WHAT'S ON AT THE CRESCENT THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM
What's On at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Most Popular Shows and Events at Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
Crescent Theatre
Fri 31 Jul 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step (15)
Crescent Theatre
Thu 17 - Fri 25 Dec 2026
What's On at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
The Sound of Music
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 29 April - Saturday 2 May 2026
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Emilie Fleming will star as Maria (BBC's Over the Rainbow) and Andrew Lancel as Captain von T...COME FROM AWAY
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Saturday 8 May 2027
7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who...
National Theatre Live - All My Sons (15)
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 1 May 2026 - Friday 7 May 2027
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play All My Sons, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge)....The British International Amateur Film Festival
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2026
If you book for The Friday Evening Cinema and Networking Event, The Saturday Cinema and the Award Winners? Show you will get ?10.00 off per person. The Friday Evening Cinema PLUS networking event(25th April)BIAFF 2025 launches its in-theat...National Theatre Live - Dr Strangelove (12A)
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 2 May 2026
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in this pre-recorded cinema screening of the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear a...Cassidy Janson sings Carole King
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 3 May 2026 - Sunday 9 May 2027
"Cassidy literally brought me to tears this evening with her performance of Natural Woman. She was who I was, she felt what I felt. She was me!" - Carole King. Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson honours the music of icon C...
The Adult Pantomime - The Wizard of Oz Adults Only
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 9 May 2026 - Saturday 15 May 2027
The Adult Pantomime is back for its 8th year with a trip over the rainbow for The Wizard of Oz -Adults Only! Prepare to experience the story like you've never seen it before. Follow Dorothy as she is whisked away by a tornado to the Merry ...
The Welkin
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 16 May 2026 - Saturday 22 May 2027
Rural Suffolk, 1759. As the country waits for Halley's Comet, Sally Poppy is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder. When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of twelve matrons are taken from their housework to decide whether she's telling th...title of show
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 16 - Saturday 23 May 2026
The hilarious, Tony Award-nominated Broadway show comes to the Crescent. Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to ...The George Harrison Project
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 17 May 2026
Enjoy the UK's leading live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys. After the Liverpudlian four-piece called time on Beatlemania, George Harrison enjoye...Backstage Theatre Tours
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 17 May - Sunday 19 July 2026
- ?5.00 per tour ticket- Accompanied Children - free entry (ages 5+)- Groups of 10 include 2 free ticketsMatinee Performances- Labour of Love on 1st March- Nora: a Doll's House on 22nd March- Murder on the Nile on 12th April- [title of sho...
Little Wars
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 17 May 2026 - Saturday 29 May 2027
France, 1940. Tensions are high. The booze is flowing. WW2 is raging. The coolest women on earth are having the what-if dinner party of your dreams.A dinner party during the Second World War unites celebrated writers Agatha Christie, Lilli...Unplugged
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 18 May 2026 - Monday 24 May 2027
Unplugged features performances by talented members of the Crescent Theatre Company alongside guest performances from some of the best musicians, singers, and acts in the Midlands, all keen to showcase their talents to an appreciative audi...Backstage Tour @ The Crescent Theatre
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 23 May - Monday 24 August 2026
- ?7.00 per tour ticket- Accompanied Children - free entry (ages 5+)- Groups of 10 include 2 free ticketsSome parts of the building are only accessible via stairs and may not be suitable for some people with restricted mobility however an ...Backstage Tour @ The Old Rep
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 23 May 2026 - Saturday 29 May 2027
Please be aware, due to the age and listed status of the building there are no lifts and the tour involves a lot of stairs!...Award Winners' Show
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Monday 25 May 2026 - Monday 31 May 2027
Join us for the British International Amateur Film Festival, the UK's premier event for amateur filmmaking! Now in its fifth year at the Crescent Theatre, the festival showcases the finest non-commercial films from across the UK and beyond...Sweeney Todd: A Musical Thriller
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Thursday's Performance will be signed by a BSL interpreter....Eight
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 28 May 2026 - Saturday 5 June 2027
Set A: Mona, Jude, Danny and BobbySet B: Astrid, Miles, Andre and MillyEight compelling monologues offering a state-of-the-nation group portrait for the stage. From Millie, the jolly-hockey-sticks prostitute who mourns the loss of the good...
Snatches - Set A
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 28 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Set APritilata by Tanika GuptaReclaim the Night by Charlene JamesPig Life by E.V. CroweOutside by Theresa IkokoYou can also book for Set B's monologues here. Book both for ?11.00....
Snatches - Set B
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Set BCompliance by Abi MorganBovril Pam by Vicky JonesMultiples by Zinnie HarrisTipping Point by Rachel De-laheyYou can also book for Set A's monologues here. Book both for ?11.00....
