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Well what a year it’s been! I hope you’ll agree that Birmingham Hippodrome celebrated 120 years in style - from gala dinners to our family-themed circus open day, we have found many reasons to mark the occasion. One I’m particularly proud of is our first ever musical co-production, The Color Purple, which was recently nominated for a national award for best musical production of the year. But 2019 is not over yet, and as the nights get longer and the days colder, it’s time to get organised for Christmas: whether it’s seeing our award-winning panto, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker, or our saucy alternative, the musical parody Unfortunate. Make it a special night out with one of our hospitality packages, dinner in the Circle Restaurant, or book into our Qdos Lounge. Next year brings an unequalled line up of blockbusters: We Will Rock You, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Mamma Mia! returning by popular demand to the Hippodrome, and for the very first time Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (Hamilton) cult cheerleading musical Bring It On, and the smash-hit SIX. Alongside, we continue our work producing and supporting the city’s festivals: Chinese New Year,
Verve Poetry Festival, Birmingham International Dance Festival, our own B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival, and BRB’s Curated by Carlos, marking the first season with Carlos Acosta at the artistic helm of the company. As a significant centre for dance, we present Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes, Kate Prince’s Message In A Bottle - based on the songs of Sting, BRB’s Swan Lake and Don Quixote, and some ground-breaking contemporary dance throughout the year in our Patrick Studio. As we head into the season of giving, remember that Birmingham Hippodrome is a charity and that every pound you spend with us helps to ensure thousands of children and adults across the region enjoy life enhancing education and cultural activities. Last year we engaged 250,000 times through free and low cost cultural activity. We thank you for your ongoing support, so that we continue to bring culture to so many across the city and region.
Fiona Allan Artistic Director & Chief Executive
Front Cover: The Book of Mormon p8, SIX p33, Priscilla Queen of the Desert p13 and Room on the Broom p25. Photo: Pamela Raith.
21 Dec — 2 Feb See website for performance times
From £17 Prices and discounts subject to change and a 6% external transaction charge applies (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Age Guidance 5+
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, don’t miss the fairest panto of them all!
Captioned Sun 5 Jan 1pm & Wed 8 Jan 7.15pm
It’s your last chance to get tickets for this year’s unmissable pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
BSL Interpreted Sun 12 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Touch Tour Wed 15 Jan 12.30pm & Sat 18 Jan 1pm Audio Described Wed 15 Jan 2pm & Sat 18 Jan 2.30pm
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Reviews from Peter Pan 2018/19. 02
Packed with comedy and festive fun, this magical pantomime brings together a galaxy of stars for Britain’s biggest regional panto. With Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as The Wicked Queen, Hippodrome panto favourite Matt Slack as Muddles, X Factor winner Joe McElderry as The Spirit of The Mirror, Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes as Snow White, joined by Britain’s Got Talent finalists Flawless, Midlands YouTube phenomenon Doreen Tipton and the return of panto dame Andrew Ryan and break-out star of the recent London Palladium revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jac Yarrow as The Prince, there really is no end to the talent in this year’s panto spectacular.
Snow White is brought to life with beautiful costumes and stunning set designs. Book now or you won’t be able to look yourself in the mirror!
“The sets are huge and colourful and the special effects are spectacular” Birmingham Mail
“A razzamatazz, high-kicking, glitzy extravaganza” Birmingham Post
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8 Feb
Sat 7.30pm
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BritAsiaTV present
Live in Effect Surinder Shinda ft. the Tru-Skool Live Band BritAsiaTV proudly presents a nostalgic evening with the living legend of Panjabi folk Surinder Shinda. Performing alongside the Tru-Skool live band, Surinder Shinda will be showcasing his greatest hits including Puth Jattan De, Jeona Maurh, Sassi and the UK smash-hit Mirza part 2, as heard in their original form alongside a collection of his biggest UK produced records.
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6 Feb & 7 Feb
Thu & Fri 8pm
2 Apr, 3& 4 May
£25.50
Thu, Sun & Mon 8pm
£25.50
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Off The Kerb Productions presents
Off The Kerb Productions presents
Rob Beckett: Wallop
Romesh Ranganathan: The Cynic’s Mixtape
Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand new stand up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.
Romesh is back with a brand new show, The Cynic’s Mixtape, his most brutally honest show yet.
Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats. He is also the star of BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. And he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith. “There are hints that his eyes are set firmly on arenas that are as big as his mouth”
Fresh from The Ranganation, Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, A League of Their Own and Judge Romesh, he’s putting showbiz aside to deliver a carefully curated selection of all the things he has found unacceptable since the last tour, including why trying to save the environment is a scam, why none of us are truly free, and his suspicion that his wife is using gluten intolerance to avoid sleeping with him.
“The best yet...efficient, irresistible comedy” The Guardian
Metro
“Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience...”
“He has the natural swagger of a comedian who knows how to dominate a room” The Times
The Guardian
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Age Guidance 14+
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
11 Feb — 15 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Matthew Bourne / A New Adventures Production
The Red Shoes A sell-out before its world premiere tour opened in 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film returns to Birmingham Hippodrome, having won two Olivier Awards and dazzled audiences and critics across the UK and the USA. The Red Shoes is a 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. Based on the classic Powell and Pressburger film and the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, and set to the achingly romantic music of goldenage Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with
cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis. The Red Shoes sold out its first visit to the Hippodrome and returned for an unprecedented second week due to phenomenal demand when it again smashed box office records. Early booking is highly recommended for the show’s much anticipated return.
FREE Post-Show Talk Tue 11 Feb
Audio Described Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm
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“Matthew Bourne works his magic. Blissful” The Daily Telegraph
“A feast for the eye. The Red Shoes will be dancing for years to come” The Observer
“Enthralling. Richly satisfying” The Guardian
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18 Feb — 29 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £21.50
Photo: Swan Lake © Andrew Ross.
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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Swan Lake Ballet’s greatest love story returns in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s lavish production. This romantic fable of illfated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, has bewitched audiences for generations. By a moonlit lake, a grieving prince witnesses the transformation of a swan into a beautiful princess. Compelled by an evil spell to spend her days in the form of a bird, she can only be saved by the power of love. Filled with exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos, this Swan Lake is atmospheric, romantic and beautiful – an unforgettable experience.
FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 28 Feb 6.30pm Class on Stage Sat 22 Feb 11.45am £10 The Sunday Express
FREE Audience Open Day Sat 22 Feb 12-2.30pm (for matinée ticket holders)
“Simply awesome”
Touch Tour Sat 22 Feb 10.30am
Birmingham Mail
“What a joy to see this as your first Swan Lake or even first ballet; you would always know what it ought to be like”
Audio Described Sat 22 Feb 2.30pm
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First Steps: Swan Lake Fri 21 Feb 4.30pm £13.50 An hour-long, interactive show in Half-Term, adapted for children aged 3+, featuring ballet excerpts from Swan Lake, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra.
Relaxed Performance Tue 25 Feb 12 noon £15 An adapted production for audiences with additional needs or a condition on the autistic spectrum. (Phone and counter booking only).
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Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Marius Petipa Production Peter Wright, Galina Samsova Designs Philip Prowse Lighting Peter Teigen
Photo: Delia Mathews © Bella Kotak. 07
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4 Mar — 28 Mar Mon – Sat 7.30pm Fri & Sat 2.30pm
From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon is the outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen. The musical follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Now with sold out productions in London, on Broadway, in North America and Australia, The Book of Mormon has become a global sensation and comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time in March.
Parental Advisory: Explicit Language
Audio Described Sat 7 Mar 2.30pm BSL Interpreted Sat 7 Mar 2.30pm Captioned Sat 14 Mar 2.30pm
“I loved this show. It has a beautiful heart”
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“The funniest thing I’ve ever seen”
Friends, p16
Metro Groups
“The best 2 hours of your life” BBC Radio 5
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Spoken Word
We’re proud of our growing reputation as a centre for Spoken Word and Poetry in the city. 31 Jan & 6 Mar
Fri 7.45pm
£5 in advance £8 on the door
Apples and Snakes presents
Hit the Ode Bringing world-class spoken word artists to the heart of Birmingham. In January, Anthony Anaxagorou performs excerpts from his T.S. Eliot Prize shortlisted collection After the Formalities, alongside former Forward Prize winner Liz Berry. In March, it’s the electrifying first event of UniSlam weekend. 20 Feb — 23 Feb
Thu – Sun, Various Times
From £6.50
Verve Poetry Festival Birmingham’s very own Verve Festival of Poetry and Spoken Word has made the Hippodrome its new home! A lively and celebratory programme of raucous performance poetry, quiet reading events and studious workshops.
8 Mar
Sun 6.30pm
From £5
UniSlam Grand Finals
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The culmination of the UK’s premier student and young people’s poetry event.
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The Finals will see the country’s top four poetry slam teams go head to head for the champions trophy.
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
1 Apr — 4 Apr
Wed – Sat 7.30pm, Sat 12.30pm
£55
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
4 Apr
Sat 7.30pm
From £15
SHIAMAK presents
bollywood DIVAS
Circle Restaurant
With 23 years of globetrotting success, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues to go from strength to strength, picking up 5 star reviews wherever it plays. Chaos reigns right from the start as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs. Totally immersive, it’s a true blend of ingenious comedy and unique theatrical script, creating an experience that’s perfect for comedy fans, theatre fans, and anyone who just fancies going out for a meal they’ll never forget. Ticket includes a cocktail on arrival, 3 course dinner and 2 hours of entertainment in the Circle Restaurant. “Outrageously funny” Broadway Baby at Edinburgh Fringe
After the success of spirit of INDIA and spirit of BOLLYWOOD, SHIAMAK presents bollywood DIVAS, a dance tribute to the women of Indian Cinema. Known for creating stunning visuals with breathtaking choreography, costumes, props and lighting design, Bollywood’s trend-setting entertainment designer, choreographer and designer Shiamak Davar, and his creative team led by CEO, Glen D’Mello, have yet another spectacular show coming up. From Madhubala to Madhuri Dixit, Parveen Babi to Priyanka Chopra, bollywood DIVAS pays tribute to all these leading ladies of Bollywood – the world’s largest film industry based in Mumbai, India. The show is performed by the SHIAMAK UK Dance Team which is comprised of amazingly talented dancers from across the greater London area and Midlands.
“Fantastic” Age Guidance 5+
What's On Stage
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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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8 Apr — 11 Apr Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
A Sadler’s Wells & Universal Music UK production
Message In A Bottle Choreography: Kate Prince Based on the songs of Sting
Age Guidance 5+
Audio Described Sat 11 Apr 2.30pm
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Message In A Bottle is the spectacular new dance-theatre show from triple Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon, Fields Of Gold, Englishman In New York and Shape Of My Heart. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, dazzling footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a vital and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind Some Like It Hip Hop, Into The Hoods, Everybody’s Talking
About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA, and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse and Hippodrome Associate, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.
“Pulse-racingly choreographed by Kate Prince” Time Out (on Everybody’s Talking About Jamie)
“Glorious. This show has wit, heart and magnificent energy” The Independent (on Some Like It Hip Hop)
13 Apr — 18 Apr Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £26.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time! Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heartwarming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.
Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife, Finally, It’s Raining Men, Go West and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
Age Guidance 13+ (strong language)
BSL Interpreted Wed 15 Apr 7.30pm Captioned Thu 16 Apr 7.30pm
“The greatest disco anthems ever to fill a dance floor”
Audio Described Sat 18 Apr 2.30pm
The Daily Telegraph Discounts Access Friends, p16
With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including
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20 Apr — 2 May Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £31 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
We Will Rock You The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to Birmingham Hippodrome. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed! Since 2002, over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances.
“A spectacular musical!” Daily Express
Gala Evening Thu 23 Apr
“A new breed of musical - brilliant” BBC Newsnight
“Exhilarating and great fun” Time Magazine
“An evening of sheer entertainment and enjoyment. The show should run forever!”
Age Guidance 5+
Captioned Thu 23 Apr 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 29 Apr 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 2 May 2.30pm
Daily Mirror Discounts Access Friends, p16 Groups
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6 May
Wed 7pm
From £22
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The Marriage of Figaro Mozart It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Through a series of twists and turns, The Marriage of Figaro will keep you guessing until the final scene, with Mozart’s sublime score brilliantly bringing the action to life. WNO’s period-set production has all the ingredients of a classic opera. Elegant sets, opulent costumes and an exceptional ensemble cast combine to pay homage to one of the greatest comic operas of its time.
Single, Joint & Family memberships available from £50 a year (£45 with direct debit).
