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Birmingham shows just announced

	Britain's Got Talent at the The NIA on June 16th - tv variety show
	Amir Khan - Lightweight Championship Boxing at the The NIA on June 21st - boxing
	Steve Coogan at the Civic Hall on Oct 4th & Nov 11th & at the The NIA on Oct 29th - comedy
	Art Garfunkel at the Symphony Hall on October 9th - classic singer
Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician at the Symphony Hall on October 3rd & Civic Hall on November 28th & 29th - comedy
Simply Ballroom at the Alexandra on November 3rd & 8th - dance
The Saw Doctors at the Wulfrun Hall on December 7th - irish rock
Rich Hall at the Civic Hall on November 9th - comedy
James at the The NIA on December 13th - indie music
Roy Chubby Brown at the Civic Hall on December 16th & 17th - comedy
Two Pigeon Bill at the Hippodrome on June 17th to 20th 2009 - ballet
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Alexandra Theatre Highlights

	On May 16th to 17th, Thriller Live - In Concert are at the Alexandra Theatre. With Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 (following Jermaine’s Celebrity Big Brother success and Tito’s success on British TV) very much in the news, Thriller Live, a multimedia stage & video spectacular celebrating the amazing career of one of the World's Greatest Entertainers - Michael Jackson. Below are the other highlights coming up at the Alexandra:
	Journey South - May 13th - pop West End Rocks - May 15th - musical show Glitz, Blitz & 70's Hitz - May 17th - musical show Jenny Eclair - May 18th - comedy Shaadi@Barbadi.com - May 23rd & 25th - play Roy Chubby Brown - May 28th to 30th - comedy Talent 2008 - June 6th - talent show Revenge Of The Black Women - June 20th - play Bob The Builder Live - Spud's Big Mess - June 10th to 12th - family show Craig David - June 13th - urban music Horrible Histories - June 17th to 21st - factual show Tony Stockwell - June 23rd - mediumship The Ladyboys of Bangkok - June 26th - burlesque Summer Showcase - July 20th - variety show Barney Live - The Let's Go Tour - July 30th & 31st - kids show Harry & His Bucket Full Of Dinosaurs - August 6th - family show Boogie Nights - August 20th to 23rd - musical Ken Dodd - October 1st to 3rd - comedy Elvis On Tour - October 4th - tribute act Dylan Moran - October 5th 2009 - comedy Colin Fry - October 8th to 10th - mediumship Frankie Boyle - October 12th - comedy Roll out The Barrell - October 14th - musical revue Paddy McGuinness - October 15th - comedy La Boheme (Ellen Kent International) - October 19th - opera Beyond The Barricade - October 21st - musical show Vampires Rock - October 24th - musical revue Russell Howard - October 26th - comedy Joe Pasquale - October 27th 2009 - comedy That'll Be The Day - October 28th - musical revue John Hylton - Real Diamond - October 30th - comedy Simply Ballroom - November 3rd & 8th - dance show Fifi & The Flowertots - November 9th - family show For The Love Of Mrs Brown - November 11th to 22nd - comedy play Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - November 25th to 29th - musical Sing-A-Long-A Abba - November 30th - interactive show
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Birmingham Hippodrome Highlights

	See Doctor Dolittle at the Hippodrome from May 6th to 17th. Featuring lavish sets, spectacular effects, charming puppets and brilliant song and dance sequences, this breathtaking show also features an Oscar Award-winning score that includes such timeless hits as If I Could Talk To The Animals, I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It and My Friend The Doctor. A perfect musical treat, Doctor Dolittle is sure to delight imaginations of all ages. Below are the other highlights coming up at the Birmingham Hippodrome:
	The Kirov Ballet - May 20th to 24th - ballet Disney's High School Musical - May 26th to June 7th - family show Eurobeat - June 9th to 14th - musical show Aida - June 17th & 21st - Welsh National Opera An Evening of Rossini - June 18th - Welsh National Opera Alexander Nevsky/Carbon 12 - June 19th - Welsh National Opera Hansel and Gretel - June 20th - Welsh National Opera Giselle - June 25th to 28th - birmingham royal ballet Stravinsky: the Real Deal - July 3rd to 5th - birmingham royal ballet Mary Poppins on July 10th to Sept 27th - family musical Chasing Fate - October 17th & 18th Blood Brothers - October 20th to November 1st - musical play Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands - November 11th - ballet Robin Hood - December 21st 2008 to February 1st 2009 - pantomime Two Pigeon Bill - June 17th to 20th 2009 - ballet
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What's on at the NEC venues

