Edward Scissorhands

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor When his creator dies, he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

“Enchanting. The perfect treat for all the family”

The Times

“Visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive A mountain of eye candy!”

Metro

“Truly magical A show for lovers of dance, musicals, films and everything in between”

The Scotsman

Half-Term Treat

Life Of Pi

Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, the five-star hit show comes to Birmingham Hippodrome

Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play! After conquering the West End and Broadway, the five-star “theatrical phenomenon” (The Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and “breath-taking” (The Times) theatrical event that is “a wonder to behold” (Daily Mail).

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors - a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t miss the West End and Broadway spectacle on its first ever UK tour

EXTRA PERFORMANCE FOR HALF TERM!

“The puppetry is out of this world”

Tue – Sat 7 30pm

Thu & Sat 2pm

From £25

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p36)

Sir Peter Wright’s The Sleeping Beauty

Age Guidance 7+

Class on Stage Sat 2 Mar 11am - tbc

Pre-Show Talk

Fri 23 Feb 6 30 pm

Free to ticket holders

Touch Tour Sat 24 Feb 12 30 pmtbc

Audio Described Sat 24 Feb 2pm

Discounts

Access Families Groups

S Schools

Cursed by a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by true love’s kiss

The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences for well over a hundred years, sprinkling ballet magic on this favourite childhood story and its cast of familiar characters And all wrapped up with sparkling virtuoso dance from BRB's brilliant dancers, fairy-tale characters, dazzling spectacle, and Tchaikovsky's glorious music played live by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia

BRB’s beautiful production was created by Sir Peter Wright, the genius behind the Company’s famous The Nutcracker and Swan Lake

An enchanting experience for all the family. Book early to secure the best seats!

Mail on Sunday

“The treat of a lifetime ”

Birmingham Post

“ Everything you could possibly want from Petipa’s masterpiece”

Financial Times

“ Fairytale characters and dazzling spectacle”

Express & Star

Image: Céline Gittens and Tyrone Singleton © Bill Cooper

Wicked

“One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West

This award-winning musical flies back to Birmingham complete with all the spectacle and magic that make this “lavish, thrilling production” (Hereford Times) such an unforgettable and unmissable experience

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An epic adventure brought to life by superb scenery, innovative effects and superb acting”

Birmingham Mail

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One of the greatest musicals of our time; a truly magical night full of imagination and emotion that is not to be missed!”

WhatsOnStage Birmingham

Age Guidance 7+ Captioned Thu 14 Mar 7 30 pm

BSL Interpreted Sat 16 Mar 2 30 pm Audio Described Sat 16 Mar 2 30 pm

Discounts Access Friends Groups S Schools

Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Community Drop-In Sessions have been developed by our Young Advocates.

Suitable for anyone aged 14+, these sessions have been designed to be creative outlets for young people and offer spaces to relax, connect with others and feel welcome

The sessions are open to young people of all levels and abilities and our Young Advocates are ready to support anyone who would like a buddy during the session.

Head to the website for future dates!

birminghamhippodrome.com/youngcommunity

For more details, please email participation@birminghamhippodrome.com

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