HALFWAY through its two-week run, Jerry Springer the opera continues to take Birmingham by storm.

The multi-award winning musical has come straight to the Hippodrome following a stint at the National Theatre, and is wowing crowds from across the Midlands.

It has been billed the most explosive theatrical event for years and created history by winning Best Musical at all the major theatre awards, including Olivier, Evening Standard Critics' Circle and What's on Stage, as well as three more Olivier Awards.

The show runs until Saturday and tickets, priced £12-32.50, are available from www.birminghamhippodrome.com or 0870 730 1234.