Birmingham Hippodrome Brochure Dec 2016

December 2016 The West End in the West Midlands birminghamhippodrome.com 0844 338 5000

Let’s do business.

See overleaf.

“Now more than ever cultural organisations need to bring people together”

Photo: Simon Hadley

Fiona welcomes Robert Battle - Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater who performed with us in Sep 2016 to over 5300 people, including a free open rehearsal for schools.

I’ve long been a great believer in the power that arts and culture have to bring communities together, to create a more coherent society, and to help people view the world around them differently.

And whatever your personal views on Brexit, Europe, US politics or even the Birmingham Christmas Markets, I am sure we can all agree on one thing: we are running the risk of becoming a dis-United Kingdom.

Now more than ever, cultural organisations need to reach out across income, age, education and ethnic divides, to bring people together. Through 2017, we will be expanding our schools network, increasing our range of free and low cost activity, and opening our doors during the daytime to engage with the broadest community possible. Everyone’s welcome.

Fiona Allan Artistic Director & Chief Executive chiefexecutive@birminghamhippodrome.com

Although best known of course for the brilliant musicals, pantomime, opera and dance we present, that together make us the UK’s most popular single theatre, the Hippodrome is an unsubsidised charity, and needs your support. Any surplus from ticket sales, the bars, the restaurant and your donations goes directly to supporting the valuable work we do in bringing communities together through arts and culture.

Overleaf, I’ve highlighted a few of my own personal favourites for the months ahead. I’d love to hear about yours too, so do share using #MyHippodrome or email me at the address below.

Please help us to spread the word, and next time you come, perhaps bring someone who hasn’t been here before. There is nothing quite like sharing the experience of live theatre. Thank you for your continuing support.

Front cover: Billy Elliot p12, Material Men redux p14, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time p30 and Madam Butterfly p28.

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The Red Shoes “Matthew Bourne has long been one of my favourite artists and I can’t wait to see his latest show always so magical.

We are in for a treat.”

Dance: Sampled “We had so much fantastic feedback after our first Sampled in 2016, I’ve brought it back with new acts! Don’t miss FREE activity in the foyers (and a chance to have a go yourself), before sampling ballet, contemporary, Hip-Hop, tango and more.”

Billy Elliot “This story is so inspirational - I’m so pleased we have it coming to Birmingham for the first time. I’m one of many who believe Billy Elliot to be one of the greatest British musicals of all time.”

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival “Even if, like me, you struggle to tell your locking from your popping, the energy of our second Hip-Hop festival will be just contagious. Impress the teenagers in your life or bring the whole family for FREE entertainment in and around the Hippodrome.”

Funny Girl “I grew up listening to Barbra Streisand singing this soundtrack - but seeing this show live is just so much better. Sheridan Smith’s performance was a smash in the West End if you can get a ticket, come and see why.”

Summer

Spring

Artistic Director’s Highlights

“With so much Hippodrome variety to look forward to in an exciting 2017, here are some of my personal selections.

The Addams Family “A UK premiere for this musical comedy, and, as a fan of the original TV show, I can’t wait to see how it is staged. Creepy and kooky works for me!”

BRB Three Short Story Ballets “Much as I love the big full-length classics, I am always more keen to see the triple bills. Three very different works rolled into one great evening, including Le Baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss) which is one of my favourite short ballets.”

Madam Butterfly and Miss Saigon “Not everyone will know that the tragic story of Miss Saigon is drawn from the opera Madam Butterfly. Do you prefer Puccini’s Un bel di or Boublil & Schonberg’s Last Night of the World?

I’m going to make sure I see both.”

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time “I can’t see this play enough. Birmingham audiences adored it last time, so we are bringing it back. Look at the world through a different gaze, and experience a night in the theatre you’ll be talking about for a long time.”

Autumn

Share your favourites online using #MyHippodrome.”

Hairspray “When I grow up, I want to be a bit more like Tracy Turnblad. She fights for equality, stands up for what she believes in, and snags the good-looking fella. Good Morning, Birmingham!”

Acosta Danza - Debut “Cuba punches above its weight when it comes to producing incredible dancers. Nowhere is this better seen than in Carlos Acosta’s new dance company, here on their first ever UK tour.

The programme will feature a mix of ballet and contemporary dance, and a guest appearance from Carlos himself.”

Beautiful “I’ve always loved Carole King’s music, but I never knew her story until I saw this musical. I came out of the theatre wanting to see it again straight away.”

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Work, play and support Let’s do business

We have some of the most innovative and versatile spaces in the city for your next meeting, seminar or conference.

We’ll look after the detail so you can get on with business and watch your teams give a show-stopping performance.

Make the most of our networks for the very best in city introductions.

Let’s meet-up

Leading Ladies offers a lively calendar of events for professional women mixing business with show business.

We welcome the city’s young talent pool to our Spotlight Night.

Let’s get active

Let’s build a team

Get your teams involved in our inspiring free outdoor arts programme or at Relaxed Performances.

We also offer training to corporate volunteers.

Fancy a team-building workshop? From circus skills and stage combat to musical theatre and presentation skills, these half days are guaranteed to break the ice!

LET’S START A CONVERSATION about memberships, networking, private entertaining, our calendar of events or your next event with us.

We’re thrilled to reveal the first of our new-look spaces.

Let’s offer value

SP DEL ECIAL D E A IN J GATE R Y AN & ATE FEB 20 £32 17! .50

Here’s a sneak preview of our Lloyds Boardroom, a perfect contemporary space for a high-level meeting, ideal for a private celebration or dinner alongside a fabulous show.

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We love helping to create memorable celebrations.

Our expert teams specialise in theatrical flair and will deliver a wow-factor, stress-free party for you.

Let’s celebrate

The Red Shoes

Let’s book and entertain

Our major events in 2017 are selling fast. Make sure you are part of the party.

Final remaining places or tables at our corporate dinner on Thu 9 Feb 2017, and at our glamorous fundraising night on Fri 10 Feb 2017.

Fundraising Gala at Billy Elliot Thu 30 Mar 2017 – Our boxingmeets-ballet themed evening at this multi award-winning musical is a ‘must’ in our major event calendar. Invite your guests and book NOW!

Call Judith 0121 689 3082 or Charlie 0121 689 3085 or email events@birminghamhippodrome.com

FIRST NIGHT

Supported by

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Aged 16-24? Enjoy exclusive benefits.

Join FIRST NIGHT, our FREE membership scheme and pay from as little as £5 for your tickets, plus special offers like 2-for-1 or £10 off selected performances.

“Discovered theatre for £5 and now I’m hooked! It’s a brilliant scheme for young people” First Night member

– Lots of exclusive discounts on theatre tickets – Pre- and post-show talks, backstage tours – Invitations to special events for 16-24s and discounted workshops – e-newsletter with all the latest news

Step 1 Choose Decide which show and performance you’d like to see.

Step 2 Book

Check birminghamhippodrome. com/firstnight for offers then call us or pop in to book (you’ll need your ID).

Step 3 Enjoy Relax and enjoy your visit - you’re now a First Night member!

All discounts are subject to availability

First Night Offer

Performances

Price Bands

The Red Shoes

£5 off

Tue 7 Feb 7.30pm

C-E

Dance: Sampled

£5 tickets

Fri 3 & Sat 4 Mar 8pm

All

Material Men redux

FREE Limited availability

Mon 27 & Tue 28 Mar 7.45pm

All

Funny Girl

£5 off

Tue 9 May 7.30pm

C-E

La Cage aux Folles

£15 tickets

Tue 16 - Thu 18 May 7.30pm

C-D

m¡longa

£10 tickets

Fri 26 & Sat 27 May 7.30pm

All

Grease

£15 tickets

Mon 29 & Tue 30 May 7.30pm

C-D

The Addams Family

£15 tickets

Tue 6 - Fri 9 Jun 7.30pm & Wed 7 Jun 2pm

C-D

WNO Madam Butterfly

£5 tickets

Tue 27, Thu 29 & Fri 30 Jun 7.15pm

B-D

WNO Die Fledermaus

£5 tickets

Wed 28 Jun 7.15pm

B-D

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

£15 tickets

Tue 4 Jul 7.30pm

C-E

Miss Saigon

£15 tickets

Mon performances 7.30pm

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Hairspray

£15 tickets

Tue 10 - Thu 12 Oct 7.30pm

C-D

Acosta Danza - Debut

£5 tickets

Wed 18 - Sat 21 Oct 7.30pm

B-D

Crazy For You

£15 tickets

Tue 24 - Thu 26 Oct 7.30pm

C-D

Beautiful

£15 tickets

Tue 7 - Fri 10 Nov 7.30pm

C-D

Cinderella

£5 tickets

Yellow, Purple & Blue Performances

B-D

Find out more info about First Night 0844 338 5000 birminghamhippodrome.com/firstnight 0844 calls to us cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge

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Please note: All offers are subject to restrictions and limited availability; they cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or applied retrospectively. We reserve the right to withdraw discounts at any time. Terms and conditions apply. Tickets must be booked by registered individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 inclusive. Proof of entitlement will be required for all tickets. Tickets can only be collected on the day of the performance showing photo id.

