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Best Plays This Spring

in Birmingham

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

Alexandra Theatre

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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

Alexandra Theatre

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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

Alexandra Theatre

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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

Alexandra Theatre

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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

Alexandra Theatre

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