Director celebrates 10 years at the helm of Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime
Cast, crew and creatives of Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime have celebrated Michael Harrison's 10th year directing and producing the annual show.
Michael was presented with a bespoke cake featuring highlight's of his past productions and was joined by stars of this year's show Lesley Joseph and Matt Slack.
During Michael's time as director and producer, more than one million audience members will have seen his productions with more than 700 performances. Michael has brought stars such as Brian Conley, John Barrowman, Jane McDonald, Beverley Knight, Meera Syal and Gok Wan to the Birmingham Hippodrome stage.
Michael said: "I am delighted to have directed the Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime for ten years, and was amazed to hear that over a million people have seen those shows.
"As our biggest regional panto the Hippodrome pantomime is a real jewel in the Qdos Entertainment crown and attracts some of the biggest names in panto-land.
“The team at the Hippodrome are wonderful collaborators and it’s a joy to create magic for the city’s audience every festive season. I am looking forward to many more years of panto magic on Hurst Street to come.”
This year's pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, stars Lesley Joseph as Queen Dragonella, Matt Slack as Muddles, Joe McElderry as the Spirit in the Mirror, Faye Brookes as Snow White, Flawless as the Queen's Guard, Doreen Tipton as the Lady in Waiting, Andrew Ryan as Nanny Annie Aspirin and Jac Yarrow as Prince Harry.
They are joined by Josh Bennett, George Coppen, Simeon Dyer, Craig Garner, Lee Hill, Jamie John and Blake Lisle as the Magnificent Seven.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs runs at Birmingham Hippodrome until February 2. For tickets, visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com.