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Let’s be Friends and save over £400 on tickets and dining!

If you have a passion for theatre and want to enjoy a host of exclusive benefits and discounts, join our membership scheme today from only £40 per year.

– priority booking – Friends hotline – great ticket savings

– no transaction fee* – special invitations – discounted dining All discounts are subject to availability

Single Friends

40

£

Joint Friends

60

£

Family Friends

2-for-1 on Opening Night Price Bands A+/A–C only unless otherwise stated LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Dick Whittington

Yellow performances

Dance: Sampled

Both performances

Material Men redux

Both performances

Standard Friends Discount £5 off Price A+/A, £6 off B–D unless otherwise stated

£5 off A+/A, £4 off B, £3 off C

Billy Elliot

Sorry, not available

£5 off A+/A, £4 off B, £3 off C, Mon-Thu, Limited availability

Funny Girl

Sorry, not available

£5 off A+/A, £4 off B, £3 off C, Tue-Thu, Limited availability

La Cage aux Folles

Tue - Thu

m¡longa

Both performances

Grease

Limited availability

Tue - Fri

The Addams Family

Limited availability

Tue - Fri

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Sorry, not available

Miss Saigon

£10 off Wed 26 Jul & Tue 1 Aug

Hairspray

(any group of four people)

Acosta Danza - Debut

£

Crazy For You

70

– free use of our cloakroom – newsletter – pays for itself in one visit

Mon-Thu eve & Wed matinee Tue - Thu

All performances

£5 off A+/A, £4 off B, £3 off C, All performances Tue - Thu

Beautiful Cinderella

£5 off A+/A, £4 off B, £3 off C, Mon-Thu, Limited availability

Tue - Fri Tue 19 Dec, Yellow performances Limited availability

Join Birmingham Hippodrome Friends today 0844 338 5000 birminghamhippodrome.com/friends friends@birminghamhippodrome.com 0844 calls to us cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge

Please note: Friends Discounts are subject to restrictions and limited availability; they cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or applied retrospectively. We reserve the right to withdraw discounts at any time. Terms and conditions apply. *Only when a Friends discount applies.

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Everyone’s Welcome

We do all we can to encourage people to experience live performances.

Whether it’s an audio-described, captioned, signed or relaxed performance – we really want you, or a friend or relative to have a more fulfilling experience.

Audio Described Performances & Touch Tours

Listen to a live description of all the action with a discreet headset. Pre-show, enjoy a touch tour, so if you are visually impaired you’ll be able to familiarise yourself with the set and costumes for the performance ahead.

Captioned Performances

Similar to television subtitling – if you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing you can watch the script unfold on a display board near the stage.

BSL Sign Language Interpreted Performances

A signer communicates the script and sounds of the show visually, using gestures and facial expressions.

Relaxed Performances

Designed to welcome into the theatre people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability or sensory and communication disorder. If you know somebody worried about seeing a show, this is an ideal chance to experience live theatre.

For details of our accessible performances please see the foot of the show pages or refer to the handy diary on p44/45.

If you have direct experience of our accessible performances, you may be interested in joining our Access Forum. To find out more about the important work of this group please email us creative@birminghamhippodrome.com birminghamhippodrome.com/access 06

19 Dec — 29 Jan From £15.50 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea before the matinee.

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Dick Whittington With nearly 120,000 tickets sold last Christmas, don’t leave it any longer to book your seats for this pantomime extravaganza.

Take an international TV and musical theatre star, Britain’s biggest soap villain, two comedy legends, a West End Leading Lady and Birmingham’s favourite panto performer and you have all the ingredients for the perfect pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Pantomime is loud for a small pair of ears, Spectacular sights can sometimes cause tears!

If bringing a little one, please be aware One or two scenes are intended to scare.

The odd naughty joke for grown-up laughter Ensures that we all finish Happily Ever After.

A spectacle on a par with any West End show in terms of scale and production values, audiences can expect plenty of laughs, outrageous costumes, special effects and hilarious entertainment for all the family. Produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest panto producer, and staged by the same team behind the Hippodrome’s recent smash-hit and record-breaking pantomime, Dick Whittington is another Hippodrome Christmas treat you won’t want to miss.

Access

We consider Pantomime to be suitable for ages 5+. See p42 for more info.

Relaxed Performance Thu 26 Jan 12 noon (not available online)

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Post

“Slick, sparkly and spectacular” The Times

“This is how panto is done” Birmingham Mail Reviews from Aladdin 2015/16

Audio Described Wed 18 Jan 2pm & Sat 21 Jan 2.30pm

Captioned Sun 8 Jan 1pm & Wed 11 Jan 7.15pm

The Stage

Touch Tour Wed 18 Jan 12.30pm & Sat 21 Jan 1pm

Signed Sun 15 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Families

Friends, see p5

Groups

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7 Feb — 11 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £19.50 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Try our classic, delicious dishes at Circle Restaurant.

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The Red Shoes “Britain’s most successful choreographer will blow your mind with his sheer imagination, wit and brio” The Times

“Bourne is a masterly storyteller” New York Times

A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.

The Red Shoes is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerising music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann.

Most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles and Martin Scorsese, Hermann’s music ranges from the witty and playfully robust to the achingly romantic and bittersweet.

Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film reunites the team who brought you New Adventures’ world-wide hit, Sleeping Beauty, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Curtain Raiser Wed 8 Feb A special short performance ahead of the main show displaying the talents of local young dancers.

In collaboration with Re:Bourne.

Sponsored by

Access

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Audio Described Sat 11 Feb 2.30pm

Touch Tour Sat 11 Feb 1pm

First Night, see p4

Groups

15 Feb — 25 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Tue 21 & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Half -T Treaerm t Photos: Paul Coltas, Bill Cooper

Cinderella David Bintley’s enchanting fairytale is a glorious celebration of ballet, with breathtaking designs by John Macfarlane, designer of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s famous Nutcracker.

Step into the magical world of Cinderella, where Fairy Godmothers triumph over cruel stepmothers, pumpkins turn into sparkling carriages and a jewelled slipper changes one girl’s life forever. This timeless story of love, courage and kindness reminds us all to have faith in our wildest dreams; someday they might just come true.

Praised by audiences and critics alike, Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog, that captures every imagination.

Access

“Sensational”

“Potent, imaginative and emotionally intoxicating”

First Steps: A Child’s Cinderella Fri 17 Feb, 1pm

The Stage

£10

Audience Open Day Sat 18 Feb 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Audio Described Sat 18 Feb 2.30pm

Daily Telegraph

Daily Express

Music Sergei Prokofiev Choreography David Bintley Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

An hour long interactive show designed for 3-7 year olds where a storyteller introduces the music, characters and technical magic, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 17 Feb 6.30pm

“The carriage is like spun sugar, the clock simply amazing”

“Dazzling... a sure-fire hit” Birmingham Mail

Class on Stage Sat 18 Feb 11.15am £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Families Touch Tour Sat 18 Feb 10.30am Photo: Bill Cooper

Groups

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Comedy

27 Feb & 28 Feb

Mon & Tue 8pm

£25

4 May

Age Guidance 15+

Thu 8pm

£20.50

Age Guidance 14+

Sean Lock Keep It Light

Jon Richardson The Old Man

Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show.

Well he’s only gone and done it again!

The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats is embarking on a nationwide tour to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions. Since his last show he has become a husband and father, seen the UK vote to leave the EU and watched the rise of Donald Trump, all of which leaves him asking one question, why does it seem that no one else alive can correctly load a dishwasher?

