Season Brochure Winter 2023/24

Winter 2023/24 Open for joy, goosebumps, tears and laughter birminghamhippodrome.com 0844 338 5000*

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Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker © Bill Cooper.

There’s something about reaching the end of the year and feeling ready for new beginnings. 2024 marks our 125th year, and with it, some exciting changes.

We are delighted that current Trustee and former Executive Director of The RSC, the brilliant Catherine Mallyon, will step into the role of Chair of Birmingham Hippodrome from December. Catherine and our team of extraordinary voluntary Trustees play a crucial role in steering the organisation and we are so grateful for their support.

Our New Musical Theatre and New Work & Artist Development teams are up, running and raring to go; increasing opportunities for artists in the region as well as developing new creative spaces in our building. Keep your eyes peeled on our website and social channels for the latest plans and announcements.

We have a host of stunning productions lined up over the next year. The award-winning musical Wicked flies back into Birmingham for four weeks in March. After selling-out our Patrick Studio in 2019, Fat Rascal return to our main stage with Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch. We’re delighted to welcome Come From Away as part of its first ever UK tour, a remarkable

true story and winner of no less than four Olivier Awards! Make sure you’re in the room where it happens in June when cultural phenomenon Hamilton arrives for a tenweek season.

I think you all know how much I love panto, so before we hit 2024, I have to do a shout-out for our glittering panto Jack and the Beanstalk, containing some top-secret special effects that I cannot wait for audiences to experience. You’ll spot we’ve announced our 2024 festive productions so get those dates in your diary!

Thank you all for your support this year. Every ticket purchased, drink enjoyed at the bar, meal eaten in The Circle Lounge and donation made, all contribute back to our work with young people, artists, and local communities.

Your generosity and support help us to fulfill our mission to provide that ‘goosebumps’ feeling through memorable and extraordinary experiences.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Hippodrome soon.

Jon Gilchrist Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer

Catherine Mallyon (Chair of Board) and Jon Gilchrist (Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer)

Front Cover: Wicked p10, The Drifters Girl p14, Unfortunate p13 and Edward Scissorhands p06.

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16 Dec — 28 Jan See p46-47 for performance times

From £19 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Jack and the Beanstalk Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!

Birmingham’s own Alison Hammond stars in the UK’s biggest regional panto, alongside Hippodrome favourite Matt Slack back for a 10th year; and star of stage and screen Samantha Womack.

They are joined by Doreen Tipton as Doreen the Cow, panto dame extraordinaire Andrew Ryan and Brummie local Alexanda O’Reilly as the title role.

Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond their wildest dreams. Featuring stunning sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, this is the panto you’ve bean waiting for!

Age Guidance 5+

“An absolute must-see extravaganza if you fancy a fantastic and fun-filled trip to the theatre”

BSL Interpreted Sun 7 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Audio Described Wed 10 Jan 2pm & Sat 13 Jan 2.30pm

What’s On

“It’s glitzy, it’s spectacular, it’s funny and it’s hugely entertaining”

Captioned Sun 14 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Relaxed Performance Wed 24 Jan 12 noon

The Reviews Hub

“The Hippodrome knows how to do world class panto”

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1 Feb — 4 Feb

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From £17.50 We are always working to provide the best facilities for our little visitors, creating a magical experience for them (and their grown ups).

Family Activities For shows aimed specifically at young children, we often offer activities before and/or after the performance, including dressing up and crafts for families to enjoy together.

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Bluey’s Big Play SHOWS ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life in this UK premiere.

Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe & Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.

“A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show” The Guardian All ages welcome. Babes in arms (18 months and under) welcome, but please book a seat.

Children 18 months+ must have a valid ‘paid’ ticket.

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The Circle Lounge offers a Children’s Afternoon Tea for matinees and a Children’s menu for evening performances. The Coffee Bar provides a range of child-friendly snacks and drinks.

Please see our menu boards or ask staff for our current options.

For information about child and baby tickets, age guidance, baby changing facilities and more, see our Family Friendly Facilities page at birminghamhippodrome.com/familyfriendly

2 Feb & 3 Feb

Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£28.50

Guz Khan Live!

By popular demand, Guz Khan comes back to Birmingham!

This loveable, funny guy is known for bringing his big-screen persona and BAFTA-nominated hilarity to the stand-up stage in Guz Khan Live!

Guz is the creator and star of BBC’s Man Like Mobeen, alongside his appearances on Taskmaster (C4), The Last Leg (C4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Would I Lie To You (BBC), QI (BBC), Four Weddings and A Funeral (Hulu), and movies Army of Thieves and The Bubble (Netflix), How To Date Billy Walsh (Amazon) and much more.

“As a stand-up, Khan is very much a star.

Make no mistake” Evening Standard

Age Guidance 16+ Discounts Access Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

6 Feb — 10 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Age Guidance 5+

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures

Edward Scissorhands Touch Tour Sat 10 Feb 1.30pm tbc Audio Described Sat 10 Feb 2.30pm

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GALA EVENING Thu 8 Feb Your evening includes a premium show ticket, welcome drinks, three course dinner in our specially styled ballet studio and an exclusive post-show reception. £160 per person

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Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor.

When his creator dies, he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the wellmeaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

“Enchanting. The perfect treat for all the family” The Times

“Visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive. A mountain of eye candy!”

Metro

“Truly magical. A show for lovers of dance, musicals, films and everything in between” The Scotsman

12 Feb — 17 Feb Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

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Life of Pi Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show comes to Birmingham Hippodrome.

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the five-star “theatrical phenomenon” (The Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and “breath-taking” (The Times) theatrical event that is “a wonder to behold” (Daily Mail).

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors - a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour.

EXTRA PERFORMANCE FOR HALF-TERM!

Age Guidance 8+

BSL Interpreted Wed 14 Feb 7.30pm Captioned Thu 15 Feb 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 17 Feb 2.30pm

Discounts Access Families

“Everything about this production is amazing”

Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups

The Sunday Times

“Breath-taking. Roar it out: this is a hit” The Observer

“The puppetry is out of this world” Mail on Sunday

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21 Feb — 2 Mar Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

The Sleeping Beauty Age Guidance 5+ Class on Stage Sat 2 Mar 11am Tickets £12.50

Pre-Show Talk Fri 23 Feb 6.30pm Free to ticket holders Touch Tour Sat 24 Feb 12.30pm tbc Audio Described Sat 24 Feb 2pm

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Cursed by a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love’s kiss.

