Theatre & Performance

Discover what’s on at Birmingham's many theatres below.

Enjoy some of the biggest musicals and the UK’s most spectacular pantos at The Birmingham Hippodrome - this is also the place to be enchanted by the Birmingham Royal Ballet including the celebrated annual Christmas performance of The Nutcracker.

Take a trip to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, which has achieved national recognition and prestigious awards for the quality, excitement and innovation of its programme.

Elsewhere enjoy a fantastic programme of drama, musicals, comedy and more at The Crescent Theatre, the New Alexandra Theatre, The Old Rep Theatre, MAC Birmingham, The Core Theatre and further afield in Stratford-upon-Avon the world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Address

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This breath-taking stage show of C.S. Lewis' classic novel comes to Birmingham direct from the West End. With magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets, it is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Venue

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, West Midlands

Dates

From:

14 Nov 2023-28 Jan 2024
Christmas Parties at Heart of England Conference & Events Centre - Moulin Rouge

Address

Heart of England Conference & Events Centre, Meriden Road, Fillongley, Warwickshire, CV7 8DX

Telephone
01676540333

Type

Type:

Performance

Fillongley

DATES AND PRICES FOR 2023 Friday 24th November £60 Saturday 25th November £60 Friday 1st December £70 Saturday 2nd December £70 Friday 8th December £75 Saturday 9th December £80 Friday 15th December £75 Saturday 16th December £80 Friday 22nd…

Dates

From:

24 Nov 2023-31 Dec 2023
The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Address

Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham, B4 7UL

Telephone
0121 7084960

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride leaves Birmingham Moor Street station for the North Pole and takes place on board heritage carriages hauled on the return journey by a real steam engine. The performance offers the magic and charm of the 2004 motion…

Venue

Vintage Trains / Shakespeare Express, West Midlands

Dates

From:

25 Nov 2023-23 Dec 2023
The Gruffalo

Address

Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Telephone
02476524524

Type

Type:

Performance

Coventry

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Venue

Warwick Arts Centre, West Midlands

Dates

From:

2 Dec 2023-31 Dec 2023
Masquerade Ball Christmas Party at the ICC

Address

The ICC, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Make your 2023 Christmas celebration one to remember with a fantastic Masquerade-themed event! Located in the very heart of Birmingham City Centre, it creates the perfect setting for your 2023 Christmas party.

Dates

From:

2 Dec 2023-23 Dec 2023
Peter Pan The Musical

Address

The Old Rep Theatre, 45 Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY

Telephone
0121 3599444

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Preview performances on Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 December (both 7pm). BSL (British Sign Language) interpreted performances on Friday 15 December (10.15am) & Thursday 28 December (2.30pm). Relaxed performances on Wednesday 13 December (10.15am) &…

Venue

The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham

Dates

From:

5 Dec 2023-31 Dec 2023
The Bodyguard

Address

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DS

Telephone
08448717615

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Dates

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6 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 19:30
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7 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 19:30
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8 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 19:30
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9 Dec 2023Open 14:30 - 14:30
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The Nutcracker - Birmingham Hippodrome

Address

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TB

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

This classic production returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for 2023 performances. It's the perfect festive treat – make it your Christmas tradition!

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates

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6 Dec 2023Open 19:30 -
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7 Dec 2023Open 14:00 -
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7 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 19:30
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8 Dec 2023Open 19:30 -
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9 Dec 2023Open 18:00 -
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla & the CBSO

Address

Symphony Hall, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 2 hours

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30
Santa's Sparkly Surprise

Address

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Corporation St, Coventry, CV1 1GS

Telephone
02476256431

Type

Type:

Theatre

Coventry

Various times over the dates listed. BSL Interpreted performance on Sat 16th December at 14:30.

Venue

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Dates

From:

7 Dec 2023-24 Dec 2023
Thursday Live Organ Recital: Paul Carr

Address

St Chad's Cathedral, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6EU

Telephone
01212306211

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Thursday Live Organ Recitals - on the first Thursday of every month.
1.15pm - 1.55pm. Admission free, retiring collection.
All welcome. Come and hear one of the finest organs in the Birmingham area.

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2023Open 13:15 - 13:55
Little Red Riding Hood

Address

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

Type

Type:

Christmas

Birmingham

Little Red Riding Hood loves adventures.
Blazing a trail on her scooter, carrying a basket of goodies for Grandma and wearing her signature bright red coat, she sets out for what will be her most exciting adventure yet!
Join Little Red Riding…

Venue

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, West Midlands

Dates

From:

7 Dec 2023-6 Jan 2024
Oil

Address

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4TB

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents
Oil by Ella Hickson
Directed by Lise Olson
Ella Hickson's explosive play Oil lands in Birmingham, confronting Britain's fraught relationship with its imperial past and fossil fuel…

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates

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7 Dec 2023Open 19:15 - 19:15
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8 Dec 2023Open 14:15 - 14:15
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8 Dec 2023Open 19:15 - 19:15
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9 Dec 2023Open 14:15 - 14:15
Cinderella

Address

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Corporation St, Coventry, CV1 1GS

Telephone
02476256431

Type

Type:

Performance

Coventry

The best-loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella is the all-time classic 'rags-to-riches' tale. Glass slippers, the Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin stagecoach and Prince Charming.

Venue

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

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8 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
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9 Dec 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
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9 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
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13 Dec 2023Open 18:30 - 20:30
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3 Jan 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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12 Jan 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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13 Jan 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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13 Jan 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
Twisted Prohibition 2023

Address

The Eastside Rooms, 2 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This Christmas in Birmingham, The Eastside Rooms is bringing Prohibition back into style, step back in time to the roaring 20s. Leave your morals at home & revel in our world of 1920s decadence – if you dare!
Join us for classic prohibition…

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 23:59
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9 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 23:59
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15 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 23:59
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16 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 23:59
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22 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 23:59
Dream Cabaret in the Community

Address

All Saints Centre, CircusMASH, 2 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA

Telephone
01214392530

Type

Type:

Performance

Kings Heath

Dream Cabaret is an original full-length show, directed by Joe Fearn and dramaturgy by Kelly Casey.
Inspired by children's book Tortoise's Dream by Joanna Troughton.
We're all on a journey. Achieving takes time, and achievements come very…

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 17:00
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9 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 21:00
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10 Dec 2023Open 12:00 - 14:00
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10 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 17:00
Santa Claws

Address

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP

Telephone
02476237521

Type

Type:

Performance

Coventry

Join us for ROARsome fun this Christmas, as Dinosaur experiences presents Santa Claws! Experience a Raptor training show, led by joyful elves, where guests will be taught how to command a velociraptor, making it roar and dance.
Following the…

Venue

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, West Midlands

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2023Open 13:00 - 14:00
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9 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 16:00
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9 Dec 2023Open 11:00 - 12:00
A Christmas Carol

Address

Coffin Works Museum, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JP

Telephone
01212334785

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

The performance will take place in our histroric Warehouse and although it's full of charm, it does get a bit chilly, so please do wrap up warm.

Venue

The Coffin Works, Birmingham

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2023Open 12:00 - 12:00
Beethoven's Eroica with Kazuki Yamada and the CBSO

Address

Symphony Hall, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30
Gatsby Glamour Ball

Address

Coombe Abbey Hotel, Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB

Telephone
02476450450

Type

Type:

Performance

Binley

Experience this special Great Gatsby Party Night with music from the '20s the perfect occasion to enjoy with friends, family or work colleagues.
This night of superb food, entertainment and casino tables takes place in our lavish Marquee and is…

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 19:00