Birmingham hippodrome is gearing up for an actionpacked new season. Season brochure april 2016 by birmingham hippodrome issuu. Mr pellow has appeared in the charts repeatedly over the years both during his time in the band and as a solo artist, including for huge hit love. The nutcracker birmingham royal ballet is coming to birmingham. Marti pellow, wet wet wets front man and now west end star, joins the cast of blood brothers for two spectacular weeks. We had only recently been to the hippodrome for the first time a few weeks ago when we came to see the nutcracker by the birmingham royal ballet.
The nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome 23 nov 2018. Birmingham hippodrome panto star matt slack loses his. Swan lake returns to birmingham hippodrome with a fresh look for the 21st century. The start of the aladdin pantomime at the bristol hippodrome staring marti pellow and joe pasquale. Birmingham hippodrome is the oldest surviving theatre in the city. Some may say a little too often but with birmingham hippodrome packed to the rafters last night and the.
The timbuktu tumblers whilst performing the evening show on thursday 27th december, jimmy osmond began to feel unwell during act 2, despite feeling so poorly he struggled through to the end of the show and was then rushed to hospital where it was confirmed he had. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for over 27 years and returns to birmingham hippodrome this november. Tonight the birmingham hippodrome celebrated the party that heralds the close of the qdos pantomime aladdin. Marti pellow aladdin birmingham hippodrome december 19 january 31 costars. Was a little concerned that there wasnt an usher to show you to your seats and check your tickets but the evening was superb talent throughout. Birmingham hippodrome season brochure by birmingham.
Christmas pantomime is the best in the country and the nutcracker ballet is also worth watching. The nutcracker 23 nov 2018 dec 2018 at birmingham hippodrome, hurst street birmingham. The panto run ends on sunday night, when over 100,000 people will have enjoyed the run that starred marti pellow, julian clary, lee mead, matt slack and andrew ryan. One man, two guvnors, cats, matthew bournes swan lake. Viviana durante, director of dance at english national ballet school said. Share your experience with future visitors to this event. Her magical christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable delight. Birmingham hippodrome pantomime favourite, matt slack is currently celebrating his sixth consecutive season at the venue. Had me hooked after the first 10mins marti pellow as usual was oustanding and magdalena alberto was superb very powerful show throughout. Latest news the bristol hippodrome is delighted to announce that comedy legend joe pasquale, recording and musical theatre star marti pellow and emmerdale and coronation streets hayley tamaddon will lead the cast in this years magical. He was the lead singer of the scottish pop group wet wet wet, from their formation in 1982 until their first split in 1997, and again from their reformation in 2004 to their second split in 2017. The inspired combination of wet wet wets marti pellow his first move into. The comedian is starring in aladdin at birmingham hippodrome but has been fighting a.
In 1899 the venue was redesigned by local architect f. Pantomime star matt slack is battling to be well enough to perform after losing his voice. Raj and i took two of my baby sisters along to the birmingham hippodrome to see this years pantomime production of aladdin. Marti made his pantomime debut for qdos entertainment in the recordbreaking 2015 birmingham hippodrome production of aladdin, which he reprised at the 3000seat sec armadillo in glasgow and broke box office records at the bristol hippodrome last christmas.
Join young clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a sugar plum fairy. Last night i had the most wonderful time at the panto. Aladdin pantomime at the bristol hippodrome, 20 december 2017. Best christmas shows and pantomimes near me for 2017 from. Packed with sensational special effects, a magical 3d flying carpet ride, laughoutloud comedy, and an aladdins cave of lavish sets and costumes, this. Marti pellow, julian clary, lee mead, matt slack and andrew ryan head the cast of aladdin, birmingham hippodrome s 2015 panto. This show while being 28 years running is absolutly marvellous, marti pellow takes the lead as the narrator, nikki evans as mrs johnstone with a full supporting great cast to many to metion. Tickets for the nutcracker birmingham royal ballet.
Your opinion is an important decision criterion for other visitors to attend an event. We already had a good first impression so were super excited to. I cant wait for welsh national operas sweeney todd and birmingham royal ballets nutcracker, two of my favourite works. Marti pellow as abanazar in aladdin at birmingham hippodrome. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for 25 years. As from 1 january 2016 we have moved our blog onto our birmingham hippodrome website, well still be bringing you plenty of news and. Marti pellow, julian clary, lee mead, matt slack and andrew ryan head the cast of the uks biggest pantomime aladdin at birmingham hippodrome. Joe pasquale, marti pellow and hayley tamaddon to star in. The start of the aladdin pantomime at the bristol hippodrome staring marti pellow. Marti pellow was a masterful villain and matt slack, as wishee washee, was on great form.
