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As the curtain falls on the 2022 Commonwealth Games and with the spotlight of the world still on the West Midlands, everyone at the Hippodrome is incredibly proud to have played its part in what has been a true celebration of the region A real highlight for me came in the closing ceremony, where a preview of Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, our landmark co production with Rambert, was watched by millions across the world. The response has been incredible with a massive sense of anticipation building around the world premiere on our stage in September We have recently added an extra week in May 2023 for those who haven’t managed to snap up tickets.
Christmas is without a doubt my favourite time of year and 2022 is no exception Firstly, the multi million pound refresh of Sir Peter Wright’s world famous and much loved production of The Nutcracker returns home to our stage We have a stellar cast and lots of surprises in store with Dick Whittington, you won’t want to miss out I cannot wait to experience one of the biggest pantomimes in the UK right here on our Hippodrome stage.
It has been a special year for Birmingham, but I’m even more excited for what the future has in store I hope you can join us soon for more memorable moments in the greatest city on earth
Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer
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Front BRB The Nutcracker p18, Dick Whittington p20, The Color Purple p2 and Sister Act p6
2023 is shaping up to be a spectacular Hippodrome year too Highlights include the critically acclaimed production My Fair Lady from the London Coliseum, the return of SIX after a sell out 2021 run, the smash hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and the new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on sale next month, so get those dates in your diaries. When booking for our new season, we recognise more than ever the importance of knowing you have flexibility should your plans need to change. We’ve partnered with Booking Protect to provide ticket cover for visitors purchasing tickets Find out more on page 36
That same spirit of joy and celebration from Summer 2022 is reflected throughout this brochure, with our exciting and packed out programme.
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BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRI EN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE BOOK BY MARSHA NORMAN MUSIC & LYRICS BY BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS & STEPHEN BRAY
A CURVE AND BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME CO PRODUCTION
THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey Sco Sanders Roy Furman and Quincy Jones The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre Atlanta Georgia THE COLOR PURPLE is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036 www theatricalrights com Photography by Manuel Harlan and Pamela Raith from the 2019 and the 2021 at home productions
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sexism BSL Interpreted Wed 14 Sep 7 30 pm Captioned Sat 17 Sep 2 30 pm Audio Described Sat 17 Sep 2 30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools Photograph: Manuel Harlan from the 2019 production
“Powerful, sassy and uplifting ultimately empowering experience”
With a profoundly evocative score by Grammy award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this landmark musical celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.
A Birmingham Hippodrome and Curve Co Production
The Color Purple Based on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world
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Winner of Best Regional Production (WhatsOnStage awards), the critically acclaimed Birmingham Hippodrome and Made at Curve production is a moving and soul raising family chronicle set in racially divided southern America in the 1900 s As the years go by, abused and oppressed Celie becomes resigned to her unfortunate lot in life, but when her friendship with fiercely independent Sofia and love affair with glamourous singer Shug start to shake things up, she begins to question her world; and understand that there must be more to life
Birmingham Mail “A musical with heart, spirit and soul” The Guardian “A glorious, immensely moving celebration of triumph over adversity” £20 discounts subject to themes of rape abuse overt racism and
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Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival A Rambert production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby RETURNING IN 2023 BY POPULAR DEMAND A new dance theatre event, delving into the backstory of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, written by the creator of the global hit television series. Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by a mysterious newcomer, Grace. With dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatization, an iconic eclectic Peaky soundtrack, and a live on stage band. 27 Sep 2 Oct Tue Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat & Sun 2.30pm Limited Availability From £22.50 Age Guidance 15+ This show is based on the TV series and there will be some representation of violence, sex and drug abuse BSL Interpreted Thu 29 Sep 7.30 pm Captioned Sat 1 Oct 2.30 pm Audio Described Sat 1 Oct 2.30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools 23 May 27 May 2023 Tue Sat 7 30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2 30pm From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) 05
CLIVE ROWE as Eddie Souther LESLEY JOSEPH as Mother Superior LIZZIE BEA as Sister Mary Robert SANDRA MARVIN as Deloris Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard 06
A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time. 7 pm
All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and West End legend Lesley Joseph, Olivier Award-winning star of Tracy Beaker Clive Rowe, West End sensation and Hairspray favourite Lizzie Bea and Emmerdale and Waitress star Sandra Marvin as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run! Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Age Guidance 7+ Captioned Thu 6 Oct
‘A HEAVENLY REVIVAL’ Independent H HHHHHHHHHHH HHHH Sister Act The Musical 4 Oct 15 Oct Mon Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm From £26.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) 07 Brace yourselves sisters the habit is coming to Birmingham! Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London
Featuring original music by Tony® and 8 time Oscar® award winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures.
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BSL Interpreted Wed 12 Oct 7 30 pm Touch Tour Sat 15 Oct, time tbc Audio Described Sat 15 Oct 2 30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups DIRECT FROM LONDON
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A celebration of the marriage of music and movement UK and world premieres, and a rarely seen work in this unmissable mixed programme curated by Carlos Acosta, with each piece set to a major orchestral score performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
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26 Oct 29 Oct Wed Sat 7 30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2 30pm From £20 21 Oct & 22 Oct Fri & Sat 7 30pm, Fri 2pm, Sat 2 30pm From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Music Léo Delibes Choreography Marius Petipa, Enrico Cecchetti, Peter Wright Production Peter Wright Designs Peter Farmer Lighting Peter Teigen 08 Sir Peter Wright’s Coppélia
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The Seventh Symphony is a dramatic work from much missed Uwe Scholz, to Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony Morgann Runacre Temple and Mikael Karlsson team up for the world premiere of Hotel, a surreal journey into the secrets that live behind closed doors Jiří Kylián’s magnificent Forgotten Land is a gripping journey into memory and loss set to Britten’s Sinfonia da Requiem Coppélia Music Music
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The inspired Morris Louis Ballet commission Ballet is generously supported Foundation’s Special Programme production is supported by The Linbury Prize for Stage Design The biennial Prize, the most important of its kind in the UK, brings together the best of emerging designers with professional theatre, dance and opera Linbury Prize for Stage Design is funded by the Linbury also grateful to the Marchus Trust and the Owen Family Trust support of Seventh Symphony: Céline
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Magic and romance abound in this romantic ballet classic Love conquers all in this world class production of a joyous classic “ a masterpiece” (The Stage) brought back by Birmingham Royal Ballet for the first time in five years, with Léo Delibes’ glorious score performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia When Franz finds his eye wandering towards the mysterious girl on Dr Coppélius’s balcony, Swanilda takes matters into her own hands but can she steer her fiancé back to the path of true love?
