Birmingham Hippodrome Brochure Winter '13 - Spring '14

A Stage for the Best in the World WINTER ‘13 - Spring ‘14

Beyond our packed main-stage programme, thousands of people enjoy the very best in FREE PERFORMANCES and ACCESS opportunities, with hundreds of workshops for SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES all delivering the best possible live theatre experience.

We call it Hippodrome Plus - and everyone’s invited! birminghamhippodrome.com/HippodromePlus

Out of the ordinary

Creative Learning

Access for everyone

Join us in the streets and squares around the theatre to experience the very best in free live theatre events in Summer in Southside. Last Summer thousands of people witnessed free dance, circus, theatre and music – and next Summer you can be part of the excitement too.

In the Autumn, look out for the return of our interactive lighting weekend called Illuminate - with installations, projections on the buildings of Southside, performances and more.

We’re bringing creativity to the curriculum for schools and colleges in the work we do across the Midlands, inspiring young people through theatre, workshops and performances.

Our popular holiday and Young Carers workshops are set to expand and we’ll be staging Curtain-Raiser performances with dance students.

Watch out for pre- and post-show talks and extra events to enhance your next visit.

Our assisted performances for patrons who are visually or hearing impaired are highly valued by everlarger audiences, and are part of our continued commitment to access for all. See p38 for full listings.

Our first ‘Relaxed Performance’ of pantomime in January will be a great introduction to theatre for children on the autistic spectrum or with learning disabilities.

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WELCOME Chances are you already know that Birmingham Hippodrome presents the widest range of outstanding international performance on one of the best stages in the world.

What’s less well known is the growing numbers of audiences and participants for our Creative Programmes - all part of the Hippodrome Plus activity described opposite.

In schools and colleges across the region, artists and performers, musicians and dancers are working with young people, adding a little extra to the curriculum, boosting confidence and building exciting links. Our work is inspirational, and our long-standing relationships with Special Educational Needs units makes a lasting and valuable impact.

Our Access Forum (made up of staff, patrons and disability agencies) helps us promote our provision for audiences who need assistance. We invest to ensure the venue is fully accessible and see huge take-up for our audio-described, sign-language interpreted and captioned performances. We’re hoping this will grow in future.

Have you enjoyed one of our FREE performances?

Often these take place outdoors when Southside, our Hurst Street district, comes alive during the summer months. We want your experience to be fun, fascinating and memorable so you’ll linger for longer and keep coming back for more.

When you buy a ticket for any performance at Birmingham Hippodrome, you’ll have the chance to make a donation to support these projects so everyone can benefit. Every donation made is doubled as a result of match funding from the Arts Council’s Catalyst programme, and we could reclaim tax via Gift Aid at no extra cost to you.

We hope you, your friends and family enjoy all your visits to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2014, and thank you in advance for your support.

Stuart Griffiths - Chief Executive chiefexecutive@birminghamhippodrome.com

Take part and get involved...

• You might be a teacher or represent a community group – if you want to pursue a project with us, please get in touch: education@ birminghamhippodrome.com

Help us make a lasting difference...

• If you’re a Charitable Trust like us, a business, or a private philanthropist looking to make a difference, let’s work together: development@ birminghamhippodrome.com

When you book tickets in person, by phone or online, you’ll be asked for a £2 donation.

This will be doubled by the Arts Council’s Catalyst scheme and could be eligible for Gift Aid. Thanks for your support!

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Front cover main image: Singin’ in the Rain. Insets: Fiddler on the Roof, IDFB 2014 and Happy Days.

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THU 19 DEC - SUN 2 FEB With a star-studded cast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the magical family pantomime adventure you won’t want to miss!

The cast is led by multi-talented actor and TV personality John Partridge, everyone’s favourite fashion guru Gok Wan, and Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham. Birmingham favourite Gary Wilmot makes his first performance as the hysterical pantomime Dame and is joined by ventriloquist Paul Zerdin in the role of Muddles - with a few of his friends including the cheeky and loveable Sam! The headline cast is completed by comedian Matt Slack and Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope as Snow White.

Britain’s biggest pantomime is packed with spectacular special effects, laughs for all the family and lots of audience participation, so don’t be caught napping book your tickets today!

