Savage

Savage comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 20 April to Saturday 24 April 2027, with Danny Beard starring as Lily Savage. It's a new comedy and drag extravaganza about the 'Blonde Bombsite' herself, inspired by the life of Paul O'Grady and created with his blessing. The show follows Paul's journey from the working-class streets of Birkenhead and Merseyside to the heart of London's club scene, where he forged his fearless, foul-mouthed alter ego.

Jonathan Harvey wrote the script, and he's a multi-award-winning playwright known for Beautiful Thing, Coronation Street, and Gimme Gimme Gimme. Nikolai Foster directed it, with Kinky Boots and Legally Blonde on his record. Paul O'Grady, whose husband was Andre Portasio, spoke about the production: 'I'm delighted Jonathan has agreed to write the script, I really am, as he's perfect for this and he's such a great writer.'

It's a touring production that made its world premiere at Curve Leicester before heading across the UK and into London's West End, and it'll be on the Main Stage at the Hippodrome for its Birmingham run. Tickets start from £25.

There are six performances over the five days: Tuesday 20 April at 7:30pm; Wednesday 21 April at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Thursday 22 April at 2:00pm; Friday 23 April at 7:30pm; and Saturday 24 April at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.