From global mega hits and certified classics to performances that the whole family can enjoy, here are the best theatre shows coming to Birmingham over the next few months.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show brings a fierce, freaky night of spectacular fun to The Alexandra, featuring timeless classics like Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the Time Warp.
A special double bill Edinburgh preview comes to Blue Orange Theatre in July. First up is an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling tale of greed, guilt and the macabre, The Body Snatcher, followed by Charles Dickens’ dance of life and death, The Hanged Man’s Bride.
There will be two performances on Sat 11 Jul, with shows at 3pm and 7.45pm.
The acclaimed Three Inch Theatre bring an epic family-friendly production of the medieval classic King Arthur to the unique surroundings of the historic Castle Bromwich Gardens.
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.
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.
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.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
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.
Also joining the stellar cast is award-winning singing sensation, Meow Meow (Emma Rice’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Guys and Dolls) as Mrs. Lovett alongside three-time Olivier Award-winning actor David Bedella (& Juliet, In the Heights, Jerry Springer: The Opera) as Judge Turpin.