Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Writers’ Group programme launched by Birmingham Hippodrome The Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre Department has announced the launch of a Musical Theatre Writers’ Group which will offer the opportunity for five writing teams to develop a new musical over the course of 12 months. Open to musical theatre artists across the UK, Musical Theatre Writer By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Arts Deirdre O’Halloran to join Birmingham Hippodrome as Head of New Musical Theatre Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will be joining them as the Head of New Musical Theatre. The first UK venue to launch an in-house department dedicated to musical theatre, O’Halloran will head the Birmingham Hippodrome’s development of new musicals for the West Midlands. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Musical Theatre Birmingham Hippodrome announce UK’s first in-house musicals department Birmingham Hippodrome will become the first venue in the UK with an in-house department dedicated to new musical theatre. The theatre plans to develop new musicals with a dedicated new department, studio space and career development opportunities. Jon Gilchrist, Artistic Director and CEO of Birmingh By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Curve- The Color Purple @ Home Brian Butler revels in a wonderful story of community, connection and love By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton choreographer works on reimagined Color Purple Brian Butler talks to Brighton-based Mark Smith about his latest project By Brian Butler • 2 min read
