Birmingham Hippodrome Brochure Spring/Summer 2014

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WELCOME As you will see from this brochure, this season provides us with many opportunities to present some of the very best international companies and performers across dance, musical theatre and opera.

I hope that a season containing Birmingham’s fourth International Dance Festival, Cape Town Opera and the Mariinsky Opera, will entice you to try some new theatre experiences alongside our more familiar programme.

We also add a range of free performances through the summer, part of our expanding Hippodrome Plus programme. We hope we can encourage you to arrive earlier, stay later and take advantage of what the Southside district around the theatre has to offer. If you’re coming to a show through the summer, or just in town, do come along and enjoy all the exciting free events we will be staging nearby.

As ever, our mission is to provide you with the best possible experience of theatre anywhere, and we will do our best to fulfil that promise every time you visit us.

Please book as early as possible to ensure the best choice of seats and hospitality.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Stuart Griffiths - Chief Executive chiefexecutive@birminghamhippodrome.com

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Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust. Charity Number 510842

Front Cover main image: Wicked. Insets: Sylvie Guillem: 6000 miles away, Show Boat, Cats.

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Crystal Pite / Kidd Pivot

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Tempest Replica Photo: Jörg Baumann

Photos: Jean-Yves Genoud

Sideways Rain

ONLY PERFORMANCES IN LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM

Tue 29 & Wed 30 Apr, 7.30pm

Fri 2 & Sat 3 May, 7.30pm

Guilherme Botelho’s Sideways Rain is a metaphor for the primal energy running through all living things. Performed by 14 dancers, they walk, run, fall, rise, stop and then start again, depicting the evolution of man and the human urge to constantly change and move forwards.

“Crystal Pite stands between abstract choreography and story-telling, and she moves very effortlessly between the two... And that’s incredibly rare in choreography, to make abstract tableaux sing with meaning.” Luke Jennings, The Observer

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

“...she’s a great mover of people, and makes interesting movement that you like to watch. At the same time she does try to deal with the real world and has some concrete narrative elements in her work. And it’s the mix of the two that I find very interesting.” Alistair Spalding, Sadler’s Wells

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Contains nudity. Age Guidance 12+

Contains themes of an adult nature. Age guidance 12+

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Sylvie Guillem

6000 miles away Ek/Forsythe/Kylián / Sylvie Guillem

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Tue 6 & Wed 7 May, 7.30pm We are delighted to present a mixed programme devised and performed by internationally acclaimed dancer and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sylvie Guillem.

Widely recognised as one of the world’s greatest dancers, Sylvie Guillem stars in this new evening of work by three of today’s most important choreographers Mats Ek, William Forsythe and Jirí Kylián.

This production features iconic dance-maker William Forsythe’s critically lauded duet, Rearray, alongside Mats Ek’s solo for Guillem, Bye, set to Beethoven’s last piano sonata.

Completing the evening is a duet from Kylián’s work 27’52” performed by dancers handpicked by the choreographer.

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“ Sylvie Guillem is quite simply a dancer unlike any there has ever been” DAILY TELEGRAPH

£20 - £39.50 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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NEW ADVENTURES AND RE:BOURNE PRODUCTION

‘MATTHEW BOURNE HAS BROUGHT

DANCE TO THE MASSES LIKE NOBODY ELSE’ The Scotsman

WILLIAM GOLDING DAVIES PAUL GROOTHUIS Lighting design by CHRIS DAVEY Design by LEZ BROTHERSTON Choreographed by SCOTT AMBLER

Based on the novel Lord of the Flies by Music by TERRY

Sound design by

Adapted and Directed by

MATTHEW BOURNE and SCOTT AMBLER

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

Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £15 - £36 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Line-up correct at time of going to print. Photo: Belinda Lawley

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In association with Dance Consortium.

Tue 20 & Wed 21 May, 7.30pm

Fri 23 & Sat 24 May, 7.30pm

Breakin’ Convention, returns with another line-up of jaw-dropping performances.

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.

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

Breakin’ Convention is more than just a show: DJs, dancers, demonstrations and workshops take over the foyers from 5.30pm. £9.50 advance (50p transaction charge) £15 on the day (5% transaction charge)

£12 - £28 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON THE PLANET.’ Daily Mail

SHAUN WILLIAMSON (Eastenders & Extras)

EMMA BARTON (Eastenders)

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Mon 26 - Sat 31 May Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy directed by Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors, comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only.

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.

This glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners, will star Gavin Spokes in the central role of Francis Henshall alongside Shaun Williamson (Eastenders and Extras) as Charlie Clench and Emma Barton (Eastenders) in the role of Dolly.

