Birmingham Hippodrome Brochure Autumn/Winter 2014 by Birmingham Hippodrome

A Stage for the Best in the World

Autumn/Winter 2014 I 0844 338 5000 I birminghamhippodrome.com

WELCOME We always try to present the most exciting, varied and highest-quality programme possible. By inviting to Birmingham performing companies not just from our own country, but from around the world, I hope we can achieve that aim. In this enticing new season, performers from as far away as Brazil, Canada and Russia sit alongside our very best home-grown talent. I hope this will encourage you to try some new theatre experiences alongside our more familiar programme of the finest in dance, opera and musical theatre from the UK. I’d like to highlight the Mariinsky Opera’s presentation of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen. Ring cycles don’t come around very often due to the enormous resources required to stage them, and so this is probably a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see this epic production in its entirety. Alongside new shows from some of the world’s top producers, we are also able to present some new cultural adventures created by the Hippodrome and partners. About Town, our first venture into the world of video art, and the mysterious The Frozen Scream will give you some new artistic experiences in unfamiliar places. As always, our mission is to provide you with the best possible experience of theatre anywhere, and we will do our utmost to fulfil that promise every time you visit us.

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We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Stuart Griffiths - Chief Executive chiefexecutive@birminghamhippodrome.com Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust. Charity Number 510842 This brochure uses paper from a sustainable source and is bleached without elemental chlorine. Please recycle when you have finished with it.

Front Cover main image: Slava’s Snow Show. Insets: Blood Brothers, BRB The Nutcracker & Shrek.

Eat & Drink For more info go to birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink or call 0844 338 9000* for reservations.

Soak up the atmosphere and browse through a programme whilst enjoying attentive service and superb food a few steps away from your seats. Return to your table in the interval to enjoy dessert, coffee and drinks.

Indulge yourself with a selection of our finest mouth-watering canapés and champagne, served at your own reserved foyer table either pre show or during the interval.

Enjoy our brasserie-style bar and restaurant for relaxed eating and drinking both pre and post show. Conveniently located opposite our Thorp Street entrance.

If you’re short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our Deli Bar is perfect. Situated in Front Circle Foyer, it offers a delicious selection of hot or cold dishes, sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

Main courses from £9.50

From £8.50 per person

Ticket & Dining Packages For more information visit birminghamhippodrome.com/theatrepackages Call 0844 338 5000* to book now!

Treat a loved one to a romantic occasion at the theatre with a luxury meal, a show from your very own private Royal Box, along with champagne, nibbles and a show programme.

Enjoy two courses and champagne pre-show at our StageSide Bar & Restaurant, opposite stage door on Thorp Street. Browse through your programme before taking your seats for a great night out!

From £87 per person†

From £77 per person†

FOR PARTIES OF 10+ Enjoy a glass of champagne and nibbles on arrival, a sumptuous three course meal in our Circle Restaurant and top price seats with a programme.

From £87 per person†

Mark that special occasion by enjoying a pre-show meal with family, friends or colleagues in a private suite just a few steps away from the auditorium. Call our Events Team on 0844 338 6500* or email events@birminghamhippodrome.com

*Calls cost from 5p per min , 5% transaction charge applies †Prices may vary from show to show.

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Photo: Bill Cooper

Tue 30 Sep – Sat 4 Oct A towering gothic fairytale from the creator of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s smash-hit Cinderella. A cruel Prince, cursed to spend his life living in a fantastical castle with the animals he callously hunted, finds salvation in the heart of a beautiful girl. Caught stealing a single rose, Belle’s desperate father exchanges his life for his youngest daughter’s freedom. In his distant castle the Beast, stripped of his handsome features and his very humanity, must win her heart, or spend the rest of his life in bitter solitude. A beautiful girl, a hideous beast, a golden ballroom full of animals, two haughty sisters and a grumpy grandmother dance through the unfolding pages of Philip Prowse’s stunning storybook set, whilst David Bintley’s rich choreography brings to life magical transformations, wild waltzes, and a relationship between Belle and the Beast that is at first terrifying, but ultimately beautiful. 2

Daily Express

Music Glenn Buhr Choreography David Bintley Designs Philip Prowse Lighting Mark Jonathan

“ Pure magic” Daily Express

“ A wonderful piece of work: mysterious, ambiguous, magical” Daily Telegraph Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm (excl. Fri Eve) Fri Eve 6.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £16 - £50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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LA FIN DU JOUR Music Maurice Ravel Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Designs Ian Spurling Lighting John B. Read

MIRACLE IN THE GORBALS Music Arthur Bliss Choreography Gillian Lynne after Robert Helpmann

FLOWERS OF THE FOREST Music Malcolm Arnold and Benjamin Britten Choreography David Bintley Designs Jan Blake Lighting Peter Teigen

Wed 8 – Sat 11 Oct Birmingham Royal Ballet presents three one-act ballets, each touched in their own way by the shadow of war. The triple bill opens with Kenneth MacMillan’s La Fin du Jour, capturing the glamorous lifestyle of the 1930s wealthy, using Maurice Ravel’s score to create an elegy to a lifestyle lost to World War II.

Birmingham Royal Ballet; Photo: Richard Battye

Scenario Michael Benthall Designs Adam Wiltshire after Edward Burra Lighting Peter Teigen

“Rare and beautiful” Birmingham Post on La fin du jour

“ A sensational modern allegory, brilliantly executed and staged” Daily Express (c1947) ON Miracle in the Gorbals

Miracle in the Gorbals has been specially re-created for the Company by Dame Gillian Lynne, from Robert Helpmann’s original work set in 1940s Glasgow and danced to music by Sir Arthur Bliss.

Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £16 - £47

The programme closes with David Bintley’s Flowers of the Forest; with music by Malcolm Arnold and Benjamin Britten, it contrasts picture-postcard Scotland with its own bloody history.

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(Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME “Exhilarating...

one of the best musicals ever written” SUNDAY TIMES BILL KENWRIGHT presents

THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...

...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER

Starring

Maureen Nolan In the iconic role of Mrs Johnston

Mon 13 - Sat 25 Oct Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” Jack Tinker, Daily Mail.