Thu 19 Dec Fri 20 Dec Sat 21 Dec Sun 22 Dec Mon 23 Dec Christmas Eve Christmas Day Thu 26 Dec Fri 27 Dec Sat 28 Dec Sun 29 Dec Mon 30 Dec New Years Eve New Years Day Thu 2 Jan Fri 3 Jan Sat 4 Jan Sun 5 Jan Mon 6 Jan Tue 7 Jan Wed 8 Jan Thu 9 Jan Fri 10 Jan

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(Ticket prices subject to change, £24.50, £28.50, £31.50, £34.50, £38, £39 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage) £24, £28, £31, £34, £37, £37.50 £22, £25.50, £27.50, £29.50, £32, £32.50 £15.50, £20.50, £22.50, £24, £26, £26.50 £14, £18, £20, £22.50, £24.50, £25 (Schools 17 & 24 Jan and Relaxed perf 30 Jan) £12

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For more info go to birminghamhippodrome.com/pantomimepackages

Sun 5 Jan 1pm & Wed 8 Jan 7.15pm Sun 12 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Wed 15 Jan 2pm & Sat 18 Jan 2.30pm birminghamhippodrome.com/snowwhite

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Wed 5 – Sat 15 Feb

“See it! Or live to regret it.”

The Independent

Firmly crowned as a modern day classic, Matthew Bourne’s powerful, provocative and totally original interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm, dazzling audiences in the West End and Broadway, and across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Boldly shattering the traditional concept of swans in tutus, and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award winning designs

by Lez Brotherston and lighting by Rick Fisher, Matthew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times.

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a triumphant return to Birmingham Hippodrome. Book your tickets today to see this thrilling, audacious and original production, now unquestionably established as one of theatre’s great events.

“A global phenomenon” The Times

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“As bold and as beautiful as ever.”

The Daily Telegraph

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THREE OF A KIND

Photos: Bill Cooper Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue Music Richard Rodgers Choreography George Balanchine Designs Kate Ford Lighting Johnny Westall-Eyre

Card Game Music Igor Stravinsky Choreography John Cranko

Elite Syncopations Music Scott Joplin and others Choreography Kenneth MacMillan

Libretto adapted by John Cranko Designs Dorothee Zippel Lighting Peter Teigen

Designs Ian Spurling Lighting John B. Read

wed 19 - sat 22 feb “ A guaranteed crowd-pleaser” The Financial Times on Elite Syncopations

Mayhem and misrule in three witty classics from John Cranko, George Balanchine and Kenneth MacMillan.

A stripped-back theatre bursts into life as dancers in brilliantly coloured costumes gather for a dance competition, spanning the dazzling, the witty and the touching, as each dancer at the competition takes their turn. One of MacMillan’s best-loved creations, Elite Syncopations is certain to leave you smiling.

In Card Game, the sly Joker banishes the proud Queen, the Two, Three, Four, Five and Six strike a straight flush, and little Two of “Moments of inspired imagery” THE GUARDIAN ON CARD GAME Diamonds tries to spoil everyone’s fun.

Created by great ballet choreographer Balanchine for the musical On Your Toes!, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is a crazy 1930s comedy, its humour and vitality providing sparkling entertainment. After discovering that a hitman is to shoot him when he stops dancing, a luckless leading man must extend his frantic solo until the cops arrive!

Wed - Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £15 - £47

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7 Music Benjamin Britten Choreography David Bintley Designs Rae Smith Lighting Peter Teigen

Photo: Hidemi Seto

The Prince of the Pagodas is supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Patrick Trust, the John Feeney Charitable Trust, the Foyle Foundation, the Boltini Trust, the Perry Family Charitable Trust, the City of Birmingham Orchestral Endowment Fund, the Leche Trust, the Owen Family Trust, the Britten-Pears Foundation, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s New Production Syndicate and the Director’s Appeal 2013-14.

to act when presented with tue 25 feb - sat 1 mar Forced four powerful and wealthy suitors, Sakura throws herself on the mercy of a “A new ballet full of fifth – a scaly Salamander, but Sakura’s adventure has only just begun. wit and vibrancy”

“ Captures the essence of David Bintley’s new interpretation of Britten’s score... Rae Smith’s The Prince of the Pagodas will be one designs are elaborate and of the most exciting dance events of 2014. This reworking of a magical story sophisticated”

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celebrates the power of family love. With spectacular costumes from War Horse designer Rae Smith, the UK premiere tour is the culmination of the year-long Britten 100 celebrations.

Through her childhood Sakura mourns her brother’s death and the disintegration of her father, the Emperor, whose wicked new wife takes control of his kingdom.

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SPRING 2014

La traviata Verdi Tue 4 & Sat 8 Mar 7.15pm Manon Lescaut Puccini Wed 5 & Fri 7 Mar 7.15pm Boulevard Solitude Henze Thu 6 Mar 8pm

TUE 4 - SAT 8 MAR WNO’s Fallen Women season brings together three great operatic tragedies: La traviata is one of the most heart-rending operas ever written, the story of Violetta, a courtesan seeking salvation. This masterful period production makes sure that few leave the theatre with dry eyes.