An enchanting experience for all the family.

The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet magic on this favourite childhood story and its cast of familiar characters. And all wrapped up with sparkling virtuoso dance from BRB's brilliant dancers, fairy-tale characters, dazzling spectacle, and Tchaikovsky's glorious music played live by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Mail on Sunday

BRB’s beautiful production was created

by Sir Peter Wright, the genius behind the Company’s famous The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.

Sleeping Beauty Dreams Sun 25 Feb, 7pm Join ballet students of all ages as they take to the Birmingham Hippodrome stage for a performance of Sleeping Beauty Dreams, sharing the spotlight with two of BRB’s world-class dancers.

“The treat of a lifetime...”

Birmingham Post

“Everything you could possibly want from Petipa’s masterpiece” Financial Times

“Fairytale characters and dazzling spectacle” Express & Star

If you love ballet and appreciate the amazing depth of talent in and around the West Midlands, don’t miss what will be an exciting and heartwarming performance.

Tickets from £16.50

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5 Mar — 7 Apr See p46-47 for performance times

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Wicked “One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

This award-winning musical flies back to Birmingham complete with all the spectacle and magic that make this “lavish, thrilling production” (Hereford Times) such an unforgettable and unmissable experience.

“An epic adventure brought to life by superb scenery, innovative effects and superb acting”

Age Guidance 7+

Captioned Thu 14 Mar 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Sat 16 Mar 2.30pm Audio Described Sat 16 Mar 2.30pm

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9 Apr

Tue 8pm

From £15.50

Aakash Odedra Company and Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company present

Mehek Mehek is an enchanting exploration of the human heart - its desires, courages, and resiliences - masterfully brought to life by the artistry of Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas, the great South Asian dancers of their respective generations.

This captivating performance gives a voice to an unspoken and overlooked love story.

Centred around a mature woman and a younger man, the dance delves deep into their intricate characters, challenging norms and redefining the very essence of love.

Derived from the Hindi word for fragrance, the title alludes to the enduring power of memory and the essence of love itself. Aditi Mangaldas, dancing the first ever duet of her 50-year career, and Aakash Odedra weave a narrative that celebrates love in all its forms: raw, authentic, and infinitely resonant.

Aakash Odedra Company is an associate company of Birmingham Hippodrome. .

Age Guidance 3+ Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups 12 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

11 Apr — 13 Apr Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Unfortunate Fresh from complete sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the UK comes this critically acclaimed smash-hit parody musical.

Cruella told her side, and Maleficent’s had her moment. Now the legendary queer queen is ready to spill, in this tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers.

Starring Shawna Hamic (Orange is the New Black, 1776 on Broadway) as Ursula and River Medway (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) as Ariel, Unfortunate is returning to Birmingham Hippodrome and things are gonna get wet!

Fat Rascal is an associate company of Birmingham Hippodrome.

Join everyone’s favourite Disney Diva, Ursula, as she gives her take on what really happened all those years ago under the sea. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, it’s time to take the plunge and dive into this year’s hottest night out.

Age Guidance 16+

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups

“Unstoppable, mesmerising genius.

A strictly not-for-kids classic” Broadway Baby

“Phenomenal. Can I give this show 6 stars!?”

North West End

“Laugh out loud funny” Manchester Evening News

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16 Apr — 20 Apr Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

The Drifters Girl Age Guidance 10+

Captioned Wed 17 Apr 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Thu 18 Apr 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 20 Apr 2.30pm

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Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of a major UK & Ireland tour.

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

Nominated for BEST NEW MUSICAL at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smashhit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.

Thirty years, and hundreds of hit songs later, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was and always will be, The Drifters Girl.

“An extraordinarily enjoyable night out.

The Drifters Girl is hard to beat” WhatsOnStage

“Joyful” Daily Mail

“Hit after hit in this sensational show” Smooth Radio

“A must-see” Daily Star

22 Apr — 27 Apr Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £26 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Jesus Christ Superstar AN ALBUM THAT INSPIRED A REVOLUTION. A REVELATION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. A REINVENTION FOR THIS MILLENNIUM. Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerising new production of the iconic global phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only.

Starring Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari James (Dreamgirls UK Tour) as Judas and Hannah Richardson (Sting’s The Last Ship) as Mary.

Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades.

Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar.

Age Guidance 10+

BSL Interpreted Wed 24 Apr 7.30pm Captioned Thu 25 Apr 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 27 Apr 2.30pm

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups

“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical”

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The Guardian

“An adrenaline-pumping production” The New York Times

“Hallelujah! An almighty revelation” The Telegraph

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Make the most of your next visit to Birmingham Hippodrome by joining us in The Circle Lounge for tasty menus and dedicated waiter service just steps from your seat.

Menus and booking at birminghamhippodrome.com/thecirclelounge

30 Apr — 4 May Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £26 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Blood Brothers Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally-charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi awardwinning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

“Dazzling”

It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (Daily Mail).

Age Guidance 12+

BSL Interpreted Wed 1 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 2 May 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 4 May 2.30pm

The Sunday Telegraph Discounts

“Exhilarating...one of the best musicals ever written”

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“Gritty, gripping, superb”

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6 May & 7 May

Mon & Tue 7.30pm

From £25

FESTIVALS

Carlos Acosta - On Before Carlos Acosta is the world’s favourite dancer and On Before is his intensely personal evening of dance in homage to his late mother and the most personal work he has ever created.

It features choreography by world renowned artists, including Russell Maliphant, Kim Brandstrup, and Will Tuckett, alongside Acosta’s choreography. Acosta will perform as both a soloist and alongside Laura Rodríguez, a founding member of his Cuban dance company, Acosta Danza.

“Sophisticated beautifully thought-out work” The Observer

Age Guidance 5+ Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups S

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Did you know we’re a leading festivals producer and partner in the region, bringing the best of outdoor arts into the city and beyond? In 2022-3, 192,000 people engaged with our festivals work.

