More than 150,000 people saw Disney’s The Lion King during an 11-week run at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Jon Gilchrist, artistic director and chief executive at the Hippodrome, said, “our mission is to provide that ‘goosebumps’ feeling through memorable and extraordinary experiences, and The Lion King has certainly been an extraordinary production. The reaction from our audiences has been really special.”
Andrew Lovett, who chairs the West Midlands Tourism and Hospitality Advisory Board, added, “the summer season at Birmingham Hippodrome is always a particular highlight of the West Midlands calendar, with eagerly anticipated shows like The Lion King attracting huge audiences. Major productions such as these provide a significant boost to the West Midlands hospitality scene.”