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Gittens and Brandon Lawrence © Drew Tommons Main image: Beatrice Parma © Manvir Rai and Richard Payne Image: Samara Downs as Swanilda and Mathias Dingman as Franz © Bill Cooper
Sat 22 Oct 1115am Tickets £12 50 Pre Show Talk Coppélia Fri 28 Oct 6 30 pm Touch Tour Coppélia Sat 29 Oct 12 15pm Audio Described Coppélia Sat 29 Oct 2 30 pm Discounts Access Families Groups S Schools Forgotten Land Music Benjamin Britten Choreography Jiří Kylián Assistants to the choreographer Cora Bos Kroese, Shirley Esseboom Designs John F Macfarlane Lighting Kees Tjebbes MHotelusic Mikael Karlsson Choreography Morgann Runacre Temple Designs Sami Fendall
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The Kerb Productions presents Joanne McNally: The Prosecco Express
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Off The Kerb Productions presents Dara Ó Briain: So... Where Were We?
Described as “ a truly gifted stand up ” by The Sunday Times, join Joanne McNally as she revisits her irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express.
Fri & Sat 8pm £26
Dara Ó Briain is back on tour, with a brand new show! At the end of his last tour, Dara had performed the show ‘Voice Of Reason’ 180 times, over 2 years across 20 countries, from Auckland to Reykjavik, and by March 2020 he was ready for a break! He would now like to apologise for saying that and will never wish for anything like that again Yes, he’s back on tour, and he will never stop again, because that’s clearly what caused all this trouble Instead, in his new show So, Where Were We? Dara will hardly mention the last two years, because, Jesus, who wants to hear about that? Instead, Dara will fire out the usual mix of stories, one liners, audience messing and tripping over his words by talking too quickly because he’s so giddy to be back in front of a crowd “Pure, undiluted comic genius” Evening Standard “His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no frills stand up ”
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Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband, no kids, no pension and no plan She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone? Can she start a GoFundMe page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair? When a man on a dating app identifies as ‘spiritual’, is it safe to assume he has the personality of a spoon? If you do all your drinking in the bath, can you write it off as self care? “Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring, Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing” The Independent “Joyously nuts” The Examiner
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Off The Kerb Productions presents Judi Love
Judi has also appeared on a number of TV shows including Taskmaster, Royal Variety Performance, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Celebrity Juice, BBC’s This Is My House, The Graham Norton Show, Ranganation, Celebrity Masterchef, Channel 4’s The Last Leg, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Big Narstie Show, Comedy Central’s Channel Hopping with Jon Richardson, Drunk History, ITV2’s Pranksterz and Stand Up Sketch Show Judi also made quite the impact on Strictly Come Dancing 2021, including her now infamous Sean Paul Samba As if that wasn’t enough, Judi was crowned Masterchef Celebrity Christmas Special Champion 2021!
Straight talking powerhouse Judi Love is one of the UK’s most stand out performers
A brilliantly engaging comic on stage, Judi takes everyday relatable situations that resonate with audiences and brings them to life in hilarious routines Marking herself as a firm favourite on the comedy circuit, Judi is also known for producing a host of hilarious online comedy sketches which have gone viral on an international scale
Judi can be seen as a regular panelist on ITV’s Loose Women, including the first episode to feature an all black panel, which received a prestigious RTS Award for Daytime Programme
The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, Tom is the host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co hosts Cooking With The Stars, Like Minded Friends and he is also a regular on Bake Off: An Extra Slice and There’s Something About Movies
Thu & Fri 8pm £26 Sat 8pm £24 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46)
Off The Kerb Productions presents Tom Allen Tom Allen has finally moved out of his parents’ house, which has been great news for him, better news for department stores and even better news for his latest stand up tour as he’s eager to share his life updates, get your opinions on his vegetable patch and delve into the protocol of inviting friends with children for dinner
Tom’s last tour sold over fifty thousand tickets including his sell out show at The London Palladium where he recorded his special 11
DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is a tribute production and is not affiliated or endorsed by the George Michael estate the of the his leaves home on his first tour the last one known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Cats Countdown (Channel 4), host of Dave’s Ultimate Worrier, and sitcom the Richardsons as I Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Taskmaster anyone under 14
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Celebrating his immense catalogue of Grammy award winning hits, FREEDOM will have audiences on their feet and reminiscing with fast paced classics and sensational ballads. This high energy show will take you on an unmissable journey through George’s greatest hits including: Freedom, Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Jesus To A Child, Fast Love, Club Tropicana, Amazing, Outside, Faith, and many more X Factor winner, musical theatre star and number one selling artist Joe McElderry will lead FREEDOM The Music of George Michael singing George’s greatest hits live with a full band.
12 28 May & 29 May Off The Kerb Productions presents Jon Richardson: The Knitwit Sun & Mon 8pm £26 Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over
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is accompanied by an adult Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 14+ Discounts Access
9 Oct FREEDOM Sun 7 30pm From £22.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 14+ Discounts Access
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Featuring smash hit songs Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, plus all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This feel good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping! joyus blast Strictly brilliant” £28 subject
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Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith!
Directed and co choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton) When his radical and daring dance style sees him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran (Maisie Smith) Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom!
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FREE Sharing the Light - Welcome Diwali FRI 21 & SAT 22 OCT Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central Lead Partner Join us at Bullring & Grand Central to welcome Diwali with a festival of light. Featuring breathtaking puppets by Dundu and performances by Sonia Sabri Company.