This year we’ve produced Lunar New Year, B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival and Birmingham Weekender, transforming the streets of Birmingham into our third stage.

Our festivals are programmed to reflect the diversity of the West Midlands and beyond. birminghamhippodrome.com/festivals

10 May

Fri 7pm

From £26

11 May

Sat 7.30pm

From £26

Così fan tutte

Death in Venice

Mozart

Britten

What does love teach you?

In the search for beauty and meaning, the renowned author Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice on a whim. In the sultry atmosphere of a cholera epidemic, with the scirocco blowing, he falls in love with Tadzio, a youthful aristocrat who is staying in the same hotel with his family. As Aschenbach projects his loneliness and desire on him, fantasy and imagination intermingle with existence. His obsession progresses to a fever pitch as he becomes increasingly divorced from reality.

Welsh National Opera takes you back to school with a brand-new production of Mozart’s comic opera Così fan tutte aka The School for Lovers directed by Max Hoehn (The Consul). Set in the early 1970s, four sixth formers discover that falling in love can be incredible, awkward, and complicated in this coming-of-age tale.

The students are given a valuable lesson in love, life and liberty when their teacher involves them in a secret experiment. Played out to some of Mozart’s most ravishing music, they are challenged to re-think their own identities and relationships with each other as they are confronted with a series of amusing scenarios designed to deceive.

Inspired by the original Thomas Mann novella, Britten’s magnificently atmospheric opera, Death in Venice, comes to life in this new production from WNO, creating images of ravishing beauty, as well as exploring the grotesque hidden beneath the search for the sublime. As poetic worlds of the imagination collide with reality, the early 20th century acts as a mirror to our times.

Touch Tour Fri 10 May 6pm

FREE Pre-Show Talk 6.30pm Please book in advance

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Sung in Italian, with surtitles in English

Sung in English, with surtitles in English

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

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11 Dec — 24 Dec

See p46-47 for performance times

From £19.50

Dear Santa Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. From the author of the well-loved children’s book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell, comes Dear Santa and it’s LIVE! This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two and over.

The Christmas cheer continues with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift!

“Magical family treat and a joy to watch” Mumsnet

25 Jan

Thu 7.30pm

From £10

Enter.Stage.Write.

Get ready for the fifth edition of Enter.Stage.Write - where writers become rock stars!

Join us for an electrifying night of new writing.

Star-studded judges from the worlds of TV, broadcasting, and the stage will crown the Grand Champion of Enter.Stage.Write.

Plus, you, the audience, hold the power to vote for the audience award!

Age Guidance

Relaxed Performance

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Wed 13 Dec 1.15pm 3 & Thu 14 Dec 10.15am

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26 Jan

Fri 7.30pm

From £10

Amplified Get ready to Amplify the laughter!

Amplified is your passport to the hottest Black and Asian comedy writing competition in Britain, and it’s making its grand debut here at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Brace yourselves for a night of side-splitting humour as we celebrate extraordinary talent from diverse backgrounds with five uproarious plays that will have you in stitches.

A star-studded panel of judges will award the ultimate Amplified champion. Plus, YOU wield the power to crown the Audience Award winner!

1 Feb & 2 Feb

Thu & Fri 7.15pm, Fri 2.30pm

A Birmingham Hippodrome Production

From £10

THIS IS A LOVE STORY Workshop Performances A brand-new pop musical telling the 200,000year love story between Earth and Humanity.

From first sparks to power couple status to infidelities of astronomical proportions, the universe has never seen a match like this. When things turn toxic, can Earth and Humanity still see a future together?

With a high-energy pop score and razor-sharp lyrics, THIS IS A LOVE STORY shines a fresh light on the climate crisis and our relationship with the planet.

Workshop performances are your first look at new musical theatre in the making. A chance to discover new talent and play your part in developing a show.

Music & Lyrics by Jack Godfrey Book & Additional Lyrics by Ellie Coote

Age Guidance

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21 Feb — 25 Feb

Wed - Sun, various times

Festival Passes

From £8 available

Verve Festival Birmingham’s own VERVE Festival of Poetry and Spoken Word is back at the Hippodrome!

Now in its seventh year, VERVE has become synonymous with a lively and celebratory approach to programming poetry of every different kind, whether it be raucous performance poetry events, quiet reading events, studious workshops, mind-blowing dramatic poetry, collaborative work and open mic.

Whether new to poetry or an old hand, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at VERVE! “About VERVE, it’s true: the bar had been raised for what a poetry festival can and should do” Rishi Dastidar

28 Feb & 29 Feb

Wed & Thu 7.45pm

From £10

Amina Khayyam Dance

Double Bill - ONE | BIRD Using the cyclic phenomenon of south Asian classical dance, where there is no beginning or end, Amina Khayyam's solo performance ONE tells contemporary stories of migrants tarnished by media and politicians, spreading fear for those risking their lives to make a better future.

Opening with a silent scream, BIRD poses a question that crosses the mind of many women stuck in abusive relationships: “Where will I go?”

“Will anyone believe me?” High energy Kathak weaves the story to a specially commissioned live music score featuring Sohini Alam on vocals and Debaish Mukherjee on tabla.

“Powerful and captivating” The Scotsman

Age Guidance

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2 Mar

Sat 7.45pm

£5 in advance £8 on the door

Jumprov!

Created in Birmingham, Jumprov is proudly the UK’s first Black and Brown Improv group. Every performance is made up entirely on the spot with suggestions from you, the audience. One minute you may be watching your first date re-enacted as a TED Talk and the next you’ll be plunged into the middle of a rap battle based on that week’s headlines - nobody knows exactly what might happen, and that’s the fun!

Not sure what to expect? Think shows like Mock the Week or Whose Line Is It Anyway? but with a signature Midlands twist!

“Different from anything I’ve ever seen before!”

Audience Member

8 Mar & 9 Mar

Fri & Sat 7pm

£12 & £10 concessions

40/40

by Katherina Radeva Presented by Two Destination Language.

A joyful, appealing & dynamic solo dance puts audiences close to the performer’s authenticity and generosity in this life-affirming piece, as Kat shares a choreography of the joys and sorrows of 40 years: childhood parties, rhythm gymnastics, defiant divorce and dancing for the joy of it!