FREE Pre-Show Talk Wed 6 May 6pm Touch Tour Wed 6 May 5.45pm Audio Described Wed 6 May 7pm
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Cast Count Almaviva - Jonathan McGovern Figaro - David Ireland Don Basilio / Don Curzio - Richard Roberts Countess Almaviva - Anita Watson Susanna - Soraya Mafi Director Tobias Richter Conductor James Southall Set Designer Ralph Koltai Costume Designer Sue Blane Lighting Designer Linus Fellbom Choreographer Denni Sayers wno.org.uk/marriage #WNOmarriage Sung in Italian, with English surtitles.
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7 May
Thu 7.15pm
From £22
9 May
Sat 6.30pm
From £22
Carmen
Les vêpres siciliennes
Bizet
Verdi
No-one can resist the charms of opera’s ultimate seductress Carmen. Carefree and spirited she is determined to keep her independence, so when she enchants the soldier, Don José who sacrifices his old life for her, she is unprepared for the events that will evolve. Bored, she turns her attention to the handsome Escamillo, and Don José’s jealousy erupts into a thrilling finale.
Hélène seeks justice for her murdered brother, as revenge and revolution set the scene for Les vêpres siciliennes. As Hélène’s sweetheart Henri prepares to destroy his killer, a dark secret is revealed. Among the confusion and betrayal, the sound of wedding bells ring out, signalling the massacre that will destroy them all.
Jo Davies’ new production, set in 1970 South America, will bring all the passion and drama expected of this iconic opera. Bizet’s alluring music, from the famous Toreador Song to Carmen’s provocative Habanera, exposes the emotion of the characters to create a tension that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Based around true events which occurred in Sicily in 1282, Verdi’s grand opera features wonderful choruses and breath-taking arias, including the Bolero. In this striking new production the creative team behind La forza del destino and Un ballo in maschera reunite to complete WNO’s Verdi Trilogy.
FREE Pre-Show Talk Thu 7 May 6.15pm Cast Carmen - Julia Mintzer Don José - Peter Auty Escamillo - Phillip Rhodes Micaëla - Elin Pritchard Morales - Ross Ramgobin Zuniga - John Savournin Frasquita - Haegee Lee Director Jo Davies Conductor Harry Ogg Set Designer Leslie Travers Costume Designer Gabrielle Dalton Lighting Designer Oliver Fenwick Movement Director Denni Sayers
FREE Pre-Show Talk Sat 9 May 5.30pm Cast Henri - Jung Soo Yun Hélène - Anush Hovhannisyan Jean Procida - Wojtek Gierlach Le Sire de Béthune - Wyn Pencarreg Ninette - Christine Byrne Daniéli / Mainfroid - Robyn Lyn Evans Director David Pountney Conductor Gareth Jones Set Designer Raimund Bauer Costume Designer Marie-Jeanne Lecca Lighting Designer Fabrice Kebour
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Sung in French, with English surtitles.
Sung in French, with English surtitles.
Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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12 May — 30 May Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu 14, Wed 20 & 27 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £32 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
MAMMA MIA! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in Birmingham.
BSL Interpreted Wed 20 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 21 May 7.30pm
“An unforgettable evening” Edinburgh Evening News
“A terrific slice of sunshine. Thank you for the music!”
Audio Described Sat 30 May 2.30pm
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“The sunniest of all shows MAMMA MIA! how could I resist you?”
Friends, p16
Southern Daily Echo
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Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
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2 Jun — 6 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Bring It On Captioned Thu 4 Jun 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Fri 5 Jun 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 6 Jun 2.30pm
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It’s time to BRING IT ON as the smashhit Broadway Musical back flips into Birmingham. Inspired by the film of the same name, Bring It On The Musical takes you on a high-flying, energy-fuelled journey which tackles friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness – wrapped up in explosive choreography and tricks. Cheer-royalty and newly crowned Squad Captain, Campbell, should be embarking on her most cheertastic senior year at Truman High School. But when she’s forced to move to the neighbouring hard-knock Jackson High, Campbell fears her life is over. But an unlikely friendship catapults Campbell back into contention with a powerhouse squad and the fire to achieve the impossible.
Bring It On is written by Tony Award Winners Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) Tom Kitt (Grease: Live) and lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and produced by Selladoor Productions (Flashdance, Avenue Q).
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16 Dec — 22 Dec
EXPLORE LAUGH PLAY DANCE LISTEN THINK LEARN
Mon – Thu 8pm, Fri & Sat 9.30pm, Fri – Sun 7pm
From £12
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Unfortunate: The Untold Story Fat Rascal Theatre Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. But who is the woman behind the tentacles? From the multi award-winning Fat Rascal Theatre, creators of sell-out hit musicals Buzz and Vulvarine, comes the untold story of Ursula the Sea Witch. It’s time to take the plunge as we reveal what really happened under the sea, in a tell-all tale of sex, sorcery and suckers. A musical parody. Christmas Party alongside Unfortunate! Includes welcome drink, 3 course dinner, and show ticket. £60 per person. Thu 19 Dec, From 6pm.
Age Guidance Unfortunate
14+ Contains strong language/ swearing and partial nudity
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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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22 Jan & 23 Jan
Wed & Thu 7.45pm
From £10 Ad Infinitum
Extraordinary Wall of Silence Helen, Alan, and Graham are told they are impaired and need fixing. As they begin to question the world, three powerful coming-of-age stories unfold, uniting in a struggle against ignorance and oppression. Ad Infinitum combine physical storytelling with the beauty of Sign Language in an unmissable feast for the senses. Extraordinary Wall of Silence is a bilingual performance in BSL and English from the makers of Translunar Paradise and No Kids.
“It’s poetic enough to be beautiful and confronting enough to be powerful” Broadway World
6 Feb & 7 Feb
Thu & Fri 7.30pm
£14 (£12 conc.) DanceXchange presents 2Faced Dance Company
Everything (But The Girl) WORLD PREMIERE A formidable new triple bill from choreographers Tamsin Fitzgerald, artistic director of the company, and Fleur Darkin, whose credits include Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre and Associate Artist at Bristol Old Vic. 7.0 is bold, striking and emotionally charged, inspired by Fitzgerald’s humanitarian aid visit to Haiti in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. Darkin explores identity and what it means to be an individual in new work These Are Waterfalls. A new solo Hollow in a World Too Full, by Fitzgerald completes the programme. Includes live music by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.