La bohème Puccini Groups
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in Italian, with surtitles
English 16 FREE Pre Show Talk Wed 9 Fri 11 Nov 6 15pm Audio Described Thu 10 Nov 715pm
Wed Fri 7.15pm From £25 Access
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La bohème is a tale of love, loss, rebellion and freedom and is one of opera ’ s most adored stories WNO’s timeless production paints a vivid portrait of bohemian life in Paris at the turn of the 19 th century, enhanced with atmospheric projections and Puccini’s gloriously romantic music. It’s guaranteed to touch your heart and make you fall in love with Rodolfo, Mimì and their friends time and time again. org uk/boheme Sung in
One cold Christmas Eve, four penniless artists a painter, a musician, a poet and a philosopher have their lives changed forever when they are unexpectedly visited by their neighbour Mimì, looking for candlelight Rodolfo opens the door to be hit with a love at first sight that burns brighter than a flame. Months later, their youthful passion is challenged by the harsh realities of life when Mimì becomes gravely ill. Rodolfo and his friends try their best to look after her but can his love prevent tragedy?
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Prepare to be engrossed in one of opera ’ s most thrilling mysteries as The Makropulos Affair leads us on a journey to reveal the real identity of this intriguing woman Conducted by WNO’s Music Director Tomáš Hanus, Janáček’s intensely dramatic score only adds to the mystery, leaving you wondering whether immortality can really bring happiness, or is it just a curse?
The desire to broaden our horizons is a natural one, but for many, it is a necessity to improve on circumstances However, the result of doing so often has unintended consequences
The Makropulos Affair Janáček
Through a series of parallel storylines, Welsh National Opera’s new opera explores the highs and lows of migration: from the migration of birds to the sailing of The Mayflower over 400 years ago; from the story of an Afro Caribbean slave in Bristol to the experience of Indian doctors working in the NHS
8 Nov
FREE Pre Show Talk Tue 8 Nov 6 15pm Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) wno org uk/migrations #WNOmigrations Sung in English, with surtitles in English
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The enigmatic diva Emilia Marty looks younger than her years The secret of her youth, a magical elixir of life taken centuries ago For over 300 years she has lived many lives moving across Europe, changing her name and breaking hearts along the way as she chases a desire to be the greatest singer of all times But as the elixir starts to wear off will she become desperate to find the recipe for her eternal youth?
Migrations
Tue 715pm From £25
wno org uk/makropulos #WNOmakropulos Sung in Czech, with surtitles in English
This is an epic drama on a huge scale, an unmissable live experience
Sat 715pm From £25
The versatility of the music, composed by British composer Will Todd (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland), is unlike anything ever performed at WNO, and adapts to the setting and mood of each narrative, written by six writers from diverse backgrounds An expanded WNO Orchestra is joined by a cast of 100 performers, including the WNO Chorus, a gospel choir, Bollywood dancers and a children’s chorus
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s world renowned production of The Nutcracker is a magical way to start the Christmas season with your family and friends. Join the Stahlbaums at their Christmas Eve party, then watch as their daughter Clara is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the magical land of the Sugar Plum Fairy
A mysterious magician, a magical Christmas tree and a handsome prince with an army of toy soldiers all add to the delight
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Birmingham Post “An unbeatable way to start the festive season with a bang” Express and Star “Infectious magic” The Independent
Sir Cooper as the Plum Fairy and Lawrence as the
Inset: Céline Gittens
Sir Peter Wright’s classic production of this timeless ballet returns to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2022 following an extensive rebuild of John Macfarlane’s exquisite sets, funded in large part by generous audience support through the Big Give Join 60 dancers, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and audiences across the generations for the perfect festive family treat and book now to guarantee the best seats “A ballet in a million and an annual sell out”
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker Age Guidance 5+ FREE Pre Show Talk Fri 25 Oct 6 30 pm free to The Nutcracker ticket holders on the stated performance Touch Tour Sat 26 Nov, 12 15pm Audio Described Sat 26 Nov 2 30 pm Discounts GFAccessamiliesroups S Schools Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon Production Peter Wright Designs John F Macfarlane Lighting David A Finn Main image: © Bill
19 Nov 10 Dec See p48 9 for performance times From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46)
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Dick Whittington Birmingham Hippodrome’s panto will be paved with gold! Pellow returns to Birmingham as The Ratman in the ultimate pantomime Dick Whittington! Marti joins Birmingham panto legend Matt Slack, TV celebrity Dr Ranj and actress, singer and television personality Suzanne Shaw in this star studded, action packed adventure full of laughter, music and TdanceheUK’s biggest regional panto will also see the return of Hippodrome favourites Doreen Tipton and Andrew Ryan sets and costumes from The London Palladium, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience participation, this is the perfect chance for audiences to come together and share the magic of live theatre.
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“ Full of exuberance, laughter and fun” What’s On Stage “It’s glitzy, it’s spectacular, it’s funny and it’s hugely entertaining” The Reviews Hub “A brilliantly bold crowd pleaser” The Telegraph See p48 9 for performance times From £16.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 5+ BSL Interpreted Sun 8 Jan 1pm & 5 15pm Audio Described Wed 11 Jan 2pm & Sat 14 Jan 2 30 pm CaptionedSun15Jan 1pm & 5 15pm Relaxed Performance Wed 25 Jan 12 noon Discounts GFFAccessamiliesriendsroups S Schools Reviews from Goldilocks and the Three Bears 2021/22 Pantomime is loud for a small pair of ears, Spectacular sights can sometimes cause tears! If bringing a little one, please be aware One or two scenes are intended to scare The odd naughty joke for grown up laughter Ensures that we all finish Happily Ever After 21
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Starchitects is a visual spectacle using the dance circus fusion and digital projections that Motionhouse is renowned for, with an easy to follow fun and imaginative storyline, making it a perfect outing for the whole family...
One half price child with every adult Groups S Schools
Their incredible mission to reach the moon!
