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Best Shows This Spring

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Chicago at Alexandra Theatre

Chicago

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Apr 14 - 19, 2025

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Ghost The Musical at Alexandra Theatre

Ghost The Musical

A haunting love story that made the world look at the pottery wheel in a whole new way, Ghost is now set to materialise in a theatre near you as this musical adaption of the 1990 film takes to the road on tour. Recounting the tale of a young couple torn apart by tragedy, and their supernatural reunion, prepare for a tear-jerking experience, with a book by the movie's screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin and soundtracked by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, including the iconic Righteous Brothers' No.1 song, 'Unchained Melody'.

Apr 1 - 5, 2025

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Alexandra Theatre

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

May 27 - 31, 2025

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Ghost Stories at Alexandra Theatre

Ghost Stories

Join the lightly cynical parapsychologist Mr Goodman, whose life's work is dis-proving the tales of ghostly activity he investigates. Except there are three cases that have him flummoxed. This is the chillingly terrifying scream-fest Ghost Stories from Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, the men behind the darkly comic League of Gentlemen and the mind twister Derren Brown.

May 20 - 24, 2025

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Alexandra Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Gird your loins and grab your fishnets, because The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back! A true cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the story of Brad and Janet, two recently engaged college kids who head off on a road trip to bring the happy news to their former professor. But when they get a flat tire outside of the enigmatic Dr Frank-n-Furter's gothic castle, it looks like this squeaky clean couple are in for a night they'll never forget!

Mar 17 - 22, 2025

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Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at Alexandra Theatre

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!

Apr 10 - 12, 2025

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The Girl On The Train at Alexandra Theatre

The Girl On The Train

Rachel Watson longs for a different life - the one she sees between a happy couple she watches on her commute. But when the woman suddenly disappears, Rachel finds herself wondering what lies beneath the bliss she's been longing for. Following a run in London this summer, don't miss this gripping adaptation of Paula Hawkin's international bestseller when it brings the thrilling, edge of your seat story to you.

Apr 29, 2025 - May 3, 2025

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An Inspector Calls at Alexandra Theatre

An Inspector Calls

Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic.

May 6 - 10, 2025

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NOW That's What I Call a Musical at Alexandra Theatre

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!

Mar 11 - 15, 2025

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Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners at Alexandra Theatre

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners

The spirit of The Dubliners lives on in this exhilarating show celebrating their music and legacy as Ireland's favorite sons. Beginning with their 1962 formation at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry.

Nick Mohammed at Alexandra Theatre

Nick Mohammed

Emmy-nominated Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns to the road as his alter ego, Mr Swallow on the brand new Show Pony tour. Describing it as "payback for everyone who didn't come to the last tour", Nick promises a night of magic, music and more as he discusses all the important things, such as the highs and lows of trying to get his own sitcom, critical race theory and everything in between.

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians at Alexandra Theatre

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

The award-winning Horrible Histories return to the stage in February, taking their Awful Egyptians live show on tour around the country! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in', this show takes a look at the egregious escapades of the ancient Egyptians, from monstrous mummies to Pharoahs and pyramids! With special effects, live actors and a whole heap of horrible fun, this is history - but not as you know it!

Apr 10 - 12, 2025

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