What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

“He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room” The Guardian

“Lock at his best is gloriously intelligent, deliciously unlikely and hilariously funny” The Times

Come and see what Jon Richardson can do with words when he has more than thirty seconds to work with. Or should that be “with which to work”?

“One of our most individual and interesting stand-ups” The Times

Street Food Event with We have teamed up with Molson Coors for this fun evening - ideal for businesses entertaining their clients and colleagues.

Enjoy a front stalls ticket, delicious street food, a private pop-up Molson Coors bar with a complimentary beer and an interval ice cream all for just £50pp!

Book your place now on 0844 338 6500† or events@birminghamhippodrome.com Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

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Access

Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Access

3 Mar & 4 Mar Fri & Sat 8pm

£15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Fancy a quick bite before the show?

Visit our Deli Bar. See centre pages.

Dance: Sampled Come and ‘sample’ the best in international and local dance here in Birmingham as we bring our foyers and main stage to life with a diverse range of dance styles all packed into one evening.

Come along early and join in with FREE pre-show foyer acts, films and have-a-go sessions. Local dance clubs will be on hand so you can sign up for classes and find out more.

Once the curtain goes up you will experience taster programmes from contemporary artists Aakash Odedra Company and Acosta Danza, tango from Julia Urruty & Claudio Gonzalez, ballet from our very own Birmingham Royal Ballet, BBC Young Dancer Connor Scott and Hip-Hop from Iron Skulls Co.

Upfront: The Showcase Stage Performances will fill the foyers showcasing the best of local youth dance talent. The Showcase Stage will feature Contemporary, South Asian, Irish styles and more! Last year names such as ACE Dance, Break Mission, and Drum Together Brum appeared - so come early this year for more great FREE performances!

Take part If you are a local dance school, college or other youth dance group, and you fancy performing at Sampled, get in touch creative@birminghamhippodrome.com Have a go!

There will be lots of workshops available for all - whether it’s Salsa or Stick Dancing, there’s bound to be something worth trying!

“The message was clear: dance is cool” The Times

“A wonderful showcase of dance diversity” Time Out

Dance: Sampled is part of The Movement, a dance producing partnership between Birmingham Hippodrome, The Lowry and Sadler’s Wells.

Supported by Arts Council England, The Movement aims to nurture talent and bring large scale dance productions to even wider audiences.

Put it in your diary and sample dance differently.

Access

First Night, see p4

Friends, see p5

Groups

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7 Mar — 29 Apr Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Please note that Billy Elliot the Musical contains some strong language.

Try our classic, delicious dishes at Circle Restaurant.

See centre pages.

Billy Elliot Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time following eleven extraordinary years in London’s West End. Set in a small mining town in the north east of England, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community.

Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

“Funny, touching and shamelessly enjoyable” The Independent

“The greatest British musical ever” Daily Telegraph

Photo: Bill Cooper

FREE Post-Matinee Talk Thu 23 Mar Access

Audio Described Sat 22 Apr 2.30pm

Signed Tue 18 Apr 7.30pm

Friends, see p5

Touch Tour Sat 22 Apr 12.55pm Groups

Captioned Thu 20 Apr 7.30pm

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The Patrick Centre

27 Mar & 28 Mar

Mon & Tue 7.45pm

£16

Age Guidance 12+

Shobana Jeyasingh Dance: Material Men redux

Fri 19 - Sun 21 May 2017

Material Men redux is a virtuoso piece for two dazzling performers of the Indian diaspora. Contrasts in style between Classical Indian dance and Hip-Hop, as well as a shared history rooted in colonial plantations, are the starting points for this absorbing dance work.

Material Men redux is a dynamic exploration of rhythm and location as the dancers create new ways of belonging to each other and to the world around them.

Material Men redux features a newly commissioned score by acclaimed Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin including sound design by Leafcutter John.

It is played live on stage by The Smith Quartet.

It’s back!

Our annual FREE festival returns in May for its second year, celebrating all things Hip-Hop. Enjoy pop-up performances, spoken word, graffiti, workshops, battles and much, much more. See regional, national and international artists and some of the city’s finest Hip-Hop talents do their thing!

Save the date and check out our website over the coming months for announcements and programme.

birminghamhippodrome.com/bside Shobana Jeyasingh will be available post-show on Mon 27 Mar for a FREE talk.

facebook.com/bside2017

No need to book, just stay in your seats after the show.

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Photo: Chris Nash Dancers: Shailesh Bahoran and Sooraj Subramaniam Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Access

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First Night, see p4

Friends, see p5

Groups

8 May — 13 May Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

The producers of Funny Girl cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

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Funny Girl Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘utterly irresistible’ (The Sunday Times) new production of Funny Girl stars Olivier Award-winning Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago, boasting some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Half a century later, this ‘exhilarating embrace of a production’

(The Independent) comes to Birmingham after wowing critics and audiences alike in London’s West End. This iconic musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.

Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘phenomenal’ (The Telegraph) production when it comes for one week only in May 2017.

Music by JULE STYNE Lyrics by BOB MERRILL Book by ISOBEL LENNART From an original story by MISS LENNART Revised book by HARVEY FIERSTEIN Directed by MICHAEL MAYER

Access

Audio Described Sat 13 May 2.30pm

Signed Wed 10 May 7.30pm

First Night, see p4

Daily Telegraph

“Sheridan Smith is hilarious, glorious, touching. She carries us through everything with a performance that is all-singing, all dancing, all-joking and, somehow, all-soul too. An unforgettable star turn” The Times

Touch Tour Sat 13 May 1pm Friends, see p5

“Don’t believe this five-star hype? Go see for yourselves… if you can get in”

Captioned Thu 11 May 7.30pm Groups

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16 May — 20 May

Boys will be boys... But not always!

Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS WEST END STAR & EASTENDERS & OVER THE RAINBOW

JOHN PARTRIDGE

From £17

BROADWAY LEADING MAN & T.J HOOKER & GREASE 2

ADRIAN ZMED

Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

ALSO FEATURING WEST END ICON

MARTI WEBB

Celebrating?

Indulge in Champagne & Canapés.

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MUSIC & LYRICS BY JERRY

HERMAN BOOK BY HARVEY FIERSTEIN

La Cage Aux Folles A MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE WEST END AND BROADWAY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA! The show-stopping score includes The Best of Times, Song on the Sand and I Am What I Am.

Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of la Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez.

But behind the curtains of this sparkling extravaganza, all may be about to change. Georges’ son Jean-Michel announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician determined to close down the local colourful night-life. Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle.

Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love?

John Partridge’s extensive theatre credits boast the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium,

Access

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Audio Described Sat 20 May 2.30pm

Signed Thu 18 May 7.30pm

First Night, see p4

Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago, but perhaps he is best known for playing the loveable Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow. Adrian Zmed’s Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Falsettos and on television he is best loved as Officer Vince Romano in the hit TV show T.J. Hooker and on the big screen as Johnny in Grease 2.

Joining them is West End Icon, Marti Webb. She received huge critical acclaim for Tell Me on a Sunday, a show specifically written for her by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. She has recorded nine solo albums and had numerous hit singles, including Always There, the theme from the hit BBC series Howard’s Way and the smash hit Take That Look Off Your Face.

Touch Tour Sat 20 May 1pm Friends, see p5

Captioned Wed 17 May 7.30pm Groups

Dance Consortium presents a Sadler’s Wells Production

26 May & 27 May Fri & Sat 7.30pm

From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Photo: Diego Franssens

Want to be a VIP? Book a Dining Experience.

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m¡longa Deeply rooted in Argentinean culture, tango has fascinated and captivated the world with its sexuality, power and beauty.

For m¡longa, internationally celebrated choreographer and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, collaborates with an incredibly talented cast of 17 performers, uniting Argentinean tango dancers, contemporary dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings his own unique style to tango.

Milonga is the term for a tango dance party. Inspired by the late night milonga scene held in the intimate bars of Buenos Aires, Cherkaoui draws on traditional influences and adds a contemporary twist. The result is a seductive and fascinating exploration of tango for the 21st century.

“m¡longa casts a magic spell” Metro

“Touching and entertaining” The Guardian

“A very beautiful show indeed” Daily Telegraph

Access

First Night, see p4

Friends, see p5

Groups

17

29 May — 3 Jun Mon – Thu 7.30pm Fri & Sat 8.30pm Wed 2pm Fri 5.30pm Sat 5pm

From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

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Grease “It’s electrifying go, go go!”