Friends
Aakash Odedra Dance Company is a Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Company
Full of fun and thrilling surprises, Starchitects, the new show from Motionhouse for children and families is engaging for audiences of all ages from tiny tots to older siblings, parents and grandparents who can all enjoy and join the magical adventure
Five children dream of reaching the moon from their bedroom join the Starchitects as they plan their daring mission Will they succeed? And if they do, what will they find there ?
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46)
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Sun 8pm From
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Fri 1pm (schools & relaxed) & 715pm Sat 1pm From £15
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation
Samsara £15
23 Oct
Drawing on thinking and imagery at the heart of Buddhist philosophy, Samsara’s mythological storytelling merges with personal experience, in a seductive, astonishing journey of twin movement “ Discover perfect, wordless harmony in exquisite dance”
Guidance 3+ Discounts
Inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, Samsara is a spellbinding piece for two dancers that traces the steps we take, both forward and backward, in search of our higher selves UK/Indian dancer Aakash Odedra and Chinese dancer Hu Shenyuan draw on the dance traditions of their respective countries to explore the notion of samsara: the wheel of life, of birth, existence and re birth
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23Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) 8 Oct Sat 7 45pm £5 in advance £8 on the door Jumprov! Looking for something new and exciting to do in Birmingham?! Well, grab a ticket and join Jumprov, who identify as the UK’s first Black and Brown Improv group for a night of fun, featuring live sketch comedy which is completely made up on the spot using suggestions from you, the audience 28 Mar & 29 Mar Dance Consortium presents Dada Masilo’s THE SACRIFICE Tue Wed 7 30pm From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Post Show Q&A with the company free to The Sacrifice ticket holders Age Guidance 12+ Contains partial nudity Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools South Africa’s award winning Dada Masilo wowed critics and audiences with her stunning re imagining of Giselle in 2019 Now back by popular demand, Masilo and her company of incredible dancers return with the UK premiere of The Sacrifice Featuring live music on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece of music with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’, the traditional dance of Botswana. “TREMENDOUS The whole cast are committed and excellent performers” The Times on Giselle Age Guidance Discounts Access Jumprov! 16+ 3
Fatherhood By Altered Skin Being a father in the 21st century is complicated Being the father of a young son of mixed South Indian, Turkish & Austrian heritage, even more so Bringing together physical theatre rooted in the Indian performing artform Bharatanatyam and multilingual spoken and signed languages, this dynamic and original work features three characters, each navigating the complexities of fatherhood with humour and sensitivity.
Access: The performance includes integral captions
Fatherhood is supported by Arts Council England, In Good Company, The Sir Barry Jackson Trust and FABRIC
a brand new stage production revealing the untold relationship between Her Majesty Queen Victoria I and two extraordinary women of colour, Sarah Forbes Bonetta and Sophia Duleep Singh Discover the hidden journey of how these extraordinary women of colour became subjects of the Queen’s court, how they were nurtured to become aristocratic high society English ladies, and became so close to one of the world’s most powerful monarch’s that they were referred to as the Queen’s god daughters.
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46)24 27 Oct & 28 Oct Thu & Fri 8pm £12 Age Guidance Captioned Performance Discounts Access I Under 25s I Friends I Groups I Schools She’s Royal 12+ 3 3 3 3 3 Fatherhood 12+ 3 27 & 28 Oct 3 3 3 Blackstory Partnership presents She’s Royal 18 Oct & 19 Oct Tue & Wed 7 30pm, Wed 1pm (schools performance) £15 UK PREMIERE
Blackstory Partnership presents SHE’S ROYAL,
25Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) 12 Nov Sat 7 45pm From £12.50 4 Nov Fri 7 45pm £5 in advance £8 on the door Apples and Snakes presents Hit The Ode In November Hit the Ode returns to the Patrick Studio for HIT THE ODE XL The event will be a celebration of Apples and Snakes’ 40 th Birthday and will feature performances from local, regional, national and international poets and artists Open mic places will be available on the night come join the party! Age Guidance Discounts Access Hit The Ode 14+ 3 CatwalkExtravaganza 18+ 3
Catwalk Extravaganza
Delectable Dance and a splash of the XXX factor are all on show in this spectacular event
Fierce Fashions Luscious Lip syncs
Born out of Queer Black Joy, Catwalk Extravaganzas are exploding around the UK to sellout crowds
Following on from the success of the last two Vogue Balls, the SHOUT Catwalk Extravaganzas will be the ultimate competition in Lip sync, Dance and Performance Community participants, professional queer collectives and fierce individual performers are invited to battle it out for the audience and judges to decide who will be crowd winners
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’ s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift the flap experience Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat a tat tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide and seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends This special Christmas show also features Squirrel’s Snowman can you help her find everything she needs to build a snowman?