Manon Lescaut is the classic Fallen Woman.

Puccini charts her rapid descent from innocent to criminal with feverish intensity.

This 21st century-set production brings the breathless tale of obsession and selfdestruction urgently to life.

Boulevard Solitude re-tells the Manon story through a heady musical cocktail of jazz, 19th century opera and 20th century styles. Join WNO for a rare opportunity to experience one of the greatest operas of the last century.

£16 - £48 Boulevard Solitude £10 - £30 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage)

THE WHOLE STORY, £5 Wed 19 Feb, 7 – 9pm FREE POST – SHOW CAST TALKBACK La traviata, Tue 4 Mar New to opera talk: La traviata Tue 4 Mar 6.15pm. Call Ticket Sales for details FREE POST – SHOW DISCUSSION Boulevard Solitude, Thu 6 Mar AUDIO DESCRIPTION Manon Lescaut, Fri 7 Mar 7.15pm FREE Pre - performance talks Before Manon Lescaut and Boulevard Solitude Call Ticket Sales 0844 338 5000 for details La traviata and Manon Lescaut are sung in Italian.

Boulevard Solitude is sung in English. All operas have surtitles in English.

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Starring

Paul Michael Glaser as Tevye

Music & Lyrics in association with the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton present

Directed and Choreographed by

Craig Revel Horwood

Tue 11 – Sat 15 Mar “Gritty, heartfelt and passionate” The Stage

From the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society comes a new production of one of the world’s favourite musicals. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge, and starring the celebrated and acclaimed actor, director and writer, Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky in the iconic 70s TV series Starsky & Hutch) in the lead role of Tevye.

Tevye, the local milkman in his village of Anatevka, has always stuck by his traditions but suddenly his headstrong daughters decide that they want to marry for love rather than accept whatever Yente the Matchmaker comes up with.

Filled to the brim with classic songs including If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker Matchmaker, and To Life, Fiddler On The Roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years.

Based on the Sholem Aleichem Stories

By Special Permission of Arnold Perl Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK Tue – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £15 - £37

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Tue 18 Mar – Sat 5 Apr

“A night of sheer delight” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Singin’ in the Rain, the much loved musical comedy, is making a splash in Birmingham this Spring! The must see treat for all the family, this superbly enjoyable production has been a smash hit in the West End and on tour with audiences of all ages.

This spectacular show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinseltown glamour of one of the world’s best loved movies and features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ’em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the classic Singin’ in the Rain.

Screen star Maxwell Caulfield and Steps and West End leading lady Faye Tozer star in this classic musical, full of high energy choreography and sumptuous set design (including 12,000 litres of water every performance!).

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Tue 8 – Sat 19 Apr

★★★★★

“A monumental show” The Sunday Express

Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, EVITA follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, EVITA features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

Marti Pellow plays Che, a character who reflects the voice of the Argentine people. Linked to Eva by destiny he brings conflict to the story of Eva’s rise to fame.

As a solo-singer, recording artist, and at the beginning of his career with Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow has enjoyed virtually un-rivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles.

He has performed all over the world, and his West End and Musical Theatre appearances include The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago and Blood Brothers.

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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece

“A dazzling success” The Echo

Starring

Marti Pellow As Che

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RUSSELL BRAND:

MESSIAH COMPLEX

I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE

SUN 6 APR, 7.30pm

Sun 27 Apr, 7.30pm

Support Act - Mr Gee Russell Brand brings you his new show, Messiah Complex, causing bother and excitement and offering opinions that have not been either solicited or thought through.

Messiah Complex is a mental disorder where the sufferer thinks they might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? What about Che Guevara, Gandhi and Malcolm X? This show looks at the importance of heroes in this age of atheistic disposability.

Plus there’s sex. Obviously.

Following sell-out tours in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to Birmingham Hippodrome by popular demand. Join Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment..

“Whether the teams are singing the words of one song to the tune of another, making up serial rhymes or entering the mythic maze of Mornington Crescent, they have now become the National Theatre of fun.”

Daily Telegraph

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Age recommendation: 16+

Please note: This show is not being recorded for broadcast.

AMY ANZEL in association with TODD RUPPERT of RTR INTERNATIONAL presents

Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr HAPPY DAYS A NEW MUSICAL Happy Days are here again with the premiere of a brand new UK tour based on the hit TV series, featuring the unforgettable ‘King of Cool’ Arthur ‘The Fonz’ Fonzarelli.

Join your favourite ‘50’s family, the Cunninghams and the rest of the gang – Potsie, Ralph Malph, Joanie and Chachi as they battle to save their beloved diner Arnold’s from demolition. In a race against time, can everyone’s favourite hero ‘The Fonz’ save the day?

