Grand Theatre of Lemmings – Cod Choir The naughtiest, cheekiest fishermen you will ever meet rove around proudly displaying their larger than life puppet fish looking for any opportunity for a joke and a laugh with the unsuspecting public.
Always Drinking Marching Band
Imagineer Productions – A Taste of Rio
International
An unforgettable musical walkabout experience! Enjoy an unusual beat and a powerful explosive rhythm from these uniquely talented musicians.
International
Local
Kitsch n Sync Collective Taking inspiration from Vintage postcards and summer seaside pastimes, Kitsch n Sync bring a splash of nostalgia and nautical naughtiness to Southside.
Larkin’ About – Deep Sea Divers
White sand, beach balls, cocktails and speedos! This new work whisks you away on a tropical adventure and brings everything we love about the beach a little bit closer to the city. Have the best beach party of your life!
Two divers wearing large corroded copper helmets squirting jets of water and draped with seaweed and crabs. Fish swim around their heads, and their backpacks play atmospheric undersea noises.
Desperate Men – The Eco Pirates
Les Vernisseurs – Merry Urban Mess
From the high seas to the high street this scurvy bunch of squid suckers want to bury a large treasure chest. Themes of recycling, litter and maritime pollution are all explored by these fearsome yet daft shanty singing Pirates of the Carry-Bin.
International
A spectacular performance where the street becomes a playground for 5 ‘workers’ and a shower of confetti and ribbons delight and surprise the audience.
Fairly Famous – The Lifeguards
Pif Paf – The Submercycle & The Flycycle
Perched high on their chairs with their classic pool rules signs, the Lifeguards attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths onto the streets.
Come away with Pif Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous travelling machines... Choose a travelling companion, find the Departure Lounge and they’ll take care of the rest.
Watch out... the Nosey Parkas are about - just nosing around at the seaside and NOT minding their own business. Sticking their noses up at everyone and into everything!
Sand In Your Eye
Local
To mark the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio Carnival dancers and beautiful costumes will be creating a Brazilian Buzz.
SATURDAY ONLY The concert where you are the hero. Use everyday noises and make your voice heard - experience the simple and emotional power where everyone is a musician.
Corey Baker Dance – Beach Party
A gigantic squid has crawled into Southside but how did it get there - and what will we do with it?! Enjoy an interactive big puppet spectacle.
Who’s Who
Audience Orchestra
Puppets with Guts – Citizen Squid
Professional sand sculptors will be running workshops throughout the weekend. Come and learn the tricks of the trade and see the sculpture they have created too!
Talking Birds – The Whale
Local
Ahoy there shipmates! The Whale is coming to town, and beneath its gleaming, silvery surface there be surprises for intrepid sailors! Fun for all ages, and fully accessible for wheelchair users. Prepare to dive!
Tall Tail Acrobatics – Turbuilente International A charming pilot and daring stewardess introduce ‘flying 2.0’. They might have lost their plane during the financial crisis, but the stewardess still takes off to the skies, thrown and caught by her pilot. A turbulent act full of audience interaction and acrobatic highlights.
Tombs Creatius – Monster Colours
ON OUR SOUTHSIDE DECKCHAIRS WITH SOME TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside whilst refueling for your next adventure.
Meals & Transfers
SUNDAY ONLY Melancholic humour, striking design, and the visual poetry for which Acrojou is recognised, in a moving and atmospheric rowabout installation.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Acrojou – All At Sea
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company Nosey Parkas’ Toffee Nose
International
Step up to an array of interactive games to test your puzzle solving, cup stacking and coordination abilities. Playful Catalan artists Tombs Creatius’ beautifully designed and handmade wooden games are perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Justin Wiggan – ENDLESSSUMMERRR
Local
Additional editing/midi by Rob Duyvestey. Across the site, experience emotional time travel with curious sonic summer memory triggers by sound artist Justin Wiggan. Listen to the sounds again by finding yourself a Summer in Southside souvenir stick of rock!
Seaside sights, sounds and silliness in the heart of the city!
birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
SATURDAY 23 JULY Summer in Southside is brought to you by Hippodrome CREATIVE. Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region. We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.
HURST STREET
TIME
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Carnival Blocko 12pm - 12.20pm
Citizen Squid Roaming 12.15pm - 12.45pm
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Kitch n Sync 1pm - 1.20pm
Cod Choir 1pm - 1.30pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
12pm 1pm
12.10pm - 12.40pm
ARCADIAN
MAKE SOUTHSIDE YOUR DESTINATION OF CHOICE THIS SUMMER.
