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The Alexandra, Birmingham

Built in 1901, The Alexandra has been home to first class entertainment in the second city for 125 years. Showcasing spectacular musicals, comedy, plays and much more, The Alex is proud to enrich Birmingham's cultural landscape by presenting a variety of touring productions to audiences throughout the year. Much of the theatre’s original architecture built by William Coutts remains, despite refurbishments during its lifetime.

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The Karate Kid The Musical

Musicals

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 21 Jul - Sat 25 Jul 2026

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Mrs Kapoor's Daughter's Wedding - The Murder Mystery

Plays

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 26 Jul 2026

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High Society

Musicals

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 18 Aug - Sat 22 Aug 2026

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The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 27 Aug 2026

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The Mousetrap

Plays

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 3 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026

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The Magic of the Beatles

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 13 Sep 2026

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Off The Hook presents... Daz and Will Unhooked

Talk

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 14 Sep 2026

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The Illegal Eagles

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe

Events

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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Sam Campbell: Kid Giblet

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 17 Sep - Fri 18 Sep 2026

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Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sat 19 Sep 2026

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Phil Wang: UH OH

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 20 Sep 2026

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Steve Steinman's Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 21 Sep 2026

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Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 22 Sep 2026

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Marina Hyde - What a Time to Be Alive!

Talk

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Talk

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 27 Sep 2026

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Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary

Dance

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 28 Sep - Sun 4 Oct 2026

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Burlesque The Musical

Musicals

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 6 Oct - Sat 17 Oct 2026

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Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Talk

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 19 Oct 2026

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Jonathan Pie - The End of the World According to Jonathan Pie

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 22 Oct - Sun 25 Oct 2026

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Paranormal Activity

Plays

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026

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Post-show Ghost Tour Paranormal Activity

Events

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 29 Oct - Fri 30 Oct 2026

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Jersey Boys

Musicals

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 2 Nov - Sat 21 Nov 2026

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