Happy Days – A New Musical is written

by Garry Marshall, the legendary creator of the television series. The show includes 21 original songs by Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award-winning Hall of Fame

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Songwriter, Paul Williams (Bugsy Malone, Evergreen, Rainy Days and Mondays).

The show also contains the much-loved Happy Days theme song from the TV show.

Starring popstar Heidi Range as Pinky Tuscadero, Ben Freeman (Emmerdale) as The Fonz and Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz) as Mrs Cunningham. Happy Days – A New Musical is a hilarious feel-good musical that is guaranteed to have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

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Sideways Rain

Photos: Jean-Yves Genoud

Tue 29 & Wed 30 Apr, 7.30pm

Guilherme Botelho’s Sideways Rain is performed by 14 dancers, who walk, run, fall, rise, stop and then start again, depicting the human urge to constantly change.

Set to a chillingly hypnotic score by Mexican artist Murcof, Sideways Rain is a powerfully visual examination of human nature by Swiss company Alias.

Contains nudity. Age Guidance 12+

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Kidd Pivot

Tempest Replica

“Pite brings a refined lyricism which transforms everything she touches” THE OBSERVER

Integrating movement, original music, text, and rich visual design, Kidd Pivot’s performance work is assembled with recklessness and rigour.

Under the direction of Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, a game of revenge and forgiveness, reality and imagination is staged, based on themes from Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Chalkwhite replicas convey the essential plot, but the emotion and tension of the narrative are delivered by real characters.

Photo: Jörg Baumann

FRI 2 & SAT 3 MAY, 7.30pm

Sylvie Guillem

6000 miles away Ek/Forsythe/Kylián

Tue 6 & Wed 7 May, 7.30pm Production

Photos: Bill Cooper

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Widely recognised as one of the world’s greatest dancers, French ballerina Sylvie Guillem stars in this new evening of work.

In Rearray, a beautiful new duet by iconic dance-maker William Forsythe, Sylvie is paired with Teatro alla Scala Ballet étoile Massimo Murru. Acclaimed Swedish choreographer Mats Ek’s new solo for Sylvie, Bye, is set to Beethoven’s last piano sonata. Completing the evening is a duet from Jirí Kylián’s work 27’ 52” performed by dancers handpicked by the choreographer.

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Wed 14 – Sat 17 May Matthew Bourne’s NEW ADVENTURES has created some of the most successful shows of the last 25 years, including Swan Lake, Nutcracker! and Sleeping Beauty.

Now, the company unites with remarkable young talent from the West Midlands in an extraordinary adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel, Lord of the Flies. As the schoolboys find themselves abandoned in a deserted theatre, Golding’s legendary characters are brought to life with raw energy, emotional intensity and breathtaking performances. Civilisation crumbles and the rulebook is forgotten as the story builds to an electrifying climax.

Chilling, beautiful and hugely entertaining, Lord of the Flies will enthral Bourne fans and inspire a generation of new audiences.

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‘A superbly visceral version of Golding’s novel.

Astonishing, memorable’ The Glasgow Herald

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Breakin’ Convention TUE 20 & WED 21 May, 7.30pm Breakin’ Convention, the international festival of hip hop dance theatre, returns with another line-up of jaw-dropping performances.

Alongside performances from local crews, Breakin’ Convention includes ILL-Abilities (International), a b-boy company that challenges the misconceptions about people with disabilities, Ukweli Roach (UK), with an ensemble performance about temptation and vice, and Wanted Posse (France) expressing the roots of their personal revolutions.

Breakin’ Convention is more than just a show: DJs, dancers, demonstrations and workshops take over the foyers in the ultimate celebration of hip hop culture.

Breakin’ Convention is a Sadler’s Wells Project and is supported

by Dance Consortium. Line-up correct at time of going to print.

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

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Fri 23 & Sat 24 May, 7.30pm Production

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Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui collaborates with an incredibly talented cast of Argentinean dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings his own unique style to the deeply rooted Argentinian culture of tango.

Taking the idea of a milonga as its starting point, those social dance-evenings held in intimate late night bars in Buenos Aires, Cherkaoui draws on traditional influences and adds a modern twist using two contemporary dancers.

Photos: Tristram Kenton

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RICHARD BEAN based on The Servant of Two Masters with songs by Grant Olding

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MON 26 - SAT 31 MAY

HHHHH “The funniest show on the planet” Daily Mail

Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit from The National Theatre, is a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother – who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers

– but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Directed by Nick Hytner and written by Richard Bean, based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs

by Grant Olding.

Cast to be announced.

