Barnum, Birmingham Hippodrome
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Barnum Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnums life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
West End favourite and TV starLee Meadwill take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win onAny Dream Will Doand acclaimed performances inJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, WickedandLegally Blonde.
This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.
Barnumfirst took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnums shoes and on to the tightrope!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winnerCy Coleman, Michael Stewarts lyrics andMark Brambles book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes includingJoin the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the BandandLove Makes Such Fools of Us All.
Birmingham Hippodrome
Ticket Cost £79
1400 Performance
Stalls O - Q
Age Guidance TBC
No under 3's admitted
Running Time: TBC
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | 1 Day | £79.00 | Full | — | ★ |
Pick up points
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| Franche Co-Op | Franche Co-Op |
| Kidderminster Blackwell | Kidderminster Blackwell Street |
| Kidderminster Whittles | Kidderminster, Whittles Depot, Foley Business Park |
| Stourbridge Bath Rd | Stourbridge: Bus Lay-by, Bath Rd |
| Stourport Vale Road | Stourport Vale Road |
| Wollaston Island | Wollaston Island |