Musical theatre legend Ramin Karimloo (Phantom of The Opera, Les Misérables, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Addams Family) stars as Sweeney Todd in this latest iteration of one of the most widely beloved musicals ever written.

Paperback Theatre bring a charming open-air adaption of The Wind in the Willows to the historic surroundings of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens.

Mrs. Doubtfire, the West End’s hit comedy musical based on the beloved film, is heading to Birmingham Hippodrome this August. Featuring all the hilarious moments from the classic flick, plus fabulous new songs and dance numbers, this promises to be one of Birmingham’s theatre standouts for 2026.

Robert Kamen’s beloved 1984 hit movie is back in this brand-new stage adaptation. Backed by a Tony Award-winning design team, The Karate Kid – The Musical is making its UK and West End premiere, and arrives at The Alexandra this July.

Winner of Best New Musical at the Off West End Awards, Grindr: The Opera! puts the notorious dating app front and centre, taking the audience on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through the world of gay matchmaking.

From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque The Musical revisits New York’s intoxicating, underground world of music, misfits and dreamers.

The UK tour stars Faye Brookes (Coronation Street, Chicago) as Tess Richarde, alongside Ryan Carter (Titanique, Ain’t Too Proud) playing Sean and Ms Loretta. Recent graduate Gracie O’Brien makes her professional stage debut in role of Ali Rose, supported by Davide Fienauri (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Moulin Rouge) as Vince, Tyler Davis (Sunset Blvd, Back To The Future) playing Jackson and Vanessa Ela Young (The Drifters Girl, Moulin Rouge) as Nikki.

Joined by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, who will be performing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake this autumn.

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi-award-winning musical CATS is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome this autumn.

Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and with a legendary score which inspired generations, featuring Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory, this new take on the legendary production is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, and comes to the city for a limited two-week run.

Thirty years on from the film’s original release, Trainspotting: The Musical is set to have its world premiere later this year.

Written by Irvine Welsh, with music and lyrics by Stephen McGuinness and Irvine Welsh, and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, the brand-new show comes to The Alexandra in Birmingham from Mon 30 Nov – Sat 5 Dec.

Affordable family panto returns to Birmingham’s Blue Orange Theatre this Christmas, this time marking a special tenth anniversary with tale of Snow White.

A brand-new stage adaptation of the cultural phenomenon, The Silence of the Lambs, is coming to Birmingham next year. m

Based on Thomas Harris’ gripping psychological masterpiece, Gina Giongriddo’s theatrical adaptation makes its world stageplay premiere in 2026, before heading to The Alexandra next January.

A smash hit musical adaptation of Back to the Future touches down in Birmingham next year.

Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway Awards, Back to the Future The Musical makes its bow at Birmingham Hippodrome Tue 9 Mar – Sat 10 Apr 2027.

Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical heads to Birmingham following smash hit runs in London and New York, and the title of WhatsOnStage’s Best New Musical in tow.