Birmingham hippodrome has a star studded cast for their production of. In addition to starring in aladdin, marti has also written his own original music for. Banner advertising the birmingham royal ballet at the birmingham hippodrome the first venue built on the hippodrome site was a building of assembly rooms in 1895. Bill kenwrights production of blood brothers seems to be constantly touring the uk. Marti pellow, julian clary, lee mead, matt slack and andrew ryan star in our spectacular pantomime extravaganza aladdin. Birmingham hippodrome s spectacular pantomime extravaganza aladdin stars marti pellow as abanazar, julian clary as slave of the ring, lee mead as aladdin and matt slack as wishee washee. The solo artist and frontman of the group wet wet wet has appeared in many theatre productions including chicago, both in the west end and on broadway, and tours of the. Aladdin birmingham hippodrome birmingham hippodrome. One man, two guvnors, cats, matthew bournes swan lake and more set for birmingham hippodrome s 2014 season. Struggled in the beginning to hear what marti pellow was saying, the orchestra who are great seemed to drown him out. Introducing birmingham s very own panto starmatt slack. The timbuktu tumblers whilst performing the evening show on thursday 27th december, jimmy osmond began to feel unwell during act 2, despite feeling so poorly he struggled through to the end of the show and was then rushed to hospital where it was confirmed he. Visit birmingham hippodrome on your trip to birmingham inspirock.
Buy tickets for the nutcracker birmingham royal ballet at birmingham hippodrome theatre from ticketmaster uk. Patron pat etchells meeting marti pellow at a recent pantomime event. Never too old for panto aladdin at birmingham hippodrome. Dramatic sets and pristine costumes create the ideal atmosphere, and marti pellow. Marti pellow of wet wet wet fame played a beautifully sinister baddie in abanazar. You are the first to post a fan report for marti pellow. Standing ovation peter pan birmingham jimmy osmond matt slack jaymi hensley meera syal duration. Please remember to pay attention to our netiquette. Blood brothers at birmingham hippodrome heart west midlands. Aladdin at birmingham hippodrome is a magical, fun.
Disgusted at the rubbish people left behind on the floor. Marti pellow of wet wet wet to star in aladdin at the. Marti pellow takes the lead in the secc 2016 panto, aladdin. Casualtys lee mead, julian clary as the spirit of the ring love but clearly not cash is all around for. Marti pellow being interviewed by itv news central presenter sameena alikhan on 15 january 2016 during his run as evil sorcerer abanazar in aladdin at birmingham hippodrome. The nutcracker comes to birmingham hippodrome youtube. Also among the highlights is a celebration of the beatles and popular abba musical mamma mia. Marti pellow as abanazar may occasionally act as if hes appearing in a different show but gradually he warms to role of the. Joe pasquale, marti pellow and hayley tamaddon to star in this years magical bristol hippodrome pantomime, aladdin. To mark the occasion, cast, crew and theatre staff gathered for a surprise ceremony where matt was presented with his dedicated seat in row l of the stalls along with a commemorative certificate.
Birmingham hippodrome theatre trust ltd, charity no. Yes, this is his third year running at the hippodrome, and yes, he comes behind julian clary, marti pellow. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for over 26 years and returns to birmingham hippodrome this november. Packed with sensational special effects, a magical 3d flying carpet ride, laughoutloud comedy, and an aladdins cave of lavish sets and costumes, this years birmingham hippodrome pantomime will be everything you could wish for. What a fabulous cast marti pellow seemed to revel in the baddie roll and julian clary was wonderful every time he came on stage he wore a different dazzling costume,lee mead. Featuring performances from joe paquale and marti pellow, the classic. All facilities are accessible and special seating areas for the.
Curtain call from aladdin at the bristol hippodrome 2017. We already had a good first impression so were super. Produced by the worlds biggest pantomime producer qdos entertainment, aladdin is directed by michael harrison who has been in. But all together a wonderful way to spend a few hours around christmas time.
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