Sky News

“Grease is still the word” Sunday Telegraph

“A feel-good, pick-me-up musical” Sunday Express

It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band The Wanted, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as ‘bad boy’ Danny in Grease, the No.1 greatest musical!

Also starring Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope as Sandy and EastEnders’ & Strictly Come Dancing’s Louisa Lytton as Rizzo, this original, electrifying West End production lights up Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only!

So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-wop-bam-boom!’

It’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and come along to the biggest party in Birmingham as Danny and Sandy fall in love all over again.

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Audio Described Sat 3 Jun 5pm

Signed Wed 31 May 7.30pm

Touch Tour Sat 3 Jun 4pm

First Night, see p4

Friends, see p5

Captioned Thu 1 Jun 7.30pm Groups

6 Jun — 10 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £17 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Age Guidance 12+

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The Addams Family Look who’s moved into the neighbourhood!

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award® nominated Andrew Lippa.

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family.

With his cherished Morticia in the dark will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?

Access

Audio Described Sat 10 Jun 2.30pm

Signed Wed 7 Jun 7.30pm

First Night, see p4

Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist!

Featuring a live orchestra and extraordinary original score The Addams Family is sure to entertain whether you are 12 or 312!

Starring Samantha Womack as Morticia, Les Dennis as Uncle Fester, and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Wednesday, don’t miss everyone’s favourite kooky family.

Captioned Thu 8 Jun 7.30pm

Touch Tour Sat 10 Jun 1pm Friends, see p5

Groups

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Alongside our international programme on the main stage, we’re also developing a national reputation for the range of projects we deliver through Hippodrome CREATIVE. We’ve reached thousands of people through major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city.

CREATIVE Summer in Southside returns in Jun 2017

Help us make a difference

Join our Friends or Patrons scheme or make a major gift.

We also welcome grants from Trusts who will help bring our vision to life. See p24. fundraising@ birminghamhippodrome.com

Are you a business who shares our ambition or creative vision?

Get involved!

Work with us as a partner, participate in our workshops, volunteer for our outdoor events or find out more about what we do.

Let’s discuss how we can invest together in the cultural life of the city at any scale.

See inside flap.

businessdevelopment@ birminghamhippodrome.com

Birmingham Weekender returns in Sep 2017

creative@ birminghamhippodrome.com B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival returns in May 2017

Dates for your diary: Chinese New Year Sun 29 Jan B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival Fri 19 - Sun 21 May Summer in Southside Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jun Discover our Heritage at birminghamhippodromeheritage.com

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Birmingham Weekender Fri 22 - Sun 24 Sep

Chinese New Year celebrations return in Jan 2017

We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference.

CREATIVE LEARNING

We offer Audio Described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances - see p6.

As part of Hippodrome CREATIVE, our Creative Learning team create new experiences through innovative projects for a wide range of participants. We provide learning opportunities for schools, young people and local communities, often working with vulnerable groups.

Curtain Raiser in collaboration with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures returns in Feb 2017

Young Carers Workshops return in Aug 2017

Backstage tours and a wide range of workshops for primary and secondary schools, local colleges and community groups.

Schools Workshop

One Of A Kind Theatre Company

We run weekly drama workshops for young people 16+ with learning disabilities through our partnership with Open Theatre Company. opentheatre.co.uk

Exciting holiday workshops covering a range of disciplines such as dance, drama and technical.

Are you a teacher?

Come to our FREE quarterly Teachers’ Forum where examples of good practice, ideas and opinions are shared.

Hansel & Gretel rehearsals with One of A Kind Theatre Company members Mar 2016

creative@ birminghamhippodrome.com

If you like what we do, want to support us or get involved in our projects at any level explore online at birminghamhippodrome.com/creative

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Food glorious food at Circle Restaurant We are delighted to be able to provide our own in-house catering focusing on fresh, seasonal produce, locally sourced wherever possible.

Enjoy attentive, friendly service at the heart of the theatre in Circle Restaurant.

You’ll find a classic range of delicious dishes and regularly changing menus made from excellent quality ingredients.

Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and children’s menus are also available.

You can even return to your table at the interval for dessert, drinks or coffees!

2 or 3 courses from £19.50pp, £7.50 for children.

Reservations 0844 338 9000* reservations@birminghamhippodrome.com Book online birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink Available in Circle Restaurant:

Afternoon Tea For all matinees we offer a delicious afternoon tea.

With tea or coffee £19.50pp With a glass of prosecco £24pp With a glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne £28pp Children’s Afternoon Tea with squash £10pp

Dining Experiences Be a VIP or try out a Royal Box with a luxury night at the theatre. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in Circle Restaurant, show tickets and much, much more!

From £82 † pp

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Make a night of it!

Add that little bit extra to your visit and enjoy the atmosphere in the theatre before you take your seats for the performance ahead.

Don’t forget to pre-order your interval drinks at any of our foyer bars and beat the queues!

Champagne & Canapés

Deli Bar

Indulge in our mouth-watering selection of canapés. You can add a glass of wine or Laurent-Perrier Champagne, or save £5 off a bottle of fizz if you pre-order online before your visit.

If you’re short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our Deli Bar is perfect. Enjoy a delicious selection of cakes, hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, desserts and drinks.

From £9.50 pp

Bars With wonderful wines, Laurent-Perrier Champagne, your favourite spirits, a new draught beer range, brewed ales and bottled ciders – you’ll find everything you need.

We’ve got Groups covered Whether it’s a reserved foyer space with drinks ready and waiting, dining in a private suite or our Circle Restaurant, an informal buffet or pre-ordering interval ice creams at your seats - we’ve got ideas to suit all pockets and group sizes from 7-180!

It’s great having everything organised in advance so you can just sit back and enjoy.

Call 0844 338 6500 or email events@birminghamhippodrome.com for menus and options for your group. *Calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge. †5% transaction charge applies.

Prices may vary from show to show.

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Join Us Centre Stage

Did you know..?

Birmingham Hippodrome is a registered charity Each year we fundraise to ensure more people experience the magic of live performance We reach 100,000 people every year through our work in schools, communities and our FREE festivals We can’t do this without donors like you. Play your part today!

Make a Difference, Simply Donate By adding a small donation alongside your ticket purchase, you can make a real impact on our work.

Why not donate when you next book? £3 will pay for a sensory toy for our Relaxed Performances. birminghamhippodrome.com/donate

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Support our charitable aims and benefit from special offers and unique experiences.

Hippodrome Circle: Exclusive benefits from £3,000+ a year Headline Act: Get behind the scenes from £1,400 – £2,999 a year Leading Role: Lead the show from £700 – £1,399 a year Supporting Cast: Take to the stage from £250 – £699 a year birminghamhippodrome.com/patrons

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Patrons Steve & Laura at our Gala Dinner 2016

INSPIRED? Visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin or

Play Your Part Brian Conley starring in Barnum (2015)

Get Comfy, Name a Seat Make your mark and Name a Seat in our historic auditorium. Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one.

Each plaque costs £250 and can be personalised with a unique inscription and is yours for 10 years. birminghamhippodrome.com/nameaseat

Jump in, Attend an Event We offer an exciting programme of events for our closest supporters, from celebrity meet & greets to our spectacular Gala Dinners.

We offer FREE events for our members, plus a range of fundraising events that support our Hippodrome CREATIVE programme.

We hope to see you at an event in 2017!

Protect Your Family’s Future, Support the Theatre You Love Wills & Legal Services offer a FREE Will writing service to Hippodrome customers in return for a donation to Hippodrome CREATIVE (suggested donation £40+).

Simply call Wills & Legal Services on 01885 490380 and quote ‘Birmingham Hippodrome Charity Will’ to book your appointment. birminghamhippodrome.com/freewills

A Specialist Paralegal Law Firm

Minimum Monument (2014) a Hippodrome CREATIVE project

call 0121 689 3068 or email fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com

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13 Jun — 17 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Celebrating?

Indulge in Champagne & Canapés.

See centre pages.

Photo: Andrew Ross

Coppélia “Vivid and mischievous... outstanding” Daily Express

Birmingham Post

When eccentric toymaker Dr Coppélius leaves his greatest creation, the doll Coppélia, on his workshop balcony she’s soon causing quite a stir in the village.

