Why go and see it?
Winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Revival, The King and I has been thrilling theatre audiences for decades
Following its critically-acclaimed sold out season at The London Palladium, the multi award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is coming to The Alexandra, Birmingham as part of its 2023 UK tour.
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Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
2 hours 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Helen George, best known as Trixie in the hit BBC One series Call The Midwife, will star as Anna Leonowens. Playing opposite Helen George at The Alexandra, Birmingham in The King and I will be renowned Broadway performer Darren Lee as King of Siam.
The King and I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – with one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune and Shall We Dance. Book your tickets to the ‘breathtaking’ musical from the official box office of The Alexandra, Birmingham.
Five stars for a sumptuous King and I. Book now. It's a hit- The Times
I doubt I’ll ever see a better production in my lifetime- The Wall Street Journal
We left the London Palladium on a bright cloud of music- joyous!- Daily Mail
This gloriously lavish production is brought to the stage by an internationally renowned creative team under Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific / My Fair Lady / To Kill a Mockingbird) and will feature a world-class company of over 50 West End and Broadway performers and a full-scale orchestra.
*Please note that Helen George will be performing Wednesday – Saturday only.
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Anna Leonowens
Helen George
Wednesday - Saturday
King of Siam
Darren Lee
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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
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
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.
Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS
2 hours 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
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