Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre: A Cultural Hub with Affordable Tickets
The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham is a vibrant cultural hub offering a diverse range of shows and events at affordable prices. With tickets starting from just £13, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Alex.
Whether you’re a fan of musicals, comedy, dance, or opera, you’re sure to find something to your taste in The Alexandra’s packed calendar. Upcoming highlights include the musicals Pretty Woman and Shrek, the comedy show Ruby Wax: I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was, and the dance performance 80s Live.
The Alexandra is also a popular venue for touring productions, so you can catch the latest West End hits without having to travel to London. And, if you’re looking for a family-friendly outing, The Alex also hosts a variety of children’s shows throughout the year.
Booking tickets is quick and easy online or through the Alex’s box office. And, with a variety of seating options available, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy your chosen show.
So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next trip to the Alexandra Theatre today!
Getting to the Theatre
By car
Q Park are partnered with ATG customers to offer a 15% discount on pre-booked parking for your visit.
By train
Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central are only a few steps away from The Alexandra. Inter City services run from all major towns and cities, including hourly services from London to Birmingham.
By bus
Most city buses stop within 5 minute’s walk from the Alexandra. For further details on timetables call Travelline on 0871 200 22 33 (landline calls charged at 10p per minute) or online via Network West Midlands.
The Alexandra Theatre: Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
Access – There is an Access Ambassador for every performance. This member of staff is on hand to ensure patrons have everything they need throughout their visit and they can be contacted via any member of our Front of House staff. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of the team during your visit.
Access Parking – The Alexandra does not have its own car park. The nearest public car park is NCP New Street and is located on St Judes Passage, 200m away from the theatre (approx.). There are chargeable Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park. There is street parking on Station Street, with marked Blue Badge bays. These are maintained by the City Council. The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 210cm x 490cm (6ft 11in x 16ft 1in)
Step Free Access and Wheelchairs – The theatre does not have a lift. The Dress Circle, Upper Grand Circle and Ambassador Lounge are only accessible by stairs. All stairwells have handrails.
The Stalls is a step-free level and offers a level access via our Access Entrance on Station Street. Access to Stalls is available via the easy-access entrance on Station Street, next to Stage Door. There is an intercom and a member of staff will meet you there. Please note, this entrance opens around 30 minutes before the performance.
We have 8 wheelchair positions, and all the aisle seats in the Stalls can be used if you wish to transfer to a seat. The average width of the auditorium seats are Stalls (17 inches), Dress Circle (17 inches) and Upper Grand Circle (18 inches). For more information, please contact the Access Champion.
Our Bars and Ambassador Lounge are only accessible by stairs. We offer an At Seat Service when you arrive, please ask a member of staff for more information
Accessible Toilet Information – There are accessible toilet facilities on the ground floor of Stalls. These are separate, fully accessible, private, unisex facilities located approximately 3m level access from our Accessible Entrance on Station Street. There are baby change facilities within this entrance.