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What's On at the Midlands Arts Centre
What's on at the NEC, NEC Arena, NIA, ICC and Symphony Hall
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Most Popular Shows in Birmingham
 
Chicago at Birmingham Hippodrome
Thorn Birds at Birmingham Hippodrome
Evita at Birmingham Hippodrome
New shows and productions added to the theatre guide this week include....
Michel Legrand with Alison Moyet at Symphony Hall on Feb 2nd - jazz
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac at Alexandra Theatre on April 9th - rock
Morrissey at Symphony Hall on May 13th - indie pop/rock
Antony & The Johnsons at Symphony Hall on May 22nd - indie
Chicago at Birmingham Hippodrome on June 1st to 13th - musical
Milkshake! Live In My First Concert at Alexandra Theatre on June 6th & 7th- children's concert
An Evening with Joe Calzaghe at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on June 15th - sportsman's dinner
The Thorn Birds at Alexandra Theatre on June 30th to July 4th - musical
Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition at Alexandra Theatre on July 18th & 19th - children's ballet
Evita at Hippodrome on October 5th to 17th - musical
 
Alexandra Theatre Highlights
 
LazyTown Live! at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
The Jungle Book at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
SpongeBob Squarepants at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Never Forget at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Singin' In The Rain at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Beauty & The Beast at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Between February 18th to 22nd  2009, LazyTown Live! is at the Alexandra Theatre. While on a New Year's Eve vacation, high school hoops star Troy and brainy Gabriella - two teens worlds apart - meet. During a karaoke contest they discover their love for singing and an interest in each other. After the vacation, Troy fins out that Gabriella is the new girl at his school. Troy and Gabriella decide to audition for the upcoming high school musical... Below are the other highlights coming up at the Alexandra:
The Tempest - The Musical (Shakespeare 4 Kidz) - January 16th - shakespeare
The Calculating Mr One - February 2nd - family
Hot Flush! - February 13th - musical
Dylan Moran - February 14th - comedy
Real Deal Comedy Jam - February 28th - comedy
A Viennese Strauss Gala - February 23rd - classical music
The Man In Black - Tribute To Johnny Cash - Feb 25th - tribute act
Halfway To Paradise - The Billy Fury Story - Feb 26th - musical tribute
The Drifters - March 1st - soul music
Jungle Book (Birmingham Stage Productions) - March 3rd to 7th - family show
Sally Morgan - March 10th - musical show
Charlie Landsborough - March 22nd - country
SpongeBob Squarepants - The Sponge Who Could Fly - March 24th to 28th - family show
Dreamboats & Petticoats - March 30th to April 4th - musical
The Tales Of Peter Rabbit - April 6th - family show
Doug Church - Voice Of Elvis - April 7th - tribute act
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac - April 9th - rock
Paul Merton's Silent Clowns - April 10th - comedy
Steve Steinman's Bat - The Symphony - April 11th - rock musical
The Fureys & Davey Arthur - April 11th - rock musical
Chuckle Trek - The Lost Generation - April 12th - family comedy
Derek Acorah - April 14th & 15th - mediumship
Dave Spikey - April 16th - comedy
That'll Be The Day - April 18th - musical
Essence Of Ireland - April 30th - irish dance
Tweenies Live - Top Of The Tots - May 1st & 3rd - kids show
The Naked Truth - May 4th to 6th - music show
The Songs Of Sister Act - May 8th - musical show
Never Forget - May 12th to 23rd - musical
Reach Out To Motown - May 24th - musical show
Singin' In The Rain - May 26th to 30th - musical
Milkshake! Live In My First Concert - June 6th & 7th- children's concert
Horrible Histories - Frightful First World War & Woeful Second World War - June 9th to 13th - educational
Disney's Beauty & The Beast - June 17th to 20th - family musical
Tony Stockwell - June 21st - mediumship
Roy Chubby Brown - June 24th & 25th - adult comedy
One Night Of Queen - June 26th - tribute act
The Thorn Birds - June 30th to July 4th - musical
Abba Mania - September 9th - musical tribute
Remember When - July 14th - musical nostalgia
Jake & Elwood - July 15th - blues brothers show
Dolly - July 16th - musical tribute
Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition - July 18th & 19th - children's ballet
Elvis On Tour - October 25th - musical tribute
Vampires Rock - November 6th - musical show
The Chuckle Brothers In A Christmas Chuckle - December 2nd - family show
Ian Lawman - December 3rd - mediumship
 
Birmingham Hippodrome Highlights
 
Robin Hood at Birmingham Hippodrome
Buddy at Birmingham Hippodrome
We Will Rock You at Birmingham Hippodrome

