Take part in FREE activities and talks, get to see behind the scenes, meet characters from the theatre’s past, brought to life by Highly Sprung Performance Company, explore our new interactive touch tables and join in with a theatrical treasure hunt and quiz!

Did you know that Henry and James Draysey were inspired by the seaside resort of Blackpool and particularly the iconic Blackpool tower when they built the Hippodrome in 1899 and named it the Tower of varieties and Circus? They even built a tower on top of the theatre in homage to Blackpool.

As Summer in Southside brings the seaside right to the Hippodrome’s door we explore the story of Birmingham Hippodrome in our open day, from the early variety days, inspired by Blackpool, to the big stars and massive productions that have performed on our stage over the last century.

During the Open Day:

Little Earthquake presents Professor Harry Hackett’s Box Of Treats
LOOK OUT for the stripy-suited candy-floss seller
TRY YOUR LUCK at Captain Jack’s hook-a-duck stall
FOLLOW the trail of clues and SEE Harry’s secret show
You won’t BELIEVE your eyes and ears
But remember… Shhhhh! It’s a secret!
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