I didn't just watch Moulin Rouge! The Musical - I felt every single spectacular beat of it

I’m not exaggerating when I say Moulin Rouge! The Musical moved me.

From the moment the lights hit that iconic red windmill, something shifted — inside the Birmingham Hippodrome, in me, in everyone watching. It’s a show that doesn’t just perform; it pulses. Every number feels like it’s fighting for your heart, and somehow, it wins.

Okay, Birmingham - if you haven’t booked your tickets yet, what are you doing? Moulin Rouge! The Musical has finally hit the Hippodrome, and let me tell you, it’s an all-out feast for the senses.

Think confetti, corsets, can-can kicks, and a soundtrack that’ll have you grinning like you’ve just stumbled into a Parisian fever dream.

From the second you walk into the theatre, you’re not just watching a show — you’re inside it. The stage practically glows.

And the music? Oh, the music. It’s a mash-up masterpiece. Expect to hear everything from Lady Gaga to Elton John, all seamlessly woven into this over-the-top love story.

It’s cheeky, it’s clever, and it totally works. You’ll catch yourself mouthing the lyrics (try not to sing along too loudly, though — we know it’s tempting).

The cast deserves every bit of the hype. The leads are magnetic — that kind of chemistry you can feel from your seat. And the choreography? It’s like watching pure adrenaline come to life. You can see why this show swept up 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Choreography.

The message: Truth, beauty, freedom, love.

The storyline: A young American in the Paris of 1899, becomes infatuated with Satine, a singer at the Moulin Rouge. However, she has been promised by the manager to a Duke in return for funding his next production. As the young lovers meet in secret, Satine hide a fatal secret from both Christian and the Duke.

Verity Thompson as Satine is incredibly talented - crystal clear vocals that are more than hypnotising. Her co-star Nate Landskroner plays Christian matches her perfectly, the audience is swept into their love affair from the start.

The entire cast are perfect for this musical - vocals, dances, sass. Other stand-out stars are Cameron Blakely as Harold Zidler and Rodrigo Negrini as Santiago.

Fair warning: it’s loud, it’s bright, it’s extra — but that’s exactly what makes it so much fun. Moulin Rouge! is not here to whisper; it’s here to shout “Let’s party!” in your face and then hand you a glass of champagne.

💃 Verdict: If you love musicals, spectacle, or just need a reason to dress up and escape into a glitter-drenched fantasy for a few hours — grab your tickets. Birmingham, the Bohemian revolution has arrived.

Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and above all... Love! ❤️

It’s FIVE stars from me.

To book visit here. The show is running from 15 October – 15 November 2025