Theatre reveals 2023 line-up
Birmingham Hippodrome have announced a line-up of new productions for 2023 including a stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals.
New productions announced for 2023 include 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical ', 'The SpongeBob Musical ', 'Everybody 's Talking About Jamie ' and the return of 'SIX! ' after a sold out run in 2021.
The six wives of Henry VIII will take to the mic to tell their tales when the international smash hit musical 'SIX! ' (28 February to 4 March 2023) makes its royal return to the Hippodrome stage next February following its previous sell-out success in 2021.
Family show 'The SpongeBob Musical ' (11 to 15 April, 2023) will visit Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its premiere UK tour and make a splash with audiences young and old.
October 2023 sees the arrival of smash-hit musical 'Everybody 's Talking About Jamie ' (10 to 14 October, 2023) following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, a sold-out UK & Ireland Tour and an Amazon Studios award-winning film. The musical tells the devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket.
The mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical ' (17 Oct to 5 November 2023), will visit Birmingham Hippodrome on its first ever UK & Ireland Tour in October 2023 taking audiences to a world of pure imagination.
Previously announced highlights include The Lincoln Center Theater 's critically acclaimed 'My Fair Lady ' following a run at the London Coliseum (8 Mar to 26 March 2023), the return of 'Titanic The Musical ' (18 to 22 April 2023) as part of the hit production 's 10th anniversary tour and feel good celebration of soul The Commitments (24 to 29 April 2023).
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive officer at Birmingham Hippodrome said: “We 've had an exciting summer in Birmingham, and we 're hoping to bring that same spirit of joy and celebration into the autumn season.
“With a selection of smash-hit and critically acclaimed shows taking to the Hippodrome stage over the next year, there is something for everyone. I 'm particularly looking forward to my first festive season at the Hippodrome, with Birmingham Royal Ballet 's stellar production of The Nutcracker and this year 's spectacular panto, Dick Whittington. ”
There will be a range of Audio Described, Captioned, BSL interpreted and relaxed performances throughout the season, visit the accessible performances page.
Tickets for all shows can be booked at www.birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0844 338 5000