Deep Sea Divers
Citizen Squid Water-Zorbing Roaming Tombs Creatus 12.15pm -
The Eco Pirates
All At Sea
Cod Choir
12.45pm 1.15pm
12.50pm 1.15pm
12.45pm 1.15pm
Deep Sea Divers
Pif Paf
Pif Paf 12.45pm 1.30pm
12pm - 2.30pm
1pm - 1.45pm
1pm 2pm
Carnival Blocko
HURST STREET
12.15pm 12.45pm
12.30pm 12.50pm
Talking Birds The Whale
INGE STREET
12.45pm
Kitch n Sync
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
1pm 2pm
ARCADIAN
Carnival Blocko
The Lifeguards
Always Drinking Marching Band
Talking Birds The Whale
Experience a vibrant atmosphere and seaside familiarity right in the heart of the city – all for FREE!
12.30pm 1.15pm
12pm - 2.30pm
Turbuilente
1pm - 1.45pm
1.15pm 1.40pm
1.15pm - 1.45pm
Turbuilente
1.30pm - 1.50pm
1.30pm - 2pm
Carnival Blocko 1.45pm - 2pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Citizen Squid Show
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Cod Choir 2pm - 2.30pm
Check in
1.50pm - 2.20pm
Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and smells. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates!
Our very own back dock will be transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures – so make Southside your destination of choice this year and enjoy a little bit of seaside familiarity and hilarity right in the heart of the city.
INGE STREET
12pm - 12.20pm
12pm 1pm
Our annual FREE summer festival is back – and this year get ready for Southside to meet Seaside!
There is something for everyone – play on wooden street games, dive into the mouth of an enormous whale, enjoy street acrobatics, a marching band with a difference and much, much more.
HIPPODROME SQUARE
The Eco Pirates
Always Drinking Marching Band
2pm 3pm
2.20pm - 2.50pm
Deep Sea Divers 2.45pm - 3pm
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
2.30pm - 3.15pm
2.40pm - 3.10pm
2.30pm - 2.40pm
Cod Choir
Pif Paf 2.45pm 3.30pm
Cod Choir
4pm - 4.30pm
4pm 5pm
Talking Birds The Whale
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Audience Orchestra
5pm - 5.30pm
3.15pm 3.40pm
The Eco Pirates
Deep Sea Divers
3.40pm - 4.10pm
Kitsch n Sync
Talking Birds The Whale
3.45pm - 4.15pm
4pm - 4.20pm
4pm 5pm
Deep Sea Divers
4.30pm 5.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
The Lifeguards 4pm - 4.45pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
Merry Urban Mess
Citizen Squid Roaming
Pif Paf 4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band 4pm - 4.30pm
4.15pm 4.45pm
Citizen Squid Show 4.30pm - 5pm
3.45pm - 4.15pm
3.15pm - 5pm
The Lifeguards
Pif Paf
Carnival Blocko 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.30pm
5pm 6pm
3.15pm 3.35pm
3.30pm - 5pm
3.15pm - 5pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Kitsch n Sync
All At Sea
Turbuilente
3.20pm - 4.30pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
4.40pm - 5pm
Cod Choir 2.45pm - 3.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
Kitsch n Sync Corey Baker Beach Party
2.30pm - 3pm
3pm - 3.20pm
4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
If you like what we do and want to support us visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin to explore how you can get involved.
The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.15pm - 3pm
Carnival Blocko
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus Nosey Parkas
4pm - 4.30pm
The Lifeguards
3pm 4pm
3.30pm - 4pm
We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity. We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. So whether you’re new to us or a regular booker, we hope you’ll find something to spark your interest – as a participant or as a donor.
Pif Paf The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3pm - 3.15pm
Turbuilente
Citizen Squid Show
Deep Sea Divers
2.30pm - 3pm
Deep Sea Divers
3pm 4pm
2pm 3pm
Kitch n Sync
Itinerary
Seaside sights, sounds and smells in the heart of the city.
TIME
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Merry Urban Mess 5pm - 5.40pm FINALE
COM THE E TO FREE BEACH! FUN ALL TH FOR FAMIL E Y!