DAILY TELEGRAPH, EVENING STANDARD, GUARDIAN, HEAT, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY, INDEPENDENT, MAIL ON SUNDAY, SUNDAY EXPRESS, SUNDAY TIMES, THE SUN

“ Comic Perfection” DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mon – Sat Eves 7.30pm Wed Mats 2pm Sat Mats 2.30pm £16.50 - £35 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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Photos: Bill Cooper and Dee Conway. Image: Birmingham Royal Ballet.

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

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.

“ Guaranteed to please” THE TIMES ON FAÇADE

“ Luminous intensity of line and imagery” THE GUARDIAN ON DANTE SONATA

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.

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

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.

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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 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.

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“Unmissable”

THE SUNDAY EXPRESS

“ 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 postage from £1)

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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

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.

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.

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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.

MOSES/USHER £10 - £30 NABUCCO £16 - £48 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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THE WEST END HIT MUSICAL

Mon 23 - Sat 28 Jun 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, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Shout, Everyday, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

“ The audience go absolutely crazy” DAILY MAIL

“ A triumphant evening...

Unmissable & unbeatable” THE SPECTATOR

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

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Seen by over 22 million people worldwide. Book now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time!

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Wales Millennium Centre in collaboration with Cape Town Opera presents Music by Jerome Kern Book and Lyrics by

Oscar Hammerstein II With the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and the Voice of The Nation Ensemble By arrangement with

R&H Theatricals Europe

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Wed 2 - Sat 5 Jul Following the success of Porgy & Bess, Cape Town Opera return to Birmingham Hippodrome with their adaptation of the 1927 Broadway musical, Show Boat.

Set in America’s Deep South, the story begins in 1887 on the Cotton Blossom show boat as it sets sail on the Mississippi River. Following the lives of the performers, dock workers, musicians and stagehands over a period of forty years, Show Boat is rich with nostalgia, humour, love stories and well-loved melodies including Ol’ Man River and Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man. With all the glamour of the American-style big family musical and a cast of over 50 talented performers, Cape Town Opera lovingly bring this classic musical back to life alongside the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

“Cape Town Opera’s chorus is quite magnificent.”

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Wed – Sat Eves 7.30pm Thu Mat 2pm Sat Mat 2.30pm £17.50 - £43 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

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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 postage from £1)

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THE MEMORY RETURNS

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Tue 9 - Sat 27 Sep Don’t miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit 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.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world – now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.

“Shows don’t come much better than this - it’s absolutely brilliant”

DAILY EXPRESS

“ Purrfect – not to be missed”

METRO

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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Photo: Bill Cooper

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

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE 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.

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“ 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

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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

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

Designs Jan Blake Lighting John B. Read

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. 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.

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.

Photo: Leslie E. Spatt

Shadows of War

“Rare and beautiful” BIRMINGHAM POST ON LA FIN DU JOUR

“ A sensational modern allegory, brilliantly staged” DAILY EXPRESS (c1947) ON MIRACLE IN THE GORBALS

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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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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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.

“A triumphant evening...

Unmissable and unbeatable”

THE SPECTATOR

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

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

Sun 26 Oct, 8pm 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’. The perennial singleton and misanthrope is determined to become a more easygoing person for the sake of his friends and his future health.

Come and find out whether or not a leopard can change its spots, or if they are doomed to be angry forever not to have been given a more uniform and symmetrical fur pattern.

“ One of our most individual and interesting stand-ups” THE TIMES £19.50

Age Guidance 15+

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Going Mobile Do you use a mobile or tablet to book your theatre tickets? Recently we launched our brand-new mobile site and downloadble app, bringing a fresh, exciting and user-friendly platform to the phone in your pocket or the tablet on your coffee table.

On the swanky new site you can browse all upcoming shows and production details, keep up to date with the latest news and even select your own seat and print your ticket at home!

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Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct, 7.30pm Combining the precision of classical ballet with the sensuality and passion of Latin dance rhythms, Brazilian dance Company Grupo Corpo makes a welcome return to the UK following its enormously successful tour in 2005. Grupo Corpo translates as Group Body, reflecting the movement style of the 22 dancers, who co-ordinate to fill the stage with unmatched energy and excitement.

The Company perform two pieces, choreographed by artistic director Rodrigo Pederneiras. The first of these, Parabelo, 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.

Sem Mim is a darker piece which takes its inspiration from a Portuguese song cycle and focuses on a group of women who lament the departure of their lovers.

The dancers move as waves; the ebb and flow of their bodies mimicking the calm and fury of the sea.

“ 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” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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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VALERY GERGIEV

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Valery Gergiev Photo by Alexander Shapunov

“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.”

