A HOST of spectacular shows featuring big-name stars will be coming to the Birmingham Hippodrome in the coming months.

Bosses have promised a series of West End musicals, international operas and ballets and the world’s biggest pantomime will feature for the 2016/17 season.

New productions include a major new UK tour of Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary musical Miss Saigon; high-school musical Grease; rags-to-riches show Funny Girl and a new performance of The Addams Family.

Other highlights include the return of Bill Kenwright’s production of Blood Brothers starring Lyn Paul as Mrs Johnstone, Simon Beaufoy’s The Full Monty starring Gary Lucy, world-wide hit musical Million Dollar Quartet starring Jason Donovan as revolutionary record producer Sam Phillips, and the return of the National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.

Fiona Allan, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, said: “Birmingham Hippodrome has an enviable reputation for the productions it is able to attract from West End musicals through to the best in international ballet and opera and, of course, the UK’s biggest panto.

“Building on this, our new season offers audiences of all ages another varied programme of world-class entertainment combining the best in UK touring productions with an enticing international repertoire.

“Birmingham Hippodrome is perfectly placed, with its numerous creative and fundraising partners, to expand its reach, deepen engagement and make a big difference to people’s lives.”

People can find out more about the upcoming shows, booking tickets and becoming members by visiting www.birminghamhippodrome.com