Lovers Franz and Swanilda both want to find out what is going on; but things are even stranger than they seem. With a wild mix of abracadabra, comic chaos is unleashed as Dr Coppélius tries to bring Coppélia to life and Swanilda tries to stop him.

A timeless classic from the golden age of classical ballet, Coppélia, with its tuneful, romantic music, stands alongside such classics as Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty as one of the great works of the 19th century.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 16 Jun 6.30pm

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Access

Music by Léo Delibes Choreography by Marius Petipa, Enrico Cecchetti, Peter Wright Production by Peter Wright Designs by Peter Farmer Lighting by Peter Teigen

First Steps: A Child’s Coppélia Fri 16 Jun, 1pm £10

An hour long interactive show designed for 3-7 year olds where a storyteller introduces the music, characters and technical magic, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra.

Audience Open Day Sat 17 Jun 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Class on Stage Sat 17 Jun 11.45am £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Audio Described Sat 17 Jun 2.30pm Photo: Touch Tour Sat 17 Jun 10.30am Bill Cooper

Families

Groups

21 Jun — 24 Jun Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £10 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Photo: Bill Cooper

Try our classic, delicious dishes at Circle Restaurant.

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Three Short Story Ballets Three enthralling one-act ballets complete Birmingham Royal Ballet’s 2016/17 season in a stunning triple bill.

In Le Baiser de la fée a young boy’s life is marked from the moment a fairy saves his life in the snow. A beautiful interpretation of this classic Hans Christian Anderson tale from choreographer Michael Corder.

Pineapple Poll, a thoroughly English, Gilbert-and-Sullivan tale of a gang of girls, a crew of sailors and ballet aboard the HMS Hot Cross Bun features witty choreography from John Cranko.

Le Baiser de la fée Music by Igor Stravinsky Choreography by Michael Corder Designs by John F. Macfarlane Lighting by Paule Constable

“Filled with bright, buoyant dancing”

Pineapple Poll Music by Arthur Sullivan, arranged by Charles Mackerras Choreography by John Cranko Designs by Osbert Lancaster Lighting by Neil Austin

“Pitch-perfect”

Arcadia Music by John Harle Choreography by Ruth Brill Designs by Atena Ameri

The Guardian on Le Baiser de la fée

Daily Telegraph on Pineapple Poll

“Cranko’s one-act masterpiece is such great fun” London Dance on Pineapple Poll

Finally, the ancient god Pan is unleashed in Arcadia, as Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Ruth Brill makes her first commissioned piece for the Birmingham Hippodrome stage to a new score composed by renowned saxophonist John Harle.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 23 Jun 6.30pm Access

Families

Groups

Class on Stage Sat 24 Jun 11.45am £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Photo: Bill Cooper

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27 Jun 29 Jun & 30 Jun Tue, Thu, Fri 7.15pm

From £16.50 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Want to be a VIP? Book a Dining Experience.

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Madam Butterfly

Puccini

Joachim Herz’s iconic production of Madam Butterfly returns to Birmingham for three performances. Each scene in this classic staging looks like a sepia photograph through which we glimpse a vanished world.

The story of Butterfly and her American naval officer sees Eastern and Western cultures collide with tragic consequences, delivered through Puccini’s irresistible score featuring the Flower Duet and Humming Chorus, and the beautifully moving aria Un bel dì.

FREE Pre-Show Talks Tue 27, Thu 29 & Fri 30 Jun 6.15pm

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Access

First Night, see p4

Groups

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English.

Supported by WNO Friends. wno.org.uk/butterfly Conductor Andrew Greenwood Director Joachim Herz Revival Director Sarah Crisp Designer Reinhart Zimmermann Costume Designer Eleonore Kleiber Original Lighting Designer John Waterhouse

Wed 7.15pm

From £16.50

Die Fledermaus

1 Jul

Sat 6pm

From £16.50

Der Rosenkavalier

Johann Strauss II

Richard Strauss

Centred around a magnificent masquerade ball, Die Fledermaus is set to a rich, romantic score

by Johann Strauss featuring some of the most irresistible melodies ever written for stage.

Richard Strauss’ sumptuous opera offers comedy and poignant drama in equal measure.

This bittersweet narrative focuses on the emotions of the characters, as we see the aristocratic Marschallin learn to accept the passing of time and give up her young lover to the beautiful, youthful Sophie.

As the characters are brought together in various guises, we set the scene for a hilarious story of mistaken identity. Featuring WNO favourite, Mary Elizabeth Williams in the leading role of Rosalinde, it’s full of splendour, posh frocks and masks, and warm comedy.

This new production will see lavish costumes, entwined with beautiful music as Rebecca Evans debuts in the iconic role of the Marschallin.

Sung in English with surtitles in English.

Sung in English with surtitles in English.

wno.org.uk/fledermaus

wno.org.uk/rosenkavalier

Conductor Tomáš Hanus Director John Copley Set Designer Tim Reed Costume Designer Deirdre Clancy Lighting Designer Howard Harrison Choreographer Stuart Hopps

Conductor Tomáš Hanus Director Olivia Fuchs Designer Niki Turner

Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Wed 28 Jun 6.15pm Access

Audio Described Wed 28 Jun 7.15pm

Welsh National Opera

28 Jun

FREE Pre-Show Talk Sat 1 Jul 5pm Access

Groups

Touch Tour Wed 28 Jun 6pm First Night, see p4

Groups

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3 Jul — 8 Jul Mon 7.30pm (Relaxed Performance) Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Photo: Hugo Glendinning

Age Guidance 11+

“Mesmerising...

I have rarely seen a Birmingham audience leap to their feet so quickly to give a much-deserved standing ovation” Birmingham Mail

“A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle”

The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to Birmingham Hippodrome in July 2017.

Winner of seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Awardwinning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®winning director Marianne Elliott.

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under the suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

The Times

Relaxed Performance Mon 3 Jul 7.30pm £15 (not available online).

Designed to welcome people who benefit from a more relaxed environment, including people on the autism spectrum and those with sensory and communication difficulties, or a learning disability.

Access

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Audio Described Sat 8 Jul 2.30pm

Signed Wed 5 Jul 7.30pm

First Night, see p4

Touch Tour Sat 8 Jul 12.30pm Friends, see p5

Groups

Images of Luke Treadaway Photo: Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Captioned Thu 6 Jul 7.30pm

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26 Jul — 23 Sep Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £30 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Age guidance 12+. Miss Saigon contains some scenes and language which may not be suitable for younger audience members, including scenes of a sexual nature.

Miss Saigon Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon – a recent smash hit in the West End – is returning to Birmingham Hippodrome by massive popular demand.

Don’t miss this “thrilling, soaring and spectacular” (The Times) musical when it lands here in summer.

“The greatest musical of all time” Daily Mail

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Winner of a record-breaking nine Whatsonstage Awards 2015 including Best Show, this epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with Chris, an American GI - but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

Access

Audio Described Wed 23 Aug 7.30pm

Signed Wed 6 Sep 7.30pm

First Night, see p4

Captioned Wed 30 Aug 7.30pm Friends, see p5

Groups

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9 Oct — 14 Oct Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £19.50 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea before the matinee.

See centre pages.

Hairspray “Full of infectious joy” Birmingham Mail

“A fresh production of a glitzy classic” Liverpool Echo

Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Birmingham with a production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

TING CAS R A ST TO BE ED C OUN ANN

Access

Audio Described Sat 14 Oct 2.30pm

Captioned Wed 11 Oct 7.30pm

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First Night, see p4

Touch Tour Sat 14 Oct 1pm

Signed Thu 12 Oct 7.30pm

Friends, see p5

Groups

18 Oct — 21 Oct

Photo: Yuris Nórido

Wed – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

From £12 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Try our classic, delicious dishes at Circle Restaurant.

See centre pages.

Produced by Sadler’s Wells and Valid Productions

Acosta Danza - Debut Following an exceptional career as a ballet star, international dance icon Carlos Acosta launches his brand new company, Acosta Danza in the UK. Based in Havana, the company features the best dancers Cuba has to offer who have trained in both ballet and contemporary dance styles. They will perform new and existing pieces by Cuban choreographers who have rarely been seen outside the country, and commission new pieces from international choreographers who will take inspiration from their iconic nation.