The Guardian

Image by Beth Chalmers

“40/40 is an absolute joy” Lyn Gardner, Stagedoor

Age Guidance

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15 Mar & 17 Mar

Fri & Sun, various times

From £10 (Hit the Ode From £5)

UniSlam 2024 The UK National University Poetry Slam & Summit.

Teams of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting poets and performers battle it out head to head on stage for the UniSlam 2024 Champions title!

Watch electrifying performances in the SemiFinals, National Poetry Collective Showcase and the UniSlam 2024 Grand Finals, featuring performances from world leading poets including acclaimed poetry icon John Agard.

“UniSlam is a factory of dreams, ideologies, new philosophies and passions. It is the world, re-written” Joelle Taylor

19 Mar & 20 Mar

Tue & Wed 8pm

£8 in advance £10 on the door

REWRITES: Nel’s Place

by Sheep Soup REWRITES showcases new musicals at the start of their journey to the stage - a platform that puts shows on their feet and in front of an audience for the first time.

Nel’s Place is a new musical from Sheep Soup, examining what material things really mean to us, and how easily we can become buried by the past.

Trapped in a hoard of memories and music, Nel yearns to make space for granddaughter Molly's 16th birthday celebrations. Can Nel find a way through grief to let her family in?

REWRITES is a partnership programme led by The Lowry, Birmingham Hippodrome, MAST Mayflower Studios and Norwich Theatre.

Age Guidance

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UniSlam

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5 Apr — 7 Apr

British Youth Music Theatre in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome present

Fri & Sat 7.15pm, Sat & Sun 2.15pm

£18

ANIMAL FARM, a twisted musical tail Set in a world of fake news, party-gate, cancel culture and the curtailing of free speech, this is Animal Farm reimagined, with music that maintains the disarming folk tone of the original story mashed up with contemporary musical theatre.

BYMT is the UK’s leading creator of new musicals. This show will bring together young performers and musicians from across the country and beyond to share a well-known fable, retold by the teenagers of today. Expect political pigs, singing horses, corrupt farmers and everyday workers pitted together in choreographed protests.

Writer and Director - Ellie Jones Writer, Composer and Lyricist - Josh Kemp Lyricist - Tom Ling Choreographer - Bradley Charles

11 Apr — 16 Apr

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£17

Dear Zoo Live!

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!

See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.

Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

“A must-see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!” whatsgoodtodo.co.uk

Age Guidance

Relaxed Performance

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Animal Farm

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20 Apr

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£10.50

U.Dance West Midlands 2024 Come and watch young dancers from across the West Midlands perform at this year’s amazing U.Dance Regional Platform.

U.Dance is the national programme of events offering high quality dance opportunities to young people.

Each year, our nation’s young dancers can explore their creativity, learn more about dance careers, and experience the thrill and sense of achievement of performing.

Image by Matthew Cawrey

U.Dance West Midlands 2024 is hosted in partnership with U.Dance Regional and One Dance UK.

8 May — 11 May

Wed - Sat 7.45pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

From £12

Stan’s Café

Community Service It’s the 1980s. One of the Midlands’ first Black Police officers and an acclaimed gospel guitarist faces conflict on the streets, at work and in church. To bring harmony to all this discord he must find the spirit behind the letter of the law.

Inspired by the life of community hero Trevor Prince, Community Service is an emotional and uplifting theatre show, full of live music and wit.

It is set against a backdrop of Thatcher’s Britain, the Handsworth Riots, miners’ strikes and casual racism. Meanwhile, in the Pentecostal Church a schism is being questioned by children who are listening to secular music on the radio and rebelling against the strict rules of their immigrant parents.

“There is probably no more interesting Company working in the UK today” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Age Guidance

26 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

U.Dance

8+

Community Service

12+

Discounts Access I Friends

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13 May — 18 May Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Sister Act The Musical Brace yourselves sisters - the habit is returning to Birmingham Hippodrome!

Don’t miss this second chance to see the brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act direct from London.

All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver as Mother Superior and West End star Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found - a convent!

Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.

Age Guidance 7+

BSL Interpreted Wed 15 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 16 May 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 18 May 2.30pm

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends

“A heavenly revival”

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21 May — 1 Jun Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Come From Away 7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story.

Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway, this smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.

Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with

them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quickthinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.

Age Guidance 10+

BSL Interpreted Wed 22 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 23 May 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 25 May 2.30pm

Discounts Access

Tony Award-winning director Christopher Ashley alongside Olivier Award-winning writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein bring this uplifting true story to the stage in a life-affirming production that has audiences on their feet night after night.

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11 Jun — 16 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm Sun 1pm & 5.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

The Wizard of Oz Age Guidance 6+

BSL Interpreted Tue 11 Jun 7.30pm Captioned Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 15 Jun 2.30pm

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Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Birmingham Hippodrome.

The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as The Wicked Witch of the West and Allan Stewart as The Wizard, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family.

Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow

There’s no place like Birmingham Hippodrome next summer.

“Great family fun” Sunday Express

18 Jun — 22 Jun Tue, Thu & Sat 8pm Wed & Fri 6pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

SIX The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Birmingham following multiple previous sell-out successes!

century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

Age Guidance 10+

Think you know the rhyme, think again...

Captioned Sat 22 Jun 4pm

Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has “an incredibly strong and powerful message” (The Australian) and is “pure entertainment” (The New York Times).

Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st

BSL Interpreted Thu 20 Jun 8pm

Audio Described Sat 22 Jun 4pm

Discounts Access

“The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch”

Birmingham Hippodrome Friends

Evening Standard Groups

“Exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!”

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Daily Express

“A royal treat” The Telegraph

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25 Jun — 31 Aug Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Hamilton Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi awardwinning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time and is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for a ten week season in summer 2024.

Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.

Age Guidance 10+

Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton.

Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

BSL Interpreted Wed 10 Jul & Wed 21 Aug 7.30pm Captioned Sat 13 Jul 2.30pm & Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 13 Jul 2.30pm & Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups S

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We understand the disappointment of not being able to attend an event, so we have partnered with Booking Protect to offer the world’s most flexible and comprehensive refund protection cover.