“Comic Perfection” Daily Telegraph

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Music Daniel Auber

Music Franz Liszt

Arranged and orchestrated by Constant Lambert

Arranged and orchestrated by Constant Lambert

Choreography Frederick Ashton

Choreography Frederick Ashton

Designs Anthony Ward Lighting John B. Read

Music William Walton Choreography Frederick Ashton Designs John Armstrong Lighting Peter Teigen

Designs Sophie Fedorovitch Lighting Mark Jonathan

WED 4 - SAT 7 JUN

“A precious work” THE FINANCIAL TIMES ON DANTE SONATA

Based on Edith Sitwell’s deliciously nonsensical poetry, Façade embraces the fun of it all with whole-hearted abandon. Enjoy a break from the sanity of everyday life with this series of delightful characters.

Three early works from the founder choreographer of the Royal Ballet Companies, Frederick Ashton.

‘A jaunty treat... guaranteed to please’ Dante Sonata is a simple and poignant piece, created at the height of World War II but which still resonates today.

The elegant Children of Light battle the serpentine Children of Darkness to a virtuoso score by Franz Liszt.

Created in 1933, Les Rendezvous is a gentle piece in which friends and acquaintances dance together in a park, showcasing each dancer’s skills in a series of solos, pas de deux and ensemble dances.

THE TIMES ON FAçADE

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Photos: Bill Cooper. Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Music Ferdinand Hérold Arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery

Choreography Frederick Ashton Scenario Jean Dauberval Designs Osbert Lancaster Lighting Peter Teigen

WED 11 - SUN 15 JUN

★★★★★

“Unmissable” THE SUNDAY EXPRESS

Funny, tender and true, this lovely ballet of rural bliss will put a spectacular spring in your step.

When country beauty Lise falls in love with farm lad Colas, she’s about to upset the apple cart. Her mother, Widow Simone, would much rather she marry Alain, the son of a pompous and wealthy vineyard owner, even though he is somewhat dim-witted and the proud possessor of two left feet. Enjoy watching this merry crew try to meet their heart’s desires with predictably hilarious results.

Ever popular because of its wit, passion

and simple, engaging story, La Fille mal gardée remains a favourite for all the family. Originally created by Frederick Ashton in 1960, this charming ballet was an instant hit.

“ Can there be a funnier, sunnier ballet than this?

THE DAILY EXPRESS

Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Sun Mat 1pm £16 - £49 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage)

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SUMMER 2014

Moses und Aron Schoenberg Wed 18 Jun 8pm Nabucco Verdi Thu 19 & Sat 21 Jun 7.15pm The Fall of the House of Usher (Double Bill) Getty/Debussy Fri 20 Jun 8pm Wynne Evans (Ismaele, Nabucco)

WED 18 - SAT 21 JUN Is Nabucco, King of Babylon, a god or a madman? Verdi’s Nabucco, best known for the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, is the operatic equivalent of a 1950s biblical Hollywood epic with its soaring, rousing score. This new production set right now has the WNO Chorus at its heart and a cast including tenor Wynne Evans.

When you listen to Moses und Aron, you will hear a soundworld so unique, so urgent that you might be forgiven for thinking it has come down from heaven itself. Seize this rare opportunity to experience Schoenberg’s extraordinary re-telling of the story of Moses and the ten commandments.

Dare you enter the House of Usher?

Opera can be as scary as the best horror cinema as this double bill of operas

inspired by Poe’s classic tale proves.

Step into the House of Usher but look out behind you. £10 - £30 NABUCCO £16 - £48 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage)

FREE PRE – PERFORMANCE TALKS Before all operas THE WHOLE STORY, £5 Tue 3 Jun, 7 – 9pm FREE POST – SHOW DISCUSSION Moses und Aron, Wed 18 Jun AUDIO DESCRIPTION Nabucco, Sat 21 Jun 7.15pm Call Ticket Sales 0844 338 5000 for details and to book. wno.org.uk

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THE WEST END HIT MUSICAL

Mon 23 – Sat 28 Jun

“The audience go absolutely crazy” Daily Mail

Now in its 25th amazing year, the sensational multi award winning West End show returns!

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On,

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La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Shout, Everyday, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Seen by over 22 million people worldwide.

Book now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time!

Mon - Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £15 - £32.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage)

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Wed 9 Jul – Sat 6 Sep Winner of 90 international awards, Wicked has been casting its magical spell over audiences across the world for a decade and flies into Birmingham Hippodrome this summer!

In a brilliantly witty re-imagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, stunning costumes and show-stopping songs (by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz), Wicked is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Thu 14 & 28 Aug Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £25 - £60 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus £1 postage)

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Tue 9 - Sat 27 Sep “ Purrfect – not to be missed”

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world.

