Birmingham Hippodrome News

Godfrey and Coote's sophomore offering far from lives up to its name. With a music and book of charm and wit carried by two West End heavyweights, Hot Mess proves you can portray serious issues with a touch of fun. Earth and Humanity's relationship may be messy and complicated, but I see this musical's future as clear and bright.

Singer/song writer and performer Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside Sharon Rose as Sylvia in a UK tour culminating in a run at the Royal Albert Hall this Autumn.

Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical created by The Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, will return in Autumn 2026 for a major UK tour culminating in a five-performance engagement at the Royal Albert Hall.

Matthew Harvey, who is currently starring in the West End musical Just For One Day, will release the Live Concert Cast Recording of his new musical Unbound to coincide with this year’s Halloween celebrations.

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour Priscilla Queen of the Desert, including Kevin Clifton, Nick Hayes, and more. Learn more about the show here!

The beloved disco-fueled musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert will embark on a dazzling new UK and Ireland tour beginning February 19, 2026, at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.

The team behind the Broadway and West End show Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) have reunited to bring the second ever workshop of new musical, Mona Loser, to Birmingham Hippodrome next year.

Cast and creatives from No Such Thing as Wolves headed to Birmingham Botanical Gardens to launch the brand-new musical adventure ahead of opening at Birmingham Hippodrome this December. Learn more.

This Christmas, Birmingham Royal Ballet will present two beloved productions of The Nutcracker in both Birmingham and London. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

One of the best-loved novels of all time is coming to the Storyhouse stage this month in a masterful new adaptation that breathes new life into the story. Learn more here!

The world premiere of Black Power Desk, a new Black British musical by critically acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Old Vic 12, Roundhouse, Bush Theatre), will take place at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio from Wednesday, October 22 through Saturday, October 25, 2025.

MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!

A merry band of stars arrived in the city to launch Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime Robin Hood. The cast swapped Sherwood Forest for Aston Hall and had fun getting to know each ahead of this year's show.

The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!

Sell-out sensation Cable Street will return by popular demand to London, opening at Marylebone Theatre this winter. This powerful new iteration brings to life an electrifying reimagining of one of London’s most significant days.

Half Man Half Bull will come to Birmingham Hippodrome this November. Half Man Half Bull tells two inextricably linked stories of hope and loss by reimagining the classic Greek myths of Theseus and The Minotaur and Daedalus and Icarus.

REWRITES - the showcase for new musicals started by Lowry, Salford is back for 2025 with a piece of gig-theatre that reimagines the classic Greek myths of Theseus and Icarus. Learn more!

The acclaimed dance production Message In A Bottle, choreographed by Kate Prince and set to the hits of Sting, will be released on Blu-ray + 4K and TVOD October 10, 2025.

The musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch has announced casting for its forthcoming Christmas season, splashing into Lowry, Salford for five weeks.