The Alexandra

CASTING | Saturday Night Fever! Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay). Check out this behind the scenes look at Richard Winsor’s first photo shoot for the production! Saturday Night Fever lands in Birmingham Tue 25 - Sat 29 Sep: https://bit.ly/2Mt604z

New Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience 2018 have just surprised shoppers at Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham with a sneak peek flashmob of Boogie Nights! Catch the full show Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug right here at the New Alex. Book now: https://bit.ly/2uMonqs Huge thanks to our friends at the Bullring 😘

VOTE FOR US | Voting is now open to find the UK's Most #WelcomingTheatre 2018, and we are in the running!
This public vote gives you the chance to celebrate your local theatre and all it does to welcome you. Voting is open until Tuesday 18 September, 12pm and you'll be in with a chance of winning up to £250 in Theatre Tokens! Click here: UKTheatre.org/Vote ❤️

COMPETITION TIME! How would you and a friend fancy coming to see our New Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience production of Boogie Nights next week, AND being part of our Press and Gala evening? Of course you would! We have TWO pairs of tickets for the evening, where you will arrive at 6.30pm for a drinks reception, watch the show from 7.30pm, and also enjoy interval and post-show refreshments in our Piano Bar. The evening takes place on Thursday 23 August and tickets are non t...ransferrable. To enter simply LIKE and TAG who you would like to bring. A winner will be drawn at random on Monday 20 August and notified by DM. Good luck!
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It's time for another Boogie Nights #askthecast vid! Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug, with a Captioned Performance on the Saturday matinee. Book today for a groooooooooovy night out! Https://bit.ly/2uMonqs 💃🕺

Day three of rehearsals: done! It's time to #askthecast again. Here's Melissa summing up Stage Experience. Taking on Boogie Nights this year, book now for this groovy night out! Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug, with a Captioned Performance on the Saturday matinee. Https://bit.ly/2uMonqs 💃🕺

The cast and company of Boogie Nights have had a busy weekend of rehearsals, but the energy levels are still sky high! These iconic songs sound amazing already, and it's only day 3! There's not long left to go; it opens Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug, with a Captioned Performance on the Saturday matinee. To see the incredible standard these young people will achieve after just 12 days of rehearsals, book now: https://bit.ly/2uMonqs

ICYMI | At the end of June Motown the Musical UK came to Birmingham to tell us exactly why this is a show not to be missed, and trust us, they did not disappoint! Wonderful performances and speeches from the creative team behind this phenomenon has made a huge impact already. Book today, it's #easyasABC https://bit.ly/2P316d7

BENIDORM | Today is the first day of rehearsals for Benidorm On Stage and writer & creator Derren Litten has a special little message for Birmingham. He'll be appearing as Derek, exclusively in Birmingham as a special festive treat when the show flies in Mon 3 Dec - Sat 29 Dec! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/2KqHaNM 🏖️

Rehearsals started today for Boogie Nights, so it's a perfect time to #askthecast about their character 😀 Keep an eye out for some exclusive behind the scenes content, ahead of the show opening on Wed 22 Aug. Book today: https://bit.ly/2uMonqs

Light up the sky like a flame! Fame UK Tour leaps onto our stage Mon 19 - Sat 24 Nov, and we couldn't be more excited! Starring Mica Paris, Keith Jack and Jorgie Porter this #30thAnniversaryTour is set to ensure that #FameLivesForever Book now: https://bit.ly/2KKFLlj

CASTING | Rock of Ages UK storms into Birmingham Tue 13 - Sat 17 Nov and Danielle Hope and Sam Ferriday will be there to rock with you! Danielle is perhaps best-known for having won BBC One’s ‘Over the Rainbow', and Sam Ferriday’s previous theatre credits include “The Jersey Boys” UK Tour and “GHOST The Musical” UK Tour. Book today: https://bit.ly/2LOSVD2 🤘

There's less than three weeks to go until Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales arrives at the New Alex! From Thu 30 Aug - Sat 1 Sep these superb stories are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe-tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! Book today: https://bit.ly/2NWxQ6y

