Controversial Jerry Springer Opera Will Come to Birmingham

Summary

---

Birmingham's Hippodrome will be staging the controversial Jerry Springer - The Opera after theatres stepped in to save the nationwide tour.

A 21-town tour looked to be in jeopardy when Arts Council England refused to fund the show and pressure group Christian Voice threatened to picket theatres, forcing almost a third of the venues to pull out. But now regional theatres, including the Birmingham Hippodrome, have struck a deal with producers Avalon to ensure the show goes on.

See the full content of this document

Extract

---

Controversial Jerry Springer Opera Will Come to Birmingham

It will enjoy a two-week run at the Hippodrome, from February 6 to February 18, but managem...

See the full content of this document

---