“One of the UK’s finest dance companies” The Stage Age Guidance
BSL Performance
FREE Talk
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Extraordinary Wall of Silence
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Post-Show Wed 22 Jan
Wed 22 & Thu 23 Jan 7.45pm
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Everything (But The Girl)
12+
Post-Show Thu 6 Feb
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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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12 Feb — 15 Feb
Wed & Sat 7pm, Thu & Fri 10am & 1pm, Sat 2pm
£12 The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel Presented by Open Theatre and MBD Co-produced by Birmingham Hippodrome Directed by Esther Simpson After a sell-out season in 2018, Hippodrome Associates Open Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel returns. A flustered storyteller is joined by a mischievous mocking bird as he follows Hansel and Gretel deep into the forest. All is not what it seems, as the characters start to tell their own version of this peculiar adventure. Live music, hilarious performance and a mesmerising design ensures that this play will entertain and amuse the entire family. P
27 Feb & 28 Feb
“A fabulous family show”
Thu & Fri 8pm
What’s On Magazine
£14 (£12 conc.)
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DanceXchange presents Gary Clarke Company
Wasteland In 1994, hundreds of coal miners hung up their pit boots as Grimethorpe Colliery was destroyed. Wasteland, Gary Clarke’s sequel to Coal, looks at how two generations coped in this era of radical upheaval. As we see one generation grind to a halt, we follow the next into the 90s illegal rave scene. Bringing together Clarke’s vivid physical dance language, a community cast of singers, brass musicians, archive film and powerful rave soundtrack, Wasteland dives head first into a gritty story of loss, hope, escapism and survival.
“Humane, politically charged, by turns funny and sad” The Stage Age Guidance
Relaxed Performance
FREE Talk
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Hansel & Gretel
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Fri 14 Feb 1pm & Sat 15 Feb 2pm
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Post-Show Thu 27 Feb
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Tue & Wed 1pm & 7pm
3 Mar & 4 Mar
£15 Ask Me Anything Created & Presented by The Paper Birds Co-produced with Live Theatre A loud, live love song to not having it all figured out. The Paper Birds asked young people to write to them and ask them anything. Nothing was off limits. They received over 100 letters from across the UK. This show is their reply. Ask Me Anything is an immersive theatrical experience set in their 90s and 00s teenage bedrooms. Featuring original live music and cutting edge digital artistry, it explores what different generations can learn from each other.
“It would be a sin to miss this show” Broadway Baby (on Blind)
27 Mar & 28 Mar
Fri & Sat 8pm
£14 (£12 conc.) DanceXchange presents DeNada Dance Theatre
Mariposa A Transgender Tragedy inspired by Puccini’s Madame Butterfly WORLD PREMIERE Under the neon lights of a Caribbean port, a local rent boy and a foreign sailor fall in love in choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra’s reimagining of Puccini’s seminal opera, Madame Butterfly. Mariposa is an operatic dance drama that transports Puccini’s Orientalist libretto to postrevolution Cuba, to a dockland world of faded showgirls, hopeful rent boys, troubled sailors and santeria spirits. Set to an original score by Luis Miguel Cobo, this brand new production is a passionate and deeply moving exploration of what we are ready to sacrifice in order to be loved. Age Guidance
FREE Talk
Discounts Access I Under 25s I Friends
Ask Me Anything
13+ Contains themes of mental health and youth suicide
Post-Show Wed 3 Mar 7pm
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Post-Show Fri 27 Mar
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19 May — 24 May Wed – Sun 10.30am Tue – Sun 1pm Tue 4.30pm
Room on the Broom £15 IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM! Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical, musical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up. “A truly theatrical feast”
Part of Birmingham Children’s Festival. Age Guidance Room on the Broom
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Relaxed Performance Fri 22 May 1pm
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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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Support Us, Support Others. We want to ensure that everyone has the chance to experience unforgettable theatrical performances, art and culture through Hippodrome Projects. As a cultural hub, we have ambitious aims for Birmingham and beyond - with your support we can really make an impact in local communities. Join us centre stage and play your part.
Name a Seat Remember a loved one or commemorate a special occasion with a surprise gift! birminghamhippodrome.com /nameaseat
Book or hold an Event From spectacular galas to street food receptions join us at one of our special events. If you want to get together with friends, family or clients, we can help plan an event to remember. birminghamhippodrome.com /events
Let’s do Business Put your business in the spotlight by sponsoring an Event, Project or Festival. We can create a beneficial partnership that is personal to you and your brand. birminghamhippodrome.com /partnerships
Invest with impact: the next generation Are you a business who can give young people the chance to experience the arts and develop their talents? Become a Project Partner in one of our Hippodrome Education Network (HEN) schools or support the bursary scheme for our Young Companies and watch them soar! To find out more, call Judith Greenburgh on 0121 689 3082
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Thu 8pm
From £10
Aakash Odedra Company and Bagri Foundation presents
Samsara Co-commissioned by Birmingham Hippodrome EUROPEAN PREMIERE Enter the world of Samsara and journey through the vast histories, philosophies and cultures of China and India. Created and performed by Hippodrome Associate Aakash Odedra (UK/India) and Hu Shenyuan (China), Samsara merges mythological storytelling with personal anecdotes. The piece is inspired by the 16thcentury classic Chinese novel Journey to the West which depicts the epic journey of a monk’s travels through China and India in search of original Buddhist scripture. Samsara is a touching story of cultural exchange, drawing upon ballet, Chinese folk, kathak and contemporary dance.
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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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19 Jun — 27 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 26 Jun 6.30pm
Don Quixote
Class on Stage Sat 27 Jun 11.15am £10
Carlos Acosta’s stunning version of the dazzling, Cervantes-inspired comedy receives its first UK performances outside London. Based on Marius Petipa’s virtuoso ballet with music by Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote introduces us to the eponymous knight himself, lovers Kitri and Basilio, and a host of supporting characters. As the Don sets out on a quest to track down his true love, he finds himself embroiled in an unlikely adventure of love and dreams. Renowned for its virtuoso pas de deux, this vivid and exciting production will bring a refreshing taste of Spain to Birmingham Hippodrome, on its first ever UK performance outside of the Royal Opera House.
Touch Tour Sat 27 Jun 10.30am Audio Described Sat 27 Jun 2.30pm
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Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Curated by Carlos June 2020
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Immerse yourself in dance, music and more, as new Artistic Director Carlos Acosta fills Birmingham Hippodrome with performances and conversations with leading artists, writers and thinkers.