It's time to #askthecast again! What is your favourite song from Boogie Nights - the 70s Musical? Come join the fun and see just how incredible the score of this show really is. Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug, with a Captioned Performance on the Saturday matinee. Book today: https://bit.ly/2uMonqs 💃🕺

*****Competition*****
The iconic Whitney would have been 55 today and to celebrate her life and incredible music career, we're giving away a pair of tickets to see Whitney - Queen of the Night, a stunning tribute concert to the music legend, here at the Alex on Wed 12 Sep.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply like this post & comment below telling us your favourite Whitney song and who you would bring with you if you won!
... Good luck - competition closes Mon 13 Aug 🎤🎤🎤
*Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be claimed against tickets already purchased.
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It's #BookLoversDay and the wonderful company of Awful Auntie are getting some reading in ahead of returning to Brum Tue 27 Nov - Sat 1 Dec! What's your favourite book by David Walliams? 📚

VOTE FOR US | Cast your vote now for the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre right here: UKTheatre.org/Vote 🎭 #lovetheatre #localtheatre #WelcomingTheatre #regional #theatre

Why should a young performer consider taking part in New Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience? We asked another member of the cast and a Stage Ex veteran 😉 Boogie Nights arrives here Wed 22 - Sat 25 Aug, with a Captioned Performance on the Saturday matinee. Book today: https://bit.ly/2uMonqs 💃🕺

#refurbupdate | The contractors have found a ticket on our roof for the Sensational 60s Experience from 2013! If there's anything else we find behind any walls or under any floors we'll let you know. Everything is currently business as usual, but keep an eye on our social channels for live updates to any changes to our normal operations.

Went to see the Jersey boys last night, booked VIP lounge as a treat, we were looked after from the moment we walked through the theatre doors by wonderful staff, and the same again in the VIP lounge before the show and in the interval, would defiantly book that again The show itself was fantastic we had a lovely night and would recommend both the show and the theatre.

We went to the relaxed performance of Madagascar today. The show was absolutely fantastic. So lively and funny, kept 3 kids entertained the whole way through. The theatre staff from start to finish were so friendly and helpful. My 3 year old niece was poorly part way through and the staff were so kind, couldn't do enough to help. Thank you so much for a wonderful day out and for making the whole experience from start to finish so stress free and relaxed.

We always have a great time at The New Alexandra Theatre and last night at Fat Friends The Musical was no exception. What a great show from start to end

Watched madagascar last night it was amazing my personal favourites was a very sassy Gloria and obviously king Julian from start to finish it was hilarious and very entertaining. Also special thanks to the people off the stage all the staff was very helpful friendly and really completed the night. I would definitely recommend to anyone x

Lovely theatre and staff cant so enough to help also very very pleasant. Been to see Summer holiday tonight, it was amazing x

Just got back from seeing Elvis, wow what a brilliant night, brought these tickets for my mom for xmas 2017, we have had a fantastic night, right from the time we walked in, staff very welcoming, we were in row A perfect, the whole show was amazing, only thing I didn't like was £6.90 for glass of wine but not going to let that bother me show was fab

I love this theatre. It's stunning inside and with the foyer being updated its just as beautiful before you go to your seats. I also love how they do cocktails now. Been here twice in the last week to see both Deathtrap & Awful Auntie and enjoyed both shows. I do prefer to sit in the stalls as i find the higher levels have much smaller leg room but i think from most seats you'll have a brillant view. The staff are lovely and always very helpful. They'll even show you where stage door is if you wish to stalk the stars afterwards! :)

Had a great night watching the Jersey Boys, staff were friendly and helpful ( one even took a group photo for us). Only problem was at the end of the night we were waiting for a taxi ( 3 females) and we had verbal abuse off a tramp because we wouldn't give him money. Very frightening.

Great show last night 12/6/18 summer holiday .

