Production Review
Shrek - The Musical was another fantastic week at the Hippodrome. For the first time in our history we played to full houses every single night! Thank you to all our audiences who came to support us throughout the week.
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The cast and crew had a fantastic time rehearsing and performing this popular show and the society would also like to thank everyone who helped in anyway to get this production to the stage and welcomed our audiences through the week.
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If you would like to read an external view please find some reviews of the show below along with a selection of photographs from our dress rehearsal.
Photography by Martin Ogden
He's Coming!
The Award Winning TAODS are excited to bring this spectacular musical to life on stage at the Hippodrome.
Join our unlikely hero Shrek and his noble steed Donkey as they embark on a big, bright, musical adventure. Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a ‘shrek-tackular’ score.
Featuring the beloved Princess Fiona, the evil Lord Farquaad, a host of magical fairy-tale characters and fabulous songs including the smash hit ‘I’m a believer, Shrek the Musical is a ‘musical extravaganza for big kids and little kids alike’. Come join the adventure as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest, finding unexpected friendships and surprising romance along the way.
A perfect night out for the young, and the young at heart, the award-winning ‘Shrek the Musical’ is guaranteed fun for all ages and will have you singing and laughing all the way home. With sensational staging and costumes, a dusting of magic and of course, our award winning live show orchestra, this will be a night to remember….
Tickets are on sale now, so act quick to ensure you get the best seats in the house!
Director Rachel Rogers, choreographer, Emma Cook and Musical Director Helen Clarkson come together again to bring you this popular, funny and heart-warming musical. They have worked successfully many times over the years and were the team that brought you the fantastic Evita in 2022.
Casting Announcement
After a fabulous audition day, we are very excited to reveal our cast for Shrek - our April 2024 Musical. We are delighted to welcome brand new members to the cast as well as welcoming back returning ones. It's going to be Shrektastic!!!!!