The Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome My earliest memories of Birmingham Hippodrome are as a child. My mum would take me every year to see the Christmas pantomine. It was an exciting time. As a child it was a special place, where everything seemed big, exciting and luxurious. High ceilings, engravements on the walls and exciting shows to watch. It was like a palace to me back then, with the big curtains to the stage and the deep colours of thick carpets, and seats. We'd always take lots of sweets and l can never really remember a time where we were disatisfied with the show. I must admit l have a particular preferance towards musicals. So when ever a musical ...  Read the complete review

Have gone to shows here since I was a child must have gone at least 15 times over the years! Its ideally located in the centre of Birmingham just a short walk from New Street station, bus stops as well as having a car park a few mins walk away as well as taxis on the corner of Hurst St. The seats are comfortable and spacious. I have sat in all different areas of the circle and stalls and can honestly say you get a good view from everywhere. The two most recent shows I have gone to were Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Aladdin both were amazing and could not fault any part of the experience. I have booked up tickets to this years Christmas show of Robin Hood ...  Read the complete review

The Birmingham Hippodrome- the 'Old Lady' of Hurst Street- built in 1899 is currently closed for major refurbishment thanks in no small part to a rather hefty £29.3 million lottery grant. This money will be used to transform the exterior of the theatre into a magnificent glass-fronted structure that will dominate the skyline. This is a joint venture between the Hippodrome, Birmingham Royal Ballet and the DanceXchange and the new three-storied building will feature a massive dance studio, a dedicated dance injury centre and a small studio theatre with a capacity of 200 or so. There will also be an all day cafe to chill out in, several bars and a more ...  Read the complete review