s Motown the Musical tour. Now fondly referred to simply as The Alex by locals, it is best-known for popular events such as touring productions, entertainment and comedy from across the UK and West End.

Map and Address

Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4DS

The Alexandra Theatre is situated a stone’s throw away from Birmingham New Street Station, which gives rail access across the country. Approximately 5-7 minutes from the theatre you can find the well-known Bullring Shopping Centre and St Martin’s Square, with The Mailbox shopping centre in the opposite direction. There are several places to eat and drink close to the theatre, with the shopping centres also offering many options for pre-theatre dinners and drinks. There are also two casinos nearby, and several other theatres and performance venues.

Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Stage and Stalls

Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Auditorium - Dress and Grand Upper Circles

Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Ambassador Lounge

Frequently Asked Questions

The box office is open 90 minutes before performances begin.

The bars, and foyer are open up to 90 minutes before a show begins. It is worth arriving early to enjoy the Piano Bar before the show and to avoid large queues getting into the venue.

The Piano Bar on the first floor offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks. Visitors should take advantage of Happy Hour between 6pm and 7pm Sunday - Thursday for pre-show drinks in a relaxed environment.

Please note that the Piano Bar is accessible by stairs only.

Theatregoers can also book the Ambassador Lounge when booking tickets, for bespoke pre-show and interval service including refreshments.

There is a cloakroom in the lobby of the Alexandra Theatre where visitors can store small items for £1 per item. It is best to avoid bringing large items such as suitcases to the theatre as they may not be able to accommodate them. Always allow yourself some extra time if you plan to use the cloakroom as there may be queues.

The venue is close to the Mailbox and Brindleyplace, both great options for canalside dining from outlets such as Zizzi and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. There are lots of popular independent restaurants nearby as well; try Vietnamese Street Kitchen in the Bullring for pho and banh mi, or The Indian Streatery on Bennetts Hill for chaat and dhal.

Staying Cool at Rotunda is a well-reviewed city centre complex just eight minutes’ walk from the theatre, offering modern apartments with spectacular views. Cheaper options include Holiday Inn on Smallbrook Queensway. If you'd like to stay outside of the city centre, leafy Edgbaston is home to the High Field Town House, perfect for overnight boutique stays and gastropub dining.

Customers can contact the box office for booking queries by calling 0333 009 6690.