BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME PANTOMIME LEGEND
MATT SLACK
TO PLAY PHARAOH IN
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
20 May – 1 June 2025
Michael Harrison is today delighted to announce that Birmingham Hippodrome panto legend, Matt Slack will return to the venue next year in a regal role when he appears as Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat from Tuesday 20 May – Saturday 1 June 2025.
Matt performs in this sensational production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat next spring, having just performed in his 11th pantomime season at the venue when Peter Pan – which he also co-wrote – opens at Birmingham Hippodrome later this month. Such are Matt’s services to the theatre, he has been honoured with his own dedicated seat in the auditorium (Stalls L15).
Matt Slack says of playing Pharaoh: “I am delighted to be returning to Birmingham Hippodrome next year to rock the venue when I perform ‘Song of the King’ in the iconic musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joseph has a magical ability to unite generations in joy, and I can’t wait to see faces new and old, as families come together to make treasured memories.”
As an actor, Matt Slack has performed in the West End and makes regular appearances in both TV and film. His TV and Film credits include Bergerac; Damsel (Netflix); FBI International; Casualty (BBC); EastEnders (BBC); Doctors (BBC); The Musketeers (BBC); Law and Order UK (ITV); The Raven; The Fall of the Krays; The Monster; Obsessions: Dark Secrets (Discovery Channel); Dr Xargle (CITV).
Matt’s theatre credits include Boogie Nights: The 70s Musical (UK Tour and the Artscape Theatre); Blood Brothers (Phoenix Theatre, UK & Ireland tour); Hot Flush: The Comedy Musical (UK Tour); Social Notwork (Rada Studios, Camden Fringe); Mrs Henderson Presents (Royal Alexandra Theatre); Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical (The Hall for Cornwall); The Addams Family Musical (UK & Ireland tour).
This year marks Matt’s 24th year in pantomime, and he is recognised as one of the country’s leading pantomime comics, having won Best Comic and Best Song Sheet at the Great British Pantomime Awards. Last year, Matt won Best Comic for a second time for his performance as Jake Trot in Jack and the Beanstalk. His previous Hippodrome appearances include Oddjob in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Silly Billy in Jack and the Beanstalk, Wishee Washee in Aladdin, Idle Jack in Dick Whittington, Buttons in Cinderella, Mr Smee in Peter Pan, Muddles in Snow White, Ringo the Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Dick in Dick Whittington.
As a Director, Matt’s credits include Cinderella (New Theatre, Cardiff), Aladdin (New Theatre, Cardiff), Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Richmond Theatre), and Cinderella (New Theatre, Cardiff). Matt started his career as a comedian. In 1995, the former Pontins Bluecoat turned professional after winning the major UK talent show Stairway to The Stars. The following year he won Best Comedy Act and outright winner of the Entertainer of the Year – Southwest Awards. He went on to headline at the Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay and starred in Comedy Bonanza at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Matt has also appeared at all the major holiday parks and cabaret venues across the UK.
Released as a concept album in 1969, the stage version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoathas become one of the world’s most belovedfamily musicals. The multi-award-winning show – Tim Rice (Lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s (Music) first major collaboration – has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide. Today, it is one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. Featuring much-loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go, Joseph, the new London Palladium production received a rapturous reception during its 2019 and 2021 summer seasons, ahead of its first major UK tour in 2022.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed by Laurence Connor. Laurence’s credits include the acclaimed London production of School of Rock and the Tony-Award nominated production on Broadway, the recent London productions of Miss Saigon, Chess and Cinderella, the international arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and he is also the Co-Director of the new version of Les Misérables which has enjoyed worldwide success including Broadway, UK and US tours.
JoAnn M Hunter (who has 20 Broadway shows to her credit, including School of Rock and On A Clear Day You Can See Forever) is the show’s choreographer, set and costume design are by the award-winning Morgan Large with Ben Cracknell as Lighting Designer and Gareth Owen as Sound Designer.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is produced by Michael Harrison.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 20 May until Saturday 1 June 2025. Tickets can be booked at www.birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling 0121 689 3000.