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Annie

Annie

Everyone's favourite lil' orphan is back to warm all of our hearts - with hit songs "Tomorrow" and "NYC."

Opens 03 Apr 2023

 
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£13.00
Girl From The North Country

Girl From The North Country

Conor McPherson brings this beautiful story of love to life where you'll hear the songbook of Bob Dylan as you've never heard them before.

Opens 07 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

A classic Agatha Chrisie whodunnit - will you figure it out in time?

Opens 14 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Go on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life abroad.

Opens 21 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The King and I

The King and I

The iconic Rogers & Hammerstein stage musical is back with sumptuous sets, costumes as well as classic songs like Shall We Dance?

Opens 28 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
Death Drop - Back In The Habit

Death Drop - Back In The Habit

The drag murder mystery sensation is returning with a brand-new show! Starring your favourite drag queens in this hilarious romp.

Opens 13 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias

The ultimate story of friendship, now on stage.

Opens 21 Mar 2023

 
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£13.00
Home, I'm Darling

Home, I'm Darling

Everything is not as it seems in this topsy turvy comedy drama.

Opens 25 Apr 2023

 
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£13.00
Patel's Millions

Patel's Millions

Join a struggling shopkeeper Mr. Patel as he miraculously goes from rags to riches in this hilarious adventure.

Opens 06 May 2023

 
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£26.40
The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation. One for fantasy fans!

Opens 23 May 2023

 
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£13.00
Penn & Teller

Penn & Teller

‘The First Final UK Tour’ will feature Penn & Teller’s classic magic acts performed live with their unique brand of comedic magic!

Opens 08 Jun 2023

 
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£51.90
Wish You Were Dead

Wish You Were Dead

This is adapted from book to stage, in a thrilling instalment of Peter James crime series sure to entrance fans of the genre.

Opens 19 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Demon Dentist

Demon Dentist

Join young Alfie as his figures out just what the devil is going on in his town - from hit children's writer, David Walliams.

Opens 28 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

You'll have the "Time of Your Life" at this hit film to musical adaptation!

Opens 18 Jul 2023

 
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£13.00
Diversity

Diversity

Britain's best dance troupe perform an all new show!

Opens 17 Nov 2023

 
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£35.18

Quiz

A unique theatrical experience showing this truly unbelievable story.

Opens 28 Nov 2023

 
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£13.00
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Featuring the incredible songs you know and love from the late Whitney Houston, based on the hit film.

Opens 04 Dec 2023

 
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£13.00
Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

Enjoy this hit film to musical adaptation that's already wow-ed audiences around the world!

Opens 09 Apr 2024

 
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£13.00

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 hosting top touring productions, entertainment and comedy from across the UK and West End.

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Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Map & Directions

Map and Directions

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Accessibility

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Plan Your Visit

The Alexandra Theatre's bars, foyer and box office are open up to 90 minutes before a show begins.
There is a cloakroom in the lobby of the Alexandra Theatre where visitors can store small items for a fee.
Various security measures are in place at The Alexandra to ensure the safety and comfort of all theatregoers. Before a performance, you may be asked to present your bag for a security check, so make sure to arrive with plenty of time to avoid queues.
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.
The Alexandra Theatre 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.

Help Booking Tickets

Theatregoers can pick up pre-booked tickets from the box office up to 90 minutes before their scheduled performance begins. Please bring the card you booked with and your confirmation email, as this will help the box office team find your booking.
The box office is open 90 minutes before performances begin.
Customers can contact the box office for booking queries by calling 0333 009 6690.
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) are the industry body that regulates the sale of London theatre tickets. When booking from a company you can check their ticket seller database to see if they are registered and conforming to STAR practices. When buying online, you should also check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure.
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