Packed full of toe tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect festive treat for children of all ages
£19 See p48 9 for performance times 13 Dec 31 CDec HRISTMAS 2022
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) *Babes in arms (under 18 months) welcome, but please call to book in advance26 Age Guidance Discounts Access I Friends I Families I Schools I Groups Tales from Acorn Wood 18 months 6* Thu 15 Dec 1pm 3 3 3 3 3 Relaxed Performance In association with Birmingham Hippodrome Tales from Acorn Wood at Christmas
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“I don’t know why my Dad let me go, especially when he knew how dangerous, how hard it was I was too young, too weak to make this journey I wouldn’t have sent me He wouldn’t have sent me unless there was a reason ” In 2002, after the end of the Kosovan War, Dritan is sent on the notoriously perilous journey across the Adriatic with a gang of people smugglers to a new life in Europe He relies on his young wit and charm to make it to the UK How Not to Drown shares a story of endurance for a little kid who wasn’t safe anywhere in the world, performed by an ensemble cast starring Dritan Kastrati himself “Fluently told and shocking in its straightforward account”
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27 7 Mar & 8 Mar Tue Wed 7 30pm, 1pm 8 Mar From £12 How Not To Drown By Nicola McCartney and Dritan Kastrati Age Guidance Discounts Access I Under 25s I Friends I Groups I Schools Shechter II 13+ 3 3 3 How Not To Drown 14+ 3 3 3 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) A ThickSkin and Traverse Theatre Company production, supported by Theatre Royal Stratford East Commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre 24 Nov & 25 Nov Thu & Fri 8pm £12 Shechter II presents Contemporary Dance 2.0 A rhythmic, fiercely energetic and exhilarating performance from celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter and his award winning company Shechter II, the very best of the next generation of world class performers aged 18 25 Inspired by the original production created for GoteborgsOperans Danskompani , this re imagined production unleashes the intensity of Shechter’s signature ensemble work combined with an eclectic sound score with euphoric feel Produced by Hofesh Shechter Company and co commissioned by Düsseldorf Festival!, Espace 1789 Sain Ouen, with production support from Théâtre de la Ville Paris, Teatro Comunale Città di Vicenza and a production residency at Arts Depot, London Hofesh Shechter Company receives support towards the delivery of Shechter II 2022, which includes Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation and core funding from John Ellerman Foundation
The sessions are open to young people of all levels and abilities and our Young Advocates are ready to support anyone who would like a buddy during the session Upcoming Dates… WED 26 OCT • WED 30 NOV • WED 25 JAN • WED 29 MAR WED 26 APR • WED 31 MAY • WED 28 JUN • WED 26 JUL Drop in for as little or as long as you wish birminghamhippodrome.com/youngcommunity For more details, please email participation@birminghamhippodrome.com Suitable for anyone aged 14+, these sessions have been designed to be creative outlets for young people and offer spaces to relax, connect with others and feel welcome Birmingham Hippodrome’s new Young Community Drop In Sessions have been developed by our Young Advocates.
Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences throughout the UK and across the globe Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again? With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance perfection” dazzling, masterful” from start to finish
7 Feb 11 Feb Tue Sat 7 30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2 30pm From £24 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 8+ Audio Described Sat 11 Feb 2 30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools Thu 9 Feb Gala Dinner at Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Full details available at birminghamhippodrome com /specialevents or to book email fundraising@ birminghamhippodrome com SUNDAY MIRROR
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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens, celebrating 10 years since its premiere!
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The greatest of all romantic ballets returns in “ one of the world’s finest productions” (The Observer)
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Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s Swan Lake BRB’s treasured production of the world’s best loved ballet
Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia performing Tchaikovsky’s superb music live alongside BRB’s spectacular dancers.
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15 Feb 25 Feb Tue Sat 7 30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2 30pm Sun 1pm From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 7+ Class on Stage Sat 25 Feb 1115am Tickets £12 50 Pre Show Talk Fri 17 Feb 6 30 pm free to Swan Lake ticket holders Touch Tour Sat 18 Feb, 12 15pm Audio Described Sat 18 Feb 2 30 pm Discounts Access Families Groups S Schools Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Marius Petipa Production Peter Wright, Galina Samsova Designs Philip Prowse Lighting Peter Teigen Image: Momoko Hirata © Manvir Rai and Richard Payne Inset: Céline Gittens and Tyrone Singleton © Bill Cooper
Prince Siegfried is out hunting one night when he happens upon a flock of graceful swans. When one of them turns into a beautiful woman named Odette, the Prince is utterly smitten but Odette explains that she’s fallen under an evil spell cast by the dreaded Rothbart, which keeps her in swan form from dawn to dusk Can Siegfried break the spell and smooth the path of true love? Find out in this exquisite production of a true ballet classic “ One of the best Swan Lakes around” Express classy”
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Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Birmingham Hippodrome following its previous sell out success! Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, the 2022 Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold Disk winning album, this sell out Tudor take off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (The New York Times). From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80 minute celebration of 21st century girl power These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red
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“The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch” Evening Standard “Exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens They will, they will rock you!” Daily Express “A royal treat” The Telegraph
28 Feb 4 Mar Tue, Thu & Sat 8pm Wed & Fri 6pm & 8 30pm Sat 4pm From £24 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 10+ BSL Interpreted Wed 1 Mar 8 30 pm Captioned Thu 2 Mar 8pm Touch Tour Sat 4 Mar tbc Audio Described Sat 4 Mar 4pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools T H E Q U E E N S A R E B A C K !
Think you know the rhyme, think again Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
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A totally enveloping, completely thrilling production” Birmingham Mail “Breathtaking” The Guardian 18 Apr 22 Apr Tue Sat 7 30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2 30pm From £27 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 8+ BSL Interpreted Wed 19 Apr 7 30 pm Captioned Thu 20 Apr 7 30 pm Touch Tour Sat 22 Apr tbc Audio Described Sat 22 Apr 2 30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools 33
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In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20 th Century 1,517 men, women and children lost their lives Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers. The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book This stunning production celebrates the 10 th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board of remarkable theatricality
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My Fair Lady
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My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “ proper lady” But who is really being transformed?
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The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed, multi award winning production of My Fair Lady is set to come to Birmingham Hippodrome after a West End season This sumptuous production, featuring over 30 members of cast on stage and a large orchestra, is the first major revival of Lerner & Loewe’s much loved musical on tour for over 15 years and a truly loverly way to celebrate the theatre scene back in bloom!