See Robin Hood at the Hippodrome from December 21st 2008 to February 1st 2009. Magical scenery, including an amazing transformation and a giant flying snow goose. Undoubtedly the best production of The Nutcracker in the UK. The perfect ballet to become part of your Christmas tradition. Below are the other highlights coming up at the Birmingham Hippodrome:
Buddy - February 16th to 21st - musical
Sylvia (Birmingham Royal Ballet) - February 25th to 28th - ballet
Pomp & Circumstances (Birmingham Royal Ballet) - Mar 4th to 7th - ballet
All The Fun Of The Fair - March 9th to 14th - musical
Pied Piper - March 18th to 21st - dance
Rambert Dance Company - April 1st to 4th - dance
Witches Of Eastwick - April 6th to 11th - musical
Scooby Doo & The Pirates Ghost - April 14th to 18th - dance
West Side Story - April 20th to May 2nd - musical
Vagina Monologues - May 10th - comedy
Quadrophenia - May 19th to 23rd - rock opera
Mitridate, Re di Ponto (Welsh National Opera) - May 27th - opera
The Queen Of Spades (Welsh National Opera) - May 29th - opera
La Boheme (Welsh National Opera) - May 28th & 30th - opera
Chicago - June 1st to 13th - musical
Sir Fred & Mr B - June 17th to 20th - ballet
Love & Loss (Birmingham Royal Ballet) - June 24th to 27th - ballet
We Will Rock You - July 1st to September 5th - musical
Evita - October 5th to 17th - musical
 
What's on at the NEC venues
 
Disney's High School Musical - The Ice Tour at the NIA
Strictly Come Dancing at the NIA
Riverdance at the NIA
Stevie Wonder at the NIA

There are five NEC venues - the NEC, NEC Arena, NIA, ICC and the Symphony Hall. BirminghamTheatreGuide.com feel that it is was essential to add all the shows and performances staged at these venues so we don't leave off the big names and you'll not miss out on seeing your favourite artists. Below are the main highlights coming up at the NEC's five venues.
Chris Brown - January 14th - r'n'b
Russell Brand - January 23rd & February 26th - comedy
Sharleen Spiteri - February 8th - soul
Ray LaMontagne - February 12th - folk/country
Strictly Come Dancing - February 17th to 21st - dance show
Aviva Grand Prix - February 21st - athletics
Il Divo - February 24th - opera group
Tom Paxton - February 24th - singer/songwriter
The Killers - February 26th & 27th - indie rock
Riverdance - March 9th to 14th - irish dance
America - March 14th - rock
Cirque Du Soleil - Quidam - March 18th & 22nd - circus
Same Difference - March 18th - pop
Metallica - March 25th - metal
Lemar - March 27th - soul
Simply Red - March 28th - pop/soul/r'n'b
David Byrne & Brian Eno - Mar 29th 09 - electronica
Lionel Richie - March 31st - soul
Tina Turner - April 7th & 8th - classic r'n'b
Jackson Browne - April 8th & 9th - guitarist
Al Murray - The Pub Landlord's Beautiful British Tour - April 14th - comedy
The Prodigy - April 9th - dance music
Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show - April 11th & 12th - kids show
Ultravox - April 17th - synth pop
Torvill & Dean's Dancing On Ice - April 23rd to 26th - ice dancing
AC/DC - April 23rd - rock
Russell Watson - April 23rd - opera singer
Bob Dylan - April 29th - alt folk/rock
Rob Brydon - April 29th - comedy
Chris De Burgh - May 2nd & 3rd - pop ballads
Morrissey - May 13th - indie pop/rock
Rhydian - May 19th - opera
Girls Aloud - May 20th, 21st & June 1st - pop
Here & Now Tour - May 22nd - 80s pop
Antony & The Johnsons - May 22nd - indie
Beyonce - May 23rd - r'n'b
Nickelback - May 26th - rock
Lynyrd Skynyrd - May 28th - rock'n'roll
Russell Howard - June 17th - comedy
Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds - June 19th 09 - musical spectacular
Neil Sedaka - July 1st - pop singer
The Eagles - July 7th & 8th - country rock
Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience - August 12th - family show
Cliff Richard & The Shadows - October 3rd & 4th - rock'n'roll
 
