Our 201415 autumnwinter season provides theatregoers of all ages with another varied season of world class musicals, dance, opera and ballet. Birmingham royal ballets the nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome beautiful choreography, opulent costumes and decadent sets. Sat 20th jun 2020 birmingham royal ballet hippodrome birmingham buy tickets. The nutcracker, hippodrome, birmingham the independent. From start to finish the production of the nutcracker was absolutely stunning. Press release birmingham hippodrome announces fiona. One man, two guvnors, cats, matthew bournes swan lake. Birmingham royal ballets production of the nutcracker is an unbeatable way to start the festive season with a bang. Birmingham royal ballets production of the nutcracker is the christmas gift that keeps giving. The company performs sir peter wrights muchloved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to tchaikovskys magnificent score. Christmas at birmingham hippodrome is always a festive delight for all the family. The invitation to this world premier was given to birmingham hippodromes then chief executive stuart griffiths. Bourne alongside the royal ballet, lcdt, rambert, mark morris and ndt 2.
Beauty and the beast is a dark gothic ballet featuring 89 dancers. Birmingham royal ballet the nutcracker families online. The nutcracker comes to birmingham hippodrome youtube. Stuart griffiths has taken birmingham hippodrome from bankruptcy to the most visited theatre in britain. Dont miss it if you enjoy the ballet or just enjoy being entertained. The invitation to this world premier was given to birmingham hippodrome s then chief executive stuart griffiths. So visually effective the audience gasp the birmingham royal ballet. Birmingham hippodrome is an independent, notforprofit, registered charity. The nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome he also thanked us for helping him celebrate his 90th birthday which was that day sir peter, the pleasure was all ours. With its resident partners birmingham royal ballet and dancexchange, the. Birmingham royal ballet, the nutcracker, birmingham.
An earlier version of the second photo caption said that it. Photograph, interior view of stage and auditorium, birmingham hippodrome. From early lgbtq pioneers like ella shields, mae west. The spectacular staging has been created especially for the royal albert hall with stunning lighting, projection and gorgeous period costumes, and is. The nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome birmingham.
First time at the birmingham hippodrome it was a great venue and we had a wonderful view in the centre circle. Photograph, interior storage area, birmingham hippodrome. Her magical christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable delight. This also came across in birmingham royal ballets class, which launched their home. We are unsubsidised and do not receive revenue grants from arts council england or birmingham city council. Join young clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a sugar plum fairy. Join clara as she is swept into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a sugar plum fairy. Stuart griffiths, chief executive of birmingham hippodrome.
Birmingham hippodrome has a long and proud tradition of championing diversity and celebrating difference on its stages. Birmingham royal ballet presenting its most successful nutcracker at christmas. It has been delighting families for more than 25 years and it hasnt lost an. Birmingham hippodrome has confirmed that fiona allan will become its new chief executive in the autumn. The nutcracker at birmingham hippodrome, birmingham, united kingdom. The dancers were incredible, in fact, the entire production was wonderful. Stuart griffiths, chief executive of birmingham hippodrome, spreads the. Fiona allan has had over 20 years experience in the cultural sector, with a career that spans both artistic and organisational leadership. Buy tickets for the nutcracker birmingham royal ballet at birmingham hippodrome theatre from ticketmaster uk. Nutcracker birmingham hippodrome, birmingham traveller.
Birmingham hippodrome, cameron mackintosh, curtain call, stuart griffiths, the phantom of the opera one of the worlds best loved producers sir cameron mackintosh visited birmingham hippodrome this week, attending the press night of the phantom. The unsubsidised hurst street based venue averages over 500,000 visits. Hippodrome the outgoing chief executive, stuart griffiths, left the business. Letter, to the birmingham hippodrome theatre director henry sherwood, esq. The nutcracker, birmingham royal ballet, birmingham. It is a fantastic time to arrive at birmingham hippodrome the outgoing chief executive, stuart griffiths, left the business in terrific shape, and my lucky job is to use that as a platform for. Birmingham royal ballet dates at hippodrome, birmingham. Matthew bournes sleeping beauty comes to birmingham. Letter, to the birmingham hippodrome theatre director stuart griffiths, birmingham hippodrome.