By selecting Booking Protect when you buy your tickets, you will be able to apply for a full refund in the event that you or a member of your party is unable to attend.

To read the terms and conditions and see full details of your refund protection go to birminghamhippodrome.com/bookingprotect

3 Sep — 7 Sep Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £27 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Bonnie & Clyde Ready to raise a little hell?

Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure - and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde.

Winner of Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2023, the West End cult-sensation is set to hold-up Birmingham Hippodrome following two hell-raising seasons in London’s West End. Starring Catherine Tyldesley (Coronation Street, Strictly Come Dancing) as Blanche, with Danny Hatchard (Eastenders) and Katie Tonkinson (Bat Out of Hell) as the notorious lovers and Sam Ferriday (The Cher Show, Rock of Ages) as Buck.

Nate Landskroner (Waitress, Heathers) will play the role of Clyde at midweek matinee performances.

Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take your city by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation. ®

Featuring music by Tony nominee Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), lyrics

by Tony® and Oscar® winner Don Black (Sunset Boulevard), a book by Emmy® Award nominee Ivan Menchell, directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.

Age Guidance 12+

BSL Interpreted Wed 4 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Thu 5 Sep 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 7 Sep 2.30pm

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups

Book now - it would be a crime to miss it!

Casting for alternate Bonnie will be revealed soon.

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10 Sep — 14 Sep Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £24 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

A Chorus Line BSL Interpreted Wed 11 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 14 Sep 2.30pm

New York City. 1975. On an empty Broadway stage, seventeen performers are put through their paces in the final, grueling audition for a new Broadway musical. Only eight will make the cut.

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups S

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A Chorus Line is a musical masterpiece that revolutionised Broadway, with creator Michael Bennett using real-life testimonies from late-night recording sessions with dancers. Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.

Originally produced at Curve and Directed by Nikolai Foster, with a book

by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line features iconic songs including One, I Hope I Get It, Nothing and the hit ballad What I Did For Love.

The legendary Adam Cooper (Singin’ in the Rain, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake) and Carly Mercedes Dyer (The Drifters Girl Tour, Anything Goes, Barbican Theatre, Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre) are reprising their roles as Zach and Cassie which they played to great critical acclaim at Curve in 2021.

Join us next year for sensational choreography, heart-wrenching personal stories and musical theatre’s most unforgettable finale.

“Genius” The Times

“Irresistible” The Observer

16 Sep — 21 Sep Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £26 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Age Guidance 7+

BSL Interpreted Wed 18 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Thu 19 Sep 7.30pm

Hairspray Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. On her journey to become accepted, Tracy befriends Link Larkin the teen idol, Seaweed, Little Innez and Motormouth Maybelle who stand with her to fight intolerance, bigotry and racism as they strive to bring unity to the city of Baltimore. Can the new girl in town help win equality and Link Larkin’s heart?

Audio Described Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm

This fun-filled show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines that you can’t help but shimmy to!

Discounts Access Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Groups

“The ultimate feel-good show”

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“Wonderfully fresh and vivid” The Stage

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If you have a passion for unforgettable performance and want to enjoy exclusive perks and discounts we’ve got just the ticket.

Hippodrome Patrons from £27.50 per month Hippodrome Patrons play a vital role in sustaining our charitable commitments, helping us to create opportunities for everyone to access the arts. Get behind-the-scenes, be a part of special events, be the first to know about and book premium seats for sell-out shows, enjoy discounts and make use of our luxury VIP Proscenium Lounge. You’ll become part of the Hippodrome ‘family’ and help us achieve our ambitions because Arts Matter!

Hippodrome Creatives Card Are you an artist, producer or creative living or working in Birmingham and the West Midlands? We want to make sure that the creative talent of our region is able to develop, thrive, and make careers from a base at Birmingham Hippodrome.

You can benefit from free rehearsal space, space to work and meet in, ticket offers and masterclasses!

Hippodrome Friends from £50 per year If you’re passionate about theatre and want to enjoy a host of exclusive benefits such as priority booking, great savings on tickets and discounts on food and drinks - become our Friend today!

Become a member today and join online at birminghamhippodrome.com/memberships

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FRIENDS

CREATIVES CARD

9 Oct — 3 Nov See website for performance times

From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Disney’s Aladdin One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities… Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical Aladdin is flying into Birmingham in October 2024!

Escape to a whole new world and experience this extraordinary theatrical event already seen by over 14 million people worldwide.

Age Guidance 6+

Featuring the iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice - this exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle!

Audio Described Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm Relaxed Performance Wed 23 Oct 1pm

“Sheer-Genie-us”

Captioned Thu 24 Oct 7.30pm

Evening Standard

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16 Nov

Sat 7.30pm

From £39.50 There are lots of different ways you can get involved at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Young Advocates (Ages 14-23) Launched in 2021, this programme selects a group of young people from the West Midlands each year to help shape the Hippodrome’s work with, and for, young people.

Young Community Drop-In Sessions (Ages 14+) These free sessions have been designed to be creative outlets for young people and offer spaces to relax, connect with others and feel welcome.

Jane McDonald Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024.

With All My Love will see Jane come to Birmingham Hippodrome, performing the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.

Filled with love, glamour, and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, this is your opportunity to spend an evening with a national treasure.

Discounts Access 40 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p44).

Musicals Youth Theatre (Juniors aged 7-11, Seniors aged 12-16) £100 per term (bursaries available) Our popular Musicals Youth Theatre meets every Saturday and is led by industry professionals.

birminghamhippodrome.com/YoungPeople

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thank you

...to all our supporters - major donors, patrons, sponsors, corporate patrons, and Trusts & Foundations - for helping us to create opportunities for everyone to access the arts.

We hope you share our belief in the value of arts and culture for communities here in the West Midlands and will help us bring our charitable ambitions to life.

Because Arts Matter!

