Well worry no longer, although bristol does have cinderella coming to the hippodrome. Jump aboard a highflying magical carpet headed for old peking this christmas when you enjoy aladdin, bristol hippodromes 2017 pantomime. T he bristol hippodrome was designed by the renowned theatre architect, frank matcham, and opened on the 16th of december 1912 with a variety bill headed by eugene stratton and a melodrama called the sands o dee which was an amazing water spectacular featuring 100,000 gallons of water and diving horses, the production ran successfully until january 19. One of the largest theatre stages in britain, the bristol hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as bristols west end theatre. Beat the queues and book your theatre tickets online today at atgs bristol hippodrome box office. When booking as a group of 10 or more, they can offer you not only the best in service and some amazing discounts, but also the added bonus of book now and pay later. The bristol hippodrome selling historic theatre seats this summer. I was born back in 1925 when birmingham hippodrome was a twice nightly variety theatre. Mirror, mirror on the wall birmingham hippodrome announces the fairest panto cast of them all. Since opening its doors in 1912, the bristol hippodrome has rarely closed them since. The bristol hippodrome selling historic theatre seats this. Christmas pantomine aladdin bristol hippodrome, bristol. The bristol hippodrome was designed by the renowned theatre architect, frank.
Designed by frank matcham, the bristol hippodrome has been a local icon since it first opened its doors in 1912. Stage door the history of the bristol hippodrome the bristol hippodrome was, and still is, one of britains major provincial theatres, high on the list of number one tour venues. The bristol hippodrome will be making a generous donation to a local bristol charity, selected from those nominated by purchasers, so this is also. In countdown to our first ever relaxed staging of the national theatres hit production the curious incident of the dog in the night time on 3 july, hippodrome heritage volunteer sophie lewis takes us on a fascinating tour of how the theatres facilities have changed and evolved over the buildings 118 year history to meet the needs of staff, patrons and. It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late victorian era, and is one of the masterpieces of design by frank matcham, the most eminent theatre architect of his time.
Hippodrome favouritesfrom julian clary to joe pasquale, brian conley to john barrowman, when it comes to audience favourites, birmingham hippodrome has always delivered. The first venue built on the hippodrome site was a building of assembly rooms in 1895. Birmingham hippodrome has pulled out all the stops for the most spectacular panto yet. 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. Star of the 20156 pantomime at the bristol hippodrome warwick davis talks about his excitement at performing this christmas in the westcountry to book tic. Open all year long, the hippodrome caters to everyones tastes and offers the worlds most exciting shows. The bristol hippodrome is one of the countrys top, familyfriendly provincial theatres, which proudly continues to stage major west end and broadway productions. The variety theatres controlling companys new hall, the bedminster hippodrome, bristol, will open on monday. The bristol hippodrome, bristols west end theatre, offers group organisers an efficient, flexible and friendly service to ensure you get the most out of this wonderful venue. The bristol hippodrome has confirmed clarks village will be sponsoring its 2019 pantomime, dick whittington, which will be starring soap legend shane richie the outlet shopping village is hoping.
Bristol hippodrome 2020 all you need to know before you. Feb 23, 2018 bristol hippodrome reveals details of 2018 pantomime and the huge names that will star in it prepare for a laughaminute at this years festive production share. After failing, this was soon rebuilt as a normal variety theatre, reopened as the tivoli in 1900. Dec 02, 2004 christmas panto free zone scared to go out to the theatre this christmas for fear of the spectre of pantomime. When oswald stoll asked theatre designer par excellence frank matcham to build him a new theatre in the city, he wanted it to rank along his companys flagship. The bristol hippodrome theatre with disabled access. Christmas panto free zone scared to go out to the theatre this christmas for fear of the spectre of pantomime. Rhod gilbert the book of john bristol hippodrome atg. Bristols west end theatre the early days of creation the bristol hippodrome, the citys very own west end theatre, opened its doors on the 16th december 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be oswald stolls most.
Join our hero dick whittington soap legend, actor and music theatre star shane richie as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness as he battles queen rat jennie dale, captain captain from cbeebies swashbuckle and her rodent hoards to become mayor of london and win the day. Pantomime shows in the birmingham hippodrome theatre book. Snow white and the seven dwarfs at bristol hippodrome. Bristol hippodrome reveals details of 2018 pantomime and the huge names that will star in it prepare for a laughaminute at this years festive production share. One of the most prestigious provincial theatres in the country, the bristol hippodrome provides a familyfriendly atmosphere and offers the best in opera, ballet, concerts and of course, shows for children. The bristol hippodrome have announced that comedy legend, musical theatre, television and strictly star brian conley and celebrity style guru and television presenter gok wan will star in this. Bath theatre royal beauty and the beast, winner of the best panto script award for 2019, december 12 to january 12 birmingham hippodrome snow white and the seven dwarfs with lesley joseph of birds of a feather as the wicked stepmother, december 21 to february 2.
