The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Shows and Events
The Alexandra Theatre, also known as The Alex (and The New Alexandra Theatre), is on Suffolk Queensway in Birmingham, England. Construction of the theatre commenced in 1900 and was completed in 1901. The theatre is owned and managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) who are the largest theatre operator in the world combining international stature with core local venues. Tickets can be booked for shows through booking links via the theatre's box office, shows include touring West End productions
ATG has years of experience helping millions of customers enjoy the very best stage and live entertainment. Bookmark this page for upcoming productions. The theatre currently seats more than 1300.
Getting To the theatre
By car
Q Park are pleased to partner with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit.
By train
Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central are only a few steps away from the The Alexandra. Inter City services run from all major towns and cities, including hourly services from London, into Birmingham New Street.
By bus
Most city buses stop within 5 minutes walk from the theatre. For further details on timetables call Travelline on 0871 200 22 33 (landline calls charged at 10p per minute) or online via Network West Midlands.
What's On at the Alexandra Theatre
Top shows booking in 2022-2023: 9 to 5 the Musical, Guys and Dolls, Rock of Ages, Grease, Frank Skinner: Showbiz, Footloose, Riverdance - The New 25th Anniversary Show, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Heathers The Musical, My Best Friend's Wedding The Musical, The Osmonds - A New Musical, Gangsta Granny, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, Diversity - Connected 2022, The Da Vinci Code...
The Alexandra Theatre: Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
Access
At The Alexandra, there is an Access Ambassador for every performance. This member of staff is on hand to ensure patrons have everything they need throughout their visit and they can be contacted via any member of our Front of House staff. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of the team during your visit.
Access Parking - The Alexandra does not have its own car park. The nearest public car park is NCP New Street and is located on St Judes Passage, 200m away from the theatre (approx.). There are chargeable Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park. There is street parking on Station Street, with marked Blue Badge bays. These are maintained by Birmingham City Council. The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 210cm x 490cm (6ft 11in x 16ft 1in)
Step Free Access and Wheelchairs
The Alexandra Theatre does not have a lift. The Dress Circle, Upper Grand Circle and Ambassador Lounge are only accessible by stairs. All stairwells have handrails.
The Stalls is a step free level and offers a level access via our Access Entrance on Station Street. Access to Stalls is available via the easy access entrance on Station Street, next to Stage Door. There is an intercom and a member of staff will meet you there. Please note, this entrance opens around 30 minutes before the performance.
We have 8 wheelchair positions, and all the aisle seats in the Stalls can be used if you wish to transfer to a theatre seat. The average width of the auditorium seats are Stalls (17inches), Dress Circle (17 inches) and Upper Grand Circle (18.1inches). For more information, please contact the Access Champion.
Our Bars and Ambassador Lounge are only accessible by stairs. We offer an At Seat Service when you arrive, please ask a member of staff for more information
Accessible Toilet Information - There are accessible toilet facilities on the ground floor of Stalls. These are separate, fully accessible, private, unisex facilities located approximately 3m level access from our Accessible Entrance on Station Street. There are baby change facilities within this entrance.
Access Performances - All upcoming Audio Described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances are listed on the Assisted Performances page.
Visual Impairment Services - Information about the venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on the Visual Impairment Services page. Recommended seats are in Rows AA, A or B in the Stalls area or Row A in the Dress Circle for customers who require a closer view of the stage. For Audio Described shows please sit in any Row from AA to K in the Stalls. Touch Tours may also be available to accompany Audio Described performances; this will be advertised on the web or brochure page for each show.
Hearing Impairment Services - Information about the venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on the Hearing Impairment Services page. The Alexandra offers Sennheiser infra-red listening systems. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from a member of staff on the day of the show, who will contact the Access Ambassador. Theatregoers are asked that these be returned after the show to a member of our Front of House staff. Recommended seats Row from AA to K in the Stalls. For Captioned performances, you can sit anywhere in the auditorium.
The auditorium contains seating in The Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.
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South Pacific at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00This powerful love story, set on a South Pacific island during World War ll, is brought thrillingly to life in an epic new five-star production directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director..
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£29.75Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, guests will be able to re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock & Metal songs from the last 40..
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The Dreamboys at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£33.75Let the boys tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet as you and your friends enjoy the raunchiest night out of the year. Think chiselled torsos, high-energy dance routines and boy-next-door..
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80s Live at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£30.50We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of..
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Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£13.00The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a..
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Pink Martini at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£35.40Pink Martini, the internationally acclaimed band who traverse genres in the name of elegance and taste, will celebrate an incredible 25 years since they first began with a very special Silver Jubilee..
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Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£32.90Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. With an..
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The Sensational 60s Experience at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£26.50Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years. Come and experience the musical phenomena..
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Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£32.15The ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a..
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Axel Blake – In Style at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£24.65Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show In Style. Axel Blake – In Style at The Alexandra, Birmingham Axel Blake – In..
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The Pundits at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£41.75Come and Join football royalty with regards to pundits. Hosted by Sky Sports Jeff Stelling who is joined by a panel consisting of: Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson & Charlie..
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Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£33.90His first tour in years promises to be packed with MORE jokes, MORE comedy anecdotes and MORE inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings, all in the hope of answering the age-old question: How..
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Sing-a-Long-a Encanto at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£17.50Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show. From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical..
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Lost In Music – One Night at the Disco at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£29.00The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the Magical 70’s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of..
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The Osmonds – A New Musical at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£13.00From their star residency on The Andy Williams Show, to the arrival of Donny and Marie, The Osmonds lived a remarkable life recording chart topping albums, selling out vast arena concerts and..
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Justin Live – The BIG Tour at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£20.90Justin Live is a fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lot’s of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun! Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances..
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The Mousetrap at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed! As news spreads of..
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Harry Hill: Pedigree Fun! at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£35.40“I hadn’t realised how much I missed performing live until lockdown stopped me from doing it,” says Harry, “It’s great to be going back on stage and the good news is I..
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The Shawshank Redemption at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Based on the 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, the play examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film regularly..
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The Stylistics at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£35.40The Stylistics are: Arrion Love and Herb Murrell (from the original line up) with ‘Bo’ Henderson and Jason Sharp – they collectively will be sharing magic moments with their greatest hits classics:..
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Noughts and Crosses at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden. Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and..
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Ed Gamble: Electric at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£24.65He’s been on the road since February, played three sold out nights at London’s iconic Hackney Empire and now Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on..
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Saturday Night Fever at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music,..
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Saturday Night Fever at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music,..
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Fairytale of New York at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£24.50From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas..
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An Inspector Calls at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and haunting thriller. The story begins when Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at..
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Dreamgirls at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m..
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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman at The Alexandra, Birmingham...
£17.50Look out ‘cause here it comes…. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so..
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90s Live at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£13.00Get ready as we spice up your life, taking you back for good and hit you one more time with the ultimate 90’s party night out! Our talented cast will have you..
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The Magic of The Beatles at The Alexandra, Birmingham
£25.00The sensational 2022 Get Back! UK Tour features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that..
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