Directed by Bartlett Sher (acclaimed for the recent Tony Award winning productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I and South Pacific), this sublime production features Frederick Loewe’s ravishing score and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner My Fair Lady includes the classic songs I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, On the Street Where You Live, The Rain in Spain, and I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face Wed, Thu, Sat £25 Prices discounts subject to change Mar, Mar, Mar, Mar My Fair Lady at Marc Brenner of the Summer
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The Spongebob Musical UK PREMIERE TOUR 2023 Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob and now he’s getting ready to entertain and delight audiences all over the UK, in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand new musical production Prepare to plunge into this stunning all singing, all dancing, dynamic stage show as SpongeBob and his friends in Bikini Bottom face the total destruction of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up The power of optimism really can save the world! With wave after wave of original songs by the world’s most iconic rock and pop artists, including Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T I and David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
An exciting new production featuring irresistible characters, magical choreography and dazzling costumes; this deep sea pearl of a show is really set to make a splash with audiences young and old as the must see musical of 2023 The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The Spongebob Musical. £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) 6+ 7pm Captioned Apr 7pm
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Help spread the magic of theatre! With your help we can provide access to the arts for young people in schools, vulnerable communities, and those with additional needs because Arts Matter! Whatever size your donation it will make a direct impact. Together we can spread the magic of theatre now and in the future. To make your donation today, simply visit birminghamhippodrome.com/donate Thank you! £10 means 2 young people can participate in a creative workshop £50 offers 5 people with additional needs the chance to attend a Touch Tour £100 provides a headset for a hearing impaired customer £500 funds tickets for 30 people with additional needs to a Relaxed Performance £1,000 gifts a one year Bronze category HEN school membership
“This hugely enjoyable show touches the sublime. Wonderfully funny” £25 change
The Commitments
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The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced “The musical we ’ ve been waiting for A sweet soul, solid gold, five star blast so good I almost wept”
The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose and more! A guaranteed fabulously fun night out you will simply never forget
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The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Andrew Linnie
The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul, starring Coronation Street Star, Nigel Pivaro and West End Star, Ian McIntosh Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell out tour, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award winning film classic.
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The Magic Flute Mozart
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Step into a land of mystery, magic and adventure
Discounts Access Groups S Schools Audio Described Fri 5 May 715pm Discounts Access Groups S Schools FREE Pre Show Talk Wed Fri 6 15pm Must be booked in advance
The Magic Flute is an opera for all ages, with a reputation for being the perfect first opera WNO’s new production takes this enchanting fairy tale and gives it a modern twist Set in a world of fantasy, feast your eyes on vibrant sets and costumes accompanied by Mozart’s sublime music and a witty story
Set in a 1950 s Welsh Valleys’ community, Blaze of Glory! follows the fortunes of a small group of miners who embark upon a musical escapade by reforming their Male Voice Choir to raise spirits following a mining disaster Led by their heroic Chorus Master and supported by the strong willed women who stand by them, the men embark on a series of adventures: they kidnap a yodeller, take part in the historic trans Atlantic link up with Paul Robeson and blaze a trail to the Eisteddfodau and beyond Blaze of Glory! celebrates the Land of Song and how community spirit can triumph over adversity Traditional Welsh harmonies blend with the a cappella sounds of the 1950 s, operetta, gospel and big band as our intrepid band of gleemen Lindy Hop their way to glory Join our men in blazers, for a feel good performance which will make your heart sing org uk/flute #WNOflute Sung in English, with surtitles English #WNOblaze Sung in English with surtitles in English
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With a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection, Tamino sets off on his quest to save Pamina from the grip of an evil enchanter, accompanied by his sidekick the endearing Bird Catcher Along the way he encounters unforgettable characters from the mysterious Queen of the Night to animals that can be tamed by music But as he overcomes a series of challenges, all is not what it seems
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With an original score of catchy pop tunes that will “blow the roof of the Theatre” (Mail on Sunday) by lead singer songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this “Sparking coming of age musical” (The Times) will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true
Following a record breaking three year West End residency, sold out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award winning film, the smash hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie comes to Birmingham Hippodrome
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
‘PUNCHY, FUNNY, FABULOUS’ TIME OUT ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ T H E IN D E P E N D E N T ★★★★★ AT T IT U D E ★★★★★ T H E S TA G E ★★★★★ W H AT S O N S TA G E THE TIME S TIME OU T 10 Oct 14 Oct 2023 Tue Sat 7 30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2 30pm From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p46) Age Guidance 14+ BSL Interpreted Wed 11 Oct 7 30 pm Captioned Thu 12 Oct 7 30 pm Audio Described Sat 14 Oct 2 30 pm Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools 42
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future Jamie is going to be a sensation Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight This “Funny, outrageous, touching” (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed!
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros. Film Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley ON SALE SOON ! BOOK BY DAVID GREIG MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN & MARC SHAIMAN TUE 17 OCT - SUN 5 NOV 2023 FRIENDS PRIORITY Mon 12 Sep 2022 GROUPS Wed 14 Sep 2022 GENERAL Thu 15 Sep 2022
...to all our supporters - major donors, patrons, sponsors, corporate patrons, and Trusts & Foundations - for helping us to create opportunities for everyone to access the arts. We hope you share our belief in the value of arts and culture for communities here in the West Midlands and will help us bring our charitable ambitions to life. Because Arts Matter! To find out how you or your business can play your part, please get in touch with Judith Greenburgh, Head of Fundraising and Development on 0121 689 3082 or email fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com We look forward to welcoming you to the Hippodrome ‘family’ - together we can make a real difference. MajorthankyouGifts Mrs A Cole • Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Racheal & Adrian Jessop • Mrs T Justham • Martin Levermore & Evadne Harris • Pritpal Sagoo • Mark & Amanda Smith • Peter Tod • Mr J Weston • Anonymous Donors Special thanks to our anonymous Legacy pledgers who have left a gift to the theatre in their will Hippodrome Circle Patrons Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Graham & Heidi Mosedale • Mark & Amanda Smith • Paul Twose Headline Act Patrons Teresa & Sarah Cook • The Dickens Foundation • Dr & Mrs George Harrison • Marc & Michelle Messer • Emma & Peter Neads • Mr & Mrs J Quinn • Janette Rutter • Helen Thompson Leading Role Patrons John & Heather Clemson • Sara & Tim Fowler • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Mark & Kathryn Jones • Alison & Jamie Justham • Steve & Erin Kearney & Maria Mosley • Martin Levermore & Michele Taylor • Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • John & Sandra Phenix • Tony & Julie Phillips • Paul Puttergill • David Renton & Mark Lattimore • Steve & Suzie Whittern • Neil & Polly Wilson • Phillip Wright • Anonymous Patrons Supporting Cast Patrons Mark, Liz & Holly Abrol • Fiona Allan • Christine Bachelor • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • Marcus & Linda Daly • Ros & Trevor Davies • Gareth Edwards & Jane Mitchell • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Katie Fraser • Mick & Sue Gower • Kerry Jennings • Martin & Roni Guest • Pauline Hancock & Simon Derby • David Jackson • Victoria J T Jenkins & Jan Inglis • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Jan Johnson • Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Martin Levermore & Evadne Harris • Maureen Levermore • Lynne Myers • Katie Newbon • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Dr and Mrs Reynolds • David & Jane Richardson • Emma Rowley • Mary Shaw • Sukhvinder Singh • Wendy Smith & Family • Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth • Mrs Ann Wailing & Mrs Vanessa Ottley • Anonymous Patrons 1899 Club Founder Members Maureen Booth • James Clews • Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Mr & Mrs P Davies • Alaine Fendek • Rob Macpherson • Rachael Magson • Rosie Milsom • John & Teresa Purser • Roger Rivett • Ann Tonks • Mr J Weston • Margaret Plumley • Our other generous donors 44 Name A Seat 2020Jean Al-Khamiri • BBC Birmingham • David Billiard • Rebecca Carter • Lisa Cartwright • Gaby Critcher • Sara Ellis • Joel Hales • Mia Illsley • Samantha Lawson • Linda McLeod • Emma & Peter Neads • Sophie Price • David Richardson • Debbie Sangha • Peter Tod • Ian Walker • Mr J Weston • Melanie Willcox • Kim Wilson
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For family shows in our Patrick Studio, young children are welcome and we always indicate any terms or prices for babes in arms (18 months and under). Please book babes in arms in advance on 0844 338 5000.*
• Visually-impaired: Guide dogs are very welcome in the theatre and can be looked after by staff during performances. Should you require a seat close to entrances, please ask when booking. Please let us know when booking if you need any help. Please book your guide dog in with Ticket Sales in advance of your visit.