For their first UK tour, in which Acosta himself makes a guest appearance, they will perform works by Cuban choreographer Marianela Boán, Spanish dance-maker Goyo Montero and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Co-produced with The Movement and Festspielhaus St Pölten.

Acosta Danza - Debut is part of The Movement, a dance producing partnership between Birmingham Hippodrome, The Lowry and Sadler’s Wells. Supported

by Arts Council England, The Movement aims to nurture talent and bring large scale dance productions to even wider audiences.

Early Booking Offer £5 OFF Wed 18 Oct 7.30pm, A-C Access

Families

First Night, see p4

Friends, see p5

Groups

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24 Oct — 28 Oct Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £17 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

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Crazy For You “Irresistible, irrepressible and inventive, bursts with a crazy, lovable spirit” The Stage

“The production is a delight - as silly yet smart a catch-all for a swell bunch of songs as you could wish for” The Times

The multi-award winning, romantic comedy, filled with great dance numbers, charts the troubled love story of Bobby, son of a wealthy New York banking family and frustrated Broadway hoofer, and Polly, daughter of the proprietor of a failing theatre in Deadrock, Nevada. Sent to close the theatre down, Bobby falls for Polly and, in the guise of a Hungarian impresario, decides to save the theatre by putting on a show.

Access

Audio Described Sat 28 Oct 2.30pm

Captioned Thu 26 Oct 7.30pm

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Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.

High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill Theatre production of Crazy for You is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and winner of Strictly Come Dancing) featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook.

First Night, see p4

Touch Tour Sat 28 Oct 1pm

Signed Fri 27 Oct 7.30pm

Friends, see p5

Groups

7 Nov — 11 Nov Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £18 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Fancy a quick bite before the show?

Visit our Deli Bar. See centre pages.

Beautiful Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier award-winning West End show is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome as part of its first ever UK tour!

‘The audience loves Beautiful’ (Daily Mail) and critics agree! Called ‘slick and beautifully played’ (The Times), the ‘amazing story of the song writing talents of Carole King told through laughter and tears’ (BBC Radio 2), critics are celebrating this ‘tapestry of greatest hits’ (The Guardian).

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

Access

Audio Described Sat 11 Nov 2.30pm

Captioned Wed 8 Nov 2pm

First Night, see p4

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and Locomotion.

“I felt the earth move under my feet” Mail on Sunday

“A stream of classics” The Observer

Touch Tour Sat 11 Nov 1pm Friends, see p5

Groups

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24 Nov — 13 Dec Tue – Sat 7.30pm Tue 12, Wed 13 & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm Sun 1pm

From £19 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

K BOOFOR NOWSTMAS I CHR2017!

Photo: Bill Cooper

The Nutcracker “A ballet in a million and an annual sell-out” Birmingham Post

“Ballet doesn’t come much more Christmassy” The Observer

“Sumptuous, richly detailed and breathtaking” The Stage

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s evergreen production of The Nutcracker has been part of the City’s Christmas tradition for over 25 years.

Join young Clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a Sugar Plum Fairy. Her magical Christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable delight.

In this most festive ballet, gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and a full orchestra combine to make the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.

This world-famous production by Sir Peter Wright, with exquisite designs

by John Macfarlane, is acclaimed as one of the best.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 1 Dec 6.30pm & Fri 8 Dec 6.30pm

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Sir Peter Wright’s production of The Nutcracker Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon Production Peter Wright Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

Access

FREE Audience Open Day Sat 25 Nov 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Audio Described Sat 2 Dec 2.30pm

Class on Stage Sat 25 Nov 11.15am Tickets £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Photo: Bill Cooper Touch Tour Sat 2 Dec 10.30am Families

Groups

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Thank you to all the individual donors, Trusts & Foundations and business supporters who share our vision to achieve ambitious aims for Hippodrome CREATIVE. CREATIVE Major Gifts Peter Tod • Mrs A Cole • Mrs T Justham • Anonymous Donors

Hippodrome Circle Patrons £3,000+ a year Matthew & Jennie Hammond • Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Chris & Jane Loughran

Headline Act Patrons £1,400 – £2,999 a year Teresa A Cook • Joseph Devlin • The Dickens Foundation • Dr & Mrs Harrison • Emma & Peter Neads • Mark & Amanda Smith Janette Rutter • Simon & Kath Winner

Leading Role Patrons £700 – £1,399 a year Mrs Jayne Cadbury • Jim & Birdie Ceaser • John & Heather Clemson • Roger & Jennifer Cox • Sara & Tim Fowler • Averil Green Claire & Mark Hales • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Steve & Laura Kearney • Debbie & Mark Lilburne Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • Tony & Julie Phillips • Paul Twose • Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young

Supporting Cast Patrons £250 – £699 a year Christine Bachelor • Sheila Ballantyne-Smith • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • John & Diana Crabtree • June Lynda Cross J.P • Eileen Doyle Patricia Edwards • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Neil & Jackie Frettsome Roger & Jennifer Gould • Jill & Jeremy Griffin • Martin & Roni Guest • Ivan Heard • Dorothy Hobson John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Lynne Myers Nathalie Neill • Ralph & Linden Osborn • Win Palmer & Lola Ralph • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Mr & Mrs J Quinn Claire Ralley • Dr & Mrs Reynolds • Don & Diane Scriven • Mary Shaw • Rebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy • Dr N & Mrs C Speak Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth • Gillian Tune • Richard & Maggie Waller • Ray & Marilyn Way Neil & Polly Wilson • Jane Woolrich

Trusts & Foundations Aurelius Charitable Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Birmingham Common Good Trust Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • The Thousandth Man – Richard Burns Charitable Trust • William A Cadbury Trust Children and the Arts • George Henry Collins Trust • Baron Davenport’s Charity • The Dumbreck Charity The Eveson Charitable Trust • The George Fentham Trust • Marc Fitch Fund • The Grimmitt Trust The Joseph Hopkins Charity • Limoges Charitable Trust • The Mackintosh Foundation • The Norton Foundation Oakley Charitable Trust • The Patrick Trust • Penny Trust • The Rowlands Trust • Henry James Sayer Charity The Saintbury Trust • Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust • Edwin John Thompson Memorial Fund Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust • GJW Turner Trust • The WED Charitable Trust • Alan Woodfield Trust Xoserve Foundation • The Grantham Yorke Trust

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Development Partners

Performance Partners

Associate Partners

Good Company Club Benussi & Co • Clarendon Care Limited • The Edgbaston • Lorica Insurance Brokers Professional Polishing Services Ltd • Squire Patton Boggs • Shaylor Group

Hippodrome Leading Ladies Audley Retirement • AVA Events Styling • Vivienne Bailey Photography • Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership Barques PR • Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust • Bridge Street Global Hospitality Calthorpe Estates • CRB Consulting Rooms • Cure Leukaemia • Digital Media & Videogames Consultant Elaine Elkington & Associates Ltd • FLR Group • Holiday Inn • HSBC • Hygenie Ltd • Mailbox Midlands Today Presenter • MPW Steakhouse Bar & Grill • Park Regis Birmingham • Style Our Home Sponsored by

in association with

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One of a kind

Welcome to our World, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Bernadette’s Primary School

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Assisted Performances

Relaxed Performance

Summer in Southside

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We’re looking forward to welcoming you…

It’s easy to find us Main entrance address Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB. We also have a public entrance on Thorp St. We are easy to find and have great connections to public transport and nearby car parks. The Arcadian Car Park (Bromsgrove St, B5 6NU) opposite our main entrance has disabled parking with access to street level.

Check networkwestmidlands.com for details on public transport routes, or call Traveline on 0871 200 2233. Both New Street and Moor Street train stations are very close and well signposted. Many bus routes pass very nearby, and we are well-served by taxi ranks.

Please note Temporary re-routing of traffic means that there is no access to Hill Street or Smallbrook Queensway via Ladywell Walk and Hurst Street. Please leave plenty of time for your journey, especially if travelling to us from the north or west. For more information, see birminghamhippodrome.com/yourvisit

How to book You can book or reserve tickets, become a Friend, reserve a restaurant table, make a donation or just ask us a question.

• Tickets and information 0844 338 5000 (calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge).

• 10am – 8pm (performance days), 10am – 6pm (non-performance days).