FREE Open Day Sun 24 July, 11am - 5pm Programme subject to change.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s door will be open where you can meet characters from the theatre’s past, listen to history talks, try your luck at hook-a-duck and enjoy a treasure hunt - all for FREE! Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SATURDAY 23 JULY Summer in Southside is brought to you by Hippodrome CREATIVE. Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region. We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.
HURST STREET
TIME
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Carnival Blocko 12pm - 12.20pm
Citizen Squid Roaming 12.15pm - 12.45pm
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Kitch n Sync 1pm - 1.20pm
Cod Choir 1pm - 1.30pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
12pm 1pm
12.10pm - 12.40pm
ARCADIAN
MAKE SOUTHSIDE YOUR DESTINATION OF CHOICE THIS SUMMER.
Deep Sea Divers
Citizen Squid Water-Zorbing Roaming Tombs Creatus 12.15pm -
The Eco Pirates
All At Sea
Cod Choir
12.45pm 1.15pm
12.50pm 1.15pm
12.45pm 1.15pm
Deep Sea Divers
Pif Paf
Pif Paf 12.45pm 1.30pm
12pm - 2.30pm
1pm - 1.45pm
1pm 2pm
Carnival Blocko
HURST STREET
12.15pm 12.45pm
12.30pm 12.50pm
Talking Birds The Whale
INGE STREET
12.45pm
Kitch n Sync
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
1pm 2pm
ARCADIAN
Carnival Blocko
The Lifeguards
Always Drinking Marching Band
Talking Birds The Whale
Experience a vibrant atmosphere and seaside familiarity right in the heart of the city – all for FREE!
12.30pm 1.15pm
12pm - 2.30pm
Turbuilente
1pm - 1.45pm
1.15pm 1.40pm
1.15pm - 1.45pm
Turbuilente
1.30pm - 1.50pm
1.30pm - 2pm
Carnival Blocko 1.45pm - 2pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Citizen Squid Show
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Cod Choir 2pm - 2.30pm
Check in
1.50pm - 2.20pm
Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and smells. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates!
Our very own back dock will be transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures – so make Southside your destination of choice this year and enjoy a little bit of seaside familiarity and hilarity right in the heart of the city.
INGE STREET
12pm - 12.20pm
12pm 1pm
Our annual FREE summer festival is back – and this year get ready for Southside to meet Seaside!
There is something for everyone – play on wooden street games, dive into the mouth of an enormous whale, enjoy street acrobatics, a marching band with a difference and much, much more.
HIPPODROME SQUARE
The Eco Pirates
Always Drinking Marching Band
2pm 3pm
2.20pm - 2.50pm
Deep Sea Divers 2.45pm - 3pm
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
2.30pm - 3.15pm
2.40pm - 3.10pm
2.30pm - 2.40pm
Cod Choir
Pif Paf 2.45pm 3.30pm
Cod Choir
4pm - 4.30pm
4pm 5pm
Talking Birds The Whale
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Audience Orchestra
5pm - 5.30pm
3.15pm 3.40pm
The Eco Pirates
Deep Sea Divers
3.40pm - 4.10pm
Kitsch n Sync
Talking Birds The Whale
3.45pm - 4.15pm
4pm - 4.20pm
4pm 5pm
Deep Sea Divers
4.30pm 5.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
The Lifeguards 4pm - 4.45pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
Merry Urban Mess
Citizen Squid Roaming
Pif Paf 4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band 4pm - 4.30pm
4.15pm 4.45pm
Citizen Squid Show 4.30pm - 5pm
3.45pm - 4.15pm
3.15pm - 5pm
The Lifeguards
Pif Paf
Carnival Blocko 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.30pm
5pm 6pm
3.15pm 3.35pm
3.30pm - 5pm
3.15pm - 5pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Kitsch n Sync
All At Sea
Turbuilente
3.20pm - 4.30pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
4.40pm - 5pm
Cod Choir 2.45pm - 3.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
Kitsch n Sync Corey Baker Beach Party
2.30pm - 3pm
3pm - 3.20pm
4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
If you like what we do and want to support us visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin to explore how you can get involved.
The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.15pm - 3pm
Carnival Blocko
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus Nosey Parkas
4pm - 4.30pm
The Lifeguards
3pm 4pm
3.30pm - 4pm
We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity. We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. So whether you’re new to us or a regular booker, we hope you’ll find something to spark your interest – as a participant or as a donor.
