Birmingham's spectacular theatres have been entertaining audiences for decades. From musicals to Christmas pantos to a lot more - Birmingham Hippodrome, the Alexandra, and other theatres have created cherished memories and cultural experiences for all.
These productions have starred some of the biggest acting names in the world as well as young talent from the city. In 2023 alone, stars like Alison Hammond and Boy George will be making a splash with their shows in Birmingham.
So, we went down memory lane to look at the big productions in Birmingham through the 80s and 90s. Here are 14 photos from theatre shows in the 80s and 90s in Birmingham:

5. Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
The interior of the auditorium in 1983 (Photo - Express & Star) | Express and Star

6. Oliver, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Twenty boys had sucessfully auditioned for Oliver. The photograph from January 3, 1983 shows Mike Bedward having his pocket picked by Oliver Spencer of Chester Road North in Sutton Coldfield, alongside brothers Kieron and Spencer McArdle of Arbor Way in Chelmsley Wood. | Express&Star

7. Oliver, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Twenty young boys were chosen after hundreds auditioned for parts in the Lionel Bart stage musical, which was due to begin an international tour. The photograph from January 17, 1983 shows Darren Blackmore from Bartley Green in Birmingham in front of a group of other boys. | Express&star

8. Bubbling Brown Sugar, 1983
The show, prdocued by Robert Cooper, was a musical recreation of Harlem in the 1920s and 30s. The photograph shows (from left) Lon Satton or Sutton, Vivian Reed, Gail Nelson and Jay Flash Riley on April 19, 1983. | Express&star