The Rep Theatre Highlights
 
The Lion, TheWitch & The Wardrobe at the Rep, Birmingham
An Inspector Calls at the Rep, Birmingham
His Dark Materials at the Rep, Birmingham
From November 26th 2008 to January 17th 2009, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe can be seen at the Rep Theatre. Four young adventurers playing hide and seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that will take them to places they never dreamed of. Stepping through the wardrobe door, they are whisked into the spectacular parallel universe known as Narnia - a fairytale land of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam. Below are the other main highlights at the Birmingham Rep, you can book tickets for online:
An Inspector Calls - Janurary 30th to February 14th - play
These Four Streets - February 12th to 28th - play
Don John - February 17th to 21st - play
The Hounding Of David Oluwale - February 25th to 28th - play
His Dark Materials Part 1 - March 13th to April 11th - family play
His Dark Materials Part 2 - March 13th to April 11th - family play
Boeing Boeing - April 20th to 25th - comedy play
Serious Money - May 8th to 23rd - play
Looking For Yoghurt - May 15th to 30th - family play
Once On This Island - June 5th to 20th - play
The BFG - June 23rd to 27th - family play
For You - July 4th - opera
 
The Old Rep Theatre Highlights
 
The Old Rep, Birmingham
 From November 12th 2008 to Januray 24th 2009, Why The Whales Came are at the Old Rep Theatre. Gracie and her friend Daniel live on the Isles of Scilly. They love playing on the beach but have been warned to keep away from the mysterious person the villagers call the Birdman. When the children get stranded on the abandoned island of Samson, only the Birdman can explain the real reason for the curse that has troubled the islanders. Below are the other main highlights at the Old Rep Theatre, you can book tickets for online:
Aladdin - November 4th to 8th - pantomime
 
Midlands Arts Centre Highlights
 
The MAC, Birmingham
 		mac closed to the public on April 6th 2007 so that work on the mac and sampad's £13.5million building project could begin. A small team remain behind to work towards the re-opening in autumn , when we look forward to welcoming you back to a refurbished building with better facilities, more exhibition spaces, an extra rehearsal and performance space, an improved main house theatre and improved access for everyone. Jointly funded by Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council and a mac and sampad fundraising campaign, the development will dramatically improve and update the arts centre, creating a more effective and efficient arts centre. Through this website, you will be able to keep up to date with all of the developments regarding the building project as they happen, and as we move towards , here is where you will find details of our 'curtain raising ' events in and around Cannon Hill Park in summer , and our dynamic launch season of events, exhibitions and courses in autumn .
 
Wolverhampton Civic Highlights
 
Paddy McGuinness at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Frankie Boyle at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
The Mighty Boosh at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Ken Dodd at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
 		 There are three venues at the Wolves Civic - the Civic Hall, Wulfrun Hall and the Little Civic. Below are the highlights of what is coming up at the Wolves Civic...
An Evening With Ricky Hatton - January 14th - spoken word
Buzzcocks - January 22nd - punk
Seasick Steve - January 29th - roots
Bloc Party - January 31st & February 1st - indie
Ed Byrne - February 1st - comedy
The Script - February 11th - pop
The Ting Tings - March 2nd - indie pop
Paul Weller - March 13th - modfather
Bjorn Again - March 17th - tribute act
Terrorvision - April 11th - indie rock
Colin Fry & TJ Higgs - April 22nd - mediumship
Gary Moore - April 29th - blues
Andy Parsons - May 3rd - comedy
Chris Addison - May 16th - comedy
Jimmy Carr - June 6th - comedy
An Evening with Joe Calzaghe - June 15th - sportsman's dinner
Tony Stockwell - September 20th - mediumship
 
Other Birmingham Theatres
 
New Year's Eve at the Drum, Birmingham
There are other theatres in Birmingham aswell and we aim to add every theatre, large or small that is based in the Birmingham and Midlands area. We have a full guide to the Crescent Theatre and the Drum Theatre (based in Aston). We have also decided to add another theatre to our website - The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is based in Stratford-Upon-Avon and there are some fantastic performances to be seen there. In addition, we will be adding a full listing of theatres and theatre groups over the coming months in our 'other theatres' section.
 
 
Family Shows in Birmingham
 
Disney's High School Musical at The Alexandra
Disney's High School Musical - The Ice Tour at The NIA, Birmingham
Mickey Mouse at the Alexandra Theatre
Walking With Dinosaurs at the Alexandra Theatre
We decided to add an extra page to our site to make life easier for some of you. We receive many emails regarding family shows in Birmingham and with school holidays always seeming to be upon us, the kids need something to do. Going to the theatre as a family or with a group of kids is a great day out. Our family pages cater for people who want to book tickets for shows, plays and productions aimed at families & children. Some of the highlights are listed below:
Robin Hood at the Hippodrome on December 19th 2008 to February 1st
The Calculating Mr One at the Alexandra Theatre on February 2nd
LazyTown Live! at the A