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Don’t miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smashhit musical as it returns to Birmingham Hippodrome for 3 weeks only.

Adapted from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, CATS is a magical musical like no other.

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 £1 postage)

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BILL KENWRIGHT presents

MON 13 - SAT 25 OCT “ A triumphant evening...

Unmissable and unbeatable” THE SPECTATOR

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 affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” Jack Tinker, Daily Mail.

“Exhilarating...one of the best musicals ever written” SUNDAY TIMES

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £18 - £38

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2 for 1 All Perfs Price Bands A-C Only (unless otherwise stated)

Standard Discount £5 off Price A, £4 off B, £3 off C (unless otherwise stated) 4

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

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Fiddler on the Roof

4

Singin’ In The Rain

4

4 (Mon - Thu perfs)

Evita

4

4 (Excludes Sat Eves)

Happy Days

4

4 (Excludes Sat Eve)

4 (Excludes Sat Eve)

Sideways Rain

4

Tempest Replica

4

6000 Miles Away Lord of the Flies

4 4 (Excludes Sat Eve)

4

Breakin’ Convention

4

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4

One Man, Two Guvnors

4

4 (Mon - Thu perfs)

Buddy

4

4 (Excludes Sat Eve)

Wicked

4 (Mon-Thu Eves & Wed Mats)

Cats

4

4 (Excludes Sat Perfs)

Blood Brothers

4

4 (Excludes Fri & Sat Eves)

Jack and the Beanstalk

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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.

CHARGES: 5% transaction charge is added to the ticket price for all bookings by telephone, online or in person for cash, cheque and card payments and redemption of Birmingham Hippodrome Gift Vouchers.

No transaction charge for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends 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. £1 postage 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 www.birminghamhippodrometickets.com for most up to date prices or call us on 0844 338 5000.

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 • CLAIMANTS, OVER 60S & PASSPORT TO LEISURE • GROUPS OF 10+, SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS • STUDENT AND PASSPORT TO LEISURE STAND-BY • PEOPLE WITH ACCESS REQUIREMENTS • BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME FRIENDS 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 pages 38 & 39. 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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X

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W

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

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40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

V

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

R

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

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M 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

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L 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 K J

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

F

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

B

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 V

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

Q

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

U

P

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Circle Overhead (Row N Backwards) N 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Circle Overhead (Row N Backwards) ...................................................................................................................................

M

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

L

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

K

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41 42

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

36 37 38 39 40 41

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 J

8 9 10 11 12 H

9 10 11 12 w/c

G 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 F 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 D 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

C

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 B

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TRANSFER SEATS COMPANION SEATS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Stage PLEASE NOTE: This diagram is a guide and not an accurate representation of seating positions. Rows A – D are not used for Opera and Ballet performances.

Other variations may apply due to technical reasons.

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

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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 Jeremy Millington • Ruth Pipkin

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Fiddler on the Roof

Sat 15

p2

10

Singin' In The Rain

Tue 18

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Wed 19

2pm | 7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Thu 20

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Fri 21

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Sat 22

2.30pm | 7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Mon 24

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Tue 25

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Wed 26

2pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Thu 27

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Fri 28

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Sat 29

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Singin' In The Rain

Mon 31

7.30pm

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| 7.30pm

2.30pm

| 7.30pm

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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Wed 5