Choreography Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa Music Ludwig Minkus Arranged and Orchestrated by Martin Yates Production Carlos Acosta Designs Tim Hatley
A highlight will be Conrad Shawcross’s The Ada Project introducing new music developed by leading contemporary composers inspired by the Victorian mathematician Ada Lovelace, using a bespoke choreographic light robot. On Sat 27 Jun, the building comes alive with entertainment and excitement for families and young people.
Don Quixote photos: The Royal Ballet, Don Quixote. © Bill Cooper.
Full details of the festival programme will be published in early 2020. Sign up at brb.org.uk/curatedbycarlos to be kept informed.
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From £35 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Les Misérables Returning by popular demand following a sell-out run, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables returns to Birmingham Hippodrome in June 2020. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more.
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Age Guidance 8+
Storm the barricades for a ticket!
Captioned Thu 16 Jul 7.30pm
“This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever”
Audio Described Sat 4 Jul 2.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 8 Jul 7.30pm
Discounts Access
The Daily Telegraph
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“Dazzling! The audience stood and roared its approval”
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Book a table with us and you can enjoy stress free dining, attentive service and award-winning food just a few steps from your seat in the auditorium. Menus and booking at birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink
Seasonal Menus Our AA Rosette standard menus take advantage of seasonal produce throughout the year. OR House Menu Our new House Menu is a tasty selection of light bites and sharing plates.
Afternoon Tea Enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches and homemade sweet treats before matinees.
Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience in our luxurious Qdos Lounge. Relax in style from ÂŁ15pp with a wide range of drinks, delicious deli platters and nibbles available.
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Street Food at Comedy Nights If you’re coming to see stand-up comedy taste delicious dishes from around the world before you enjoy a bellyful of laughs.
QDOSLOUNGE
21Jul — 25 Jul Tue & Thu 8pm Wed, Fri & Sat 6pm & 8.30pm
From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
SIX Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sellout international smash hit SIX is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. It’s time they told their story. Think you know the rhyme, think again...
Running Time 80min
“80 minutes of exhilarating entertainment from 6 killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!” Daily Express
Age Guidance 10+
BSL Interpreted Wed 22 Jul 6pm Captioned Thu 23 Jul 8pm
“Captivating and exhilarating. Do yourself a favour and go and party with SIX. You won’t regret it!” Attitude
Audio Described Sat 25 Jul 6pm
Discounts Access
“The most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre I have ever had the privilege to watch”
Friends, p16 Groups
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Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
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29 Jul — 12 Sep Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £34 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
The Phantom of the Opera The brilliant original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Birmingham Hippodrome. Now in its 34th phenomenal year in the West End, The Phantom of the Opera is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group Ltd, it promises to be the unmissable event of the summer. The romantic, haunting and soaring score includes Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the iconic title song.
The production tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide. The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most successful musicals in history playing to over 145 million people in 41 countries and 183 cities in 17 languages. It has won more than 70 major theatre awards, including seven Tony Awards and four Olivier Awards.
Gala Evening Wed 9 Sep
Age Guidance 8+
BSL Interpreted Wed 12 Aug 7. 30pm Captioned Wed 26 Aug 7.30pm Touch Tour Thu 20 Aug 1pm Audio Described Thu 20 Aug 2pm
Discounts Access Friends, p16 Groups
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15 Sep — 26 Sep Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £26.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Sister Act The Musical FREE Post-Show Talk Wed 23 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Thu 17 Sep 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 23 Sep 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 26 Sep 2.30pm
Returning with a brand-new production - the Broadway, West End and UK smash-hit musical is back! Produced by Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg and starring Brenda Edwards (Hairspray, Chicago, Loose Women) in the especially rewritten role of Deloris Van Cartier.
Discounts Access Friends, p16 Groups
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Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found a convent!
Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around. It’s gonna be Fabulous, Baby!
12 Oct — 17 Oct Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm
From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
Hairspray The smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray is returning to Birmingham! 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! Directed by Paul Kerryson and with choreography by Drew McOnie, this production is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!
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!
Age Guidance 7+
BSL Interpreted Wed 14 Oct 7.30pm Captioned Thu 15 Oct 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 17 Oct 2.30pm
“As light and bouncy as a bubble of gum”
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“A wonderfully fresh and vivid production” The Stage
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28 Oct — 1 Nov Wed – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm Sun 1pm
From £18 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p42), postage from £1.50.
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Slava’s Snowshow October Half-Term Age Guidance 8+
Audio Described Fri 30 Oct 7.30pm
Discounts Access Friends, p16 Groups S
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The multi award-winning international sensation returns to Birmingham Hippodrome by popular demand. Having wowed audiences across the globe, this truly unique theatrical adventure is filled with heart, humour and stunning spectacle. Slava’s Snowshow promises a breathtaking multisensory delight in a joyous dream-like world which will touch both your heart and funny bone! A wonder of a show that is equally enjoyed by adults and families alike, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained audiences in over 80 countries including Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Rome, Hong Kong and Moscow, receiving universal worldwide acclaim. Enter Slava’s snowy world for a once in a lifetime, joyous, fun-packed event culminating in a blizzard that puts you firmly at the centre of the action leaving you literally knee deep in show!
