With our 2015 pantomime Aladdin just about to open, we are delighted to announce Dick Whittington as our 2016/17 pantomime.  Dick Whittington will run from Mon 19 Dec 2016 to Sun 29 Jan 2017.

Produced once again by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Dick Whittington is already on on sale to our Hippodrome Friends , and will be on general sale from 17 Dec 2015. Standard price tickets start at £15.50 with generous concessions and group discounts.

Birmingham Hippodrome’s Director of Marketing Rob Macpherson added: “Pantomime is hugely important to us and to our audiences, and we pride ourselves on always delivering a great show with the team at Qdos. 

“Last month we broke all records for gift voucher sales and other packages that make great Christmas gifts.  With Dick Whittington as our 2016/17 panto now on sale, plus lots of new announcements due very shortly, it’s the perfect time to buy vouchers or a membership as a Christmas gift.”

Priority booking for Hippodrome Friends opens before the general public.  Our popular Friends scheme offers a dedicated box office hotline, great savings on tickets, no transaction fees when a Friends discounts applies, discounts on dining, plus invitations to special VIP events. Single membership starts from £40, with joint and group rates also offered.

Matt Slack is the first cast member to be confirmed.  This will mark Matt’s 4th pantomime at the Hippodrome.   Further star casting to be announced.