NB: For staff training, from time to time we may change our opening hours, and occasionally we monitor calls. Payment We accept most major credit and debit cards. After payment, we’ll send e-tickets no later than 2 weeks before a performance date unless booked within that period. We also take cheques payable to ‘Birmingham Hippodrome’. Unfortunately we don’t accept SOLT Theatre Tokens, but you can buy and redeem our own Birmingham Hippodrome Gift Vouchers.
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• Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing: if you’d like a receiver, just ask at Access Assistance Desk, located at our main entrance. We can arrange seats close to the signer or caption board for BSL interpreted and captioned performances.
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It’s easy to find us Main entrance address Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB. We are easy to find and have great connections to public transport and nearby car parks. The Arcadian Car Park (Bromsgrove St, B5 6NU) opposite our main entrance has disabled parking with access to street level. Check Transport for West Midlands website tfwm.org.uk for details on public transport routes, or call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 (fees may apply). Both New Street and Moor Street train stations are very close and well signposted. Many bus routes and the West Midlands Metro pass very nearby, and we are well-served by taxi ranks.
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Everyone admitted to the theatre needs a ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult so we know they are safe.
Enjoy your next visit! Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur.
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To ensure everyone’s welcome at Birmingham Hippodrome, in common with an increasing number of public places, we’ve introduced all gender toilets on Level 4. We also have accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities available for all genders. Designated Male toilets and Female toilets are still available and easily accessible on all other floors.
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seatsyourtakePlease Please note: This diagram is a guide and not an accurate representation of seating positions. Stalls Rows A – D are not used for Opera and Ballet performances. Other variations may apply due to technical reasons. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur. 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diaryPerformance 05 diaryPerformance TueSep13The Color Purple 7.30pm 2 Wed 14 The Color Purple 7.30pm 2 Thu 15 The Color Purple 2pm & 7.30pm 2 Fri 16 The Color Purple 7.30pm 2 Sat 17 The Color Purple 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2 Tue 20 Kantha Katha-K 1pm & 7pm Wed 21 Kantha Katha-K 1pm & 7pm Fri 23 Hear Me Now 7.30pm Tue 27 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Wed 28 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Thu 29 Rambert Dance in 2pm & 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Fri 30 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 SatOct1Rambert Dance in 2.30pm & 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Sun 2 Rambert Dance in 2.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Tue 4 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Wed 5 Sister Act 2pm & 7.30pm 6 Thu 6 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Fri 7 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Sat 8 Sister Act 2.30pm & 7.30pm 6 Sat 8 Jumprov! 7.45pm 23 Sun 9 Freedom 7.30pm 12 Mon 10 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Tue 11 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Wed 12 Sister Act 2pm & 7.30pm 6 Thu 13 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Fri 14 Sister Act 7.30pm 6 Sat 15 Sister Act 2.30pm & 7.30pm 6 Tue 18 She’s Royal 7.30pm 24 Wed 19 She’s Royal 1pm & 7.30pm 24 Fri 21 & Sharing the Light - Various Sat 22 Welcome Diwali 15 Fri 21 BRB Into the Music 2pm & 7.30pm 8 Sat 22 BRB Into the Music 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8 Sun 23 Aakash Odedra - Samsara 8pm 22 Wed 26 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm 8 Thu 27 BRB Coppélia 2pm & 7.30pm 8 Thu 27 Fatherhood 8pm 24 Fri 28 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm 8 Fri 28 Fatherhood 8pm 24 Sat 29 BRB Coppélia 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8 Sun 30 Joanne McNally 8pm 10 Mon 31 Strictly Ballroom 7.30pm 13 TueNov1Strictly Ballroom 7.30pm 13 Wed 2 Strictly Ballroom 2pm & 7.30pm 13 Thu 3 Strictly Ballroom 7.30pm 13 Fri 4 Strictly Ballroom 7.30pm 13 Fri 4 Hit The Ode 7.45pm 25 Sat 5 Strictly Ballroom 2.30pm & 7.30pm 13 Tue 8 WNO The Makropulos Affair 7.15pm 17 Wed 9 WNO La bohème 7.15pm 16 Thu 10 WNO La bohème 7.15pm 16 Fri 11 WNO La bohème 7.15pm 16 Sat 12 WNO Migrations 7.15pm 17 Sat 12 Catwalk Extravaganza 7.45pm 25 Sat 19 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Sun 20 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 18 Tue 22 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Wed 23 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Thu 24 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 18 Thu 24 Shechter II 8pm 27 Fri 25 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Fri 25 Shechter II 8pm 27 Sat 26 BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm 18 Sun 27 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 18 Tue 29 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm 18 Wed 30 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 DecThu1BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 18 Fri 2 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Sat 3 BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm 18 Sun 4 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 18 Tue 6 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 18 Wed 7 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Thu 8 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 18 Fri 9 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 18 Sat 10 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm & 6pm 18 Tue 13 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am & 1pm 26 Wed 14 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am & 1pm 26 Thu 15 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am & 1pm 26 Sat 17 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Sat 17 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sun 