Pif Paf The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3pm - 3.15pm
Turbuilente
Citizen Squid Show
Deep Sea Divers
2.30pm - 3pm
Deep Sea Divers
3pm 4pm
2pm 3pm
Kitch n Sync
Itinerary
Seaside sights, sounds and smells in the heart of the city.
TIME
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Merry Urban Mess 5pm - 5.40pm FINALE
COM THE E TO FREE BEACH! FUN ALL TH FOR FAMIL E Y!
FREE Open Day Sun 24 July, 11am - 5pm Programme subject to change.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s door will be open where you can meet characters from the theatre’s past, listen to history talks, try your luck at hook-a-duck and enjoy a treasure hunt - all for FREE! Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SATURDAY 23 JULY Summer in Southside is brought to you by Hippodrome CREATIVE. Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region. We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.
HURST STREET
TIME
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Carnival Blocko 12pm - 12.20pm
Citizen Squid Roaming 12.15pm - 12.45pm
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Kitch n Sync 1pm - 1.20pm
Cod Choir 1pm - 1.30pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
12pm 1pm
12.10pm - 12.40pm
ARCADIAN
MAKE SOUTHSIDE YOUR DESTINATION OF CHOICE THIS SUMMER.
Deep Sea Divers
Citizen Squid Water-Zorbing Roaming Tombs Creatus 12.15pm -
The Eco Pirates
All At Sea
Cod Choir
12.45pm 1.15pm
12.50pm 1.15pm
12.45pm 1.15pm
Deep Sea Divers
Pif Paf
Pif Paf 12.45pm 1.30pm
12pm - 2.30pm
1pm - 1.45pm
1pm 2pm
Carnival Blocko
HURST STREET
12.15pm 12.45pm
12.30pm 12.50pm
Talking Birds The Whale
INGE STREET
12.45pm
Kitch n Sync
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
1pm 2pm
ARCADIAN
Carnival Blocko
The Lifeguards
Always Drinking Marching Band
Talking Birds The Whale
Experience a vibrant atmosphere and seaside familiarity right in the heart of the city – all for FREE!
12.30pm 1.15pm
12pm - 2.30pm
Turbuilente
1pm - 1.45pm
1.15pm 1.40pm
1.15pm - 1.45pm
Turbuilente
1.30pm - 1.50pm
1.30pm - 2pm
Carnival Blocko 1.45pm - 2pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Citizen Squid Show
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Cod Choir 2pm - 2.30pm
Check in
1.50pm - 2.20pm
Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and smells. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates!
Our very own back dock will be transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures – so make Southside your destination of choice this year and enjoy a little bit of seaside familiarity and hilarity right in the heart of the city.
INGE STREET
12pm - 12.20pm
12pm 1pm
Our annual FREE summer festival is back – and this year get ready for Southside to meet Seaside!
There is something for everyone – play on wooden street games, dive into the mouth of an enormous whale, enjoy street acrobatics, a marching band with a difference and much, much more.
HIPPODROME SQUARE
The Eco Pirates
Always Drinking Marching Band
2pm 3pm
2.20pm - 2.50pm
Deep Sea Divers 2.45pm - 3pm
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
2.30pm - 3.15pm
2.40pm - 3.10pm
2.30pm - 2.40pm
Cod Choir
Pif Paf 2.45pm 3.30pm
Cod Choir
4pm - 4.30pm
4pm 5pm
Talking Birds The Whale
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Audience Orchestra
5pm - 5.30pm
3.15pm 3.40pm
The Eco Pirates
Deep Sea Divers
3.40pm - 4.10pm
Kitsch n Sync
Talking Birds The Whale
3.45pm - 4.15pm
4pm - 4.20pm
4pm 5pm
Deep Sea Divers
4.30pm 5.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
The Lifeguards 4pm - 4.45pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
Merry Urban Mess
Citizen Squid Roaming
Pif Paf 4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band 4pm - 4.30pm
4.15pm 4.45pm
Citizen Squid Show 4.30pm - 5pm
3.45pm - 4.15pm
3.15pm - 5pm
The Lifeguards
Pif Paf
Carnival Blocko 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.30pm
5pm 6pm
3.15pm 3.35pm
3.30pm - 5pm
3.15pm - 5pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Kitsch n Sync
All At Sea
Turbuilente
3.20pm - 4.30pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
4.40pm - 5pm
Cod Choir 2.45pm - 3.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
Kitsch n Sync Corey Baker Beach Party
2.30pm - 3pm
3pm - 3.20pm
4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
If you like what we do and want to support us visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin to explore how you can get involved.