I would like to thank all the staff at the theatre who were all very kind looking after me when I had a dizzy spell during the show

Flashdance is an excellent show. Joanne Clifton and the cast were amazing and kept the dance energy going for the whole two hours. The music was incredible with songs we know from the film and some well crafted love songs. Joanne is a very accomplished singer. The grand finale was spectacular and they got the audience on their feet, hands in the air clapping til the very end.

Brilliant service from our ladies who checked on our well-being several times. Thank you ladies. Watching the Last Ship. Excellent production

Having been to this theatre eight times since the beginning of 2015, it’s a venue of Choice should a particular musical or play come to our attention.

The staff are friendly & helpful & for the shows we have seen so far the quality of the production is first class. As with all theatre’s the price of food & drink is too high, which is why I always bring my own.

Enjoyed legally blonde last night. The theatre is in a good position with plenty of parking very close. The theatre itself looks a little tired and could do with a refurb. Also very hot inside lacking air conditioning. The staff are fantastic and friendly and the idea if downloading an app to order ready for the interval is brilliant saving a lot of time. Very good night out and would return.

We had seats in the grand circle,we were squashed in like sardines no leg room what so ever ,I even considered not going back for the 2cnd half ,will not ever go to another show at the Alex,no matter how good it is ...

It’s a lovely theatre, been there lots of times however on our last visit, there was no running water, all toilets were blocked and it was freezing too. The staff didn’t appear to care. For the price you pay you don’t expect to sit there in your coat.

Great show watching David Baddiel. However on the coldest night of the year it would have been good if the theatre management had made an effort to provide adequate heating. Most of Audience sat in coats for the entire show. Not acceptable.

We went to see Physic Sally on Monday 20th November. Our night was spoilt by Rats/ or as the The New AlexanderTheatre would say mice running amongst the audience. A lady by me had a severe panic attack. I called a member of staff to help. The steward reply was.. " she would come back to us'. I'm still waiting for her to see if we are ok. I understand that the disturbance within the crowd was important. But at the time I thought the lady sat next to me was having a heart attack. Fortunately it turned out to be a severe panic attack.

I am on crutches and if the disturbance of the crowd became severe then I would have problems getting out.

The stewards in my opinion need more training....

I have never felt so vulnerable in my entire life



I have emailed and the reply was that we have the pest control coming in....



Well that's not our problem...

It should be done anyway



Not even a apology for a spoilt night xx

We really enjoyed the show,The Jersey Boys, however my personal visit was severely spoiled by the lack of legroom afforded by the seats,at 6ft 2ins I was constantly shifting position in an effort to be comfortable,sadly this was lmpossible.

It would seem that the theatre management are not aware of the fact that the average height of UK population has increased ( by approx 2 inches) over the past 50 years.

To summarise, a smashing show but a dreadfully uncomfortable theatre experience.

The show was very unprofessional- something you'd see at a working mans club. Only the last 10 minutes saved it really. Also, the theatre was absolutely freezing as the heating system was broken but the air con was on blowing out cold air .

Went to see the Jersey boys last night, booked VIP lounge as a treat, we were looked after from the moment we walked through the theatre doors by wonderful staff, and the same again in the VIP lounge before the show and in the interval, would defiantly book that again The show itself was fantastic we had a lovely night and would recommend both the show and the theatre.

We went to the relaxed performance of Madagascar today. The show was absolutely fantastic. So lively and funny, kept 3 kids entertained the whole way through. The theatre staff from start to finish were so friendly and helpful. My 3 year old niece was poorly part way through and the staff were so kind, couldn't do enough to help. Thank you so much for a wonderful day out and for making the whole experience from start to finish so stress free and relaxed.

