Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
Birmingham Hippodrome is in the city centre and is only 25 minutes from Birmingham airport. It hosts musicals, ballet, opera, comedy and shows for children.
What's on: visit the website www.birminghamhippodrome.com
You can also take a 'back stage tour' to get a glimpse of what takes place behind the scenes in a busy theatre. On the birmingham hippodrome theatre back stage tour, you will find out about the building's history, the spooky theatre ghost and any latest developments. Tour highlights include the auditorium, Hippodrome roof, dance studios, offices and backstage.
Address: Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB
Getting to the birmingham hippodrome theatre from the airport: The theatre is in the city centre. The quickest and simplest route to the city centre is by train: from the Birmingham International Interchange station to Birmingham New Street station. The journey time is 10 - 15 minutes and puts you in the city centre.
You can also get to the city centre by bus (the trip is around 8 miles and local bus no. 900 - the 'Airport Link' - runs between the airport and the city and takes approximately half an hour) and by taxi.
Information & ticket sales:
Telephone: 0870 730 1234
Fax: 0870 730 5030
Email: tickets@birminghamhippodrome.com