“Triumphant...Unmissable and Unbeatable” THE SPECTATOR

Mon - Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £18 - £38 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Off The Kerb Productions Presents

Jon Richardson: Nidiot

LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING!

Sun 26 Oct, 8pm No support British Comedy Award 2013 Nominee Jon Richardson is checking his tyre pressures, hoovering his floor mats and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the road again with a brand new tour ‘Nidiot’.

£19.50 Age Guidance 15+ (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct, 7.30pm Brazil’s internationally acclaimed dance company make a welcome return to the UK following an enormously successful tour in 2005. Grupo Corpo combine the precision of classical ballet with the sensuality and passion of Latin dance rhythms. The 22 dancers fill the stage with elegant, virtuosic and joyful dance which has audiences in raptures. Grupo Corpo perform two pieces choreographed by artistic director Rodrigo Pederneiras. Sem Mim is beautifully melancholic and focuses on a group of villagers who wait for the return of their fishermen. Dressed in intricately patterned bodysuits, the dancers move as waves; their bodies mimicking the calm and fury of the sea. An enormous shimmering net hangs over the stage, at times trapping the dancers in its folds. Company favourite Parabelo is inspired by life in rural Brazil. It sees the dancers sweep across the stage, moving rhythmically from group to solo and back again. There are moments of utter peace and stillness and others of raucous Brazilian carnival.

“ Grupo Corpo’s dancers are justly celebrated for their virtuosity, and when 22 of them are moving in rippling, flickering, high kicking unison, the audience are guaranteed a physical thrill” The Guardian

POST SHOW TALK Tue 28 Oct £10 - £22.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Wed 5 – Sun 9 Nov Birmingham Hippodrome presents Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle conducted by Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera. The Ring is a tale of gods and heroes, dwarves and giants – yet its characters are driven by passions that are all too human. The theft of magical gold from the depths of the River Rhine and its forging into the Ring sets in train the story of a world corrupted by greed and the lust for power that may only be redeemed, finally, by an act of selfless love. DAS RHEINGOLD Starting in the depths of the river Rhine and finishing on the cloud-capped heights of Valhalla, fortress home of the gods, Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold sets in motion his epic, four-opera Ring cycle - and an unparalleled musical and dramatic journey begins. DIE WALKÜRE The world of gods, dwarves and giants gives way to a world of heroes: in the second instalment of The Ring it is human emotion that takes centre stage. SIEGFRIED With its unbreakable sword, its dragon and its sleeping maiden surrounded by a barrier that only a fearless hero may penetrate, Siegfried has the quality of a good fairy tale, and is set to some of Wagner’s most vigorously exciting music. GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG The Ring surges to its magnificent conclusion, in which the age of the gods comes to an end and a new world arises from the ashes of the old.

In celebration of the Mariinsky Opera’s performance of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle, Hippodrome Plus will be taking a deeper look at Wagner through a series of films, cabaret, adventure and talks inspired by his work. See inside back cover

“I’m delighted to be bringing our Ring Cycle to Birmingham. In Ossetia, where I come from, our own folk tales parallel the myths that inspired Wagner. I believed that we could create a new visual approach to the Ring that had an international resonance.” Valery Gergiev

PACKAGES AND SINGLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE DAS RHEINGOLD Wed 5 Nov, 7.30pm (c. 2 hours 40 mins, no interval) DIE WALKÜRE Thu 6 Nov, 5pm (c. 5 hours 25 mins, 2 intervals) SIEGFRIED Sat 8 Nov, 5pm (c. 5 hours 40 mins, 2 intervals) GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Sun 9 Nov, 5pm (c. 5 hours 40 mins, 2 intervals) Single Tickets: £75-£200 per performance 4 Opera Package: £240-£720 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Wed 12 - Sun 16 Nov Slava’s Snowshow has delighted and exhilarated theatregoers around the world. This winter, experience the joyous dream-like world, unlike anything you have seen before. A world in which a cobweb envelops the audience and one tiny piece of paper begins a heart-stopping blizzard of snow. Combining hilarity and poignancy with stunning, breathtaking spectacle, this classic show is full of joy for all the family from 8 to 88!

“ Unmissable – a classic show of rare theatrical beauty” The Times

“ Simply thrilling. An unforgettable comedy masterpiece” The Independent

“ Theatrical brilliance”

Metro

Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat & Sun Mats 2.30pm £15 - £32 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

birminghamhippodrome.com/snowshow # BHsnowshow Recommended for children 8 years and over

Image: Carmen Brian Tarr

AUTUMN 2014

Carmen Bizet Can you resist? Wed 19 & Thu 20 Nov 7.15pm WNO also performs: William Tell (Sat 22 Nov 6.30pm) Moses in Egypt (Fri 21 Nov 7.15pm) both by Rossini

Wed 19 – Sat 22 Nov She is not a bad person. However, she is a deadly cocktail of desire and devastation. A force of nature, Carmen – too beautiful, too fiery and too fast - can only attract trouble. Don José has no choice but to fall for her... Carmen is irresistible. If you love theatre and great music, now is the time to fall for opera. Opera was written for everyone to delight in. The songs and music from Carmen have long been part of cultural life. Now go and see them performed by a full orchestra and cast of singers, in a drama enhanced by atmospheric scenery and superb costumes.

“ This Carmen is the most bold, the most lucid and the most gripping of the thirty or so productions I have seen” Daily Telegraph

FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS Before all operas AUDIO DESCRIPTION Carmen, Wed 19 Nov 7.15pm FREE TOUCH TOUR Carmen, Wed 19 Nov 6pm Call 0844 338 5000 to book your place

If you’re new to opera, you’ll be captivated by this powerful story, easily followed with our realtime stage translation.

£16 - £49 Carmen and Moses in Egypt £17.50 - £54 William Tell

Rossini is best known today for his comedies but he was a consummate dramatist. Explore Rossini’s more serious side with William Tell and Moses in Egypt this autumn.

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(Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

Opera and WNO. The ultimate entertainment is just moments away. Don’t miss a moment. Book now. Carmen and William Tell are sung in French and Moses in Egypt is sung in Italian.