Magical scenes in the nutcracker by birmingham royal ballet. Birmingham royal ballets festive production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for almost 30 years. Homedanceballet the nutcracker birmingham hippodrome. The nutcracker birmingham royal ballet birmingham hippodrome sir peter wright, celebrating his 90 th birthday, summed up the opening night of brbs christmas season of his nutcracker perfectly sensational the ballet was sir peters gift to birmingham when the sadlers wells royal ballet moved from london to. Were a big local employer with fulltime, parttime and casual paid posts across most teams including administration, technical, customer service and hospitality, marketing, box office, creative learning, fundraising, finance and more. Australianborn allan takes over from stuart griffiths who is leaving in july to. It starts off in a grand victorian living room where guests are arriving for a family christmas party under the shadow of an enormous traditional christmas tree. Fri 19th jun 2020 birmingham royal ballet hippodrome birmingham buy tickets. Stuart griffiths, birmingham hippodrome chief executive, said. Birmingham hippodrome has announced a recordbreaking 12 months which saw paid admissions soar to more than 625,000 tickets, up almost a. Stuart griffiths, chief executive of birmingham hippodrome said. Viviana durante, director of dance at english national ballet school said. Stuart griffiths the official birmingham hippodrome blog.
We are proud to present a programme filled with such a wide range of the highest quality ballet, dance, opera, musicals and drama. Buy birmingham ballet tickets from the official site. In countdown to this years birmingham pride, were putting the history of lgbtq theatre under the spotlight as we look back over 120 years of diversity on our stages. After years as chief executive, on july 3 he will leave to join the opposition, as programming director of atg which owns 25 theatres around the country, including the new alexandra theatre in birmingham, and 11 in the west end. Nutcracker with the birmingham royal ballet at the. Dance consortium cochair stuart griffiths awarded an obe in the. Current ceo stuart griffiths obe moves to ambassador theatre group in july, as announced in january. Birmingham hippodrome has confirmed that fiona allan will become its new chief executive in the autumn current ceo stuart griffiths obe moves to ambassador theatre group in july, as announced in january fiona allan has had over 20 years experience in the cultural sector, with a career that spans both artistic and organisational leadership. Tue 23rd jun 2020 birmingham royal ballet hippodrome. Its definitely full steam ahead here at birmingham hippodrome as we look forward to a packed 2012. The nutcracker birmingham royal ballet is coming to birmingham. Birmingham hippodrome theatre trust ltd is an independent, notforprofit registered charity no. Birmingham hippodrome gets record sales birmingham live. Launch pictures 12th june 2006 birmingham hippodrome.
Track the story of birmingham hippodrome from its opening in 1899 to refurbishment in 2001. Hippodrome blockbusters set stage for record sales. Someone said that was the only dance that there was demand for in birmingham, so that prompted me to want to prove them wrong. Swan lake returns to birmingham hippodrome with a fresh look for the 21st century.
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. Her magical christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for 25 years. I was there for both the friday and saturday night performances. One small bit of advice take your own refreshments other than drinks.
Matthew bournes sleeping beauty runs at birmingham hippodrome tonight, 5 saturday 9 february 20. Birmingham hippodrome brochure winter 2014 by birmingham. Stuart griffiths is currently a co chair of dance consortium and has been. With gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and a full orchestra, this is a perfect christmas treat for the whole family. Stuart has been the chief executive of birmingham hippodrome since. Said the hippodromes chief executive stuart griffiths. Last night was the big night as we went to see the nutcracker at birmingham s hippodrome. Her magical christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable. For all the latest on birmingham royal ballets response to the ongoing covid19 outbreak, please visit our dedicated page for updates. Birmingham royal ballets the nutcracker keeps getting. The nutcracker 2017 performances at birmingham hippodrome. This year theres jack and the beanstalk starring loose woman jane mcdonald, blues duncan james, chris gascoyne from coronation street, plus the return of last years comedy trio gary wilmot, paul zerdin, and matt slack, and featuring spectacular 3d. It was the first of choreographer david bintleys fairy tale ballets and one of the most successful. The nutcracker 23 nov 2018 dec 2018 at birmingham hippodrome, hurst street birmingham.
Stuart griffiths, birmingham hippodromes chief executive said. 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. Neither of us have ever been to see a ballet, so we didnt know what to expect. Birmingham royal ballets production of the nutcracker returns to birmingham hippodrome next winter, with tickets already on sale now. Sir peter wright has produced this version of the nutcracker, which runs at birmingham hippodrome until december 12. The achievements of stuart griffiths over the last 15 years at the hippodrome. Subscribe list an event or business invite a writer write for wn writers other locations. Reasons to remember, summer in southside, the nutcracker, mary poppins. Birmingham hippodrome tickets for hippodrome birmingham. The company doesnt take this spectacular production on tour. Birmingham royal ballets evergreen production of the nutcracker has been part of the citys christmas tradition for over 26 years and currently running at birmingham hippodrome young clara is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a sugar plum fairy. Birmingham hippodrome birmingham national indoor arena birmingham o2 academy birmingham repertory theatre birmingham royal ballet.
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