• We are closed most Sundays, with a reduced counter service when there is a performance.

• Choose your own seats online (to a maximum of nine tickets per performance): birminghamhippodrome.com • Organise a group booking. 0844 338 7000 (calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge).

• Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm • Download our app for iPhone or Android.

NB: For staff training, from time to time we may change our opening hours, and occasionally we monitor calls.

Payment • We accept most major credit and debit cards. After payment, we’ll post tickets to your registered card address.

• We also take cheques payable to ‘Birmingham Hippodrome’.

• Unfortunately we don’t accept SOLT Theatre Tokens, but you can buy and redeem our own Birmingham Hippodrome Gift Vouchers.

A note on charges • We’re an unsubsidised charity, so if you pay by card, cheque or redeem our Gift Vouchers, we add a 5% transaction charge. This covers administration costs and enables us to continue offering a dedicated booking service.

• We won’t add this charge if you pay with cash in person for non-group bookings.

• As a benefit of membership, we also waive the transaction charge for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends tickets when a Friends discount applies.

• Most discounted groups and schools prices quoted already include a transaction charge.

• Charges vary with other agents selling on our behalf. Our official agent is Ticketmaster, with other agencies taking allocations of tickets from time to time.

• For purchases eight days or more before a performance, we’ll add a postage charge from £1.

• We have several 0844 telephone numbers. Calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge.

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Ticket prices • All ticket prices listed in this brochure and elsewhere are subject to change at any time.

• In response to demand, we may adapt prices, seating areas and discounting. We may also limit availability of concession rate and discounted tickets.

• Check online at birminghamhippodrome.com or call us on 0844 338 5000 for the most up to date prices.

Concessions & discounts These are generally offered on the top three price bands for selected performances, subject to availability. Sometimes we may restrict or limit allocations to specific seating areas and these may be withdrawn at any time. Please bring valid ID. We can only apply one discount per ticket. Our range includes: • Patrons aged 18 & under, and 60+ • Full-time students • Memberships: Friends, Patrons and First Night • Claimants, Passport To Leisure • Groups of 8+ or 10+ upwards • Schools and Youth Groups • Patrons with access or disability requirements • Occasional early booking discounts Donations When booking tickets, please consider making a small donation to support Hippodrome CREATIVE. This helps us continue expanding our community projects, access initiatives, and education work. Donations may be eligible for Gift Aid at no extra cost to you.

Conditions of sale Full terms and conditions are available at birminghamhippodrome.com or you can call us on 0844 338 5000 and just ask one of our friendly team.

Children We want our productions to be enjoyed by everyone. And, as much as we love young children, they can sometimes be noisy or disruptive; they can also get bored or easily upset by special effects, and nobody wants that. Unless otherwise stated, we do not admit children under 3 to our regular performances.

We advise 5+ for performances such as ballet, and other age guidance is occasionally offered (check when booking).

Everyone admitted to the theatre needs to be in possession of a ticket, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times so we know they are safe.

Pantomime is intended to entertain audiences of all ages with something for everyone. It includes lots of traditional laughs, slapstick fun, some scary moments and impressive effects, plus some cheeky innuendo which most audiences find goes over the heads of children. This production features a short 3D film with some ‘mild peril’. Parents should judge whether younger or more sensitive children would find this upsetting.

Age guidance 5+, no under 3s admitted, and no babes in arms.

Access • Assisted Performances: for dates of relaxed, audiodescribed, captioned or signed performances, please see pages 6, 44 & 45. Concessions vary.

Visit birminghamhippodrome.com or call 0844 338 5000 for further details.

• Visually-impaired: Guide dogs are very welcome in the theatre and can be looked after by staff during performances. Should you require a seat close to entrances, please ask when booking. Please let us know when booking if you need any help.

• Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing: if you’d like a receiver, just ask at our cloakroom. Signed performances, with seats close to the signer, are arranged - see p6.

• Impaired mobility: Automatic doors and lifts are available for wheelchair users and we have wheelchair positions both in our main auditorium and Patrick Centre studio. We have accessible unisex and ambulant disabled toilets on all levels, plus low-level counter service. Circle Restaurant is also fully accessible.

A note on food and drink We run all our catering services in-house, so when you eat or drink with us you are helping assist our artistic aims as an unsubsidised charitable trust. We kindly request that only food and drink purchased from us is consumed on the premises (see pages 22/23 for some tasty options). Please do not bring your own food and drink items into the venue.

Enjoy your next visit!

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur.

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Circle

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C 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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3 seats

3 seats

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B 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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3 seats

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3 seats

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4 seats

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3 seats

Stalls

V 2 3 4 5 6 V U 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 T 1 U 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 T 1 S 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 S R 1 1 2 2 3 3 R Q 1 3 1 2 2 3 Q P 1 2 2 3 3 P 2 0 3 3

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10 10 11 11 12 12 10 10 11 11 12 12 10 10 11 11 12 12

10 10 11 11 12 12 0 3 N 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 N 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 4 5 6 7 8 M 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 L 5 L K 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 K 6 7 8 J 8

9 10 11 12 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 9

14 15 14 14 15 15 16 14 14 15 15 16 16 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 14 15 15 16 14 16 17 17

20 21 22 23 20 21 23 22 23 21 22 24 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 21 23 22 23 22 24 24 25

24 25 26 27 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29

28 29 30 28 29 30 29 30 31 32 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 29 30 31 33 32 34 30 31 32 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34

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E 14 14 D C 1 2 3 D 4 14 5 C B 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 B A 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 A 1 2 3

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J H 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 14 15 15 16 16 14 H 9 10 11 12 G 14 14 15 15 16 16 G 14 15 15 16 16 F 14 F 14 14 15 15 16 16 E PLEASE NOTE Rows A, B, C, and D PLEASE NOTE are not Rows A,used B, C,for and D Opera Ballet are notand used for performances Opera and Ballet performances

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Circle overhead (Row N backwards)

Circle overhead (Row N backwards)

LOUNGE AA LOUNGE AA

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33 34 34 33 33 25 34 26 27 28 29 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 22

Transfer seats Transfer seats Companion seats Companion seats

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. Stalls Rows A – D are not used for Opera and Ballet performances. Other variations may apply due to technical reasons. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur.

Our Trustees Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust Registered Charity No. 511567

Trustees: John Crabtree OBE (Chair) • Rod Dungate • Martin Guest • Vidar Hjardeng MBE • Andy Hogarth • Glenn Howells • Immy Kaur • Michael Laverty • Harj Millington • Prof. David Roberts • Gary Rowe • Mark Smith • Ann Tonks • Rt. Rev. David A Urquhart • Special Adviser: Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt

Trustees: Martin Guest (Chair) • Stephen Clarke • John Crabtree OBE • John Driver • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Andrew Hammond • Matthew Hansell • Dr Mahnaz Hashmi • Martin King • Amelia Ladbrook • Michael Luckman • Joanne Malin • Ruth Pipkin • Claire Ralley 43

Performance diary

Apr

19 Dec — 29 Jan

7

Feb Tue 7

The Red Shoes

7.30pm 8

Wed 8 The Red Shoes

7.30pm 8

Thu 9

The Red Shoes

2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 10

The Red Shoes

7.30pm 8

8

Sat 11 The Red Shoes

2.30pm

Wed 15 BRB Cinderella

7.30pm 9

Thu 16 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

9

Fri 17

BRB First Steps - A Child’s Cinderella

1pm

9

Fri 17

& 7.30pm 8

9

BRB Cinderella

7.30pm

Sat 18 BRB Cinderella

2.30pm

Tue 21 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

Wed 22 BRB Cinderella

7.30pm 9

Thu 23 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 24

7.30pm 9

BRB Cinderella

& 7.30pm 9 9 9

Sat 25 BRB Cinderella

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 27 Sean Lock

8pm 10

9

Tue 28 Sean Lock

8pm 10

Mar Fri 3

Dance: Sampled

8pm 11

Sat 4

Dance: Sampled

8pm 11

Tue 7

Billy Elliot

7.30pm 12

Wed 8 Billy Elliot

7.30pm 12

Thu 9 Billy Elliot Fri 10 Billy Elliot Sat 11 Billy Elliot Mon 13 Billy Elliot Tue 14 Billy Elliot Wed 15 Billy Elliot Thu 16 Billy Elliot Fri 17 Billy Elliot Sat 18 Billy Elliot Mon 20 Billy Elliot Tue 21 Billy Elliot Wed 22 Billy Elliot

