Your Supporter Spotlight newsletter from Birmingham Hippodrome Fundraising Team
Dear Supporter
Welcome to your digital round-up of membership benefits, event dates and fundraising news to accompany our new season brochure.
There is plenty to update you on in this new Spring season, including that we have now gone digital with our newsletter, we hope you enjoy this brand new format!
We’re kicking off this next season with some fantastic productions, including Waitress, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher and Les Dennis, along with the return of Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia and Matilda The Musical! We are so happy to be welcoming new shows, including Back to the Future, which we know will wow our audiences in 2027.
- The Gruffalo - 10.30am & 1pm on Thu 21 May 2026
- The Nutcracker - 12.45pm on Tue 1 Dec 2026
- Sleeping Beauty - 12 noon on Thu 28 Jan 2027
- Mon 11 -16 May - Origins Festival with pre-show hosted drinks
- Thu 11 Jun - Summer Soirée!
- Sat 13 Jun - Opening of Hot Mess at The Other Palace Theatre in London
- 12-14 Aug - Shedinburgh x New Musical Theatre Department at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Sat 29 - Mon 31 Aug - Birmingham Weekender Festival
- Thu 8 Oct - Fundraising Gala at Sylvia - book your places NOW!
- Thu 8 Oct - Curtain Raiser performance at Sylvia
- Thu 28 Jan - Pantomime Relaxed Performance Reception
Book your places and support our fundraising ambitions today!
Enjoy a spectacular evening of outstanding hospitality and world-class entertainment on Thu 8 Oct at our Sylvia gala dinner!
Join us for the electrifying, Olivier-Award nominated Sylvia by renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince. Starring Olivier-Award winning powerhouse Beverley Knight, this irresistible blend of hip hop, funk and soul tells the untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst. This is more than a musical – it’s a manifesto to shake the rafters!
Our Gala evenings are the perfect opportunity to entertain friends and family, treat a team, or network with fellow Patrons.
Booking is now open! Contact Olivia on 0121 689 3040, send an email to fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com, or book online here.
A Top Night at Top Hat!
In March we enjoyed welcoming new Patrons and supporters to discover more about our Access provision as part of our Festival programme. Chilina Madon, Executive Director, Charlotte Boyer, Access Lead, Jacci Boraston, Festival Access Hub Lead and Rachel Bromfield from our Fundraising Team shared updates about our Festivals programme and the support we provide for disadvantaged local community groups and those with additional needs.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming Top Hat Company Manager Matt Elesmore and cast member James Hume for a Q+A. They recounted touring experiences and some behind-the-scenes insights into the production - they also happened to mention what a joy it was to perform in Birmingham!
Anand Bhatt joins Birmingham Hippodrome as Director of Creative Programmes
Dance City's Anand Bhatt has joined the Hippodrome as Director of Creative Programmes. The role will see Bhatt lead the Hippodrome's Learning & Participation, New Musicals, New Work and Artist Development, Festivals and Access programmes of work.
Anand said: "The Hippodrome’s ambition for the city, the region and beyond, is very exciting and I will support that vision in every way I can."
Emily joins Fundraising Team as Corporate Development Manager
We are pleased to welcome Emily Boate to the Fundraising Team as Corporate Development Manager. Emily is looking forward to meeting with all of our existing and new supporters over the coming months.
You can contact Emily about opportunities to support and/or sponsor our creative work by email at emilyboate@birminghamhippodrome.com or over the phone on 0121 689 3040.
Why not join us as a Volunteer this year?
Our relaxed performance volunteers are brilliant fellows! We’re so grateful to have such passionate, engaged supporters who work alongside our front of house team to welcome our audiences with additional or complex needs.
We love hearing how the experience brings so much delight to our supporters who give back to the theatre community through volunteering at relaxed performances.
To sign up for the next
online volunteer training session and get involved, please click button below to email us.
We extend the warmest Hippodrome welcome to our newest patrons Abid Iqbal, Scott & Emily Ward, Helena Hogarth, Candice & Peter Laband and Courtney & Brian Partlow.
We are delighted that you have chosen to support the theatre as Patrons!
As a Patron you can enjoy a 20% discount on food & drink purchases in our Foyers and Circle Lounge! Don’t forget to show your membership card.
For details about Patron ticket offers and other membership benefits visit our Patrons Base.
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