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JOAN COLLINS CONTINUES THE PANTOMIME DYNASTY AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
Legendary international star heads astonishing panto line-up for Dick Whittington
Joan Collins will make her pantomime debut in the role of Queen Rat and lead a stellar cast in its spectacular and unmissable Christmas show, Dick Whittington.
Joining Joan on stage in Britain’s biggest pantomime will be Julian Clary, Nigel Havers and Keith Harris & Orville.
Michael Harrison, Managing Director of Qdos Entertainment’s Pantomime Division which stages the Hippodrome show, added: “We are delighted that the 53rd annual pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome will have such a fantastic line-up of stars. Panto is well and truly at home in Birmingham and Dick Whittington will be the biggest panto in the land this Christmas!”
Qdos Entertainment’s Chairman Nick Thomas said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Joan Collins to head the all-star cast at Birmingham Hippodrome, which we believe is the biggest line-up in any one panto since the iconic London Palladium pantomimes.”
Stuart Griffiths, Chief Executive Birmingham Hippodrome, commented: “It’s very exciting to confirm such a star-studded pantomime cast. Birmingham audiences really love their pantos and this is a real coup for the city - the news will be greeted with huge anticipation by our patrons. We are very much looking forward to welcoming Joan, Julian, Nigel, Keith (and, of course, Orville) to Birmingham this Christmas.”
Joan Collins, multi-award-winning actress, best-selling author and columnist, is internationally known for her numerous roles in films and on television. She became an enormous hit for her role as the scheming Alexis in Dynasty, which now plays daily on CBS Drama. Her most recent TV appearances include Miss Marple, Footballer's Wives and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. On stage she has starred in many plays on Broadway and the West End, including Private Lives and The Last of Mrs. Cheney and her own one-woman show, An Evening with Joan Collins.
Julian Clary is one of the country’s most recognisable entertainers. During his career he has turned his hand to comedy, acting, presenting, writing and he even performed as a novice dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, where he reached the final. As well as his autobiography, Julian has written two novels and has just completed a national tour of his one man show. Julian, who will play The Spirit of the Bells in Dick Whittington, has appeared in numerous record-breaking pantomimes around the country and last appeared at Birmingham Hippodrome in Cinderella in 2003.
Since December Nigel Havers has been playing the role of Lewis Archer in Coronation Street. Nigel, who plays the role of King Rat in the pantomime, has appeared on many television programmes including Lunch Monkeys, Little Britain, Brothers and Sisters, Sarah Jane Adventures, Dangerfield and The Charmer to name but a few. His numerous film roles include Empire of the Sun, A Passage to India and Chariots of Fire. Nigel’s appearance at Birmingham Hippodrome in Rebecca in 2005 was one of the theatre’s highest grossing weeks of drama ever recorded.
Keith Harris, who plays The Rat Catcher, is one of Britain's most inventive and talented performers and - together with his creations, Orville and Cuddles - has starred in every major theatre throughout the UK, including two pantomime seasons at the London Palladium and at the Dominion Theatre.
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| Dates | Times | |
| Sat 18 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Sun 19 December | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 20 December | No Performance | |
| Tues 21 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Wed 22 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Thu 23 December | 2.30 |
7.15 |
| Christmas Eve | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Christmas Day | No Performance | |
| Boxing Day | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 27 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Tue 28 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Wed 29 December | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Thu 30 December |
2.30 | 7.15 |
| New Years Eve | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| New Years Day | No Performance | |
| Sun 2 January | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 3 January | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Tue 4 January | No Performance | |
| Wed 5 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Thu 6 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Fri 7 January | 1.00 | 7.15 |
| Sat 8 January | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Sun 9 January | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 10 January | No Performance | |
| Tue 11 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Wed 12 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Thu 13 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Fri 14 January | 1.00 | 7.15 |
| Sat 15 January | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Sun 16 January | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 17 January | No Performance | |
| Tue 18 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Wed 19 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Thu 20 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Fri 21 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Sat 22 January | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Sun 23 January | 1.00 | 5.15 |
| Mon 24 January | No Performance | |
| Tue 25 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Wed 26 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Thu 27 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Fri 28 January | 2.00 | 7.15 |
| Sat 29 January | 2.30 | 7.15 |
| Sun 30 January | 1.00 | 5.15 |
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Enjoy a pre-show meal and relax in the knowledge that you are only a few steps away from your seat in one of our restaurants; Treat your family and friends to some light refreshments at the interval, or mark that special occasion by opting for private hospitality in the privacy of your Royal Box or in one of our hospitality suites. Whatever your preference, these packages are designed to make it easy for you...
Circle Restaurant
Birmingham Hippodrome’s popular restaurant, situated on Middle Circle level of the theatre foyer, is the perfect venue for a matinee lunch or an evening dinner. Come a little earlier, meet up with friends and relax over good food and a chance to browse through the programme, just a short walk from your seats in the auditorium. Click below for more details, sample menus and online reservations.
Just over the road from our stage door on Thorp Street, StageSide is our casual, brasserie style experience with a lively bar and quick service. Ideal as a place to meet friends before or after your Hippodrome visit, you might even bump into cast members and musicians as it’s a popular post-show haunt. Pop in for a coffee or a drink, or a tasty dish or two from our simple modern British menu, all at attractive prices. You can also book Upstairs at StageSide for a private reception for up to 60 guests. Click below for more details and sample menus.
Deli Bar
If you are short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our newly opened Deli Bar offers the perfect solution. Situated on Front Circle Foyer, in front of our main entrance, the Deli Bar offers a selection of hot or cold dishes as well as a variety of delicious sandwiches, desserts, cakes and hot and cold drinks.
Bars
Our bars, conveniently positioned on each main foyer level serve a great range of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, Champagne by the bottle or glass and fresh 'bean to cup' coffee.
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