Marina Hyde - What a Time to Be Alive!

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The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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1 hour 45 minutes

incl. interval

Join Marina Hyde and The Heath Bookshop as she discusses her brand new book What a Time to be Alive!

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 23 Sep 2026

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

1 hour 45 minutes incl. interval

Wed at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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What a Time to be Alive! So lettuce remember Liz Truss, relive the last days of the Tories, meet the guy they called No-Drama Starmer, and succumb to hyper-resistant superbug Nigel Farage. Travel stateside to meet our supranational Silicon Valley overlords, Donald Trump and his cavalcade of henchmen - then head for infinity and beyond with Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos. Experience testing times for misunderstood men in television, create wonder in every moment with Meghan, and relive the horror of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski massacre trial.

Truly, these are times that make you want to put your hands over your eyes, even when your hands are already over your eyes.

Marina Hyde’s weekly Guardian columns have earned her a reputation as one of the most admired journalists in the UK. She has been named Columnist of the Year and Political Commentator of the year multiple times each, and is the only woman ever to have been named Sportswriter of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Marina co-hosts the smash hit podcast The Rest is Entertainment with Richard Osman

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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. Open every Wednesday afternoon between 12pm - 5pm. See 'What's On' section for performance times.

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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

Wed 23 Sep 2026

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

1 hour 45 minutes incl. interval

Wed at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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