The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.15pm - 3pm
Carnival Blocko
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus Nosey Parkas
4pm - 4.30pm
The Lifeguards
3pm 4pm
3.30pm - 4pm
We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity. We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. So whether you’re new to us or a regular booker, we hope you’ll find something to spark your interest – as a participant or as a donor.
Pif Paf The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3pm - 3.15pm
Turbuilente
Citizen Squid Show
Deep Sea Divers
2.30pm - 3pm
Deep Sea Divers
3pm 4pm
2pm 3pm
Kitch n Sync
Itinerary
Seaside sights, sounds and smells in the heart of the city.
TIME
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Merry Urban Mess 5pm - 5.40pm FINALE
COM THE E TO FREE BEACH! FUN ALL TH FOR FAMIL E Y!
FREE Open Day Sun 24 July, 11am - 5pm Programme subject to change.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s door will be open where you can meet characters from the theatre’s past, listen to history talks, try your luck at hook-a-duck and enjoy a treasure hunt - all for FREE! Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SATURDAY 23 JULY Summer in Southside is brought to you by Hippodrome CREATIVE. Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region. We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.
HURST STREET
TIME
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Carnival Blocko 12pm - 12.20pm
Citizen Squid Roaming 12.15pm - 12.45pm
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Kitch n Sync 1pm - 1.20pm
Cod Choir 1pm - 1.30pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
12pm 1pm
12.10pm - 12.40pm
ARCADIAN
MAKE SOUTHSIDE YOUR DESTINATION OF CHOICE THIS SUMMER.
Deep Sea Divers
Citizen Squid Water-Zorbing Roaming Tombs Creatus 12.15pm -
The Eco Pirates
All At Sea
Cod Choir
12.45pm 1.15pm
12.50pm 1.15pm
12.45pm 1.15pm
Deep Sea Divers
Pif Paf
Pif Paf 12.45pm 1.30pm
12pm - 2.30pm
1pm - 1.45pm
1pm 2pm
Carnival Blocko
HURST STREET
12.15pm 12.45pm
12.30pm 12.50pm
Talking Birds The Whale
INGE STREET
12.45pm
Kitch n Sync
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
1pm 2pm
ARCADIAN
Carnival Blocko
The Lifeguards
Always Drinking Marching Band
Talking Birds The Whale
Experience a vibrant atmosphere and seaside familiarity right in the heart of the city – all for FREE!
12.30pm 1.15pm
12pm - 2.30pm
Turbuilente
1pm - 1.45pm
1.15pm 1.40pm
1.15pm - 1.45pm
Turbuilente
1.30pm - 1.50pm
1.30pm - 2pm
Carnival Blocko 1.45pm - 2pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Citizen Squid Show
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Cod Choir 2pm - 2.30pm
Check in
1.50pm - 2.20pm
Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and smells. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates!
Our very own back dock will be transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures – so make Southside your destination of choice this year and enjoy a little bit of seaside familiarity and hilarity right in the heart of the city.
INGE STREET
12pm - 12.20pm
12pm 1pm
Our annual FREE summer festival is back – and this year get ready for Southside to meet Seaside!
There is something for everyone – play on wooden street games, dive into the mouth of an enormous whale, enjoy street acrobatics, a marching band with a difference and much, much more.
HIPPODROME SQUARE
The Eco Pirates
Always Drinking Marching Band
2pm 3pm
2.20pm - 2.50pm
Deep Sea Divers 2.45pm - 3pm
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
2.30pm - 3.15pm
2.40pm - 3.10pm
2.30pm - 2.40pm
Cod Choir
Pif Paf 2.45pm 3.30pm
Cod Choir
4pm - 4.30pm
4pm 5pm
Talking Birds The Whale
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Audience Orchestra
5pm - 5.30pm
3.15pm 3.40pm
The Eco Pirates
Deep Sea Divers
3.40pm - 4.10pm
Kitsch n Sync
Talking Birds The Whale
3.45pm - 4.15pm
4pm - 4.20pm
4pm 5pm
Deep Sea Divers
4.30pm 5.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
The Lifeguards 4pm - 4.45pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
Merry Urban Mess
Citizen Squid Roaming
Pif Paf 4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band 4pm - 4.30pm
4.15pm 4.45pm
Citizen Squid Show 4.30pm - 5pm
3.45pm - 4.15pm
3.15pm - 5pm
The Lifeguards
Pif Paf
Carnival Blocko 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.30pm
5pm 6pm
3.15pm 3.35pm
3.30pm - 5pm
3.15pm - 5pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Kitsch n Sync
All At Sea
Turbuilente
3.20pm - 4.30pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
4.40pm - 5pm
Cod Choir 2.45pm - 3.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
Kitsch n Sync Corey Baker Beach Party
2.30pm - 3pm
3pm - 3.20pm
4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
If you like what we do and want to support us visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin to explore how you can get involved.