7.30pm

10

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Thu 6

2pm | 7.30pm

April

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Fri 7

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Tue 1

7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Sat 8

2.30pm | 7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Wed 2

2pm | 7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Mon 10

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Thu 3

7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Tue 11

2pm | 7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Fri 4

7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Wed 12

7.30pm

10

Singin' In The Rain

Sat 5

2.30pm | 7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Thu 13

2pm | 7.30pm

14

Russell Brand

Sun 6

7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Fri 14

7.30pm

12

Evita

Tue 8

7.30pm

4

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Sat 15

2.30pm

12

Evita

Wed 9

2pm | 7.30pm

6

BRB Three Of A Kind

Wed 19

7.30pm

12

Evita

Thu 10

7.30pm

6

BRB Three Of A Kind

Thu 20

2pm | 7.30pm

12

Evita

Fri 11

7.30pm

6

BRB Three Of A Kind

Fri 21

7.30pm

12

Evita

Sat 12

2.30pm

6

BRB Three Of A Kind

Sat 22

2.30pm | 7.30pm

12

Evita

Mon 14

7.30pm

7

BRB Prince of the Pagodas

Tue 25

7.30pm

12

Evita

Tue 15

7.30pm

7

BRB Prince of the Pagodas

Wed 26

2pm | 7.30pm

12

Evita

Wed 16

2pm | 7.30pm

7

BRB Prince of the Pagodas

Thu 27

7.30pm

12

Evita

Thu 17

7.30pm

7

BRB Prince of the Pagodas

Fri 28

7.30pm

12

Evita

Fri 18

7.30pm

12

Evita

Sat 19

2.30pm | 7.30pm

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2.30pm | 7.30pm

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Happy Days

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7.30pm

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WNO La traviata

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Happy Days

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WNO Manon Lescaut

Wed 5

7.15pm

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Happy Days

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7.30pm

8

WNO Boulevard Solitude

Thu 6

8pm

T

15

Happy Days

Fri 25

7.30pm

8

WNO Manon Lescaut

Fri 7

7.15pm

15

Happy Days

Sat 26

2.30pm

8

WNO La traviata

Sat 8

7.15pm

14

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

Sat 27

7.30pm

9

Fiddler on the Roof

Tue 11

7.30pm

16

Sideways Rain

Tue 29

7.30pm

9

Fiddler on the Roof

Wed 12

2pm | 7.30pm

16

Sideways Rain

Wed 30

7.30pm

9

Fiddler on the Roof

Thu 13

7.30pm

May

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Fiddler on the Roof

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7.30pm

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Tempest Replica

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7.30pm

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| 7.30pm

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Tempest Replica

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6000 Miles Away

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6000 Miles Away

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7.30pm

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Lord of the Flies

Wed 14

7.30pm

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Lord of the Flies

Thu 15

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Lord of the Flies

Fri 16

7.30pm

18

Lord of the Flies

Sat 17

2.30pm | 7.30pm

19

Breakin' Convention

Tue 20

7.30pm

19

Breakin' Convention

Wed 21

7.30pm

19

milonga

Fri 23

7.30pm

19

milonga

Sat 24

7.30pm

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Mon 26

7.30pm

September

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Tue 27

7.30pm

28

Cats

Tue 9

7.30pm

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Wed 28

2pm | 7.30pm

28

Cats

Wed 10

2pm | 7.30pm

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Thu 29

7.30pm

28

Cats

Thu 11

7.30pm

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Fri 30

7.30pm

28

Cats

Fri 12

7.30pm

21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Sat 31

2.30pm

28

Cats

Sat 13

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Wed 9 Jul - SAT 6 SeP ASSiSTed PerformAnceS

| 7.30pm

June

Wed 27 Aug 2pm & Tue 2 Sep 7.30pm Thu 21 Aug 7.30pm Thu 4 Sep 7.30pm

28

Cats

Mon 15

7.30pm

22

BRB Darkness and Light

Wed 4

7.30pm

28

Cats

Tue 16

7.30pm

22

BRB Darkness and Light

Thu 5

2pm | 7.30pm

28

Cats

Wed 17

2pm | 7.30pm

22

BRB Darkness and Light

Fri 6

7.30pm

28

Cats

Thu 18

7.30pm

22

BRB Darkness and Light

Sat 7

2.30pm | 7.30pm

28

Cats

Fri 19

7.30pm

23

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Wed 11

7.30pm

28

Cats

Sat 20

2.30pm

23

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Thu 12

2pm | 7.30pm

28

Cats

Mon 22

7.30pm

23

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Fri 13

7.30pm

28

Cats

Tue 23

7.30pm

23

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Sat 14

2.30pm | 7.30pm

28

Cats

Wed 24

2pm | 7.30pm

23

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Sun 15

1pm

28

Cats

Thu 25

7.30pm

24

WNO Moses and Aron

Wed 18

8pm

T

28

Cats

Fri 26

7.30pm

Cats

Sat 27

2.30pm | 7.30pm

24

WNO Nabucco

Thu 19

7.15pm

T

28

24

WNO The Fall of the House of Usher

Fri 20

8pm

T

September

T

| 7.30pm

24

WNO Nabucco

Sat 21

7.15pm

29

Blood Brothers

Mon 13

7.30pm

25

Buddy

Mon 23

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Tue 14

7.30pm

25

Buddy

Tue 24

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Wed 15

2pm | 7.30pm

25

Buddy

Wed 25

2pm | 7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Thu 16

7.30pm

25

Buddy

Thu 26

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Fri 17

7.30pm

25

Buddy

Fri 27

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Sat 18

2.30pm | 7.30pm

25

Buddy

Sat 28

2.30pm

| 7.30pm

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29

Blood Brothers

Mon 20

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Tue 21

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Wed 22

2pm | 7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Thu 23

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Fri 24

7.30pm

29

Blood Brothers

Sat 25

2.30pm

| 7.30pm

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An evening to remember Theatre ticket & dining packages Treat a loved one to a romantic meal at the theatre with a luxury meal, a show from your very own private Royal Box, along with champagne, nibbles and a show programme.

