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Dracula - The Bloody Truth at Birmingham Hippodrome

It's evident that this show is very different in structure to the large scale musical behemoth that's in residence down the hall - but is absolutely none the less endearing. 'Dracula - The Bloody Truth' takes physical theatre back to its roots and brings physical comedy to the forefront of the experience.

Posted by Dan Richards at Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Miss Saigon at Birmingham Hippodrome

There was an air of excitement in Birmingham this evening which was palpable. You could feel the anticipation as people arrived at Birmingham Hippodrome for the official opening of the UK tour of Miss Saigon. Indeed, the show has already spent time at Leicester and a week of it's run in Birmingham is over, but this is the night that the nations eyes are on the show - and the anticipation and build up has set the bar so incredibly high.

Posted by Dan Richards at Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017
PREVIEW: The LEGENDARY Miss Saigon lands in Birmingham

The heat is on in Birmingham this week as Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical, Miss Saigon, lands in the city to begin its epic 9-week run at Birmingham Hippodrome!

Posted by Dan Richards at Friday, July 28th, 2017
Funny Girl at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

I have to admit to entering the auditorium this evening with some trepidation. Back in May, I saw Sheridan Smith take to the stage as Fanny Brice in the UK tour of Funny Girl. If ever there was a time I'd turn into a fan boy, it's watching Smith on stage in a role that she clearly felt at home in - and this clearly was a role she felt at home in.

Posted by Dan Richards at Monday, July 24th, 2017