Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor)

Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor)

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The Alexandra, Birmingham
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Sat 29 Jun 2019
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Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music.

The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Sat 29 Jun 2019
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
1 hour 10 minutes with no interval
Sat at 19:30
Age guidance: 12+
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The show has been seen by over 200,000 people across absolute sell-out UK tours, Edinburgh Fringes and West End runs. His book was a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, and is soon to be a major BBC drama.

Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of A Junior Doctor)

Signed copies of all Adam's books will be available for purchase on the night.

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What the critics say

Intersperses horror stories from the NHS frontline with a catalogue of sublimely silly spoof songs, and some blissfully brilliant wordplay
- Mail on Sunday
Hilarious and heartbreaking
- Charlie Brooker

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central.
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
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Birmingham’s beloved theatre, The Alexandra, was built in 1901 by William Coutts and throughout its vast history, has become home to first class entertainment. In 2018, the venue underwent an extensive refurbishment and reverted to its original name, The Alexandra. The theatre is a valuable contributor to culture within Birmingham and the West Midlands, presenting first-rate musicals, drama, comedy and more.

Notable performances at The Alexandra Theatre include Chicago, Fame and An Inspector Calls, with new shows added regularly.  It’s seen many famous faces throughout the years and continues to bring star-studded shows to Birmingham straight from London’s West End. Browse The Alexandra’s show listings now.

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

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Sat 29 Jun 2019
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
1 hour 10 minutes with no interval
Sat at 19:30
Age guidance: 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's best live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
Priority booking and ringfenced seats
Ticket offers and no transaction fees
Flexible tickets
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