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WINNER! Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
“Theatrical Brilliance” The Sunday Times
“Utterly Breathtaking” Daily Mail
Christmas 2020
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Thank you to all the individual donors, members, Trusts & Foundations who share our vision to achieve ambitious aims for Hippodrome Projects. CREATIVE PROJECTS Major Gifts Mrs A Cole • Racheal & Adrian Jessop • Mr & Mrs Mosedale • Mark & Amanda Smith • Peter Tod • Mr J. Weston Anonymous Donors
Hippodrome Circle Patrons £3,000+ a year David & Nicola George • Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Anne & Matthew Lewis • Chris & Jane Loughran Duncan Mathieson • Mr & Mrs Mosedale • Linda Sleath • Mark & Amanda Smith • Simon & Kath Winner
Headline Act Patrons £1,400 – £2,999 a year The Dickens Foundation • Matthew & Jennie Hammond • Dr & Mrs George Harrison • Marc & Michelle Messer Emma & Peter Neads • Mr & Mrs J Quinn • Janette Rutter • Paul Twose
Leading Role Patrons £700 – £1,399 a year Jim & Birdie Ceaser • John & Heather Clemson • Sara & Tim Fowler • Anthony & Daisy Great Wyrley • Averil Green Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Steve & Erin Kearney & Maria Mosley • Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • Tony & Julie Phillips • Helen Thompson • Steve & Suzie Whittern • Neil & Polly Wilson Phillip Wright • David & Janine Young
Supporting Cast Patrons £250 – £699 a year Mark, Liz & Holly Abrol • Fiona Allan • Christine Bachelor • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Teresa Cook • Adrian Cox Marcus & Linda Daly • Eileen Doyle • Anna & Nick East • Gareth Edwards & Jane Mitchell • Patricia & Ronald Etchells Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Maggie Fox and Family • Katie Fraser • Neil & Jackie Frettsome • David & Beryl Glanfield Jill & Jeremy Griffin • Martin & Roni Guest • Claire & Mark Hales • Pauline Hancock & Simon Derby • Joseph Hassett Dorothy Hobson • Justine & Paul Irish • David & Wendy Jackson • Victoria J T Jenkins & George Constance John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr Martin Levermore & Michele Taylor • Maureen Levermore • Lynne Myers • Ralph & Linden Osborn Win Palmer & Lola Ralph • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Sandra Phenix • Paul Puttergill • Jeff & Kate Quantrill John & Jill Queenan • Dr & Mrs Reynolds • David & Jane Richardson • Emma Rowley • Don & Diane Scriven • Mary Shaw Sukhvinder Singh • Wendy Smith & Family • Dr N & Mrs C Speak • Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth Mrs Ann Wailing & Mrs Vanessa Ottley • Richard & Maggie Waller • Doug & Kate Wright
1899 Club Frederick Anderson • Wendy Barnard • Maureen Booth • James Clews • Kirsty Davies • Mr & Mrs P Davies • Jessica Dunnicliff David & Beryl Glanfield • Colette Jones • Rob Macpherson • Rachael Magson • Rosie Milsom • Jackie Newport John & Teresa Purser • Roger Rivett • Alastair M Smith • Ann Tonks • Mr J Weston • Adam T Wilkinson • Anonymous Donors
Trusts & Foundations Arts Connect WM • The Bernard Piggott Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Children and the Arts • The Dumbreck Charity The Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust • Esmée Fairbairn Foundation • The Eveson Charitable Trust Garfield Weston Foundation • GJW Turner Trust • The Grantham Yorke Trust • The Grimmitt Trust • HSBC Community Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund • The Oakley Charitable Trust • Quayle Trust • Sir Robert Gooch Charitable Trust Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust • The Thousandth Man – Richard Burns Charitable Trust • The Uncle Bill Trust The W E Dunn Trust • William A Cadbury Trust
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Let’s put your business in the spotlight We welcome investment from these business partners who share our ambitions. Through corporate memberships, conferences, private receptions, events, workshops and networking, together they are helping us to achieve our wider artistic vision. Thank you! Can your business also play a part? Contact Judith Greenburgh on 0121 689 3082 or email judithgreenburgh@birminghamhippodrome.com to find out how your business can get involved.
Development Partners
Performance Partners
Associate Partners
Good Company Club The Edgbaston • EY • G.M Treble Ltd • Higgs and Sons • Lambert Smith Hampton • Lorica Insurance Brokers Professional Polishing Services Ltd • Squire Patton Boggs • SX Media
Hippodrome Leading Ladies AVA Events Styling • Barques • Benussi & Co • Vivienne Bailey Photography Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership • Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust Cure Leukaemia • FBC Manby Bowdler • Freeths LLP • Holiday Inn Irwin Mitchell • Lambert Smith Hampton • Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Joanne Malin • The Oyster Room • Smith Cooper • PwC • The Wilderness Wills & Legal Services Chinese New Year 2019
Hippodrome Projects Partners Welcome to our World, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Bernadette’s Primary School
Relaxed Performances
Print Partner
Curtain Raiser 2019 Assisted Performances Summer in Southside Main Stage Gala 2019
Event Partners
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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 (fees may apply). Both New Street and Moor Street train stations are very close and well signposted. Many bus routes and the West Midlands Metro pass very nearby, and we are well-served by taxi ranks.
Please note Tickets are sold for the use of the buyer only (and his or her party) and are not for resale for commercial gain by the holder. We reserve the right to cancel tickets and refuse entry without refund if this condition is breached.
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 on 0844 338 7000 (calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge). Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm • We offer a post-purchase enquiries only line on 0121 689 1060. • For enquiries about accessibility, please use the Access phone line on 0121 689 1060. 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 send e-tickets or post them to your registered card billing 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. Privacy Policy We regularly update our privacy policy to comply with the latest regulations. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting us online, by post or by phone. See birminghamhippodrome.com/privacypolicy. Donations When booking tickets, please consider making a small donation to support Hippodrome Projects. 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.
A note on ticket prices, discounts and charges • 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, and availability of concessions or discounts may be limited at our discretion. • Check online at birminghamhippodrome.com or call us on 0844 338 5000* for current prices. • Tickets for selected events may include a building improvement levy retained by Birmingham Hippodrome. • We are an unsubsidised charity and for some time have made an external transaction charge on tickets for selected performances. It has been possible for eligible bookers (e.g. group organisers, Friends, Corporate Partners etc) to pay a reduced transaction charge or have it waived as a benefit. In keeping with many venues and ticketing services, and with recent advice from Trading Standards, we are moving towards a new system whereby the published ticket price will include any share the Hippodrome agrees with touring producers. 42
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, but very young children can get bored or easily upset by special effects. This is why, unless otherwise stated, we don’t admit children under 3 into our main house performances. See individual show pages or the website for more detailed age guidance. For family shows in our Patrick Studio, young children are welcome and we always indicate any terms or prices for babes in arms (18 months and under). Please book babes in arms in advance on 0844 338 5000.* Everyone admitted to the theatre needs a ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult so we know they are safe. Access • Assisted Performances: for dates of relaxed, audiodescribed, captioned or BSL interpreted performances, please see the show pages or refer to the diary on pages 44/45. Visit birminghamhippodrome.com or call our Access phone line on 0121 689 1060 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. Please book your guide dog in with Ticket Sales in advance of your visit. • Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing: if you’d like a receiver, just ask at our cloakroom. We can arrange seats close to the signer or caption board for BSL interpreted and captioned performances. • Impaired mobility: Automatic doors and lifts are available for wheelchair users and we have wheelchair positions both in our main auditorium and Patrick Studio. We have accessible unisex and ambulant disabled toilets on all levels, plus low-level counter service. Circle Restaurant is also fully accessible. For visitors with complex accessibility needs, a folding mobile hoist can be booked in advance by calling our Access phone line on 0121 689 1060. Toilet facilities To ensure everyone’s welcome at Birmingham Hippodrome, in common with an increasing number of public places, we’ve introduced all gender toilets on Level 4. Designated Male toilets and Female toilets are still available and easily accessible on all other floors. 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 p32 for some tasty options). Enjoy your next visit! Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur.