Les vepres siciliennes verdi sat 15 feb 2020 sat 9 may 2020. The bristol hippodrome theatre has diversified over the years to encapsulate the full spectrum of live theatrical entertainment. Jan 15, 2018 the couple subsequently married so this was the only time in panto history that buttons got to marry cinderella. In 1899 the venue was redesigned by local architect f. The official facebook page of the bristol hippodrome. The theatre opened on monday the 5th of august 1911 right an advertisement for the grand opening of the bedminster hippodrome from.
Shane richie to star as dick whittington instead of. Stage door the history of the bristol hippodrome stagetalk. View all attractions near bristol hippodrome on tripadvisor. May 12, 2004 bbc birmingham stage jack and the beanstalk at the birmingham hippodrome joe pasquale, letitia dean and don maclean will star in the hippodromes pantomine this year. 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. The bristol hippodrome will be making a generous donation to a local bristol charity, selected from those nominated by purchasers, so this is also a great opportunity to support an important cause. The stage newspaper reported on the new theatre in their 3rd of august 1911 edition saying. Jack and the beanstalk starring duncan james from boyband blue and jane mcdonald is big on comedy and even bigger on special effects with a 3d section that kids will love. Bristol hippodrome interview with cinderella star, brian conley.
Opened in 1900 by the renowned theatre architect frank matcham as a circus variety theatre, the hippodrome featured a 100,000 gallon tank in which polar bears and sea lions would swim. The book of mormon musical comedy is coming to the hippodrome. The bristol hippodrome was, and still is, one of britains major provincial theatres, high on the list of number one tour venues. Bristol hippodromes pantomime has announced 2019 sponsor. Bristol bristol hippodrome snow white and the seven dwarfs starring john barrowman with further casting to be announced. Bristol hippodrome shows and whats on bristol seatplan. No man can resist the charms of operas ultimate seductress carmen. Bristol will soon play host to the pantomime classic aladdin, with a.
From top west end shows cats, les miserables, phantom of the opera, we will rock you, dirty dancing and legally blonde, to name more than a few, through to regular visits from the best in opera and ballet, comedy, childrens shows, concerts and even the circus. Bristol hippodrome theatre box office buy tickets online. The opening of the casino marked a new beginning for the hippodrome. Weve known each other for the last few years, especially doing pantomime, and i think you really get to know someone when youre doing panto. Bristol programmes of panto past by nicola guy we all know cinderella is bristol s panto of christmas present, and only the panto fairies know the panto for christmas future. It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late victorian era, and. Their care of people with disabilities is also excellent, from bllind, deaf, and those with mobility problems, nothing seems to be too much trouble.
In the 1950s the hippodrome was transformed into the legendary talk of the town, and featured a host of major stars from throughout the world. The bristol hippodrome has confirmed that popular soap star shane. Jack and the beanstalk at birmingham hippodrome panto. Bbc bristol entertainment christmas panto free zone. So lets take a trip down memory lane with the pantos of christmas past to see how many you can remember. Dick whittington at the bristol hippodrome visit bristol.
Pantomime history for the bristol hippodrome panto archive. The political history of smack and crack is a riotous and tender portrayal of. Jun 23, 2017 in countdown to our first ever relaxed staging of the national theatres hit production the curious incident of the dog in the night time on 3 july, hippodrome heritage volunteer sophie lewis takes us on a fascinating tour of how the theatres facilities have changed and evolved over the buildings 118 year history to meet. Lloyd, a stage and circus ring was added together with a moorish tower removed 1963 and the enterprise named the tower of. Musical theatre and soap sensation to star in panto at bristol hippodrome. Follow since opening its doors in 1912, the bristol hippodrome has rarely closed them since. Guests were amazed by the giant water tank, the retracting dome and of course, the performers taking stage. Follow aladdin, his hapless brother, and of course his mother widow twankey, on a spectacular adventure featuring a beautiful love story, flying carpets, a wishgranting genie, an evil sorcerer and a lamp. The bartered bride, welsh national opera 20th 22nd april 1982. Twice daily, except mon 7 dec, mon 14 dec, fri 18 dec, christmas day, and new years day. Goldilocks and the three bears at birmingham hippodrome. Bristol dates for the book of mormon musicals worldwide tour announced. It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late victorian era and is one of the masterpieces of design. The hippodrome puts on excellent shows, and must be one of the top entertainment spots in the west from the phantom to lion king you couldnt want better.
