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Advantages: Big shows for Brum in 2001 Disadvantages: Its closed at the moment
The Birmingham Hippodrome- the 'Old Lady' of Hurst Street- built in 1899 is currently closed for major refurbishment thanks in no small part to a rather hefty £29.3 million lottery grant.
This money will be used to transform the exterior of the theatre into a magnificent glass-fronted structure that will dominate the skyline. This is a joint venture between the Hippodrome, Birmingham Royal Ballet and the DanceXchange and the new three-storied building will feature a massive dance studio, a dedicated dance injury centre and a small studio theatre with a capacity of 200 or so. There will also be an all day cafe to chill out in, several bars and a more open-plan interior with much improved access for disabled patrons.
The good news for purists is that the Hippodrome's auditorium will remain sacrosanct except for a much needed ...
Advantages: Great when original Abba music is played Disadvantages: Songs out of tune. Go to London instead.
We have been to many West End shows and this one stood out as it was... so often painfully out of tune. It is the only show we have been to where we winced - repeatedly, sadly.
Did you have the same experience? We all have off-days and maybe this was one of them for certain members of the cast..
When you see a musical, the one thing you expect is that the performers can sing well.
The quality of the singing picked up when original Abba recordings were played - they showed just how good Abba were, and just how mediocre the performers at the Hippodrome were.
The finale was good.
I would pass on Bristol and go to the London show. ...
Advantages: Something for everyone. Disadvantages: Some people are put off going to the theatre-they think it is for the wealthy upper classes-come on, I prove that one wrong!
the theatre, I love watching plays and performing in them, and I love the actual buildings of theatres. There is something magical about them, and many of the older ones are haunted by the ghosts of actors (allegedly).
Hopefully the information will be of some use for some people, but if not, enjoy the read. If you are a country bumpkin, prepare to feel jealous of all the big city has to offer! Alternatively, if you are a person who thinks nothing works outside of London, prepare to scoff. Here goes, anyway!
The BIG Boys
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The Hippodrome
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Located on Hurst Street, bang in the middle of the gay area and China town of Brum is the Hippodrome. Reopened in November 2001 after extensive refurbishment, this is the crown of Brum's theatre land. Expensive and classy is the name ...