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The Sunday Times

“Superior to any other presented in the UK today” The Arts Desk

Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright; Vincent Redmon; Lev Ivanov Production Peter Wright Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

Fri 28 Nov - Sat 13 Dec Let yourself get swept up in the excitement of Christmas with one of the most famous classical ballets of all time, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

What more could a young girl ask for at Christmas, than for all her dreams to come true? Having crept downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll, Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away in his arms, meeting a host of strange and exotic characters, before she is finally transformed into a beautiful ballerina.

Tue - Sat Eves 7.30pm (excl. 5 Dec) Fri 5 Dec Eve 6.30pm Tue & Thu Mats 2pm Fri 28 Nov Mat 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm Sun Mats 1pm

Inset Photos: Bill Cooper

Sir Peter Wright’s unparalleled, world-famous production, complete with sets and costumes by John Macfarlane, the designer of the Company’s stunning Cinderella, is performed in Birmingham this Christmas.

£18 - £52 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

Photo: Paul Coltas

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Fri 19 Dec - Sun 1 Feb Birmingham’s giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk stars TV personality and singing sensation Jane McDonald as The Enchantress, Blue’s Duncan James as Jack, and from Coronation Street Chris Gascoyne as Fleshcreep. Jack is accompanied on his adventure by the comedy trio of Gary Wilmot (Dame Trot), Paul Zerdin (Simple Simon) and Matt Slack (Silly Billy) who return by popular demand following their hilarious antics in last year’s Hippodrome pantomime. Produced by Qdos Entertainment, Britain’s biggest pantomime is presented with magical special effects, breath-taking musical numbers and laugh-out-loud comedy for all the family. It’s the panto adventure you’ve bean waiting for!

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birminghamhippodrome.com/jack # brumpanto £26 - £40 £25.50 - £39 £23.50 - £34 £15.50 - £26.50 £14 - £25 Schools Only (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

Fri 19 Dec Sat 20 Dec Sun 21 Dec Mon 22 Dec Tue 23 Dec Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day Sat 27 Dec Sun 28 Dec Mon 29 Dec Tue 30 Dec New Years Eve New Years Day Fri 2 Jan Sat 3 Jan Sun 4 Jan Mon 5 Jan Tue 6 Jan Wed 7 Jan Thu 8 Jan Fri 9 Jan Sat 10 Jan Sun 11 Jan Mon 12 Jan Tue 13 Jan Wed 14 Jan Thu 15 Jan Fri 16 Jan Sat 17 Jan Sun 18 Jan Mon 19 Jan Tue 20 Jan Wed 21 Jan Thu 22 Jan Fri 23 Jan Sat 24 Jan Sun 25 Jan Mon 26 Jan Tue 27 Jan Wed 28 Jan Thu 29 Jan Fri 30 Jan Sat 31 Jan Sun 1 Feb

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Relaxed Performance

Thu 29 Jan, 1pm: Especially for those with autism or learning disabilities. birminghamhippodrome.com/relaxed

Access Performances

See inside back cover for details of Captioned, Signed and Audio Described performances.

Book one of our Pantomime Packages for a magical visit! birminghamhippodrome.com/ pantomimepackages

Please donate: With your help, people on the autistic spectrum can enjoy panto in the specially adapted Relaxed Performance. Double your donation with The Big Give Christmas Challenge birminghamhippodrome.com/biggive 15

Birmingham Hippodrome, Wales Millennium Centre & Christopher Green present

Wed 7 – Sat 17 Jan The Patrick Centre Based on the lost 1928 supernatural murder-mystery novel, The Frozen Scream tells the chilling tale of a group who find themselves stranded at an abandoned lodge in the depths of winter. Forced to entertain themselves, they begin to tell the tale of Jack Frost, the most terrifying of the Frost Giants. But as the story takes a shocking twist, they discover they should have heeded the early warnings to ‘beware the ice’. Surrounded by mystery and intrigue, the original novel was quick to receive critical acclaim but fell out of favour when a series of mysterious deaths led to the belief that the novel was cursed. Undeterred by these conspiracy theories, Oliver Award-winning entertainer Christopher Green (Tina C, Ida Barr, Office Party) and one of the UK’s best-selling novelists, Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet, The Little Stranger) bring this largely unread work to the stage in an adaptation that will send shivers down your spine this winter. But is everything as it seems? 16

“One of the best storytellers alive today’’ The Independent on Sunday on Sarah Waters

Tue, Wed & Sat 10 Eves 8pm Thu, Fri and Sat 17 Eves 9pm Thu, Fri & Sat 17 Early Eves 6pm £15 - £18.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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‘A SHEAR DELIGHT!’ DAILY MAIL

‘Magical, witty. Straight from the heart’ METRO

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Feb Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere in 2005. Presenting its first major revival, Bourne takes a fresh look at this modern fairytale, which will be revitalised for a whole new generation of dance lovers and theatregoers. Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, specially recorded for New Adventures in magnificent surround sound, this touching and witty love story tells the bittersweet tale of a boy left alone and unfinished in a strange new world. It is a parable for our times about the ultimate outsider, whose journey builds to an unforgettable finale filled with theatrical magic. After global success with his inspired interpretations of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Nutcracker!, this new production is guaranteed to delight the whole family.

“ An evening of pure magic that sees the movie hit become an enchanting theatre show. A love story with a cutting edge” Birmingham Post

Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £17 - £39.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Valentine’s VIP Experience or Champagne Reception available on Sat 14 Feb – see web or call 0844 338 5000 for details.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet; Photo: Richard Battye

Serenade Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography George Balanchine Costumes Karinska Lighting Peter Teigen

Lyric Pieces Music Edvard Grieg Choreography Jessica Lang Costumes Elena Comendador Lighting Nicole Pearce

In the Upper Room Music Philip Glass Choreography Twyla Tharp Original costume designs Norma Kamali Lighting originally by Jennifer Tipton

Wed 18 - Sat 21 Feb Serenade is a stunning piece of pure dance from master choreographer George Balanchine, performed to the glorious music of Tchaikovsky. A milestone in the history of dance, this minimal and elegant piece is the first original ballet Balanchine created in America. Award-winning American Choreographer Jessica Lang’s Lyric Pieces was commissioned for International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012, her first work for a major European company. Lang uses Grieg’s romantic musical miniatures and creates a work described by The Stage as “A ballet of dreams and romantic moods which succeeds beautifully”. In the Upper Room features dancers in trainers and striking red pointe shoes who dominate the stage with energy and flair in this exhilarating ballet by American dance phenomenon Twyla Tharp. Philip Glass’s score builds to an emotional peak with dancing the press described as “quick-witted and even quicker footed”. A high-octane, all-American evening! 18

