Watch: First look at Shrek the Musical coming to The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham

It’s recommended for big kids and little kids alike and now Shrek the Musical has had a brand new makeover and it’s headed to The Alexandra Birmingham.

Featuring fabulous songs including ‘I’m A Believer’, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World’ and ’I Know It’s Today’ it’s a wonderful live theatre show from the producers of Hairsprayand Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

And Shrek the Musical has brought together a new creative team to re-imagine this award-winning Broadway and West End hit show for a new audience.

It features  all the classic characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks animated film and the iconic songs and story from David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori’s original musical.

The brand-new production ofShrek The Musical will arrive at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 9 to 14 April 2024 with a Shrek-tacular principal cast line up including Antony Lawrence (Shrek), Joanne Clifton (Princess Fiona), James Gillan (Lord Farquaad), Brandon Lee Sears (Donkey) and rising star Cherece Richards (Once on This Island, Regent’s Park Theatre) who is making her debut in a principal role as the Dragon.

The team who have joined forces to re-create the bright and beautiful world of Shrek the Musical includes acclaimed director and choreographer Nick Winston (Bonnie and Clyde, Arts Theatre; Beauty and the Beast, UK tour), co-director Sam Holmes (Club Tropicana the Musical), who returns to the swamp having played Lord Farquaad in the previous UK tour. He is joined by set and costume designer Philip Witcomb (Bonnie & Clyde,Garrick Theatre; Jack & The Beanstalk, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham). Further creative team includes Ben Cracknel (lighting), Jim Arnold (casting) and Ben Harrison (sound), Nina Dunn (projection design) and Jimmy Grimes (puppet design). Click here for information about tickets to Shrek The Musical in Birmingham.

Here’s a first look at what to expect at Shrek the Musical at The Alexandra Birmingham: