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The UK's single most popular theatre welcoming over 500,000 visitors per year situated in the heart of Birmingham hosting the best in West End musicals, ballet, opera and dance. Home to Birmingham Royal Ballet, English base for Welsh National Opera and Britain's biggest Pantomime!

Birmingham Hippodrome


    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Trk 01 - Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:49


    Trk 02 - Arrival And Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:54


    Trk 02 - Arrival And Security by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 03 - Staying COVID Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 2:02


    Trk 03 - Staying COVID Safe by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 04 - Background On The Life Of Vincent Van Gogh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 3:04


    Trk 04 - Background On The Life Of Vincent Van Gogh by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 05 - How The Audio Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 4:39


    Trk 05 - How The Audio Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 06 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio Described Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:01


    Trk 06 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio Described Tours by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 07 - Production Credits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:20


    Trk 08 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 2:08


    Trk 09 - 1888 Arles – The Red Vineyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:18


    Trk 09 - 1888 Arles – The Red Vineyard by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 10 - 1889 Arles – Sunflowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:01


    Trk 10 - 1889 Arles – Sunflowers by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 11 - 1889 Saint Remy – Vincent's Bedroom In Arles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:01


    Trk 11 - 1889 Saint Remy – Vincent's Bedroom In Arles by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 12 - 1889 Arles – Self Portrait With Bandaged Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:17


    Trk 12 - 1889 Arles – Self Portrait With Bandaged Ear by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 13 - 1888 Arles – Café Terrace At Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:25


    Trk 13 - 1888 Arles – Café Terrace At Night by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 14 - 1888 Arles – Van Gogh's Chair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:51


    Trk 14 - 1888 Arles – Van Gogh's Chair by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 15 - 1888 Arles – Starry Night Over The Rhone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:01


    Trk 15 - 1888 Arles – Starry Night Over The Rhone by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 16 - 1889 Saint Remy – Irises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:06


    Trk 16 - 1889 Saint Remy – Irises by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 17 - 1889 Saint Remy – The Starry Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:53


    Trk 17 - 1889 Saint Remy – The Starry Night by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 18 - 1889 Saint Remy – Self Portrait

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:52


    Trk 18 - 1889 Saint Remy – Self Portrait by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 19 - 1890 Saint Remy – Almond Blossom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:54


    Trk 19 - 1890 Saint Remy – Almond Blossom by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 20 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – The Church In Auvers - Sur - Oise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 0:55


    Trk 20 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – The Church In Auvers - Sur - Oise by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 21 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – Portrait Of Dr Gachet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:13


    Trk 21 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – Portrait Of Dr Gachet by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Trk 22 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – Wheat Field With Crows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 1:16


    Trk 22 - 1890 Auvers - Sur - Oise – Wheat Field With Crows by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Frequently Asked Questions - Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 3:13


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Frequently Asked Questions - Intro by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 1 - The Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 0:38


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 1 - The Index by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 2 - Arrival And Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 1:00


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 2 - Arrival And Security by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 3 - Staying COVID Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 2:26


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 3 - Staying COVID Safe by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 4 - Background To The Life And Works Of Vincent Van Gogh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 3:07


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 4 - Background To The Life And Works Of Vincent Van Gogh by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 5 - How The Audio - Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 5:12


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 5 - How The Audio - Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 6 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio - Described Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 0:57


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 6 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio - Described Tours by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 7 - Production Credits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 0:42


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 7 - Production Credits by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 8 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 3:09


    Birmingham Hippodrome - Track 8 - Frequently Asked Questions by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Frequently Asked Questions - Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 3:11


    Frequently Asked Questions - Intro by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 1 - The Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 0:38


    Track 2 - Arrival And Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 1:00


    Track 2 - Arrival And Security by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 3 - Staying COVID Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 2:26


    Track 3 - Staying COVID Safe by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 4 - Background On The Life Of Vincent Van Gogh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 3:07


    Track 4 - Background On The Life Of Vincent Van Gogh by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 5 - How The Audio Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 4:49


    Track 5 - How The Audio Described Tour And Gallery Layout Works by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 6 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio Described Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 0:57


    Track 6 - Dates And Times Of The Live Audio Described Tours by Birmingham Hippodrome

    Track 7 - Production Credits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 0:42


    Track 8 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 3:08


    Louis Emerick Bares All - The Full Monty star speaks to Newstyle Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 9:04


    A British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Based on his smash-hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, The Full Monty is a hilarious and heartfelt production starring Gary Lucy, Anthony Lewis, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Chris Fountain, Kai Owen and a cast of fourteen.