“ One of the great modern ballets of our age” The Times on In the Upper Room

“ Lush romanticism” Daily Express on Serenade

Wed - Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £16 - £47 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Music Léo Delibes Choreography Peter Wright, Marius Petipa, Enrico Cecchetti

Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet; Photo: Roy Smiljanic

Production Peter Wright Designs Peter Farmer Lighting Peter Teigen

Tue 24 - Sat 28 Feb Magic, mayhem and the original living doll. What’s at the heart of a woman? Eccentric toymaker Dr Coppélius wants to know, and he’s planning to bring his mechanical doll, Coppélia, to life – he just needs the right spell. When Dr Coppélius leaves Coppélia on his workshop balcony she’s soon causing quite a stir in the village. Particularly in the heart of red-blooded young lover Franz, and the jealous mind of his real-life fiancée, Swanilda – who’s mistaken the mannequin for a crying, talking, sleeping, walking rival. With a wild mix of abracadabra, and some mischievous maidens, comic chaos is riotously unleashed when humans and automatons collide in Dr Coppélius’s spooky toyshop. Peter Wright’s enchanting production of this joyous and witty ballet is an ever-popular celebration of love, with a sparkling score and breathtaking choreography. Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the hearts of all the family.

“ Guaranteed to send you home with your spirits soaring” The Mail on Sunday

“ One of the traditional gems of the repertory” The Sunday Times

Tue - Thu & Sat Eves 7.30pm Fri Eve at 6.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £16 - £50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Image: The Magic Flute Bill Cooper

SPRING 2015

Chorus! Wed 4 Mar 7.15pm The Magic Flute Mozart Thu 5 & Fri 6 Mar 7.15pm Hansel & Gretel Humperdinck Sat 7 Mar 7.15pm

Wed 4 - Sat 7 Mar Chorus! An extravaganza featuring some of the greatest moments in opera, a fully staged show which puts the exceptional WNO Chorus centre stage alongside soprano Lesley Garrett. Chorus! includes highlights from Madam Butterfly, Il trovatore, Peter Grimes, The Pirates of Penzance, The Tales of Hoffmann, and many more. As Lesley herself says ‘It may be a bit of a cliché but there really is something for everyone.’ The Magic Flute Every now and then we need a night at the theatre which just makes us smile. Dominic Cooke’s warm and witty production of The Magic Flute does just that. Hansel & Gretel A decidedly dark and delicious confection. Richard Jones’s endlessly inventive production of this gorgeous opera revels in the story’s more sinister moments, whilst also casting a magical spell over audiences.

“ Cooke has created a new world, enchanted and enchanting.” FINANCIAL TIMES

FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS Before all operas AUDIO DESCRIPTION The Magic Flute, Fri 6 Mar 7.15pm FREE TOUCH TOUR The Magic Flute, Fri 6 Mar 6pm Call 0844 338 5000 to book your place £16 - £49 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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The Magic Flute and Hansel & Gretel are sung in English and Chorus! is sung in various languages. All operas are easily followed with our realtime stage translation.

The multi award-winning musical direct Winner! olivier awards 2013 - best new musical

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t from the west end Tue 10 – Sat 21 Mar Direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costumes and the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out, this spectacular West End production will be returning to the Hippodrome where it wowed audiences in 2011. Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. Packed full of Irving Berlin’s best-loved songs, Cheek to Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Let’s Face the Music & Dance and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont. An uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance, Top Hat dazzles with over 200 beautiful costumes, breathtaking dance and a love story that will set the pulse racing!

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‘A musical like this comes around once in a lifetime’

Tim Walker, The Sunday Telegraph

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‘A JOYOUS PRODUCTION’ BBC Radio London

Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £19 - £45 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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BLACK TIE & TIARA NIGHT - TUE 10 MAR Dress up for a Hollywood first night! Put the finishing touches to your evening - for an extra £15 on top of your ticket price, receive two glasses of bubbly and a Top Hat souvenir programme. Call 0844 338 5000 to book. T&Cs apply - see website

Photos by Max Lacome-Shaw

Tue 10 – Sun 15 Mar Dare to get up close and personal! Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, observe and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem! Join us after the show for a ‘meat & greet’ with the dinosaurs.

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“FABULOUS. Any dino lover over 3 should not miss it!” Libby Purves - BBC R4/Theatre Cat

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“PUPPET-TASTIC! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight” Time Out, Critic’s Choice

Running Time: 50 minutes no interval Meat & Greet: 15 minutes Tue & Sun 2pm Thu 10.30am Fri 4.30pm Sat & Sun 11am £12.50 - £15 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

A tyrannosauric treat for all ages 3+ (Under 3’s will not be admitted to the performance)

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FROM THE COMPANY WHO CREATED iD Dance Consortium presents

Wed 25 – Sat 28 Mar Cirque Éloize’s Cirkopolis is a show combining the worlds of circus, dance and theatre. Set in the heart of a stern and imposing factory-city, giant gears and dark portals symbolize a mechanism that crushes individuality. Twelve acrobats and performers rebel against the monotony, reinvent themselves and challenge the limits. In a world where fantasy provokes reality, the veil of anonymity and solitude is lifted and replaced by bursts of colour. With an inventive stage design and accompanied by an original musical score and video projections, Cirkopolis will transport you between dream and reality in a stream of acrobatics, music and images.

“ There are much bigger shows than Cirkopolis… But I’d bet there aren’t more beautiful ones” New York Times

POST SHOW TALK Wed 25 Mar Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £12 - £30 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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“ A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle” THE Times 25

Tue 31 Mar – Sun 26 Apr Direct from the West End and larger than life! Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, SHREK THE MUSICAL is this year’s must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings all the muchloved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure! [Shrek the Musical © 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.]

HHHHH Daily Express, Sunday Telegraph

“ Glorious. This is the show that leaves rivals green with envy” The Independent

Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Sat Mats 2.30pm Sun Mats 1pm Sun Eves 5pm £18.50 - £45

easter holiday treat!

(Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Thu 30 Apr - Sat 23 May BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOLLOWING ITS SELL OUT RUN IN 2012 Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event. You’ll have the time of your life! 28

HHHHH NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

“ A spectacular show that had the crowd whooping from start to finish” BIRMINGHAM MAIL

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £20 - £55 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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GROUPS

Tue 26 May – Sat 6 Jun Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highlyacclaimed National Theatre production, embarks on its first ever nationwide tour. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world… Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

“ A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle.” The Times

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £17.50 - £42.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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HHHHH Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Express, Independent, Daily Mail, The Times

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, HIGH SOCIETY AND THE KING & I M u s i c & Ly r i c s a n d R oya l & D e r n g at e N o r t h a m p to n present

Tue 30 Jun - Sat 4 Jul As refreshing as the day it was written, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! is the original feel-good musical. Celebrating the vigour of America’s pioneering spirit, we follow Curly and Laurey, as they travel down love’s highway on an extremely bumpy surrey ride.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s

OKLAHOMA!

Music by RICHARD RODGERS Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Based on the play ‘Green Grow the Lilacs’ by Lynn Riggs

Original Dances by Agnes de Mille Presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe

This colourful new production overflows with wellknown songs such as I’m Just a Girl Who Cain’t Say No, People Will Say We’re in Love and, of course, the rousing title song itself! From award-winning producers this brand new production, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh brings its audience romance, excitement and a score filled with sunshine.

Tue - Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £18 - £40 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Tue 7 Jul – Sat 1 Aug CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE’S RECORD-BREAKING PRODUCTION IS COMING TO BIRMINGHAM! This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman, who lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination.

“ Blockbuster Barnum! Theatrical energy of the highest order” Daily Express

“ It’s a real event” BBC Saturday Review

Barnum is a “big, sharp, witty, breathtaking, and emotional” (The Observer) show starring Brian Conley (Oliver!, Hairspray, Jolson) and Linzi Hateley (Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Les Misérables).

Mon - Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £19.50 - £48.50

Cy Coleman’s wonderfully exuberant score includes the hits Come Follow The Band, The Colours Of My Life and There Is A Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute.

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(Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

A CAMERON MACKINTOSH / MICHAEL HARRISON PRESENTATION OF THE MARK BRAMBLE / MICHAEL STEWART / CY COLEMAN MUSICAL 31

Wed 5 – Sat 29 Aug THE BODYGUARD, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Birmingham in 2015. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for 4 weeks only! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A“BRILLIANT!” (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including One Moment in Time, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and, of course, the legendary I Will Always Love You.

“ The hottest ticket in town” SUNDAY MIRROR

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm (excl. 5 Aug) Thu 6 Aug Mat 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £18 - £49.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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PLAY YOUR PART

By joining the Patrons scheme you’ll enjoy a closer connection to the theatre you love, whilst also supporting Hippodrome Plus, our programme of education, access and community work.

“Being Patrons not only means we get great seats, but we get to go backstage, meet cast and crew and understand the theatre better. We are also pleased that we are helping the Hippodrome develop and educate children in the performing arts” GARY & ANGELA SMITH – LEADING ROLE PATRONS

Thank you to the following Patrons for their support HEADLINE ACT PATRONS FROM £1,200 Joseph Devlin • The Dickens Foundation • Mark Anthony Drury • Stuart Herritty • Maureen & Roy Kirby

LEADING ROLE PATRONS FROM £600 Dr Dahlia Abdel-Razik • Christine Susan Baylis • Pearl Bennett • Matthew & Eve Brown • Ami Chatha • Adrian Cox • Sara & Tim Fowler Claire & Mark Hales • Dr & Mrs Harrison • Mark Jones & Sharon Leadbeater • Michael Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington Emma & Peter Neads • Ernest & Pat Petrie • Janette Rutter • Gary & Amanda Smith • Mark & Amanda Smith • Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young • A Patron

SUPPORTING CAST PATRONS FROM £200 John & Jill Andrews • Christine Bachelor • Sheila Ballantyne-Smith • Simon Bashford • Sarah & Stewart Bishop • Bridget Blow Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Sir Stephen & Lady Patricia Brown • Richard Burke • Jayne Cadbury • Andrew & Sarah Connors Roger & Jennifer Cox • John & Diana Crabtree • Patricia Edwards • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Ben Evans • Nicola Fleet-Milne Neil & Jackie Frettsome • Roger & Jennifer Gould • Dorothy Hobson • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Mr William Jones Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Lynne Myers • Ralph & Linden Osborn • Win Palmer & Lola Ralph • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Sandra Phenix John & Jill Queenan • Claire Ralley • David & Jenny Roy • Don & Diane Scriven • Mary Shaw • Mr George F Sidaway • Dr N & Mrs C Speak Christine Spittle • Graham & Rita Taylor • Gillian Tune • Richard & Maggie Waller • Ray & Marilyn Way • Neil & Polly Wilson • Jane Woolrich

For further details about becoming a Patron contact Eve Smith, Development Manager on 0121 689 3067 or evesmith@birminghamhippodrome.com or visit birminghamhippodrome.com/patrons *Annual membership starts at £200, payable in one lump sum or 10 monthly instalments.

Thank you to our supporters PARTNERS

Relaxed Performance

Dance & Opera Quests

Minimum Monument

I Spy Culture

Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust

Young Carers

Baron Davenport’s Charity The Eveson Trust George Fentham Birmingham Charity Joseph Hopkins Charity The Bernard Piggott Trust The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

“I thought it was brilliant. Just brilliant. I’ve waited 9 years to be able to take my autistic daughter to the theatre and for her to enjoy it” MOTHER ON SNOW WHITE RELAXED PERFORMANCE 2013/14

“Wonderful, innovative, artistic exhibit that captured the hearts and minds of the whole community” GLYN HARRIS ON MINIMUM MONUMENT

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Birmingham Common Good Trust • Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Charitable Trust • George Cadbury Fund• William A Cadbury Trust • D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust The Chatwin Trust • George Henry Collins Trust • Baron Davenport’s Charity • The Davis Foundation • The Dumbreck Charity The Elmley Foundation • The Eveson Charitable Trust • The George Fentham Trust • The Foyle Foundation • The Grimmitt Trust J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust • The Mrs Margaret Guido Charitable Trust • The Joseph Hopkins Charity • The Monument Trust Oakley Charitable Trust • The Patrick Trust • Bernard Piggott Charitable Trust • The Rowlands Trust The Thousandth Man - Richard Burns Charitable Trust • GJW Turner Trust • The WED Charitable Trust • Garfield Weston Foundation • The Wolfson Foundation

GOLDEN TICKET DONORS from Gala Dinner 2014 Bill Bolsover • Mel Ewell • Byron Head • Mark Hopton • Chris Loughran

Your Business in the Spotlight As an independent, not-for-profit charity receiving no revenue subsidy, Birmingham Hippodrome relies on corporate support to achieve its ambitious aims for Hippodrome Plus. We are grateful to all our generous supporters for helping to make these important education, access and community projects possible, benefitting thousands of young people (many with learning disabilities) across the city. Contact Judith Greenburgh on 0121 689 3082 or judithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com to find out how your business can become involved alongside these leading brands at the UK’s most popular theatre. From bespoke memberships to project partnerships, from Gala dinners and private receptions to unique sponsorships, we can work with your staff and clients to ensure your business enjoys the applause it deserves. DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS An elite group recognising the importance of cultural life in the city.

twentyfirstcenturymediagroup “Marvellous branding and profile. The Corporate Development team knows what it takes to make a relationship work” BREWIN DOLPHIN

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS Influential names proud to demonstrate their CSR credentials.

“Partnership provides our staff and families with exciting opportunities to experience great theatre” GVA

GOOD COMPANY CLUB “Great value”

Like-minded business people who enjoy first class networking.

“Superb performances”

Barques Design Ltd • Clarendon Care Limited • Emprima • Foscos Hayes Hurdley Ltd • Hallfield School • Professional Polishing Services Ltd Squire Patton Boggs • Staying Cool • Thomas Walker Global Ltd

PARTNERS “It’s fantastic to contribute in this way. We are very proud of this project.” CENTRESOFT One of a Kind

Welcome to our World, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Queensbury Capers

Citizenship Projects

Print Partner

Centresoft’s Shelagh Fisher joins Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Head teacher Lisa Fahy and Liz Leck, Birmingham Hippodrome at the WOW project

PROJECT PARTNERS

“Very professional and highly recommended” SHAKESPEARES “You promised wow-factor and the whole evening was that in spades” GALA 2014 GUEST “Great business development and profile opportunities” STAYBRIDGE SUITES BIRMINGHAM

Distinctive network with 100+ participating crosssector companies.

Members include: Artis Legal • Key • Victoria Emery at HSBC • Jilly Cosgrove - Barques PR

“EXPERTLY DELIVERED” “INSPIRING” “PRESTIGIOUS” “SMART & CLEVER” COMMERCIAL PARTNERS Beiersdorf • The Chamberlain Club • Cross Country Trains • Las Iguanas • Sainsbury’s (Navigation Street)

“Hosted impeccably by the Hippodrome. It’s a creative venue that inspires creative discussion and lively meetings” THE CHAMBERLAIN CLUB

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information HOW TO FIND US

We are easy to find, centrally located, and well connected to public transport and nearby car parks. The Arcadian Centre Car Park (Bromsgrove St) has disabled bays with easy access to street level (approx. 150yds to theatre). For smartphone maps and sat navs, the theatre postcode is B5 4TB. HOW TO BOOK

TELEPHONE: 0844 338 5000 Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm (6pm non-performance days, calls from 5p per min). SELECT YOUR OWN SEATS ONLINE: birminghamhippodrome.com GROUPS, SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS: 0844 338 7000 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, calls from 5p per min). IN PERSON: Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm (6pm non-performance days). Opening hours may be subject to change. Calls monitored for training purposes.

PAYMENT: Cheques payable to BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME. Hippodrome Gift Vouchers and most major credit and debit cards accepted. NB: tickets are posted direct to the registered card address. Please be aware we do not accept SOLT theatre tokens. CHARGES: 5% transaction charge for bookings by telephone, online or in person is added to the price quoted for cheque and card transactions and redemption of Birmingham Hippodrome Gift Vouchers. This charge is waived for non-group cash payments made in person. Birmingham Hippodrome Friends are exempt from transaction charge on their own tickets when a Friends discount applies. Most discounted groups and schools prices quoted include transaction charge. Charges vary with other agents selling on our behalf. Postage from £1 will be added to purchases 8 days or more pre-performance. TICKET PRICES: All ticket prices quoted by Birmingham Hippodrome in print and online are subject to change at any time. In response to demand, we may adapt prices, seating areas, and discounting. We may also limit or restrict access to concession rates. Always check online at birminghamhippodrometickets.com for most up to date prices or call us on 0844 338 5000. 38

When booking tickets you can also make a donation to support Hippodrome Plus, managed by our Creative Programmes team. This enables additional programming, access performances and education work. Donations may be match funded via the Arts Council’s Catalyst scheme, and may also be eligible for Gift Aid making your donation go even further at no cost to you. CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS

• 18 & UNDER, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & OVER 60s • CLAIMANTS, PASSPORT TO LEISURE • GROUPS OF 8 OR 10+, SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS • STUDENT AND PASSPORT TO LEISURE STAND-BY • PEOPLE WITH ACCESS REQUIREMENTS • BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME FRIENDS • EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Generally offered on top three prices for selected performances, subject to availability. Allocations may be restricted or limited to specific seating areas and can be withdrawn at any time. One discount per ticket. Valid ID required. Other special ticket offers may also be made. CHILDREN: Children under 3 years of age will NOT be admitted to performances. All children must be accompanied and sat with an adult at all times. In accordance with licensing requirements every patron must be in possession of a valid ticket. Age guidance may vary for some productions, please check when booking. ACCESS

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: For assisted performance dates, see inside back cover. Concessions vary, call 0844 338 5000 or go online for further details. VISUALLY IMPAIRED: Guide dogs admitted into all public areas. Staff can look after guide dogs during performances. Seats can be allocated close to entrances. Please inform Box Office at time of booking if you are bringing a guide dog. Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing: Receivers are available from the Duty Manager’s office with a £5 deposit. Signed performances, with seats close to the signer, are arranged regularly. IMPAIRED MOBILITY: Lift access to all front of house areas, main auditorium, Patrick Centre and Hospitality suites. Wheelchair users have full foyer access via automatic doors to the right of our Hurst Street entrance. Wheelchair positions located in most areas of the main auditorium and positions available in the Patrick Centre. Accessible unisex and ambulant disabled toilets are available on all levels. Low level counter service is available at all bars and Deli Bar. The Circle Restaurant and StageSide on Thorp Street are also fully accessible.

