PRESS RELEASE - Because THEY Can Can Can! Pioneering Performance Project Puts UK Disabled Arts Centre Stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

11 Aug 2017

Birmingham Hippodrome has today announced details of a major new performance partnership with long-term collaborators Open Theatre Company – one of the region’s leading practitioners of Learning Disabled arts. This latest partnership between Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company will see ten members of the venue’s resident learning disabled arts company, BecauseWeCanCanCan, work closely with […]

PRESS RELEASE - Putting the Business in Show-Business at Birmingham Hippodrome's Free Open Day

27 Jul 2017

PRESS RELEASE Putting the Business in Show-Business at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Free Open Day Businesses gather for the official launch of Birmingham Hippodrome’s Newly Refurbished Event Spaces First-class hospitality, show-stopping spaces and word-class entertainment under one roof at city’s premiere theatre On Tues 25 July, business representatives from across the region arrived at Birmingham Hippodrome in […]

PRESS RELEASE - A Blockbuster Summer of Family Fun Comes To Birmingham Hippodrome

12 Jul 2017

PRESS RELEASE A Blockbuster Summer of Family Fun Comes To Birmingham Hippodrome CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES From the far-off mountains of Transylvania to the all-swinging streets of the Urban Jungle by way of the magical kingdom of Oz, you don’t need to travel very far to experience a world of family-friendly theatre on your […]

PRESS RELEASE - A Galaxy of Star Names Announced for Cinderella at Birmingham Hippodrome

7 Jul 2017

PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES THE FAIRY GODMOTHER OF ALL PANTOMIME CASTS! A GALAXY OF STAR NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR CINDERELLA AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME Birmingham Hippodrome has proudly announced that Beverley Knight (in her pantomime debut), Danny Mac, Matt Slack, Suzanne Shaw, The Grumbleweeds, Ceri Dupree and Phil Randall will star in this year’s production […]

PRESS RELEASE: Change of roles as new Chair takes to the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

15 Jun 2017

Click here for images Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that JOHN CRABTREE will step down as its Chair after serving for 16 years as a Trustee. He will continue in an informal ambassadorial role for the theatre alongside his many other corporate and charitable activities, and in his new capacity as Lord Lieutenant of the West […]

PRESS RELEASE - Strictly Come Dancing Sensation, Danny Mac, Joins Cast of Sunset Boulevard

19 May 2017

PRESS RELEASE Strictly Come Dancing Sensation Danny Mac To Star As Joe Gillis in the UK and Ireland Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard Produced by Michael Harrison and David Ian Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to announce that Strictly sensation Danny Mac will join the cast of the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of […]

PRESS RELEASE - Stars of Stage and Screen Launch Thrilling New Season at Birmingham Hippodrome

8 May 2017

PRESS RELEASE STARS OF STAGE AND SCREEN LAUNCH THRILLING NEW SEASON AT BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME Actors, Directors and Producers from across the UK gathered at Birmingham Hippodrome last week to usher in a sparkling new season of shows, featuring the best in West End musicals, world-class opera, ballet, free outdoor festivals and more. On hand to […]

PRESS RELEASE: Can YOU Help Birmingham Hippodrome Raise £5000 in 5 Days?

2 May 2017

PRESS RELEASE Can YOU help Birmingham Hippodrome raise £5,000 in 5 days? CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES Birmingham Hippodrome has today announced details of a new fundraising campaign which aims to raise over £5,000 to put a spring in the step of local young dancers. Running from 1-5 May, The Spring Steps Challenge will seek to […]

PRESS RELEASE - For one night only at Birmingham Hippodrome

19 Apr 2017

PRESS RELEASE For one night only at Birmingham Hippodrome Bank Holiday Fun with Sing-a-long-a-Frozen & Free Themed Foyer Crafts Head for the hills with Sing-a-long-a-Sound of Music Asian rock sensation Atif Aslam & The Simon & Garfunkel Story Stand Up giants Jon Richardson & Joel Dommett Whether you’re a sucker for a sing-a-long, in search […]

PRESS RELEASE - B-Side Hip-Hop Festival Launches Search for Midlands’ Ultimate Street Dance Crew

18 Apr 2017

Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Ultimate Midlands’ Street Dance Crew? Aspiring street dance crews from across the Midlands are being given their chance to shine on the prestigious Birmingham Hippodrome main stage – one of the biggest stages in the UK this May as part of B-Side Hip-Hop Festival. The competition […]

PRESS RELEASE - Birmingham Hippodrome announces 18 months of award-winning hits

11 Apr 2017

‘BEST IN SHOWS’ – Birmingham Hippodrome announces 18 months of award-winning hits THE WEST END IN THE WEST MIDLANDS Global successes Wicked, Matilda and War Horse join stellar line-up for 2017/18. DISCOVER DANCE Zoonation’s Into The Groove, U.Dance Festival, Acosta Danza, Aditi Mangaldas; BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET present David Bintley’s magical Aladdin. BOURNE AGAIN… The return […]

PRESS RELEASE - Hip-Hop Royalty, Homegrown Talent and Much More 'B-Sides'

7 Apr 2017

PRESS RELEASE HIP-HOP ROYALTY, HOMEGROWN TALENT & MUCH MORE ‘B-SIDE’S Birmingham Hippodrome Announces Full Line-Up for B-Side Hip-Hop Festival 2017 New York ‘Graff’ Artist, T-Kid, To Bring Legendary Street Art To Southside Streets Ahead: Birmingham Hippodrome Launches Search for Midlands Ultimate Street Dance Crew 19 – 21 May 2017 Follow: @brumhippodrome Festival Hashtag: #bside2017 World-class […]

PRESS RELEASE - New Take That Musical, The Band, to visit Birmingham Hippodrome in 2018

3 Apr 2017

PRESS RELEASE TAKE THAT AND DAVID PUGH & DAFYDD ROGERS PRESENT THE NEW MUSICAL THE BAND WRITTEN BY TIM FIRTH with THE MUSIC OF TAKE THAT UK TOUR OPENS AT MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE ON 8 SEPTEMBER 2017 CLICK HERE FOR IMAGES Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to announce that Tim Firth’s new musical, THE BAND, will […]

PRESS RELEASE - Rising Stars of Dance Sample Life in The Spotlight

28 Feb 2017

PRESS RELEASE Rising Stars of Dance Sample Life in The Spotlight Dance: Sampled to shine a spotlight on Young Dancers from across the Midlands this March Talented youngsters from across the Midlands are being given the chance to enjoy their moment in the spotlight this weekend as Birmingham Hippodrome counts down to the launch of […]

PRESS RELEASE - B-Side Hip-Hop Festival is BACK!

22 Feb 2017

PRESS RELEASE B-SIDE HIP-HOP FESTIVAL IS BACK! Event Dates: 19-21 May 2017 Twitter Hashtag: #bside2017 Facebook Page: facebook.com/bside2017 Following the success of the city’s first, annual Hip-Hop Festival in 2016, Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to announce that B-SIDE Hip Hop Festival will be returning in 2017. Produced in partnership with local hip hop artists Break […]

PRESS RELEASE - Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Caroline Flack, to make her stage debut in Crazy For You

17 Feb 2017

PRESS RELEASE Strictly Come Dancing Champion Caroline Flack to make her stage debut as in the national tour of Crazy for You PERFORMANCE DATES: Tues 24 – Sat 28 Oct 2017 PRESS NIGHT: Tues 24 October at 7.30pm Birmingham Hippodrome is thrilled to announce that Caroline Flack will make her stage debut as ‘Irene’ in […]