The Alexandra Birmingham celebrates milestone 120th birthday year with bumper Autumn schedule

Since The Alexandra’s grand reopening in mid-July, the theatre has roared back into action and is thrilled to embark on a jam-packed series of superb musicals this week, which will propel the Birmingham venue forward in its milestone 120th birthday year.

Musical comedy Rock of Ages will open its tour in Birmingham this weekend from 9 - 11 September, featuring more than 25 classic rock anthems and headlined by Strictly champion Kevin Clifton.

There will also be a whole host of fantastic productions throughout the remainder of the year as West End smash-hits embark on their first tours, popular favourites return and new premieres are welcomed to the city.  

The Alexandra’s Theatre Director Simon Creed said: “It is a huge honour and pleasure to be leading the venue in such a milestone year. We have a jam-packed season of smash-hit musicals and there is something on offer for everyone.

“An incredible amount of hard work has gone in across so many departments to bring top quality theatre back to The Alexandra in a safe environment, but this effort only pays dividends thanks to the loyal support of our customers.

“The Alexandra has been a huge part of the Birmingham and wider West Midlands community for a very long time, but the past 18 months have presented challenges never experienced before in our history. However, we have come through the other side and once again shown the longevity the theatre is renowned for.

“This is a very special 120th birthday year for us so, whether you have enjoyed many shows at The Alexandra or have yet to pay us a visit, please come along and see some great performances. You won’t be disappointed!”

The venue’s 120th year will end with the hugely popular Jersey Boys, as they work their way back to the city for a four-week Christmas run from Tuesday 7 December.

Must-see, sensational musicals take to the stage week by week throughout the autumn, including premieres Heathers and Bedknobs & Broomsticks and returning favourites The Rocky Horror Show, Dirty Dancing, 9 to 5 The Musical and Chicago.  

Next week, the venue comes full circle since its closure, as it welcomes back Everybody’s Talking About Jamie - the cast of which were at The Alexandra and set to go on stage when the first national lockdown was imposed.

Derren Brown’s first brand-new theatre show in six years visits The Alexandra in late October. Whilst the content of his Showman tour remains a closely-guarded secret, what is known is that the performance will be a powerhouse treat as audiences are taken to places they’ve never been before.

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