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The Birth of the Mega Musical

To celebrate Heritage Open Days and to coincide with Miss Saigon appearing on our stage, we’re hosting a free history talk.

From Cats and Phantom to Les Misérables and Wicked, all the major mega musicals have graced the Hippodrome stage over the years. 

Take a look at items from our archive and find out the secrets behind making a musical blockbuster with our knowledgeable Heritage Volunteer, Ivan Heard.

Read Ivan’s blog

This talk will take place in PwC Suite.

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