2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12

Thu 23 Billy Elliot 2pm & 7.30pm 12 Fri 24 Billy Elliot 7.30pm 12 Sat 25 Billy Elliot 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 Mon 27 Billy Elliot 7.30pm 12

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Mon 27 Material Men redux 7.45pm Patrick Centre 14 Tue 28 Material Men redux 7.45pm Patrick Centre 14 Tue 28 Billy Elliot 7.30pm 12 Wed 29 Billy Elliot 7.30pm 12 Thu 30 Billy Elliot 2pm & 7.30pm 12 Fri 31 Billy Elliot 7.30pm 12

Sat 1 Billy Elliot Mon 3 Billy Elliot Tue 4 Billy Elliot Wed 5 Billy Elliot Thu 6 Billy Elliot Fri 7 Billy Elliot Sat 8 Billy Elliot Mon 10 Billy Elliot Tue 11 Billy Elliot Wed 12 Billy Elliot Thu 13 Billy Elliot Fri 14 Billy Elliot Sat 15 Billy Elliot Mon 17 Billy Elliot Tue 18 Billy Elliot Wed 19 Billy Elliot Thu 20 Billy Elliot Fri 21 Billy Elliot Sat 22 Billy Elliot Mon 24 Billy Elliot Tue 25 Billy Elliot Wed 26 Billy Elliot Thu 27 Billy Elliot Fri 28 Billy Elliot Sat 29 Billy Elliot

2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2pm & 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12

May Thu 4 Jon Richardson Mon 8 Funny Girl Tue 9 Funny Girl Wed 10 Funny Girl Thu 11 Funny Girl Fri 12 Funny Girl Sat 13 Funny Girl Tue 16 La Cage Aux Folles Wed 17 La Cage Aux Folles Thu 18 La Cage Aux Folles Fri 19 La Cage Aux Folles Sat 20 La Cage Aux Folles Fri 26 m¡longa Sat 27 m¡longa Mon 29 Grease Tue 30 Grease Wed 31 Grease

8pm 10 7.30pm 15 7.30pm 15 2pm & 7.30pm 15 7.30pm 15 7.30pm 15 2.30pm & 7.30pm 15 7.30pm 16 2pm & 7.30pm 16 2pm & 7.30pm 16 7.30pm 16 2.30pm & 7.30pm 16 7.30pm 17 7.30pm 17 7.30pm 18 7.30pm 18 2pm & 7.30pm 18

Jun Thu 1 Grease 7.30pm 18 Fri 2 Grease 5.30pm & 8.30pm 18 Sat 3 Grease 5pm & 8.30pm 18

Tue 6 The Addams Family 7.30pm 19 19 Wed 7 The Addams Family 2pm & 7.30pm 19 Thu 8 The Addams Family 7.30pm Fri 9 The Addams Family 7.30pm 19 Sat 10 The Addams Family 2.30pm & 7.30pm 19 Tue 13 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm 26 Wed 14 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm 26 Thu 15 BRB Coppélia 2pm & 7.30pm 26 Fri 16 BRB First Steps - 1pm 26

A Child’s Coppélia

26 Fri 16 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Sat 17 BRB Coppélia 2.30pm & 7.30pm 26 Wed 21 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm 27 Thu 22 BRB Three Short Ballets 2pm & 7.30pm 27 Fri 23 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm

27 Sat 24 BRB Three Short Ballets 2.30pm & 7.30pm 27

28 Tue 27 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Wed 28 WNO Die Fledermaus 7.15pm

29

28 Thu 29 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm

28 Fri 30 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm

Dec

Sat 1 Mon 3

Tue 4

Wed 5

Thu 6

Fri 7

WNO Der Rosenkavalier 6pm 29 The Curious Incident of 7.30pm

30 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 30 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm 30 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm 30 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 30 the Dog in the Night-Time

Sat 8

The Curious Incident of 2.30pm the Dog in the Night-Time

Fri 1 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm

38 Sat 2 BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm 38 Sun 3 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 38 Tue 5 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 38 Wed 6 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 38 Thu 7 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 38 Fri 8 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm

38 Sat 9 BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm 38 Sun 10 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 38 Tue 12 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 38 Wed 13 BRB The Nutcracker 2pm & 7.30pm 38

& 7.30pm 30

Audio Described Performance Wed 18 Jan Dick Whittington Sat 21 Jan Dick Whittington Sat 11 Feb The Red Shoes Sat 18 Feb BRB Cinderella Sat 22 Apr Billy Elliot Sat 13 May Funny Girl Sat 20 May La Cage Aux Folles Sat 3 Jun Grease Sat 10 Jun The Addams Family Sat 17 Jun BRB Coppélia Wed 28 Jun WNO Die Fledermaus

26 Jul — 23 Sep

32

Oct Mon 9 Hairspray

7.30pm 34

Tue 10 Hairspray

7.30pm 34

Wed 11 Hairspray

2pm & 7.30pm

34

Thu 12 Hairspray

7.30pm

34

Fri 13

7.30pm 34

Hairspray

Sat 14 Hairspray

2.30pm

& 7.30pm

34

Wed 18 Acosta Danza - Debut

7.30pm 35

Thu 19 Acosta Danza - Debut Acosta Danza - Debut

7.30pm 35 7.30pm 35

Sat 21 Acosta Danza - Debut

2.30pm & 7.30pm 35

Tue 24 Crazy For You

7.30pm 36

Wed 25 Crazy For You

2pm & 7.30pm 36

Fri 20

Thu 26 Crazy For You

2pm & 7.30pm

36

Fri 27

7.30pm

36

Crazy For You

Sat 28 Crazy For You

2.30pm

& 7.30pm

36

Nov Tue 7

7.30pm 37

Beautiful

Wed 8 Beautiful

2pm

Thu 9

Beautiful

2pm & 7.30pm 37

Fri 10

Beautiful

Sat 11 Beautiful Fri 24

& 7.30pm

37

7.30pm 37

BRB The Nutcracker

2.30pm

& 7.30pm

37

7.30pm

38 38

Sat 25 BRB The Nutcracker

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 26 BRB The Nutcracker

1pm 38

Tue 28 BRB The Nutcracker

7.30pm 38

Wed 29 BRB The Nutcracker

7.30pm 38

Thu 30 BRB The Nutcracker

2pm & 7.30pm 38

2pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 5pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.15pm

Sat 8 Jul The Curious Incident of 2.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Wed 23 Aug Miss Saigon 7.30pm Sat 14 Oct Hairspray 2.30pm Sat 28 Oct Crazy For You 2.30pm Sat 11 Nov Beautiful 2.30pm Sat 2 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm Captioned Performance Sun 8 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm Wed 11 Jan Dick Whittington 7.15pm Thu 20 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Thu 11 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 17 May La Cage Aux Folles 7.30pm Thu 1 Jun Grease 7.30pm Thu 8 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Thu 6 Jul The Curious Incident of 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Wed 30 Aug Miss Saigon 7.30pm Wed 11 Oct Hairspray 7.30pm Thu 26 Oct Crazy For You 7.30pm Wed 8 Nov Beautiful 2pm Signed Performance Sun 15 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm Tue 18 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Wed 10 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Thu 18 May La Cage Aux Folles 7.30pm Wed 31 May Grease 7.30pm Wed 7 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Wed 5 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Wed 6 Sep Miss Saigon 7.30pm Thu 12 Oct Hairspray 7.30pm Fri 27 Oct Crazy For You 7.30pm Relaxed Performance Thu 26 Jan Dick Whittington 12 noon Mon 3 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Talk Fri 17 Feb BRB Cinderella 6.30pm Thu 23 Mar Billy Elliot post-matinee Mon 27 Mar Material Men redux post-show Fri 16 Jun BRB Coppélia 6.30pm Fri 23 Jun BRB Three Short Story Ballets 6.30pm Tue 27 Jun WNO Madam Butterfly 6.15pm Wed 28 Jun WNO Die Fledermaus 6.15pm Thu 29 Jun WNO Madam Butterfly 6.15pm Fri 30 Jun WNO Madam Butterfly 6.15pm Sat 1 Jul WNO Der Rosenkavalier 5pm Fri 1 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Fri 8 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm

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