Major Gifts

Curtain Raiser Circle 2023-24

Charles Holloway, Founding Supporter - New Musical Theatre Department Mrs A Cole • Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Racheal & Adrian Jessop • The late Thelma Justham • Pritpal Sagoo • Mark & Amanda Smith • Peter Tod • The late Mr J Weston • Anonymous Donors

Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Deborah Horton • Lynne Myers • Katie Newbon • Julie Philips • Anonymous Donors

Hippodrome Circle Patrons

Headline Act Patrons

Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Graham & Heidi Mosedale • Mark & Amanda Smith • Paul Twose

Teresa & Sarah Cook • The Dickens Foundation • Stuart Poyner • Janette Rutter • Helen Thompson

Leading Role Patrons John & Heather Clemson • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Stephen & Pauline Glover • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Rachel & Graham Hill • Alison & Jamie Justham • Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • John & Sandra Phenix • Tony & Julie Phillips • Nigel & Margaret Plumley • Paul Puttergill • David Renton & Mark Lattimore • Steve & Suzie Whittern • Neil & Polly Wilson • Phillip Wright • Anonymous Patrons

Supporting Cast Patrons Mark, Liz & Holly Abrol • Christine Bachelor • Simon Bashford • Kelly Beckett • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Colleen & Kevin Budge • Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • Marcus & Linda Daly • Ros & Trevor Davies • Gareth & Jane Edwards • Patricia Etchells • Mark Forty • Katie Fraser • Mick & Sue Gower • Martin & Roni Guest • Pauline Hancock & Simon Derby • Deborah Install • David & Wendy Jackson • Victoria J T Jenkins & Jan Inglis • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Jan Johnson • Martin & Joanne King • Andy LeMarr • Maureen Levermore • Anne McKee & Pat Alsop • Lynne Myers • Emma & Peter Neads • Katie Newbon • Janine Nicholls • Mrs Jill Parker • Tony & Judy Pickard • John & Jill Queenan • Dr Gavin Ralston • Dr and Mrs Reynolds • David & Jane Richardson • Emma Rowley • Mary Shaw • Sukhvinder Singh • Wendy Smith & Family • Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • The Tindall Family • Glynis Troth • Mrs Ann Wailing & Mrs Vanessa Ottley • Joel Wata • Doug Wright MBE DL & Kate Wright • Anonymous Patrons

1899 Club Founder Members Maureen Booth • James Clews • Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Mr & Mrs P Davies • Alaine Fendek • Rob Macpherson • Rachael Magson • Rosie Milsom • Margaret Plumley • John & Teresa Purser • Roger Rivett • Ann Tonks • The late Mr J Weston • Our other generous donors

Name A Seat 2023

Gifts in Wills

Beverley Cook • Maria Cuisine • Nicola Entwistle • Rachel Hill • Stephen Mosley • The Orr Family • Margaret Pulling • William Shorthouse • Nathan Willock • The Woodhouse Family

Special thanks to our legacy pledgers, and other donors who prefer to remain anonymous, who have left a gift to the theatre in their will Paul Callas • Terry & Yvonne Gateley • Lara Ratnaraja • Janette Rutter • The late Mr J Weston

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Hippodrome ‘family’ - together we can make a real difference.

Development Partners

Trusts & Foundations The Backstage Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • The Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • The Charles Michael Holloway Charitable Trust • Derek Hill Foundation • Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust • The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust • The Eveson Charitable Trust • The Grimmitt Trust • IMI Charitable Trust • The Oakley Charitable Trust • The Owen Family Trust • Property for Kids • The Reed Foundation • The Richardson Brothers Foundation • The Rowan Trust • The Saintbury Trust • The Sebbie Hall Kindness Foundation • The Sir Barry Jackson Trust • The Squire Patton Boggs Trust • The Uncle Bill Trust • The WA Cadbury Charitable Trust

Performance Partners

Associate Partners

Good Company Club Professional Polishing Services Ltd • Squire Patton Boggs • SX Media

Sponsors and Project Partners

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We’re looking forward to welcoming you…

How To Book

You can book or reserve tickets, become a Friend, reserve a table in our lounges, make a donation or ask us a question:

Online

birminghamhippdrome.com

Phone

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (closed on weekends and bank holidays) Information & Sales 0844 338 5000* Groups 10+ 0844 338 7000* Access Bookings 0121 689 1060 Post-purchase Enquiries 0121 689 1070

In Person

Access Registration & Information For listings of access performances, information on our registration scheme and for details of our facilities please visit birminghamhippodrome.com/access We are pleased to have launched our brand-new Access Registration scheme in partnership with Nimbus Disability, now allowing online booking alongside our phone and in-person service.

Visually-impaired Guide dogs are very welcome in the theatre and can be looked after by staff during performances. Should you require a seat close to entrances, please ask when booking. Please book your guide dog in with Ticket Sales in advance of your visit.

Our reception on Thorp Street Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Pre-show sales counter 1 hour before a performance, until 30 minutes after the show starts.

Touch Tours take place alongside audio-described performances. Times are confirmed 2-3 weeks in advance.

Payment & Tickets

Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing If you’d like a receiver, just ask at the Access Assistance Desk, located at our main entrance.

We accept most major credit and debit cards (excluding American Express) as well as Birmingham Hippodrome vouchers.

Following payment, we’ll send e-tickets no later than 2 weeks before a performance date unless booked within that period.

Refund Protection

We offer refund protection on your booking through our partners Booking Protect; allowing you to apply for a full refund on your order should anyone in your party be unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Protection covers injury, illness, travel trouble and unexpected events. Full details can be found in the terms and conditions on our website.

Impaired mobility Automatic doors and lifts are available and we have wheelchair positions in our main auditorium and Patrick Studio. We have accessible unisex and ambulant disabled toilets on all levels and in The Circle Lounge, plus low-level counter service.

Please let us know when booking your ticket if you need any additional help with your visit.

Enjoy your next visit!

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure, changes may occur.

Conditions of Sales

Full terms and conditions are available at birminghamhippodrome.com or you can call us on 0844 338 5000* and ask one of our friendly team.

Your Visit

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB. What3Words ///smiles.tolls.origin We are easy to find and centrally located with easy access from New Street and Moor Street stations, the West Midlands Metro and many bus routes. For further details, see tfwm.org.uk.

For full details on parking, travel, The Circle Lounge, bars and facilities, please go to birminghamhippodrome.com/yourvisit.

Birmingham Hippodrome is now a cashless venue.