• We will always endeavour to keep discounts as generous as possible so that no bookers are at a disadvantage. Discounts vary, cannot be combined nor applied retrospectively, and may be restricted or limited. They are generally available on presentation of valid ID, and our range includes: 18 and under or 65+, full-time students, selected Hippodrome memberships, benefits claimants, groups of 8+ or 10+ upwards, school and youth groups, those with access or disability needs, plus occasional early booking discounts or special offers. • There will be an overlap period for a few months in 2019/20 where tickets for some productions have an external charge and others have all charges included in the published price. • Charges vary with other agents selling on our behalf. We regularly use Ticketmaster and other well-known agents. You are advised to check their charges when booking. • We add a postage charge of £1.50 for purchases eight days or more before a performance. There is no charge for e-tickets. • We have several 0844 telephone numbers. *Calls cost 4.5p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
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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
18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29
30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34
LOUNGE BB LOUNGE BB
36 37 38 39 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39
40 41 42 43 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43
36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41
44 45 46 47 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47
48 48 48 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 48 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 48 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 47
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
14 15 16 17 18 19 14 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 14 15 15 16 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 14
36 37 38 39 40 41 36 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 36
14 15 15 16 16 J H 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 14 14 15 15 16 16 H 9 10 11 12 G 14 G 14 15 15 16 16 F 14 F 14 14 15 15 16 16 E 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 12 23 34 A 1 2 3
20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 20
17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 17
15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 15 15 19 20 6 16 7 17 8 18 9 10 11 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 5 9 10 45 56 67 78 89 10 9
26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 26
23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 23
21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 21 21 13 22 14 23 15 24 16 25 17 26 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 10
32 33 34 32 33 33 34 34 32 32 33 33 34 34 32
32 33 33 34 34 32 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 29
27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 27 27 19 28 20 29 21 30 22 31 23 32 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 16
48 48
Circle overhead (Row N backwards)
Circle overhead (Row N backwards)
LOUNGE AA LOUNGE AA
42 43 44 45 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 42
42 43 44 42 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 36 36 37 38 39 40 41
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.
Artistic Director & Chief Executive: Fiona Allan Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842 Glenn Howells (Chair) • Andrew Connors • Martin Guest • Andrew Hammond • Vidar Hjardeng MBE • Immy Kaur • Mick Laverty • Harj Millington • Suzie Norton • Prof. David Roberts • Ann Tonks
Birmingham Hippodrome Development Board: Martin Guest (Chair) • Sajida Carr • Steve Clarke • Sarah Siena Edwards • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Dr Mahnaz Hashmi • Martin King • Amelia Ladbrook • Michael Luckman • Joanne Malin • Sara Middleton • Ruth Pipkin
Special Adviser: John Crabtree OBE 43
Performance diary
Mar
Dec Mon 16 Unfortunate 8pm
SOLD OUT
21
Tue 17 Unfortunate 8pm
SOLD OUT
21
Wed 18 Unfortunate 8pm
SOLD OUT
21
Thu 19 Unfortunate 8pm
21
Fri 20 Unfortunate 7pm SOLD OUT & 9.30pm 21 Sat 21 Unfortunate 7pm SOLD OUT & 9.30pm 21 Sun 22 Unfortunate 7pm
SOLD OUT
21
21 Dec 2 Feb See p2
Jan
Sat 28 DX - Mariposa
8pm
24 24 08 08 08 10 08 10 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 24 08 24
Wed 22 Extraordinary Wall of Silence
7.45pm
22
Thu 23 Extraordinary Wall of Silence
7.45pm
22
Thu 23 Chinese New Year - Sun 26
Various Times
03
Wed1 Faulty Towers Dining Experience
7.30pm
11
Fri 31 Hit the Ode
7.45pm
10
Thu 2 Faulty Towers Dining Experience
7.30pm
11
Thu 2 Romesh Ranganathan
8pm
Fri 3
7.30pm
Feb 8pm
Fri 7
DX - Everything (But The Girl)
7.30pm 22
Fri 7
Rob Beckett
8pm
Sat 8
Surinder Shinda
7.30pm
Tue 11 The Red Shoes
7.30pm
Wed 12 Hansel & Gretel
7pm
Wed 12 The Red Shoes
7.30pm
04
04
Thu 13 Hansel & Gretel
10am & 1pm
Thu 13 The Red Shoes
2pm & 7.30pm
Fri 14 Hansel & Gretel
10am & 1pm
Fri 14 The Red Shoes
7.30pm
03 05
23
05
23 05
& 7pm
Sat 15 The Red Shoes 2.30pm
23
& 7.30pm
Tue 18 BRB Swan Lake
7.30pm
Wed 19 BRB Swan Lake
7.30pm
06
Various Times
Fri 21 BRB First Steps Swan Lake 4.30pm
Fri 21 BRB Swan Lake
7.30pm
Sat 22 BRB Swan Lake 2.30pm Tue 25 BRB Swan Lake 12noon
05 06
Thu 20 BRB Swan Lake 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 20 Verve Poetry Festival - Sun 23
23 05
7.30pm
Thu 27 BRB Swan Lake
2pm & 7.30pm
Thu 27 DX - Wasteland
8pm
Fri 28 BRB Swan Lake
7.30pm
Fri 28 DX - Wasteland
8pm
Sat 29 BRB Swan Lake
2.30pm & 7.30pm
06
06
06 23 06
11
7.30pm 14
06
& 7.30pm
Wed 26 BRB Swan Lake
06 10
& 7.30pm
04
Thu 30 We Will Rock You
Thu 6 Rob Beckett
06
22
Faulty Towers Dining Experience
07
7.30pm
Apr
Sat 4 Faulty Towers 12.30pm & 7.30pm 11 Dining Experience Sat 4 bollywood DIVAS 7.30pm 11 Wed 8 Message In A Bottle 7.30pm 12 Thu 9 Message In A Bottle 2pm & 7.30pm 12 Fri 10 Message In A Bottle 7.30pm 12 Sat 11 Message In A Bottle 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12 Mon 13 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm 13 Tue 14 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm 13 Wed 15 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2pm & 7.30pm 13 Thu 16 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm 13 Fri 17 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm 13 Sat 18 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2.30pm & 7.30pm 13 Mon 20 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Tue 21 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Wed 22 We Will Rock You 2pm & 7.30pm 14 Thu 23 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Fri 24 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Sat 25 We Will Rock You 2.30pm & 7.30pm 14 Mon 27 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Tue 28 We Will Rock You 7.30pm 14 Wed 29 We Will Rock You 2pm & 7.30pm 14
Thu 6 DX - Everything (But The Girl)
Sat 15 Hansel & Gretel 2pm
44 05
