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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Teena's Spring Tease with Teena Bizkit

Address

The Core Studio, The Core, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG

Telephone
01217046962

Type

Type:

Performance

Solihull

Hop to it, and stand by your flower beds – Teena's back. Following on from her hugely successful 2023 UK tour – Teena Bizkit returns to The Core Theatre… and she's on it like a Spring Bonnet!

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Teena's Spring Tease with Teena Bizkit

Address

The Core Studio, The Core, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RG

Telephone
01217046962

Type

Type:

Performance

Solihull

Hop to it, and stand by your flower beds – Teena's back.
Following on from her hugely successful 2023 UK tour – Teena Bizkit returns to The Core Theatre… and she's on it like a Spring Bonnet!
A ridiculous night (or afternoon) of fun awaits as…

Dates

From:
4 May 2024Open 14:30 - 16:30
The Illegal Eagles

Address

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

Telephone
08448717615

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles' catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…
The latest all-star line-up of the show,…

Venue

The Alexandra, Birmingham

Dates

From:
8 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Community Service

Address

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

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

It's the 1980s. One of the Midlands' first Black Police officers and an acclaimed gospel guitarist faces conflict on the streets, at work and in church. To bring harmony to all this discord he must find the spirit behind the letter of the law.

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates

From:
8 May 2024Open 18:45 -
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9 May 2024Open 13:00 -
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10 May 2024Open 18:45 -
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11 May 2024Open 13:00 -
French Fantasies with the CBSO

Address

Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dates

From:
9 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Send In The Clowns: TW*TS

Address

The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5NY

Telephone
01212001892

Type

Type:

Comedy

Birmingham

Send In The Clowns is a raucous, wild, and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness of musical theatre.

Dates

From:
9 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
From:
10 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Elbow

Address

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Telephone
0121 7804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Elbow are coming to Resorts World Arena, Birmingham in May 2024!

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

Dates

From:
10 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Midday Mantra: Song and Spoken Word

Address

Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Celebrating South Asian song and spoken word, this Midday Mantra is aptly four days after Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday. Expect poetry, readings and music during this relaxed afternoon with Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage and B:Music.

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30
Sir Tim Rice: My life in Musicals

Address

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

Telephone
02476256431

Type

Type:

Performance

Coventry

including £1.50 booking fee

Venue

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Ghostbusters 40th Anniversary in Concert

Address

National Exhibition Centre, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Gear up for an extraordinary cinematic experience as we proudly present "Ghostbusters in Concert" under the grand Big Top tent at the N5 Outdoor Event Space at the NEC. Join us on Saturday, 11th May, with two thrilling showings at 1:00pm and 6:00pm.

Venue

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 13:00 - 21:00
Mediaeval Banquet

Address

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

Telephone
02476450450

Type

Type:

Performance

Binley

Your mediaeval banquet will include: – A four-course feast – Arrival drink of mead cocktail – Beakers of wine and ale with the feast – A full stage show – A post-banquet disco Bar opens at 7.00pm Dinner at 7.45pm Bar until 12.00am Disco until 12…

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 19:00 - 23:59
Motown Tribute Night & 3 Course Meal

Address

The Great Barr Hotel, Pear Tree Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6HS

Telephone
01213571141

Type

Type:

Performance

Great Barr

Step into the soulful rhythm of Motown at our Baby Love Tribute Night! Indulge in the classics and sway to the timeless Motown hits. Your ticket ensures an exquisite three-course meal and a night filled with the groovy beats

Dates

From:

11 May 2024-12 May 2024
CBSO Family Concert: Cartoon Classics

Address

Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

Telephone
01217803333

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 1 hour. There will be an hour of FREE craft activities and a performance from our Children's Chorus before this concert. All family concerts are BSL Interpreted

Dates

From:
12 May 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
Live on the Bandstand

Address

Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TR

Telephone
01214541860

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

We're thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of live music to The Gardens!

Dates

From:

12 May 2024-22 Sept 2024
Eric Clapton

Address

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Perimeter Rd, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Telephone
0121 7804141

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Guitar legend Eric Clapton has announced a limited run of exclusive shows for 2024 including a night at Resorts World Arena Birmingham.

Venue

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, Solihull

Dates

From:
13 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Sister Act The Musical

Address

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

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Brace yourselves sisters - the habit is returning to Birmingham Hippodrome! Don't miss this second chance to see the brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act direct from London.
Disco diva Deloris' life takes a…

Venue

Birmingham Hippodrome

Dates

From:
13 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
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14 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
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15 May 2024Open 13:00 - 13:00
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15 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
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16 May 2024Open 13:00 - 13:00
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16 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
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17 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
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18 May 2024Open 13:30 - 13:30
From:
18 May 2024Open 18:30 - 18:30
New World Symphony with the CBSO

Address

Symphony Hall - Birmingham, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Venue

Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Dates

From:
15 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Melon Ground Sessions .. fortnightly

Address

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT

Telephone
01217494100

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Live music in the Melon Ground. Eclectic music for early evening relaxation in a beautiful setting. Our resident roots music guitarist, Vo Fletcher, is yet again hosting our summer evening music sessions.

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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30 May 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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13 June 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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27 June 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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11 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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25 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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8 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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22 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
Liberation Squares

Address

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

Type

Type:

Theatre

Birmingham

Three teenage girls forge an unlikely friendship when they meet at a creative writing workshop at a hip new café/workspace which used to be their library.

Venue

Birmingham Rep, West Midlands

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 19:00 -
From:
17 May 2024Open 19:00 -
From:
18 May 2024Open 14:00 -
From:
18 May 2024Open 19:00 -
Kevin & Perry Go Large in Concert

Address

National Exhibition Centre, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Type

Type:

Performance

Birmingham

Prepare for an extraordinary cinematic event with "Kevin & Perry in Concert" with a live orchestra under the grand Big Top tent at the North 5 Outdoor Event Space at the NEC.

Venue

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

Dates

From:
17 May 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00