18 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Sun 18 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 20 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Tue 20 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Wed 21 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Wed 21 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 22 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Thu 22 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 23 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Fri 23 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 24 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Sat 24 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Mon 26 Tales from Acorn Wood 1pm & 4pm 26 Mon 26 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 27 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Tue 27 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Wed 28 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Wed 28 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 29 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Thu 29 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 30 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am, 1pm & 4pm 26 Fri 30 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 31 Tales from Acorn Wood 10am & 1pm 26 Sat 31 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 MonJan2Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 3 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 5 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 6 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 7 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sun 8 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 10 Dick Whittington 7.15pm 20 Wed 11 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 12 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 13 Dick Whittington 1pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 14 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sun 15 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 17 Dick Whittington 7.15pm 20 Wed 18 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 19 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 20 Dick Whittington 1pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 21 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sun 22 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20 Tue 24 Dick Whittington 7.15pm 20 Wed 25 Dick Whittington 12pm & 7.15pm 20 Thu 26 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Fri 27 Dick Whittington 2pm & 7.15pm 20 Sat 28 Dick Whittington 2.30pm & 7.15pm 20 Sun 29 Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm 20
birminghamhippodrome.com|50003380844Information&Tickets* 49 Schools Only (not available online) TalkPatrick FestivalsStudioandOff-Site Events Audio Described Performance Captioned Performance BSL Interpreted Performance Relaxed Performance FriFeb3Motionhouse - Starchitects 1pm & 7.15pm 22 Sat 4 Motionhouse - Starchitects 1pm 22 Tue 7 Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty 29 Wed 8 Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty 29 Thu 9 Matthew Bourne’s 2pm & 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty 29 Fri 10 Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty 29 Sat 11 Matthew Bourne’s 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty 29 Wed 15 BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm 30 Thu 16 BRB Swan Lake 2pm & 7.30pm 30 Fri 17 BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm 30 Sat 18 BRB Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 Sun 19 BRB Swan Lake 1pm 30 Tue 21 BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm 30 Wed 22 BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm 30 Thu 23 BRB Swan Lake 2pm & 7.30pm 30 Fri 24 BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm 30 Sat 25 BRB Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 Tue 28 Six 8pm 32 WedMar1 Six 6pm & 8.30pm 32 Thu 2 Six 8pm 32 Fri 3 Six 6pm & 8.30pm 32 Sat 4 Six 4pm & 8pm 32 Tue 7 How Not To Drown 7.45pm 27 Wed 8 How Not To Drown 1pm & 7.45pm 27 Wed 8 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Thu 9 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Fri 10 My Fair Lady 7pm 34 Sat 11 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Sun 12 My Fair Lady 2pm 34 Wed 15 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Thu 16 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Fri 17 My Fair Lady 7pm 34 Sat 18 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Sun 19 My Fair Lady 2pm 34 Wed 22 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Thu 23 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Fri 24 My Fair Lady 7pm 34 Sat 25 My Fair Lady 2pm & 7pm 34 Sun 26 My Fair Lady 2pm 34 Tue 28 Dada Masilo 7.30pm 23 Wed 29 Dada Masilo 7.30pm 23 Fri 31 Dara Ó Briain 8pm 10 SatApr1Dara Ó Briain 8pm 10 Tue 11 The Spongebob Musical 7pm 37 Wed 12 The Spongebob Musical 2pm & 7pm 37 Thu 13 The Spongebob Musical 2pm & 7pm 37 Fri 14 The Spongebob Musical 7pm 37 Sat 15 The Spongebob Musical 2pm & 7pm 37 Tue 18 Titanic The Musical 7.30pm 33 Wed 19 Titanic The Musical 2pm & 7.30pm 33 Thu 20 Titanic The Musical 7.30pm 33 Fri 21 Titanic The Musical 7.30pm 33 Sat 22 Titanic The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pm 33 Mon 24 The Commitments 7.30pm 39 Tue 25 The Commitments 7.30pm 39 Wed 26 The Commitments 2pm & 7.30pm 39 Thu 27 The Commitments 7.30pm 39 Fri 28 The Commitments 7.30pm 39 Sat 29 The Commitments 2.30pm & 7.30pm 39 WedMay3WNO The Magic Flute 7.15pm 41 Thu 4 WNO The Magic Flute 7.15pm 41 Fri 5 WNO The Magic Flute 7.15pm 41 Sat 6 WNO Blaze of Glory! 7.30pm 41 Thu 18 Tom Allen 8pm 11 Fri 19 Tom Allen 8pm 11 Sat 20 Judi Love 8pm 11 Tue 23 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Wed 24 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Thu 25 Rambert Dance in 2pm & 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Fri 26 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Sat 27 Rambert Dance in 2.30pm & 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 4 Sun 28 Jon Richardson 8pm 12 Mon 29 Jon Richardson 8pm 12 TueOct10Everybody’s 7.30pm Talking About Jamie 42 Wed 11 Everybody’s 2pm & 7.30pm Talking About Jamie 42 Thu 12 Everybody’s 7.30pm Talking About Jamie 42 Fri 13 Everybody’s 7.30pm Talking About Jamie 42 Sat 14 Everybody’s 2.30pm & 7.30pm Talking About Jamie 42
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