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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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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Comedy, Talk

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sat 18 Apr 2026

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Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Fri 22 May 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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Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Tue 22 Sep 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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Chris Ramsey

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Fri 27 Nov 2026

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Adam Rowe: Fashionism

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 29 Nov 2026

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Ed Gamble - Fresh Hell

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Sun 31 Jan 2027

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Maisie Adam - Whatsherface

Comedy

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Fri 26 Feb 2027

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