REVIEW – Death-defying ‘Hidden’ at Birmingham Hippodrome had the breathtaking ‘WOW’ factor

Motionhouse: Hidden Review - Fairy Powered Productions

Birmingham Hippodrome- until 11th October 2025 Reviewed by Emma Millward  5***** Motionhouse: Hidden returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for the second part of its UK tour. Bringing a visually rich and emotional performance that continues the company’s tradition of blending dynamic physicality with inventive stagecraft. Conceived and directed by Kevin Finnan, and produced by Louise Richards, this latest work delves into the internal worlds we ofte…

REVIEW – Death-defying ‘Hidden’ at Birmingham Hippodrome had the breathtaking ‘WOW’ factor

WEST Midlands-based Dance company Motionhouse describe their latest production as ‘jaw-dropping’ – an apt description as my jaw was completely dropped for the entire 90 minutes of this extraordinary show. Seamlessly blending dance with circus acrobatics, ‘Hidden’ explores how, in the darkest of times, we can find the best in ourselves. Picture by Dan Tucker. s There’s an ensemble of seven ‘human’ dancers, with the set itself becoming the eighth …