    Ed James Shares The Inside Scoop on Birmingham's Biggest Panto - Dick Whittington

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 7:47


    Ed James Shares The Inside Scoop on Birmingham's Biggest Panto - Dick Whittington by Birmingham Hippodrome

    SPRING 2016 STAGECAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2016 12:05


    Our first Stagecast of 2016 is live now! Heart FM and Stagecast presenter Ed James chats to Lee Mead about stepping into Dick Van Dyke’s shoes as Caratacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Plus an amazingly impromptu Super Trooper harmony from the Mamma Mia girls, and our Artistic Director and Chief Executive Fiona Allan gives you her top picks at International Dance Festival Birmingham - a dance featuring JCB diggers!

    Why The Barber of Seville is perfect for opera newbies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2016 0:11


    Director Sam Brown explains why Welsh National Opera's hilarious production of The Barber of Seville is the perfect choice if you are new to opera.

    The Barber of Seville plot explained in under 30 seconds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2016 0:27


    Hear Director Sam Brown, summarise The Barber of Seville in under 30 seconds!

    Tune in to the third podcast in our Hippodrome Heritage Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2016 8:27


    Our Hippodrome Heritage team are currently researching into our rich heritage collating archive material that will be available on digital touch tables in our foyer for you to use later this year. Heart FM's Ed James talks to Hippodrome Heritage volunteer Ivan Heard. Ivan has had the big task of listing every show that has been performed on our stage since 1899 from Des O'Connor and Les Miserables to old fashioned strongmen and fighting crocodiles - plus he's asked for your help too - have a listen! #BHheritage If you have any Birmingham Hippodrome memorabilia you can donate to the project email archive@birminghamhippodrome.com

    Backstage with the cast of Aladdin at Birmingham Hippodrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016 11:38


    Heart FM's Ed James interviews the lead cast of Aladdin, the UK's best pantomime, backstage at Birmingham Hippodrome. Find out what cinema Lee Mead has visited, what train station Julian Clary likes, and where Matt Slack would like to go and eat. Plus a little bit of panto gossip! #BHpanto

    Winter 2015 Stagecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 9:59


    Listen to our Winter 2015 Stagecast now! Hear Heart FM’s Ed James talk our future with new CEO Fiona Allan, ugly shoes with panto star Julian Clary, and amazing Abba songs with Mamma Mia Associate Tour Director Steven Paling. PLUS the usual dose of backstage gossip and details on new shows that have just been announced for 2016!

    Our Chief Executive Fiona Allan chats to Heart FM's Ed James

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 7:23


    Our new Chief Executive Fiona Allan sits down with Heart Fm's Ed James to chat about her first few months at the head of Birmingham Hippodrome, and her vision for our theatre's future.

    Tune in to the second podcast in our Hippodrome Heritage Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2015 12:31


    Birmingham Hippodrome is the UK's pantomime home and has been presenting this much loved art form for over 50 years. Ahead of the opening of our pantomime Aladdin produced by Qdos and starring Marti Pellow, Julian Clary, Lee Mead and Matt Slack, Heart FM's Ed James chats to one of our favourite pantomime Dames Nigel Ellacot. Nigel who has starred in numerous pantomime's over the last 20 years both here and across the UK talks about the history of pantomime, how long it takes for him to get ready and lets us into some fascinating backstage secrets. Nigel's website is its-behind-you.com Our Heritage Project aims to have our brand new digital archive website and touch table installed by May 2016, enabling young people and theatregoers of all ages to engage with our theatre story. Our Heritage Team are busy collating information now. If you have anything you wish to donate or would like to take part in our oral history please email archive@birminghamhippodrome.com

    Birmingham Blitz 75th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 1:22


    Birmingham Hippodrome is currently producing 2,241 Reasons to Remember - a major art installation by award-winning arts organisation Metro-Boulot-Dodo to commemorate those that lost their lives in the Birmingham Blitz in WW2. Surrounding the installation will be a number of listening booths where members of the public can hear first hand accounts of how the Birmingham Blitz effected the civilians of Birmingham. This is the second preview. Metro_Boulot-Dodo and Birmingham Hippodrome would like to thank Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and member from Birmingham Air Rads Remembrance Association for the oral archives used in these recordings. 2,241 Reasons to Remember is a free event taking place by Birmingham Rag Markets from 19-21 November.

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