Tue 3 Ask Me Anything 1pm & 7pm Wed 4 Ask Me Anything 1pm & 7pm Wed 4 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Thu 5 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Fri 6 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 6 Hit the Ode 7.45pm Sat 7 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 8 UniSlam Grand Finals 6.30pm Mon 9 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Tue 10 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Wed 11 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Thu 12 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Fri 13 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 14 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 14 The Marisha Wallace Tour 7.30pm Mon 16 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Tue 17 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Wed 18 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Thu 19 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Fri 20 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 21 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 23 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Tue 24 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Wed 25 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Thu 26 The Book of Mormon 7.30pm Fri 27 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 27 DX - Mariposa 8pm Sat 28 The Book of Mormon 2.30pm & 7.30pm
23 06
May Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Mon 4 Wed 6
We Will Rock You 7.30pm We Will Rock You 2.30pm & 7.30pm Romesh Ranganathan 8pm SOLD OUT Romesh Ranganathan 8pm SOLD OUT WNO The Marriage of Figaro 7pm
14 14 04 04 16
Sat 9
7.15pm
17
WNO Les vêpres siciliennes 6.30pm
17
Tue 12 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Wed 13 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Thu 14 MAMMA MIA!
2pm & 7.30pm
Fri 15 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Sat 16 MAMMA MIA!
2.30pm & 7.30pm
18
18
Mon 18 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Tue 19 Room on the Broom
1pm & 4.30pm
18 18
Tue 19 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Wed 20 Room on the Broom
10.30am & 1pm
18
25
Wed 20 MAMMA MIA!
2pm & 7.30pm
Thu 21 Room on the Broom
10.30am & 1pm
Thu 21 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Fri 22 Room on the Broom
10.30am & 1pm
Fri 22 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Sat 23 Room on the Broom
10.30am & 1pm
25 25 18 25
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sun 24 Room on the Broom
10.30am & 1pm
Mon 25 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Tue 26 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Wed 27 MAMMA MIA!
2pm & 7.30pm
Thu 28 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm
Fri 29 - B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival Sun 7 Jun Fri 29 MAMMA MIA! Sat 30 MAMMA MIA!
Various Times
30 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34
18
18
Sat 23 MAMMA MIA!
7.30pm 2 .30pm
18
Sat 18 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 21 SIX 8pm Wed 22 SIX 6pm & 8.30pm Thu 23 SIX 8pm Fri 24 SIX 6pm & 8.30pm Sat 25 SIX 6pm & 8.30pm Wed 29 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Thu 30 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Fri 31 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm
18 27 18
27 18 18
18 18
27
& 7.30pm
18 18
Jun Tue 2 Bring It On 7.30pm 20 Wed 3 Bring It On 7.30pm 20 Thu 4 Bring It On 2pm & 7.30pm 20 Fri 5 Bring It On 7.30pm 20 Sat 6 Bring It On 2.30pm & 7.30pm 20 Thu 11 Samsara 8pm 27 Fri 19 BRB Don Quixote 7.30pm 28 Sat 20 BRB Don Quixote 2.30pm & 7.30pm 28 Tue 23 BRB Don Quixote 7.30pm 28 Wed 24 BRB Don Quixote 7.30pm 28 Thu 25 BRB Don Quixote 2pm & 7.30pm 28 Fri 26 BRB Don Quixote 7.30pm 28 Sat 27 BRB Don Quixote 2.30pm & 7.30pm 28 Tue 30 Les Misérables 7.30pm 30
Jul Wed 1 Les Misérables 7.30pm Thu 2 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 3 Les Misérables 7.30pm Sat 4 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 6 Les Misérables 7.30pm Tue 7 Les Misérables 7.30pm Wed 8 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 9 Les Misérables 7.30pm Fri 10 Les Misérables 7.30pm Sat 11 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 13 Les Misérables 7.30pm Tue 14 Les Misérables 7.30pm Wed 15 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 16 Les Misérables 7.30pm Fri 17 Les Misérables 7.30pm
30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Audio Described Performance Captioned Performance BSL Interpreted Performance Relaxed Performance (phone and counter booking only)
Aug Sat 1 The Phantom of the Opera 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 3 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Tue 4 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Wed 5 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Thu 6 The Phantom of the Opera 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 7 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Sat 8 The Phantom of the Opera 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 10 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Tue 11 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Wed 12 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Thu 13 The Phantom of the Opera 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 14 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Sat 15 The Phantom of the Opera 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 17 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Tue 18 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Wed 19 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Thu 20 The Phantom of the Opera 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 21 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Sat 22 The Phantom of the Opera 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 24 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Tue 25 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Wed 26 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Thu 27 The Phantom of the Opera 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 28 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm Sat 29 The Phantom of the Opera 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 31 The Phantom of the Opera 7.30pm
34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34
Sep Tue 1 The Phantom of the Opera Wed 2 The Phantom of the Opera Thu 3 The Phantom of the Opera Fri 4 The Phantom of the Opera Sat 5 The Phantom of the Opera Mon 7 The Phantom of the Opera Tue 8 The Phantom of the Opera Wed 9 The Phantom of the Opera Thu 10 The Phantom of the Opera Fri 11 The Phantom of the Opera Sat 12 The Phantom of the Opera Tue 15 Sister Act The Musical Wed 16 Sister Act The Musical Thu 17 Sister Act The Musical Fri 18 Sister Act The Musical Sat 19 Sister Act The Musical Mon 21 Sister Act The Musical Tue 22 Sister Act The Musical
7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
Wed 23 Sister Act The Musical 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 24 Sister Act The Musical 7.30pm Fri 25 Sister Act The Musical 7.30pm Sat 26 Sister Act The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pm
34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
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36 36 36 36
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