A BISHOP with huge enthusiasm for the theatre has been appointed as a director of Birmingham Hippodrome.

The Rev David Urquhart, Bishop of Birmingham, will not only be a board member but be able to tread the boards with many famous actors.

He said: “I’m delighted to become a director of the Hippodrome Theatre and look forward to being part of its development over the coming years. I’m excited by the vision of the board of the Hippodrome to make the theatre accessible to as wide and diverse audiences as possible and look forward to working with them to ensure the people can enjoy an unrivalled selection of shows, dance, comedy and musical theatre.”

For information about shows at the Hippodrome, visit www.

birminghamhippodrome.com.