Birmingham Hippodrome shares commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism

A statement from Birmingham Hippodrome, the venue which sits in the heart of the LGBTQ+ village, has explained that it is committed to ensuring inclusion is at the centre of everything it does.

Birmingham Hippodrome wrote: “We have heard the calls from our Black, East and South Asian communities, from our disabled and our LGBTQ+ neighbours and friends, from our region’s younger generation and we acknowledge that we have a huge amount of work to do.

“We are energised and excited to move forward, breaking down barriers and building relationships for us to meet our commitment and become a more equitable place for audiences, artists, participants, and our own teams.”

To achieve this, Birmingham Hippodrome has implemented a three-phase programme which is already underway, and is also welcoming feedback on Change@ birminghamhippodrome.com.

The statement continued: “We recognise that we are on a journey and that this is ongoing work. We are collectively open to change, facing hard truths along the way. We are committed to truly reflecting the city and region that we know and love within our workforce, our programmes, our audiences, and opportunities. We will embrace change because we believe that it should and will be a part of our DNA.”