Children

As very young children can get bored or easily upset by special effects, we do not admit children under 3 into the majority of our main house performances. Please check individual show age guidance on our website.

A note on ticket prices, discounts and charges • All ticket prices listed in this brochure and elsewhere are subject to change at any time.

• In response to demand we may adapt prices, seating areas and discounting, and availability of concessions or discounts may be limited at our discretion.

• Check online at birminghamhippodrome.com or call us on 0844 338 5000* for current prices.

• Tickets for selected events may include a levy retained by Birmingham Hippodrome.

• We will always endeavour to keep discounts as generous as possible so that no bookers are at a disadvantage.

• Discounts vary, cannot be combined nor applied retrospectively, and may be restricted or limited and are generally available on presentation of valid ID. • On occasion ticket agents may sell on our behalf.

Please check their charges when booking.

• We have several 0844 telephone numbers. *Calls cost 4.5p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

We welcome young children for our family shows and indicate terms or prices for babes in arms (18 months and under).

Please book babes in arms in advance. Everyone admitted to the theatre needs a ticket.

Under 13s must be accompanied by an adult so we know they are safe.

Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer: Jon Gilchrist Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842 Catherine Mallyon (Chair) • Harj Millington (Deputy Chair) • Andrew Connors • Martin Guest • Andrew Hammond • Vidar Hjardeng MBE • Immy Kaur • Elizabeth Lawal • Suzie Norton • Dr Tru Powell • Ann Tonks With special thanks to our outgoing Chair Glenn Howells and Deputy Chair Ann Tonks.

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• Please ask our Ticket Sales team for a copy of our access brochure for full details of our access provision.

• We are pleased to have recently launched our new Access Registration scheme in partnership with Nimbus Disability allowing online booking for the first time alongside our phone service.

Find out more and register at birminghamhippodrome.com/accessregistration • Our Access Forum, made up of audiences, staff, volunteers and partners, meets quarterly and are committed to improving the experience for all visitors.

• If you have any questions, our friendly Access Advisors are available at 0121 689 1060 or hippodromeaccess@birminghamhippodrome.com Upcoming Accessible Performances...

BSL Interpreted

Captioned

Audio-Described Relaxed Wed 13 Dec 1.15pm & Thu 14 Dec 10.15am

Dear Santa Jack and the Beanstalk

Sun 7 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm

Sun 14 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm

Bluey’s Big Play

Fri 2 Feb 1pm

Fri 2 Feb 1pm

Wed 14 Feb 7.30pm

Thu 15 Feb 7.30pm

Sat 16 Mar 2.30pm

Thu 14 Mar 7.30pm

Sat 16 Mar 2.30pm

The Drifters Girl

Thu 18 Apr 7.30pm

Wed 17 Apr 7.30pm

Sat 20 Apr 2.30pm

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wed 24 Apr 7.30pm

Thu 25 Apr 7.30pm

Sat 27 Apr 2.30pm

Blood Brothers

Wed 1 May 7.30pm

Thu 2 May 7.30pm

Sat 4 May 2.30pm

Edward Scissorhands Life of Pi

Wed 24 Jan 12 noon

Sat 10 Feb 2.30pm

BRB The Sleeping Beauty Wicked

Wed 10 Jan 2pm & Sat 13 Jan 2.30pm

Sat 17 Feb 2.30pm Sat 24 Feb 2pm

Dear Zoo Live!

Thu 11 Apr 1.30pm

WNO Così fan tutte

Fri 10 May 7pm

Sister Act The Musical

Wed 15 May 7.30pm

Thu 16 May 7.30pm

Sat 18 May 2.30pm

Come From Away

Wed 22 May 7.30pm

Thu 23 May 7.30pm

Sat 25 May 2.30pm

The Wizard of Oz

Tue 11 Jun 7.30pm

Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm

Sat 15 Jun 2.30pm

SIX

Thu 20 Jun 8pm

Sat 22 Jun 4pm

Sat 22 Jun 4pm

Hamilton

Wed 10 Jul 7.30pm & Wed 21 Aug 7.30pm

Sat 13 Jul 2.30pm & Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm

Sat 13 Jul 2.30pm & Thu 22 Aug 7.30pm

Bonnie & Clyde

Wed 4 Sep 7.30pm

Thu 5 Sep 7.30pm

Sat 7 Sep 2.30pm

A Chorus Line

Wed 11 Sep 7.30pm

Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm

Sat 14 Sep 2.30pm

Hairspray

Wed 18 Sep 7.30pm

Thu 19 Sep 7.30pm

Sat 21 Sep 2.30pm

Disney’s Aladdin

Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm

Thu 24 Oct 7.30pm

Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm

Wed 23 Oct 1pm

Performance diary

Feb

Pop me forindge! your Dec Mon 11 Dear Santa Tue 12 Dear Santa Wed 13 Dear Santa Thu 14 Dear Santa Fri 15 Dear Santa

Sat 16 Dear Santa Sat 16 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 17 Dear Santa Sun 17 Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 19 Dear Santa Tue 19 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 20 Dear Santa Wed 20 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 21 Dear Santa Thu 21 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 22 Dear Santa Fri 22 Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 23 Dear Santa Sat 23 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 24 Dear Santa Sun 24 Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 26 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 27 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 28 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 29 Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 30 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 31 Jack and the Beanstalk

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Jan Tue 2 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 3 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 4 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 5 Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 6 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 7 Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 9 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 10 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 11 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 12 Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 13 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 14 Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 16 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 17 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 18 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 19 Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 20 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 21 Jack and the Beanstalk Tue 23 Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 24 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 25 Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 25 Enter.Stage.Write.

Fri 26 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 26 Amplified Sat 27 Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 28 Jack and the Beanstalk

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Thu 1 Bluey’s Big Play Thu 1 This Is A Love Story Fri 2 Bluey’s Big Play

Fri 2 This Is A Love Story Fri 2 Guz Khan Sat 3 Bluey’s Big Play Sat 3 Guz Khan Sun 4 Bluey’s Big Play Tue 6 Edward Scissorhands Wed 7 Edward Scissorhands Thu 8 Edward Scissorhands Fri 9 Edward Scissorhands Sat 10 Edward Scissorhands Sun 11 Lunar New Year Mon 12 Life of Pi Tue 13 Life of Pi Wed 14 Life of Pi Thu 15 Life of Pi Fri 16 Life of Pi Sat 17 Life of Pi Wed 21 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Wed 21 Verve Festival - Sun 25 Thu 22 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Fri 23 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Sat 24 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Sun 25 BRB Sleeping Beauty Dreams Tue 27 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Wed 28 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Wed 28 ONE | BIRD Thu 29 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Thu 29 ONE | BIRD

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Mar Fri 1 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Sat 2 BRB The Sleeping Beauty Sat 2 Jumprov!