We always have a great time at The New Alexandra Theatre and last night at Fat Friends The Musical was no exception. What a great show from start to end

Watched madagascar last night it was amazing my personal favourites was a very sassy Gloria and obviously king Julian from start to finish it was hilarious and very entertaining. Also special thanks to the people off the stage all the staff was very helpful friendly and really completed the night. I would definitely recommend to anyone x

Lovely theatre and staff cant so enough to help also very very pleasant. Been to see Summer holiday tonight, it was amazing x

Just got back from seeing Elvis, wow what a brilliant night, brought these tickets for my mom for xmas 2017, we have had a fantastic night, right from the time we walked in, staff very welcoming, we were in row A perfect, the whole show was amazing, only thing I didn't like was £6.90 for glass of wine but not going to let that bother me show was fab

I love this theatre. It's stunning inside and with the foyer being updated its just as beautiful before you go to your seats. I also love how they do cocktails now. Been here twice in the last week to see both Deathtrap & Awful Auntie and enjoyed both shows. I do prefer to sit in the stalls as i find the higher levels have much smaller leg room but i think from most seats you'll have a brillant view. The staff are lovely and always very helpful. They'll even show you where stage door is if you wish to stalk the stars afterwards! :)

Had a great night watching the Jersey Boys, staff were friendly and helpful ( one even took a group photo for us). Only problem was at the end of the night we were waiting for a taxi ( 3 females) and we had verbal abuse off a tramp because we wouldn't give him money. Very frightening.

Great show last night 12/6/18 summer holiday .

I would like to thank all the staff at the theatre who were all very kind looking after me when I had a dizzy spell during the show

Flashdance is an excellent show. Joanne Clifton and the cast were amazing and kept the dance energy going for the whole two hours. The music was incredible with songs we know from the film and some well crafted love songs. Joanne is a very accomplished singer. The grand finale was spectacular and they got the audience on their feet, hands in the air clapping til the very end.

Brilliant service from our ladies who checked on our well-being several times. Thank you ladies. Watching the Last Ship. Excellent production

Having been to this theatre eight times since the beginning of 2015, it’s a venue of Choice should a particular musical or play come to our attention.

The staff are friendly & helpful & for the shows we have seen so far the quality of the production is first class. As with all theatre’s the price of food & drink is too high, which is why I always bring my own.

Enjoyed legally blonde last night. The theatre is in a good position with plenty of parking very close. The theatre itself looks a little tired and could do with a refurb. Also very hot inside lacking air conditioning. The staff are fantastic and friendly and the idea if downloading an app to order ready for the interval is brilliant saving a lot of time. Very good night out and would return.

We had seats in the grand circle,we were squashed in like sardines no leg room what so ever ,I even considered not going back for the 2cnd half ,will not ever go to another show at the Alex,no matter how good it is ...

It’s a lovely theatre, been there lots of times however on our last visit, there was no running water, all toilets were blocked and it was freezing too. The staff didn’t appear to care. For the price you pay you don’t expect to sit there in your coat.

Great show watching David Baddiel. However on the coldest night of the year it would have been good if the theatre management had made an effort to provide adequate heating. Most of Audience sat in coats for the entire show. Not acceptable.

We went to see Physic Sally on Monday 20th November. Our night was spoilt by Rats/ or as the The New AlexanderTheatre would say mice running amongst the audience. A lady by me had a severe panic attack. I called a member of staff to help. The steward reply was.. " she would come back to us'. I'm still waiting for her to see if we are ok. I understand that the disturbance within the crowd was important. But at the time I thought the lady sat next to me was having a heart attack. Fortunately it turned out to be a severe panic attack.

I am on crutches and if the disturbance of the crowd became severe then I would have problems getting out.

The stewards in my opinion need more training....

I have never felt so vulnerable in my entire life



I have emailed and the reply was that we have the pest control coming in....



Well that's not our problem...

It should be done anyway



Not even a apology for a spoilt night xx

We really enjoyed the show,The Jersey Boys, however my personal visit was severely spoiled by the lack of legroom afforded by the seats,at 6ft 2ins I was constantly shifting position in an effort to be comfortable,sadly this was lmpossible.

It would seem that the theatre management are not aware of the fact that the average height of UK population has increased ( by approx 2 inches) over the past 50 years.

To summarise, a smashing show but a dreadfully uncomfortable theatre experience.

The show was very unprofessional- something you'd see at a working mans club. Only the last 10 minutes saved it really. Also, the theatre was absolutely freezing as the heating system was broken but the air con was on blowing out cold air .