DAS RHEINGOLD

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.

DIE WALKÜRE

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.

SIEGFRIED

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.

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 50 mins, 2 intervals) SIEGFRIED Sat 8 Nov, 5pm (c. 5 hours 50 mins, 2 intervals) GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Sun 9 Nov, 5pm (c. 5 hours 25 mins, 2 intervals) Single Tickets: £75-£200 per performance 4 Opera Package: £240-£720

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Wed 12 - Sun 16 Nov BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 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

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“ 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)

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Announcing Welsh National Opera’s 2014/2015 Season General On Sale, Tue 27 May

2014/2015 season Booking opens 27 May

Autumn 2014 Carmen Bizet 19 & 20 Nov Moses in Egypt Rossini New production 21 Nov William Tell Rossini New production 22 Nov

Spring 2015 Chorus!

New production 4 Mar The Magic Flute Mozart 5 & 6 Mar Hansel & Gretel Humperdinck 7 Mar

Summer 2015 The Magic Flute Mozart 10 & 12 Jun Peter Pan Ayres 11 Jun Pelléas and Mélisande Debussy 13 Jun

Registered Charity No 221538 Photo © Brian Tarr (Carmen)

Welsh National Opera’s new season has just been announced. The autumn season ‘Liberty or Death!’ features two spectacular, dramatic operas by Rossini (a composer best known for his comedies) – William Tell and Moses in Egypt, alongside the classic, period-set production of Bizet’s Carmen.

In Spring 2015, WNO’s ‘Spellbound’ season combines The Magic Flute and the dark delights of Hansel & Gretel with Chorus! a fully staged celebration of opera’s greatest moments featuring Lesley Garrett.

Summer 2015’s ‘A Terrible Innocence’ includes Richard Ayres’s riotous new adaptation of Peter Pan and a major new production of Debussy’s strange and beautiful Pelléas and Mélisande.

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Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright; Vincent Redmon; Lev Ivanov Production Peter Wright

Image: Paul Coltas

Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

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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.

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

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.

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE FROM WED 30 APRIL 28

THE SUNDAY TIMES

“ Superior to any other presented in the UK today” THE ARTS DESK

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

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Fri 19 Dec - Sun 1 Feb Britain’s biggest pantomime reaches new heights as Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest panto producer, brings its trademark mix of comedy, spectacular special effects, top-drawer production values and festive tradition to Jack and the Beanstalk.

Following the phenomenal success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Director Michael Harrison has created another unmissable pantomime for Birmingham Hippodrome packed with laughs for all ages.

Tickets are already moo-ving fast – book yours today!

They’re back! Gary Wilmot, Paul Zerdin and Matt Slack return by massive popular demand, with full casting to be announced.

“ It’s the show’s comics, Panto veteran Gary Wilmot as Dame Nora Crumble and her two sons, Odd Job (comic Matt Slack) and Muddles (ventriloquist Paul Zerdin) who stole the show”

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For detailed performance times please go to birminghamhippodrome.com/jack # brumpanto £14 - £40 (Ticket prices subject to change, 5% transaction charge, plus postage from £1)

SOLIHULL NEWS QUOTES AND STAR RATINGS FROM SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 2013/14

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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. After sell out performances in Europe, America and Australia it now returns to the UK in its first major revival to delight the whole family.

‘The Matthew Bourne - Tim Burton

chemistry is fizzing.

A cracking piece of dance theatre’

GUARDIAN

Based on the classic Tim Burton film and featuring the beautiful and unforgettable music by Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, this touching love tale tells the bittersweet story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished.

Edward Scissorhands is a parable for our times about the ultimate outsider whose journey builds to an unforgettable finale filled with theatrical magic.

‘ In 2005 I achieved a long time ambition to bring Edward Scissorhands to the stage. I am delighted to have the opportunity to take a fresh look at this magical production, which will be revitalised for a new generation of dance lovers and theatregoers’ MATTHEW BOURNE

‘ 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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FRIENDS GROUPS

A New Adventures Production

COMING SOON

Reviews from original London production. Shrek the Musical Š 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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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 £87 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 £87 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 £77 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 FOR PARTIES OF 10+

events@birminghamhippodrome.com

For more information visit 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.

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Eat & drink 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 birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink Call 0844 338 9000 for reservations. Calls cost from 5p per min.

