From a radical reimagining of Shakespeare to iconic murder mysteries, here are six of the best shows coming to Birmingham this spring.
The Rep presents Khaled Hosseini’s powerful, poignant new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, the spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner.
In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home and takes Laila as his second wife.
Rasheed’s first wife Mariam has no choice but to accept her younger, and now pregnant, rival. As the Taliban take over, life for all of them becomes a desperate struggle, and the two women find themselves unlikely allies.
The multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s iconic An Inspector Calls rolls into the Alexandra this May.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman.
Since 1992, Stephen Daldry’s critically acclaimed production of An Inspector Calls has won an astounding 19 major awards, including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards.
An unlikely musical Shakespeare retelling ditches the original ending of one of the most infamous love stories of all time, instead focusing on an entirely different path for Juliet.
& Juliet is created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, offering Juliet a second chance at life and love, backed by a pounding soundtrack of huge pop anthems.
PlayStation: The Concert promises a ‘truly groundbreaking live music event’ inspired by some of the most famous gaming soundtracks in history.
Music will be brought to life like never before by a troupe of virtuous soloists, whose performance will be accompanied by breathtaking visuals and game footage. The concert will feature fan-favourite titles including God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon and more.
The Crescent Theatre Company tackles Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery this April.
Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life, but when embarking on what would be a dream honeymoon voyage down the Nile, fatal circumstances turn the idyllic surroundings into a nightmare when a brutal murder takes place. When a multitude of passengers have motive to kill, the tension and claustrophobia builds…
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Tue 1 Apr 2025
The Broadway and West End phenomenon, Kinky Boots The Musical, struts back to Birmingham in a brand-new production with a star cast including Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe*, Dan Partridge (Grease), Courtney Bowman (Six) Scott Paige (The Addams Family) and Newtion Matthews (Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical).
Inspired by the hit film, the sensational show promises to be a joy-filled celebration of individuality at the Hippodrome.