Hippodrome announces 2024 show line-up
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions for 2024 including a stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals.
Birmingham Hippodrome Associates Fat Rascal Theatre make a welcome return in April, with Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch (Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 April 2024) which comes to the main stage following sell out performances in the Patrick Studio in 2019.
Welsh National Opera will be bringing new two productions to Birmingham in Spring 2024; Mozart's comic opera Cos� fan tutte (Friday 10 May 2024) aka The School for Lovers and Britten's magnificently atmospheric Death in Venice (Saturday 11 May 2024).
Winner of four Olivier Awards and the Tony Award for best direction of a Musical on Broadway, Come From Away (Tuesday 21 May - Saturday 1 June 2024) comes to the Hippodrome on its first UK tour, sharing the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these 'come from aways' into their lives with open hearts.
In June, the sensational new production of one of the world's most beloved musicals The Wizard of Oz (Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16 June 2024) arrives in Birmingham, featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
Hit musicals returning to the Hippodrome main stage by popular demand next year include the Broadway and UK smash-hit Sister Act (Monday 13 - Saturday 18 May 2024), the international phenomenon SIX the Musical after three sell out runs at the Hippodrome (Tue 18 - Sat 22 Jun 2024) and the much loved musical Hairspray (Mon 16 - Sat 21 Sep 2024)
Newly announced works in the Patrick Studio this Autumn include History in the Making: A Black History Special (Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 Oct 2023) which takes audiences on a trip down the black history timeline, presented through drama, spoken word, dance and music performances.
Birmingham Hippodrome also recently launched their new pre-show dining concept The Circle Lounge, working with chef Angelina Adamo.
Audiences can enjoy The Circle Lounge for a beautiful Afternoon Tea alongside a matinee performance, or sharing platters, small plates and sweet treats with friends and family for an evening performance.
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive officer at Birmingham Hippodrome said: “We're so pleased to announce a fantastic line-up of productions coming to Birmingham in 2024 in what will be our 125th year.”
There will be a range of Audio Described, Captioned, BSL interpreted and relaxed performances throughout the season, to find out more head to the Hippodrome's accessible performances web page.
Tickets for all new season shows will go on sale to Friends of Birmingham Hippodrome on Thursday 31 August at 11am and on general sale on Monday 4 September at 11am.
Tickets for all shows can be booked by clicking here or by calling 0844 338 5000*
co.uk to register or call 07484902066.