Tue 5 Wicked Wed 6 Wicked Thu 7 Wicked Fri 8 FABRIC - 40/40 Fri 8 Wicked Sat 9 Wicked Sat 9 FABRIC - 40/40 Sun 10 Wicked Tue 12 Wicked Wed 13 Wicked Thu 14 Wicked Fri 15 Wicked Fri 15 Hit the Ode Sat 16 Wicked Sun 17 Wicked Sun 17 UniSlam 2024 Tue 19 Wicked Tue 19 REWRITES: Nel’s Place Wed 20 Wicked Wed 20 REWRITES: Nel’s Place Thu 21 Wicked Fri 22 Wicked Sat 23 Wicked Sun 24 Wicked Tue 26 Wicked Wed 27 Wicked Thu 28 Wicked Fri 29 Wicked Sat 30 Wicked Sun 31 Wicked

Tue 2 Wicked Wed 3 Wicked Thu 4 Wicked Fri 5 BYMT - Animal Farm Fri 5 Wicked Sat 6 BYMT - Animal Farm Sat 6 Wicked Sun 7 Wicked Sun 7 BYMT - Animal Farm Tue 9 Mehek Thu 11 Dear Zoo Live!

Thu 11 Unfortunate Fri 12 Unfortunate Sat 13 Dear Zoo Live!

Sat 13 Unfortunate Sun 14 Dear Zoo Live!

Tue 16 Dear Zoo Live!

Tue 16 The Drifters Girl Wed 17 The Drifters Girl Thu 18 The Drifters Girl Fri 19 The Drifters Girl Sat 20 The Drifters Girl Sat 20 FABRIC - U.Dance Mon 22 Jesus Christ Superstar Tue 23 Jesus Christ Superstar Wed 24 Jesus Christ Superstar Thu 25 Jesus Christ Superstar Fri 26 Jesus Christ Superstar Sat 27 Jesus Christ Superstar Tue 30 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2pm 2.15pm 8pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 6pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm

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2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2pm & 7.45pm 7pm 7.45pm 2pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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May Wed 1 Blood Brothers Thu 2 Blood Brothers Fri 3 Blood Brothers Sat 4 Blood Brothers Mon 6 Carlos Acosta - On Before Tue 7 Carlos Acosta - On Before Wed 8 Community Service Thu 9 Community Service Fri 10 WNO Così fan tutte Fri 10 Community Service Sat 11 Community Service Sat 11 WNO Death in Venice Mon 13 Sister Act The Musical Tue 14 Sister Act The Musical Wed 15 Sister Act The Musical Thu 16 Sister Act The Musical Fri 17 Sister Act The Musical Sat 18 Sister Act The Musical Tue 21 Come From Away Wed 22 Come From Away Thu 23 Come From Away Fri 24 Come From Away Sat 25 Come From Away Mon 27 Come From Away Tue 28 Come From Away Wed 29 Come From Away Thu 30 Come From Away Fri 31 Come From Away

Jun Sat 1 Come From Away Tue 11 The Wizard of Oz Wed 12 The Wizard of Oz Thu 13 The Wizard of Oz Fri 14 The Wizard of Oz Sat 15 The Wizard of Oz

Audio Described Performance Captioned Performance BSL Interpreted Performance Relaxed Performance

Sun 16 The Wizard of Oz Tue 18 SIX Wed 19 SIX Thu 20 SIX Fri 21 SIX Sat 22 SIX Tue 25 Hamilton Wed 26 Hamilton Thu 27 Hamilton Fri 28 Hamilton Sat 29 Hamilton

1pm & 5.30pm 8pm 6pm & 8.30pm 8pm 6pm & 8.30pm 4pm & 8pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Jul Mon 1 Hamilton Tue 2 Hamilton Wed 3 Hamilton Thu 4 Hamilton Fri 5 Hamilton Sat 6 Hamilton Mon 8 Hamilton Tue 9 Hamilton Wed 10 Hamilton Thu 11 Hamilton Fri 12 Hamilton Sat 13 Hamilton Mon 15 Hamilton Tue 16 Hamilton Wed 17 Hamilton Thu 18 Hamilton Fri 19 Hamilton Sat 20 Hamilton Mon 22 Hamilton Tue 23 Hamilton Wed 24 Hamilton Thu 25 Hamilton Fri 26 Hamilton Sat 27 Hamilton Mon 29 Hamilton Tue 30 Hamilton Wed 31 Hamilton

7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 7.30pm 32 2pm & 7.30pm 32

Aug Thu 1 Hamilton Fri 2 Hamilton Sat 3 Hamilton Mon 5 Hamilton Tue 6 Hamilton Wed 7 Hamilton Thu 8 Hamilton Fri 9 Hamilton Sat 10 Hamilton Mon 12 Hamilton Tue 13 Hamilton Wed 14 Hamilton Thu 15 Hamilton Fri 16 Hamilton Sat 17 Hamilton Mon 19 Hamilton Tue 20 Hamilton Wed 21 Hamilton Thu 22 Hamilton Fri 23 Hamilton Sat 24 Hamilton Mon 26 Hamilton Tue 27 Hamilton Wed 28 Hamilton Thu 29 Hamilton Fri 30 Hamilton Sat 31 Hamilton

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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They are often made available for sale closer to the time over the phone only.

If you would like to enquire about a box for a specific performance, please contact us on 0844 338 5000*.

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Gifts in Wills Leave a Gift to the theatre in your Will to help create generations of joy. Watch our short film at birminghamhippodrome.com/legacy to find out how a special experience inspired one supporter to leave a Gift. Your Gift, however small, will make a difference.

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