With Birmingham Hippodrome’s 2015 pantomime Aladdin now open for a six week run, the theatre has announced Dick Whittington as its 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 goes on sale to Hippodrome Friends on 11 Dec 2015, and will be on general sale from 17 Dec 2015. Standard price tickets start at £15.50 with generous concessions and group discounts.

Michael Harrison, managing director of Qdos Entertainment’s pantomime division, said: “Dick Whittington promises to be another unmissable Christmas show at the Hippodrome, the home of Birmingham pantomime. There is no doubt it’s one of the most popular panto titles, with a great story packed with fun and adventure We look forward to bringing Birmingham audiences another blockbuster Christmas show.”

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 Entertainment.
“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. This popular 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, Panto tickets, gift vouches and Friends memberships can all be purchased on 0844 338 5000* or online at birminghamhippodrome.com (*0844 calls will be charged 4.5p/min plus your phone company’s access charge.)

-ENDS- Dec 15

  • Notes to Editors
    Birmingham Hippodrome is an independent, not-for-profit, registered charity. The Hurst Street venue averages over 500,000 visits annually making it the most popular single auditorium in the UK. With no public revenue funding, it counts Birmingham Royal Ballet and DanceXchange as resident partners; presents all of Welsh National Opera’s repertoire; welcomes the best in international dance, major touring dramas, West End and Broadway musicals; and is home to the world’s biggest Pantomime. It also houses the 200-seat Patrick Centre for the Performing Arts.
  • The theatre has extensive meeting facilities and operates all its own catering services, including two restaurants. As a charity, Birmingham Hippodrome receives generous support from the business community through sponsorship and other partnerships; from individuals through donations and memberships; and from grant-making Trusts and Foundations for special programming and infrastructure projects. It is a major employer and plays a leading role in the Southside Business Improvement District (BID).
  • Birmingham Hippodrome is currently expanding its Creative Programme – Hippodrome Creative – building on its successful work in education and in the wider community. With partners including Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council and private funders, the Hippodrome has recently enjoyed co-producing and producing new events including International Dance Festival Birmingham, The Voyage (for the London 2012 Festival), Summer in Southside, and the 4 Squares Weekender celebrating the opening of the Library of Birmingham on behalf of Birmingham Arts Partnership. More recently Birmingham Hippodrome produced Birmingham Weekender on behalf of Birmingham Arts Partnership.
  • Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Ltd, Charity No. 510842. Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB. Box Office: 0844 338 5000. www.birminghamhippodrome.com/review