The Biggest And Best Shows Coming To Birmingham In 25/26
Kevin, May 7th, 2025The West End Right On Your Doorstep!
Home to Thomas Shelby and Black Sabbath, Birmingham isn't all about the Brummie accent! Whether you fancy laughing out loud at the Hippodrome or shedding a tear at the Alexandra, this Midlands metropolis has all of the best touring shows coming to the city in 2026 and 2026!
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
27 - 31 May
Alexandra Theatre
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...
Ghost Stories
20 - 24 May
Alexandra Theatre
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.
Dear Evan Hansen
17 - 21 Jun
Alexandra Theatre
After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!
Inside No 9 - Stage Fright
7 - 11 Oct
Alexandra Theatre
Get ready for a highly uncomfortable night in the theatre as horror aficionados Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton return to tread the boards in this brand-new play, taking to the road this year following sell-out success in the West End.Titled 'Inside No 9 - Stage/Fright', the new venture sees the pair marry horror, comedy and their signature surrealism to present a spine-chilling theatrical experience that'll have you laughing nervously from the start to the sure to be terrifying finale.
The Bodyguard
20 - 27 Sep
Alexandra Theatre
Don't miss your chance to see this heartfelt musical love letter to the late, great soul goddess Whitney Houston. The Bodyguard tours the UK, taking its incredible music and unforgettable songs to YOU! Based on the hit TV film, The Bodyguard is a story of love and second chances, set to timeless Whitney Houston hits like Queen of the Night, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and of course, I Will Always Love You.
Sunny Afternoon
21 - 25 Oct
Alexandra Theatre
This hit musical is back and ready to head out on tour, giving audiences across the UK the chance to discover the story of The Kinks - sprinkled with a little Olivier-winning musical stardust, of course! Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics provided by Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon was a hit in London in 2014, where the production scooped up four 2015 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. It's time to Come Dancing once more!
2:22 - A Ghost Story
13 - 18 Oct
Alexandra Theatre
The edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller is ready to haunt the rest of the UK after scaring West End audiences silly since 2021! 2:22 - A Ghost Story is brought to you by award-winning writer and creator of hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, Danny Robins, and directed by Matthew Dunster. Will you believe in ghosts once the clock strikes 2:22?
Fiddler on the Roof
9 Dec - 3 Jan 2026
Alexandra Theatre
Beloved musical theatre classic Fiddler On The Roof smashed records when its first 1964 run on Broadway surpassed over 3000 performances, garnering a total of nine Tony Awards for its humour, warmth, honesty, and celebration of the proud Jewish tradition. The Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince penned hit enjoyed an all-new staging from director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma) as part of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2024 season, now the show continues to rise the ranks as it heads across the UK on a brand-new tour!
The Woman in Black
27 - 31 Jan 2026
Alexandra Theatre
For over three decades, Stephen Mallatratt's masterful adaptation of Susan Hill's terrifying tale thrilled audiences in the West End, raising pulses and eliciting shrieks at every performance. Now it's time for the rest of the UK to experience the chilling nightmare for themselves. You have been warned!
Miss Saigon
18 - 29 Nov
Alexandra Theatre
Impeccable singing and set design work hand-in-hand to bring the hardship and passion of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical to life in a new revival by Cameron Mackintosh. Miss Saigon was created by the team behind the international hit, Les Miserables, and debuted in London over two decades years ago. Now the iconic tragedy is reinvented for a modern audience, and returns to the UK for the first time since 2016, where it played on the West End for 760 performances and broke box office records when tickets went on sale in 2013, selling over 4 million in one day!
The Talented Mr. Ripley
22 - 27 Sep
Birmingham Rep
In Mark Leipacher's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith's classic novel is reimagined for the stage in thrilling fashion! Originally published in 1955, the novel won the Grand Prix de Littrature Policire in 1957 and was named in 2019 on the BBC's list of the 100 most inspiring novels. Spawning movie adaptations, radio versions and TV spin-offs, don't miss its brilliant transition to stage this year!
An Inspector Calls
Showing until 10 May
Alexandra Theatre
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.
Picture You Dead
24 - 28 Jun
Alexandra Theatre
The late Queen's favourite literary detective, DSI Roy Grace is back in this brand new adaptation of Peter James' novel, marking Grace's seventh stage outing! In Picture You Dead, join Grace as he finds himself delving into the gentrified world of fine art, where appearances are not what they seem...
Fawlty Towers
17 - 21 Mar 2026
Alexandra Theatre
Pack your bags for a trip to Fawlty Towers as Britain's most beloved '70s sitcom heads on a nationwide tour following a successful West End run (with two extensions), adapted by the show's original writer and star, John Cleese - nearly fifty years after its debut. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses: The Musical), the stage adaptation brings this iconic comedy to life. First broadcast in September 1975, Fawlty Towers is widely regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time - and now you have the chance to relive the chaos on stage.
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift
10 - 14 Mar 2026
Alexandra Theatre
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift comes to the stage for the first time, with a UK tour of the show set to begin in autumn 2025, running through to 2026. Adapted by director Guy Unsworth, this thrilling new production is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby series of novels, which inspired the famous ITV show. Casting has yet to be announced, but with an expert creative team of producers Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, the show is sure to do more than justice to the beloved detective drama.
The Addams Family
10 - 12 Jul
Birmingham Hippodrome
Everyone's favorite weird neighbours are moving in and bringing along a madcap musical adventure to venues across the UK on tour! From the Tony-nominated creative team behind Jersey Boys, The Addams Family distils the morbid magic of Charles Addams' beloved cartoons, adding a toe-tapping score, ghoulish song-and-dance numbers and hilarious moments into the mix with highly entertaining results.
To Kill A Mockingbird
14 - 18 Apr 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was last seen in the West End in 2022. Now, The King and I director Bartlett Sher brings this Tony-winning, seminal story on a nationwide tour in 2025! To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of a Black man accused of rape in pre-Civil Rights era Alabama and the noble lawyer who defends him.
Mrs. Doubtfire
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome
This iconic 90's nanny returns to conquer the 21st century in an exciting new musical adaptation of the cherished 1993 classic. Fresh from its Broadway and West End debut, this spectacular show brings the film's original charm and mayhem to the stage, now with a touch of extra theatrical flair. Get ready for delightful antics, energetic dance numbers, and heaps of heart as this entertaining tale unfolds on an all-new UK Tour!
