The new musical called One Tiny Penguin is the third production in the theatres acclaimed my first musical series following 5-star hits No Such Thing as Wolves and The Jingle Claw, produced by the Hippodromes new musical theatre department.
Lead actor Dylan Collymore who plays Lumi the penguin, joined his puppet counterpart at the park’s penguin habitat and met some new feathered friends ahead of starting rehearsals at Birmingham Hippodrome.
The show opens at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday 5 December 2026 and is running until Sunday 3 January 2027.
The production follows, Lumi, a little penguin with a very big job. Every year, a polar bear is chosen to light up the Northern Lights but this year, the special job falls to One Tiny Penguin.
Lumi must gather all his courage to travel the world, venturing out from the North Pole, to Chile, South Africa – and all the way to the South Pole. On his adventures Lumi makes new friends and learns what it means to belong.
Joining Dylan Collymore as Lumi are: Sarah Palmer (Eira), Benedict Hastings (Sky), Sam Denia (Pablo) and Clara Abdilla Joslin (Bonola).
The festive musical promises a memorable theatre experience for audiences aged three and over, featuring snow-stopping songs, magical puppetry, and a heart-melting tale of bravery and friendship.
Tickets are available online or by calling 0121 689 3000.
