Ben Elton, The Grufallo and more: Birmingham Hippodrome announces new shows to celebrate 120th anniversary
Continuing their 120th anniversary celebrations, Birmingham Hippodrome has announced three new productions for 2019, all visiting the theatre for the very first time.
Tickets are now on sale for The Gruffalo, On Your Feet! and Circus 1903. These three productions are also joined by a one night only appearance from comedy legend, Ben Elton.
The Gruffalo is Tall Stories’ musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler that comes to the venue from June 25 to 26.
The production is packed full of songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups.
The Broadway and West End production of the smash-hit musical, On Your Feet! comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from September 3 to 7.
It charts the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan and their journey from Cuba, to the streets of Miami and finally onto international superstardom. The musical features some of the most iconic pops songs of the era, including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now and 1-2-3.
Celebrating the Hippodrome’s roots as a circus 120 years ago, Circus 1903 rolls into Birmingham for the October half term from October 25 to November 2.
Featuring life-sized elephants created by puppeteers from War Horse, this circus show boasts a huge cast of dangerous acts from across the globe including acrobats, contortionists, trapeze and high wire performers.
For the first time in 15 years, Ben Elton will bring his brand-new UK tour to Birmingham Hippodrome on November 14.
Elton’s new tour promises to be a belly laughter-filled night, as he tries to make sense of the current state of the world.
To book tickets visit birminghamhippodrome.com or call 0844 338 5000.
