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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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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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Roger Taylor: Violence Insane in a Beautiful World

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Thu 24 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, Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 19 Oct 2026

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Queenz - Battle of the Divas!

Events

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 20 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

Wed 28 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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Christmas in Ireland

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 23 Nov 2026

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The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 25 Nov 2026

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Chris Ramsey

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Fri 27 Nov 2026

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Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sat 28 Nov 2026

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Adam Rowe: Fashionism

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 29 Nov 2026

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Trainspotting The Musical

Musicals

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Mon 30 Nov - Sat 5 Dec 2026

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What's Love Got To Do With It?

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 6 Dec 2026

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An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 8 Dec 2026

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All Killa No Filla: Live At Christmas!

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Wed 9 Dec 2026

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The ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra

Concert

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Fri 11 Dec 2026

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James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly 2026

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sat 12 Dec 2026

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