From £82 per person*

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 £78 per person*

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 £69 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

For more information visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com/theatrepackages Call 0844 338 5000 to book now! *Prices may vary from show to show and are subject to change. Calls cost from 5p per min.

Finishing Touches

Put the finishing touches to your booking 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.

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

Main courses from £8.50

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.

From £8.50 per person

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, desserts and drinks.

For more information visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink Call 0844 338 9000 for reservations

Calls cost from 5p per min.

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Thank You to O

We are very grateful to the following businesses, individual Patrons

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

Associate Partners from £2,500 + VAT pa

Project & Commercial Partners

EDUCATION & ACCESS PARTNERS Assisted Performances

Barton Wilmore • Beiersdorf BSS Showbiz • Cross Country Trains Sainsbury’s (Navigation Street)

Dance and Opera Quests

Young Carers

Other projects supported by business include: Curtain Raiser Loving Me with with Birmingham Women and Theatre Ormiston Academy

Sacred Heart School Welcome to our World

GOLDEN TICKET c £2,500 pa

HEADLINE ACT PATRONS c £1,200 pa

Mark Anthony Drury Byron Head

Joseph Devlin

The Dickens Foundation

For further details about ways your business can work alongside the theatre or the benefits of becoming a Patron vis

Our Supporters

s, Trusts and Foundations for their generous support of the theatre.

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS from £5,500 + VAT pa

Good Company Club from £500 + VAT pa Artis Legal Barques Design Ltd Emprima Fosco Hayes Hurdley Ltd Hallfield School Professional Polishing Ltd Schofield and Associates Squire Sanders Staying Cool Thomas Walker Global Ltd.

Leading Ladies Business Network Sponsored by

Supported by AVA Events Styling and Vivienne Bailey Photography

Members include: Barclays Wealth Bloomer Heaven Fleet Milne Property Holiday Inn Mills and Reeve LLP University Hospitals Birmingham

SUPPORTING CAST PATRONS c £200 pa LEADING ROLE PATRONS c £600 pa

Dr Dahlia Abdel-Razik Christine Susan Baylis Pearl Bennett Matthew & Eve Brown Sara & Tim Fowler Dr & Mrs Harrison Emma & Peter Neads Ernest & Pat Petrie Gary & Angela Smith Mark & Amanda Smith Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young Anonymous Patron

John & Jill Andrews Simon Bashford Bridget Blow Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston Sir Stephen & Lady Patricia Brown Richard Burke Roger & Jennifer Cox John & Diana Crabtree Patricia Edwards Ben Evans Nicola Fleet-Milne Neil & Jackie Frettsome Roger & Jennifer Gould Dorothy Hobson Mr William Jones

Martin & Joanne King Lynne Myers Ralph & Linden Osborn Win Palmer & Lola Ralph Mrs Jill Parker John & Sandra Phenix David & Jenny Roy Mary Shaw Dr N & Mrs C Speak Christine Spittle Graham & Rita Taylor Anne Wallace Richard & Maggie Waller Ray & Marilyn Way Jane Woolrich

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS Birmingham Common Good Trust Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust George Cadbury Fund William A Cadbury Trust The Chatwin Trust George Henry Collins Trust Baron Davenport’s Charity The Dumbreck Charity

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 The Rowlands Trust GJW Turner Trust The WED Charitable Trust Garfield Weston Foundation The Wolfson Foundation

sit birminghamhippodrome.com/supportus, email us at development@birminghamhippodrome.com or call 0844 338 5040.

Give the gift of... ...Vouchers Vouchers can be used as full or partpayment towards ticket purchases or for meals in the restaurants.

...Friendship

Take advantage of Birmingham Hippodrome Gift Vouchers and treat friends or family to see their favourite show or have a delicious meal at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Call 0844 338 5000 to purchase your vouchers.

For further information and terms and conditions visit

birminghamhippodrome.com/giftvouchers

Purchase Birmingham Hippodrome Friends Membership as a gift for family or friends so they can benefit from priority booking, ticket savings, discounted dining and more!

Call 0844 338 5000 or visit

birminghamhippodrome.com/friends Membership from just £35 per year.

...a Seat Plaque

Name a seat in our stunning auditorium For just £250 a personalised plaque makes the perfect gift or lasting tribute. Engraved with your chosen inscription of up to 10 words, the plaque will be displayed on a seat of your choice* for at least 10 years.

Call 0844 338 5040 or visit

birminghamhippodrome.com/nameaseat *seat preference is subject to availability.

Calls cost from 5p per min.