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Stage 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.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Full terms and conditions are available from Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000 or at birminghamhippodrome.com Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur. © 2014 Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust, Registered Charity No. 510842, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842

Trustees: John Crabtree OBE (Chair) • Bridget Blow CBE • Rod Dungate Sara Fowler • Glenn Howells • Michael Laverty Gary Rowe • Mark Smith • Rt. Rev. David A Urquhart Special Adviser: Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust Registered Charity No. 511567

Trustees: Mark Smith (Chair) • Fiona Alexander • Simon Boardman-Weston Andrew Connors • John Crabtree OBE • John Driver • Nicola Fleet-Milne Martin Guest • Jayne Herritty • Martin King • Michael Kuo Michael Luckman • Ruth Pipkin • Claire Ralley

Out of the ordinary

Creative Learning

Access for everyone

Presenting outdoor events is a passion for us, so this autumn enjoy About Town in partnership with Ikon in their 50th year (see back cover). And watch out for The Frozen Scream (p16) in January in our Patrick Centre studio, a new year thrill with a twist.

We’re inspiring young people and boosting creativity in schools and colleges across the region. There are also great opportunities to take part in holiday workshops here at the theatre, culminating in a show for friends and family.

Visually or hearing-impaired patrons can enjoy regular audio-described, captioned or sign language interpreted performances. We’re also planning our second Relaxed Performance of pantomime (p14) for anyone with special needs – oh, yes we are!

If you’re a teacher or in a community group with a project in mind please get in touch: creativelearning@birminghamhippodrome.com If you’d like to support our projects, let’s work together: development@birminghamhippodrome.com Make a donation, make a difference... When you book a ticket by phone, in person or online, you’ll be asked for a £2 donation towards our Hippodrome Plus programme. Let us know if this qualifies for Gift Aid and we could add 50p more. The Arts Council’s Catalyst scheme may also match your donation, so your support can really add up, and all at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

birminghamhippodrome.com/HippodromePlus

Minimum Monument, August 2014

Our outdoor events, access programmes, and workshops for schools and colleges all deliver the best possible live theatre experience. We call it Hippodrome Plus - and everyone’s invited!

presents

RINGSIDE

FILM, CABARET, ADVENTURE & TALKS

INSPIRED BY RICHARD WAGNER In celebration of Mariinsky Opera’s performance of Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle, Hippodrome Plus will be taking a deeper look at Wagner through a series of films, cabaret and talks inspired by his work. Birmingham Hippodrome presents Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle conducted by Valery Gergiev with his world-famous Mariinsky Opera – see page 8 for details.

SAT 25TH OCT, 6.30PM & SUN 26 OCT, 2.30PM

SAT 1 NOV, 11AM

SAT 1 NOV, 4PM

TWILIGHTOFTHE FREAKINGODS

ONE OF OUR SINGERS IS MISSING

FILM MUSIC AND THE GHOST OF WAGNER

A real life adventure game Birmingham Hippodrome Free to attend

Neil Brand - An illustrated talk The Patrick Centre | £10

A film by Reel Access from a play by Stan’s Cafe from an opera by Richard Wagner The Patrick Centre | £6 Black and white and wordless, with a rich original soundtrack, this film is resolutely Wagnerian and playfully Stan’s Cafe. It will burn itself into your brain.

A real life adventure that anyone can play - individuals, couples, groups & families. One of the Hippodrome’s opera singers has gone missing - can you follow the trail around the Hippodrome, solve the clues and rescue the star from peril? Booking essential.

Neil Brand (presenter of the criticallyacclaimed BBC4 series "Sound of Cinema the Music that made the Movies") dismantles modern film scores to find where Wagner lurks within- a layman’s guide to film scoring that ensures you will never hear blockbuster movies the same way again!

SAT 1 NOV, 5.30PM

SAT 1 NOV, 7.30PM

SUN 2 NOV, DOORS 11.30AM

SAT 8 NOV, 11.30AM

SIEGFRIED IDYLL

THE FAT LADY SINGS

SIEGFRIED

BRUNCH WITH THE BRUNNHILDES

Music, performed by students from Birmingham Conservatoire Birmingham Hippodrome Foyer Free to attend, no booking required. Siegfried Idyll, based on one of Brunnhilde’s lilting melodies from The Ring, was Wagner’s romantic birthday present to his beloved wife and it has become the most widely loved piece of music Wagner wrote.

An Opera Cabaret The Patrick Centre | £18 West End cabaret stars Kit and McConnel present their hit opera cabaret for one night only. The Fat Lady Sings is an irreverent romp through the hilarities of the opera repertoire, created by cabaret legend Kit Hesketh Harvey, best known as one half of comedy duo Kit and the Widow, and as a veteran of Radio 4’s long-running comedy show Just a Minute.

A silent film with live piano The Electric Cinema £10 standard £14 front row sofas, £16.50 back row sofas To book call the Electric Box Office on 0121 643 7879 or visit www.theelectric.co.uk. Escape the city for an afternoon of black and white movie magic, with one of early cinema’s masterpieces and the musical artistry of the world’s leading silent movie pianist. Neil Brand will accompany the screening with a live piano score.

Brunch and conversation with two of the world’s leading Wagnerian sopranos The Patrick Centre | £25 (inc brunch) How do you cope with the physical challenges of singing in a 5 hour long opera? At this special brunch event, you can hear from two top international sopranos who have sung the role of Brunnhilde in opera houses all over the world. Susan Bullock and Catherine Foster will be in conversation with Spectator journalist and BBC Radio 4 Front Row presenter Matthew D’Ancona.

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BRB Beauty and the Beast

Tue 30

Book Online birminghamhippodrome.com

7.30pm

October

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 5

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 6

6.30pm 2.30pm | 7.30pm

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Wed 1

7.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Sun 7

1pm

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Thu 2

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Tue 9

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Fri 3

6.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Wed 10

7.30pm

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Sat 4

2.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Thu 11

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB Shadows of War

Wed 8

7.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 12

7.30pm

BRB Shadows of War

Thu 9

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 13

2.30pm | 7.30pm

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BRB Shadows of War

Fri 10

BRB Shadows of War

Sat 11

7.30pm 2.30pm | 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Mon 13

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Tue 14

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Wed 15

2pm | 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Thu 16

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Fri 17

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Sat 18

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Mon 20

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Tue 21

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Wed 22

2pm | 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Thu 23

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Fri 24

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Sat 25

2.30pm

Jon Richardson

Sun 26

8pm

Grupo Corpo

Tue 28

7.30pm

Grupo Corpo

Wed 29

7.30pm

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES Sun 4 Jan 1pm & Wed 7 Jan 7.15pm Sun 11 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Wed 14 Jan 2pm & Sat 17 Jan 2.30pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE Thu 29 Jan 1pm More info at birminghamhippodrome.com/relaxed

January

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November 8

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Das Rheingold

Wed 5

7.30pm

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Die Walküre

Thu 6

5pm

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Siegfried

Sat 8

5pm

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Götterdämmerung

Sun 9

5pm

Slava’s Snowshow

Wed 12

7.30pm

Slava’s Snowshow

Thu 13

2pm | 7.30pm

Slava’s Snowshow

Fri 14

7.30pm

Slava’s Snowshow

Sat 15

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Slava’s Snowshow

Sun 16

2.30pm

WNO Carmen

Wed 19

7.15pm

WNO Carmen

Thu 20

7.15pm

WNO Moses in Egypt

Fri 21

7.15pm

WNO William Tell

Sat 22

6.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 28

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 29

2.30pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Sun 30

1pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Wed 7

8pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Thu 8

6pm | 9pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Fri 9

6pm | 9pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Sat 10

8pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Tue 13

8pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Wed 14

8pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Thu 15

6pm | 9pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Fri 16

6pm | 9pm

The Frozen Scream (in The Patrick Centre)

Sat 17

6pm | 9pm

February

T T T T | 7.30pm

December

Edward Scissorhands

Tue 10

7.30pm

Edward Scissorhands

Wed 11

2pm | 7.30pm

Edward Scissorhands

Thu 12

7.30pm

Edward Scissorhands

Fri 13

7.30pm

Edward Scissorhands

Sat 14

2.30pm

BRB Moving Stateside

Wed 18

7.30pm

| 7.30pm

BRB Moving Stateside

Thu 19

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB Moving Stateside

Fri 20

7.30pm

BRB Moving Stateside

Sat 21

2.30pm | 7.30pm

BRB Coppélia

Tue 24

7.30pm

BRB Coppélia

Wed 25

7.30pm

BRB Coppélia

Thu 26

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB Coppélia

Fri 27

6.30pm

BRB Coppélia

Sat 28

2.30pm | 7.30pm

March

BRB The Nutcracker

Tue 2

2pm | 7.30pm

WNO Chorus!

Wed 4

7.15pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Wed 3

7.30pm

WNO The Magic Flute

Thu 5

7.15pm

BRB The Nutcracker

Thu 4

2pm | 7.30pm

WNO The Magic Flute

Fri 6

7.15pm

T T T

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WNO Hansel & Gretel

Sat 7

7.15pm

Dirty Dancing

Sat 9

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Top Hat

Tue 10

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Mon 11

7.30pm

Dinosaur Zoo

Tue 10

2pm

Dirty Dancing

Tue 12

7.30pm

Top Hat

Wed 11

2pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Wed 13

2pm | 7.30pm

Top Hat

Thu 12

2pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Thu 14

7.30pm

Dinosaur Zoo

Thu 12

10.30am

Dirty Dancing

Fri 15

7.30pm

Dinosaur Zoo

Fri 13

4.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Sat 16

2.30pm

Top Hat

Fri 13

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Mon 18

7.30pm 7.30pm

| 7.30pm

Top Hat

Sat 14

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Tue 19

Dinosaur Zoo

Sat 14

11am

Dirty Dancing

Wed 20

2pm | 7.30pm

Dinosaur Zoo

Sun 15

11am & 2pm

Dirty Dancing

Thu 21

7.30pm

Top Hat

Tue 17

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Fri 22

7.30pm

Top Hat

Wed 18

2pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Sat 23

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Top Hat

Thu 19

2pm | 7.30pm

Tue 26

7.30pm

Top Hat

Fri 20

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Top Hat

Sat 21

2.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Wed 27

2pm | 7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Thu 28

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Fri 29

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Sat 30

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Cirque Éloize - Cirkopolis

Wed 25

7.30pm

Cirque Éloize - Cirkopolis

Thu 26

7.30pm

| 7.30pm

Cirque Éloize - Cirkopolis

Fri 27

7.30pm

Sat 28

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Cirque Éloize - Cirkopolis

SHREK

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ASSISTED PERFORMANCES Wed 15 Apr 7.30pm Thu 16 Apr 7.30pm Fri 17 Apr 7.30pm

April 28

June 29

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mon 1

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Tue 2

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Wed 3

2pm | 7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Thu 4

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Fri 5

7.30pm

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Sat 6

2.30pm

Oklahoma!

Tue 30

7.30pm

| 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Thu 30

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Fri 1

7.30pm

Oklahoma!

Wed 1

2pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Sat 2

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Oklahoma!

Thu 2

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Mon 4

7.30pm

Oklahoma!

Fri 3

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Tue 5

7.30pm

Oklahoma!

Sat 4

2.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Wed 6

2pm | 7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Thu 7

7.30pm

Dirty Dancing

Fri 8

7.30pm

July

May

TEXT CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE TOUCH TOUR & AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

| 7.30pm

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PRE OR POST PERFORMANCE TALKS

ASSISTED PERFORMANCES Wed 22 Jul 7.30pm Thu 23 Jul 7.30pm

Sat 25 Jul 2.30pm

An international exhibition from leading artists in unusual spaces, including works by Cornelia Parker, Beat Streuli and Gillian Wearing.