Shrek The Musical
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 2 June 2026 - Saturday 12 June 2027
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a 'shrektacular' score. Leading our stellar cast as the leg...
The Enchanted Forest
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 4 June 2026
Inspired by a Midsummer Night?s Dream, this enigmatic and ethereal cabaret show features a line up of professional pole dance performances, channelling Fairy Queens, Fairy Kings, Sprites, Greek Gods, Amazon Warriors, and forbidden lovers w...National Theatre Live - Playboy of the Western World
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Friday 5 June 2026 - Friday 11 June 2027
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Eanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhan McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young m...Bent
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 6 June 2026 - Saturday 12 June 2027
If you survive the train, you stand a chance. Here's where they break you. You can do nothing for your friend. Nothing. If you try to help him, they will kill you. If you try to care for his wounds, they will kill you. If you even see?see ...Ernest Aines Music
Irish Annie's
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 9 June 2026
 Starring Ricky Tomlinson as Scouse Jim and Samantha Alton as Irish Annie, Asa Murphy's new musical play celebrates the best of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy. Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun n...Scouts! The Musical
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June 2026
Welcome to the Scout Games! Scouts from around the world have gathered to compete but when an intruder threatens to sabotage the competition, it is up to Joe and Ayesha to use their newfound skills to save the day! Created in partnership wi...Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way. A tale of controversy, genius, politics and protest, Something About Lennon charts John's story from the breakup of The Beatles to h...BDS PRESENTS LIMITLESS
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 13 June 2026
Please see the image above for details on how to book tickets. Tickets can be booked by e-mailing kevinhallam@outlook. com...Jerusalem
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 13 June 2026 - Saturday 26 June 2027
"English rebellions by their very nature are generally bloodthirsty affairs."Jez Butterworth's hugely acclaimed, prize-winning play - a comic, contemporary vision of life in England's green and pleasant land. Jerusalem is widely considered...
La Ronde
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 18 - Saturday 20 June 2026
This production contains scenes of a sexual nature. Suitable for ages 16+...The Future is Ours
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 20 June 2026 - Sunday 27 June 2027
Razzamataz Theatre Schools Sutton Coldfield are proud to be presenting their 2026 Annual Showcase; 'The Future is Ours'!Their students aged 4-18 will be wowing audiences with these special performances showcasing their incredible work at R...
She Stoops to Conquer @ Crescent Theatre
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 27 June 2026 - Saturday 3 July 2027
A Star Was Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie... Strikes Back?Following the raging success of the first show that completely SOLD OUT, the show is returning to the Crescent Theatre to do it all again!Fresh from a sell-out run at the Ed...She Stoops to Conquer @ The Old Rep
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 27 June 2026 - Saturday 3 July 2027
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...She Stoops to Conquer @ Middleton Hall
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 28 June 2026 - Sunday 4 July 2027
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...The Tour of the Era's - A Spectacular Tribute to Taylor Swift
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Experience the ultimate celebration of Taylor Swift's music in The Tour of the Era's, a breathtaking tribute starring the incredible Hannah Jenkins. Backed by a sensational four-piece live band and dynamic dancers, this electrifying product...Fearlessly Taylor - The Eras Tour Experience
The Importance of Being Earnest
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 2 - Saturday 4 July 2026
?It is very romantic to be in love. The very essence of romance is uncertainty.?Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde?s much-loved masterpiece The Importance Of Being Earnest throws love, logic and language into the...She Stoops to Conquer @ Coffin Works
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Thursday 2 July 2026
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...
A Decade of Dreams - Razzamataz Annual Showcase 2025
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 July 2026
Please carefully book for the correct performance time that your child?s class is listed under. Incorrect bookings cannot be rectified. If you are unsure which performance time your child is in please confirm with the Razzamataz team on (s...She Stoops to Conquer @ Harvington Hall
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Sunday 11 July 2027
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...The Importance of Being Earnest @ Walsall Arboretum
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Sunday 5 July 2026
?It is very romantic to be in love. The very essence of romance is uncertainty.?Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde?s much-loved masterpiece The Importance Of Being Earnest throws love, logic and language into the...The Importance of Being Earnest @ mac
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Tuesday 7 July 2026
?It is very romantic to be in love. The very essence of romance is uncertainty.?Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde?s much-loved masterpiece The Importance Of Being Earnest throws love, logic and language into the...She Stoops to Conquer @ Selly Manor
Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Wednesday 8 July 2026 - Thursday 15 July 2027
"Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs.?Oliver Goldsmith's glorious comedy of misunderstanding is one of the greatest plays of the English stage. An ambitious stepmother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of s...
How to get to the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
Most Popular Shows and Events at Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
The Jury Experience - An Immersive Courtroom Case
Crescent Theatre
Fri 31 Jul 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step (15)
Crescent Theatre
Thu 17 - Fri 25 Dec 2026