The bristol hippodrome, the citys very own west end theatre, opened its doors on 16 december 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be oswald stolls most magnificent provincial theatre. Bristol hippodrome theatre whats on theatres online. Snow white and the seven dwarfs is a fabulous fairytale with all the elements wed expect of a pantomime. Bristol hippodrome theatre box office buy tickets online atg. Bristol hippodrome 2020 all you need to know before you go. Warwick davis chats about panto at the bristol hippodrome. At this time there were a number of theatres in birmingham city centre. Bristol hippodrome pantomime, bristol, united kingdom.
Songs, sparkling costumes, a live band, dance routines, slapstick comedy and plenty of audience participation, plus the magnificent sets and costumes for which the bristol hippodrome panto is famous. Right an advertisement for the grand opening of the bedminster hippodrome from the bristol times and mirror, tuesday the 8th of august 1911. Hailed by multiple critics as the jewel in the qgos entertainment crown, the annual birmingham hippodrome panto sees some 100,000 people pass through its doors as one of the biggest shows of. Lloyd, a stage and circus ring was added together with a moorish tower removed 1963 and the enterprise named the tower of varieties. The bristol hippodrome grid reference is a theatre located in the centre, bristol, england, united kingdom with seating on three levels giving a capacity of 1,951. Pantomimeshows provides details of pantomime shows in birmingham hippodrome theatre together with times, dates, venue details and online tickets purchase. Theatre history the official birmingham hippodrome blog.
The hippodrome in 1948 after a terrible fire destroyed the stage and backstage areas. The best theatre shows coming to bristols hippodrome, old vic and. Hidden hippodrome a history of access through the ages. Aug 29, 2012 i was born back in 1925 when birmingham hippodrome was a twice nightly variety theatre. After a rocky year for the folks at qdos, the entertainment producers have a lot riding on them as they bring bristol its one and only panto. Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients bristol audiences. This account is monitored 9am6pm, monday to friday. It frequently features shows from londons west end when they tour the uk, as well as regular visits by welsh national opera and an annual pantomime. The couple subsequently married so this was the only time in panto history that buttons got to marry cinderella. Aldershot, princes hall, jack and the beanstalk, december 6 to december 31 bath theatre royal beauty and the beast, winner of the best panto script award for 2019, december 12 to january 12 birmingham hippodrome snow white and the seven dwarfs with lesley joseph of birds of a feather as the wicked stepmother, december 21 to february 2 bristol hippodrome, dick. Oct 30, 2015 star of the 20156 pantomime at the bristol hippodrome warwick davis talks about his excitement at performing this christmas in the westcountry to book tic. Dec 09, 2017 jump aboard a highflying magical carpet headed for old peking this christmas when you enjoy aladdin, bristol hippodrome s 2017 pantomime. Bristol hippodrome reveals details of 2018 pantomime and the. My fair lady became the longest running show in the theatres history in 1964.
Panto cast announced for cinderella at the bristol hippodrome. Pantomimeshows provides details of pantomime shows in birmingham hippodrome theatre together with times, dates, venue details and online. The glittering family pantomime at the bristol hippodrome fri 6th dec to sun 5th jan 14. Bristols west end theatre the early days of creation the bristol hippodrome, the citys very own west end theatre, opened its doors on the 16th december 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be oswald stolls most magnificent provincial theatre. The bristol hippodrome in 1948, after a terrible fire flickr. From top west end shows cats, les miserables, phantom of the opera, we will rock you, dirty dancing and legally blonde, to name more than a few, through to regular visits from the best in opera and ballet, comedy, childrens shows, concerts and even. Snow white and the seven dwarfs at bristol hippodrome bristol.
Cue aladdin at the hippodrome, a spectacular, no expense spared production, jam packed with colour, energy, and damn right daftness. The bristol hippodrome theatre, st augustines parade, bristol. From saturday 5 december 2020 until sunday 3 january 2021 bristol hippodrome st augustines parade bristol bs1 4uz box office. Stars taking part in the panto include comedian joe pasquale and singer marti pellow when is aladdin at bristol hippodrome. When oswald stoll asked theatre designer par excellence frank matcham to build him a new theatre in the city, he wanted it to rank along his companys flagship and hq, the london coliseum. The bristol hippodrome caters for all, whether you prefer musicals, ballet, opera, concerts, comedians or childrens shows, the venues busy programme is bound to have something. The bristol hippodrome theatre with disabled access euan. It is still a spectacular theatre inside but when it was first.
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