	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.
	Girls Aloud - May 23rd - pop
	The Osmonds - May 26th - classic pop
	Mark Knopfler - May 16th - factual show
	Here And Now Tour - May 17th - 80s pop icons
	Shayne Ward - May 24th - pop
	Avril Lavigne - May 30th - pop/rock
	Mary J Blige - June 6th - r'n'b music
	Ali Campbell - June 7th - reggae
	Neil Diamond - June 10th - classic pop
	Boyzone - June 10th & 11th - pop
	Russell Watson - June 15th - opera music
	Elvis On Tour featuring Lee 'Memphis' King - June 15th - tribute act
	Britain's Got Talent - June 16th - tv variety show
	Def Leppard/Whitesnake - June 18th - metal
	Michael McDonald - June 19th - singer/songwriter
	Santana - June 20th - legendary guitarist
	Amir Khan - Lightweight Championship Boxing - June 21st - boxing
	Goldfrapp - June 22nd - indie dance
	Connie Fisher - June 25th - songs from the musicals
	George Benson - June 28th - soul
	Jack Johnson - July 3rd - american folk
	Pentangle - July 5th - folk
	k d lang - August 1st - country music
	Dolly Parton - August 2nd - country icon
	Moody Blues - August 27th - rock
	Shelby Lynne - September 15th - country music
	Nickelback - September 18th - rock music
	Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician - October 3rd - comedy
	OMD - October 6th - electronic pop
	James Blunt - October 7th - easy listening
	Lee Evans - October 9th to 11th - comedy
	Art Garfunkel - October 9th - classic singer
	Level 42 - October 12th - 80s pop
	Queen + Paul Rodgers - October 16th - rock legends
	Steve Coogan - October 29th - comedy
	The Mighty Boosh - October 31st, November 1st & December 22nd - comedy
	Bryan Adams - November 2nd - rock music
	Disney On Ice - Finding Nemo - November 5th to 16th - family show
Katie Melua - November 6th - folk/pop
Michael Bolton - November 8th - singer
Elton John - November 19th - rock music
Cliff Richard - November 20th to 23rd - national tresure
Simple Minds - November 28th - rock music
Birmingham International Tattoo - November 29th & 30th - military
James - December 13th - indie music
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra - December 20th - blues
Status Quo - December 22nd - rock music
Cbeebies Live! - December 27th - children's show
Disney's High School Musical - The Ice Tour - Jan 8th to 11th 2009 - family show
Strictly Come Dancing - February 17th to 21st 2009 - dance show
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The Rep Theatre Highlights

	From May 7th to 10th, Testing The Echo can be seen at the Rep Theatre. Written with charm and a sense of wonder, David Edgar's play is a fascinating tapestry about the twisting road to becoming British. Secretly, Tetyana wants to escape her marriage. Mahmood gets kidnapped for his own good. Chong is fine on football but fails on Guy Fawkes. And the motley crew in Emma's English class are all looking for something, whether it's a passport or a fight. Below are the other main highlights at the Birmingham Rep, you can book tickets for online:
	How To Tell The Monsters From The Misfits - April 24th to May 17th - play Bahok - May 13th to 14th - dance Zameen - May 21st to 24th - asian play Our House - May 29th to June 21st - children's play Henry VI Part III: The Choas - July 12th to 19th - shakespeare For You - July 19th - children's play Cabaret - August 29th to September 13th - musical
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The Old Rep Theatre Highlights

	Starting in February, the Old Rep Theatre will undergo a programme of renovations so that wheelchair users can benefit from lift access while preserving and enhancing the character of the building. As well as the provision of lift access for wheelchair users, there will also be improved box office and refreshment facilities and improved toilet facilities. Sadly this means that the Theatre will temporarily close to the public for 8 months re-opening in September 2008:
	There are currently no shows at The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham
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Midlands Arts Centre Highlights

	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 2009, 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 2009, here is where you will find details of our 'curtain raising ' events in and around Cannon Hill Park in summer 2009, and our dynamic launch season of events, exhibitions and courses in autumn 2009.
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Wolverhampton Civic Highlights

	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...
	Willie Nelson - May 12th - country
	Little Man Tate - May 17th - indie music
	The Music - June 23th - indie music
	Duffy - June 7th - soul music
	Yazoo - June 12th - 80s pop
	Joe Jackson - June 16th - singer songwriter
	Queensryche - June 18th - rock
	Hucknall - Tribute To Bobby - June 30th - tribute show
	Eddy Grant & The Frontline Orchestra - July 5th - reggae
	The Hooisers - October 21st - indie
	Edinburgh & Beyond - October 23rd - comedy
	Vampires Rock - October 26th - musical show
	Steve Coogan - October 29th & November 11th - comedy
	Paddy McGuinness - November 1st - comedy
	The Mighty Boosh - November 5th & 6th - rock
	Rich Hall - November 9th - comedy
	An Evening Of Clairvoyance With Tony Stockwell - November 13th - mediumship
	Nouvelle Vague - November 25th - indie music
	Thunder - November 27th - rock music
	Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician - November 28th & 29th - comedy
	The Saw Doctors - December 7th - irish rock
	Frankie Boyle - December 13th - comedy
	Ken Dodd - December 14th - comedy
	Roy Chubby Brown - December 16th & 17th - comedy
	Ocean Colour Scene - December 22nd - indie music
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Other Birmingham Theatres

	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.
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Family Shows in Birmingham

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:

Doctor Dolittle at the Hippodrome on May 6th to 17th Disney's High School Musical at the Hippodrome on June 10th to 12th Bob The Builder Live - Spud's Big Mess at the Alexandra on Jun 10th to 12th Cbeebies At The Theatre at the Alexandra on June 28th to 29th Barney Live - The Let's Go Tour at the Alexandra Theatre on Jul 30th & 31st Mary Poppins at the Hippodrome on July 10th to September 27th Harry &a