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Thank You to We are very grateful to the following businesses, individual Patrons,

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

ASSOCIATE PARTNERS from £2,500 + VAT pa

PROJECT & COMMERCIAL PARTNERS

PARTNERS Dance and Opera Quests

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

Young Carers

Queensbury Capers

Other projects supported by business include: One of a Kind

Relaxed Performance

Sacred Heart School Welcome to our World Loving Me with Women and Theatre

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Curtain Raiser

HEADLINE ACT PATRONS c £1,200 pa

GOLDEN TICKET c £2,500 pa Mark Anthony Drury Byron Head

Joseph Devlin

The Dickens Maureen & Roy Kirby Foundation

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

Our Supporters Trusts and Foundations for their generous support of the theatre.

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS from £5,500 + VAT pa

GOOD COMPANY CLUB from £500 + VAT pa 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 ROLE PATRONS c £600 pa

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 Jeremy and Harjinder Millington Emma & Peter Neads Ernest & Pat Petrie Janette Rutter Gary & Angela Smith Mark & Amanda Smith Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young Anonymous Patron

LEADING LADIES BUSINESS NETWORK Sponsored by

In association with

Members include: Artis Legal Holiday Inn Key University Hospitals Birmingham

Supported by AVA Events Styling and Vivienne Bailey Photography

SUPPORTING CAST PATRONS c £200 pa 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 Mrs Jayne Cadbury Andrew and 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 Lynne Myers Ralph & Linden Osborn Win Palmer & Lola Ralph Mrs Jill Parker John & Sandra Phenix John & Jill Queenan David & Jenny Roy Mary Shaw Mr George F Sidaway Dr N & Mrs C Speak Christine Spittle Graham & Rita Taylor Gillian Tune Anne Wallace Richard & Maggie Waller Ray & Marilyn Way Neil & Polly Wilson Jane Woolrich

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS Birmingham Common Good Trust Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust Edward 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 Dumbreck Charity

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

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

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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.

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.

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 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.

Circle

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

S

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R

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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UPPER BOXES 3 SEATS L 3 SEATS J LOWER BOXES 3 SEATS I 4 SEATS H 3 SEATS G

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

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

C

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

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ALL BOXES OFFER SOME RESTRICTED VIEWING

UPPER BOXES F 3 SEATS

ALL BOXES OFFER SOME RESTRICTED VIEWING

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D 3 SEATS LOWER BOXES C 3 SEATS B 4 SEATS A 3 SEATS

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U

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

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T

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

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S

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R

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M

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L

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 K

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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

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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.

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 • Rod Dungate Sara Fowler • Glenn Howells • Michael Laverty • Hon. Alderman David Roy OBE 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

Join us this summer for Summer in Southside and experience the very best in live theatre events - most of them free of charge.

Witness free dance, circus, theatre and music and share in the excitement (see back cover). In the Autumn, also look out for our weekend of installations, exhibitions and exciting happenings in Southside.

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

Our assisted performances for patrons who are visually or hearing impaired are part of our continued commitment to access for all.

Our first panto relaxed performance in January was a great introduction to people on the autistic spectrum or with learning disabilities – an audience of over 800 people enjoyed this special event. Next year’s relaxed performance takes place on 29 Jan 2015.

Watch out for our holiday workshops when any young person can spend an intensive week at the theatre, working towards staging a show at the end of the week.

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!

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

£1 + £1 = £4.50 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 £2 donation. So your support can really add up, and all at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

birminghamhippodrome.com/HippodromePlus

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April

11

Buddy

Sat 28

2.30pm

2

Sideways Rain

Tue 29

7.30pm

July

2

Sideways Rain

Wed 30

7.30pm

12

Cape Town Opera - Show Boat

Wed 2

7.30pm

12

Cape Town Opera - Show Boat

Thu 3

2pm | 7.30pm

May 2

Tempest Replica

Fri 2

7.30pm

12

Cape Town Opera - Show Boat

Fri 4

7.30pm

2

Tempest Replica

Sat 3

7.30pm

12

Cape Town Opera - Show Boat

Sat 5

2.30pm

3

Sylvie Guillem: 6000 Miles Away

Tue 6

7.30pm

p14

3

Sylvie Guillem: 6000 Miles Away

Wed 7

7.30pm

4

Lord of the Flies

Wed 14

7.30pm

4

Lord of the Flies

Thu 15

2pm | 7.30pm

4

Lord of the Flies

Fri 16

7.30pm

4

Lord of the Flies

Sat 17

2.30pm | 7.30pm

5

Breakin' Convention

Tue 20

7.30pm (Foyer 5.30pm)

5

Breakin' Convention

Wed 21

7.30pm (Foyer 5.30pm)

5

milonga

Fri 23

7.30pm

5

milonga

Sat 24

7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Mon 26

7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Tue 27

7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Wed 28

2pm | 7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Thu 29

7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Fri 30

7.30pm

7

One Man, Two Guvnors

Sat 31

2.30pm

| 7.30pm

| 7.30pm

Wed 9 Jul - sat 6 sep Assisted PerformAnces Wed 27 Aug 2pm & tue 2 sep 7.30pm thu 21 Aug 7.30pm thu 4 sep 7.30pm September

| 7.30pm

June

16

Cats

Tue 9

7.30pm

16

Cats

Wed 10

2pm | 7.30pm

16

Cats

Thu 11

7.30pm

8

BRB Darkness and Light

Wed 4

7.30pm

28

Cats

Fri 12

7.30pm

8

BRB Darkness and Light

Thu 5

2pm | 7.30pm

16

Cats

Sat 13

2.30pm | 7.30pm

8

BRB Darkness and Light

Fri 6

7.30pm

16

Cats

Mon 15

7.30pm

8

BRB Darkness and Light

Sat 7

2.30pm | 7.30pm

16

Cats

Tue 16

7.30pm

9

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Wed 11

7.30pm

16

Cats

Wed 17

2pm | 7.30pm

9

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Thu 12

2pm | 7.30pm

16

Cats

Thu 18

7.30pm

9

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Fri 13

7.30pm

16

Cats

Fri 19

7.30pm

9

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Sat 14

2.30pm | 7.30pm

16

Cats

Sat 20

2.30pm

9

BRB La Fille mal gardeé

Sun 15

1pm

16

Cats

Mon 22

7.30pm

10

WNO Moses und Aron

Wed 18

8pm

T

16

Cats

Tue 23

7.30pm

10

WNO Nabucco

Thu 19

7.15pm

T

16

Cats

Wed 24

2pm | 7.30pm

10

WNO The Fall of the House of Usher

Fri 20

8pm

T

16

Cats

Thu 25

7.30pm

10

WNO Nabucco

Sat 21

7.15pm

16

Cats

Fri 26

7.30pm

11

Buddy

Mon 23

7.30pm

16

Cats

Sat 27

2.30pm | 7.30pm

11

Buddy

Tue 24

7.30pm

18

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Tue 30

7.30pm

11

Buddy

Wed 25

2pm | 7.30pm

October

11

Buddy

Thu 26

7.30pm

18

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Wed 1

7.30pm

11

Buddy

Fri 27

7.30pm

18

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Thu 2

2pm | 7.30pm

T

| 7.30pm

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BRB Beauty and the Beast

Fri 3

6.30pm

18

BRB Beauty and the Beast

Sat 4

2.30pm

19

BRB Shadows of War

Wed 8

7.30pm

19

BRB Shadows of War

Thu 9

19

BRB Shadows of War

19

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BRB The Nutcracker

Thu 4

2pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 5

6.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 6

2.30pm | 7.30pm

2pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Sun 7

1pm

Fri 10

7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Tue 9

2pm | 7.30pm

BRB Shadows of War

Sat 11

2.30pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Wed 10

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Mon 13

7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Thu 11

2pm | 7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Tue 14

7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 12

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Wed 15

2pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 13

2.30pm | 7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Thu 16

7.30pm

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20

Blood Brothers

Fri 17

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Sat 18

2.30pm | 7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Mon 20

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Tue 21

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Wed 22

2pm | 7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Thu 23

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Fri 24

7.30pm

20

Blood Brothers

Sat 25

2.30pm

22

Jon Richardson

Sun 26

7.30pm

23

Grupo Corpo

Tue 28

7.30pm

23

Grupo Corpo

Wed 29

7.30pm

| 7.30pm

| 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

November 24

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Das Rheingold

Wed 5

7.30pm

February

24

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Die Walküre

Thu 6

5pm

30

Edward Scissorhands

Tue 10

7.30pm

24

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Siegfried

Sat 8

5pm

30

Edward Scissorhands

Wed 11

2pm | 7.30pm

24

Wagner’s Ring Cycle - Götterdämmerung

Sun 9

5pm

30

Edward Scissorhands

Thu 12

7.30pm

26

Slava’s Snowshow

Wed 12

7.30pm

30

Edward Scissorhands

Fri 13

7.30pm

26

Slava’s Snowshow

Thu 13

2pm | 7.30pm

30

Edward Scissorhands

Sat 14

2.30pm | 7.30pm

26

Slava’s Snowshow

Fri 14

7.30pm

26

Slava’s Snowshow

Sat 15

2.30pm | 7.30pm

26

Slava’s Snowshow

Sun 16

2.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Fri 28

2pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 29

2.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Sun 30

1pm

| 7.30pm

December 28

BRB The Nutcracker

Tue 2

2pm | 7.30pm

28

BRB The Nutcracker

Wed 3

7.30pm

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