The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.15pm - 3pm
Carnival Blocko
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus Nosey Parkas
4pm - 4.30pm
The Lifeguards
3pm 4pm
3.30pm - 4pm
We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity. We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. So whether you’re new to us or a regular booker, we hope you’ll find something to spark your interest – as a participant or as a donor.
Pif Paf The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3pm - 3.15pm
Turbuilente
Citizen Squid Show
Deep Sea Divers
2.30pm - 3pm
Deep Sea Divers
3pm 4pm
2pm 3pm
Kitch n Sync
Itinerary
Seaside sights, sounds and smells in the heart of the city.
TIME
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Merry Urban Mess 5pm - 5.40pm FINALE
COM THE E TO FREE BEACH! FUN ALL TH FOR FAMIL E Y!
FREE Open Day Sun 24 July, 11am - 5pm Programme subject to change.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s door will be open where you can meet characters from the theatre’s past, listen to history talks, try your luck at hook-a-duck and enjoy a treasure hunt - all for FREE! Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
Grand Theatre of Lemmings – Cod Choir The naughtiest, cheekiest fishermen you will ever meet rove around proudly displaying their larger than life puppet fish looking for any opportunity for a joke and a laugh with the unsuspecting public.
Always Drinking Marching Band
Imagineer Productions – A Taste of Rio
International
An unforgettable musical walkabout experience! Enjoy an unusual beat and a powerful explosive rhythm from these uniquely talented musicians.
International
Local
Kitsch n Sync Collective Taking inspiration from Vintage postcards and summer seaside pastimes, Kitsch n Sync bring a splash of nostalgia and nautical naughtiness to Southside.
Larkin’ About – Deep Sea Divers
White sand, beach balls, cocktails and speedos! This new work whisks you away on a tropical adventure and brings everything we love about the beach a little bit closer to the city. Have the best beach party of your life!
Two divers wearing large corroded copper helmets squirting jets of water and draped with seaweed and crabs. Fish swim around their heads, and their backpacks play atmospheric undersea noises.
Desperate Men – The Eco Pirates
Les Vernisseurs – Merry Urban Mess
From the high seas to the high street this scurvy bunch of squid suckers want to bury a large treasure chest. Themes of recycling, litter and maritime pollution are all explored by these fearsome yet daft shanty singing Pirates of the Carry-Bin.
International
A spectacular performance where the street becomes a playground for 5 ‘workers’ and a shower of confetti and ribbons delight and surprise the audience.
Fairly Famous – The Lifeguards
Pif Paf – The Submercycle & The Flycycle
Perched high on their chairs with their classic pool rules signs, the Lifeguards attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths onto the streets.
Come away with Pif Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous travelling machines... Choose a travelling companion, find the Departure Lounge and they’ll take care of the rest.
Watch out... the Nosey Parkas are about - just nosing around at the seaside and NOT minding their own business. Sticking their noses up at everyone and into everything!
Sand In Your Eye
Local
To mark the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio Carnival dancers and beautiful costumes will be creating a Brazilian Buzz.
SATURDAY ONLY The concert where you are the hero. Use everyday noises and make your voice heard - experience the simple and emotional power where everyone is a musician.
Corey Baker Dance – Beach Party
A gigantic squid has crawled into Southside but how did it get there - and what will we do with it?! Enjoy an interactive big puppet spectacle.
Who’s Who
Audience Orchestra
Puppets with Guts – Citizen Squid
Professional sand sculptors will be running workshops throughout the weekend. Come and learn the tricks of the trade and see the sculpture they have created too!
Talking Birds – The Whale
Local
Ahoy there shipmates! The Whale is coming to town, and beneath its gleaming, silvery surface there be surprises for intrepid sailors! Fun for all ages, and fully accessible for wheelchair users. Prepare to dive!
Tall Tail Acrobatics – Turbuilente International A charming pilot and daring stewardess introduce ‘flying 2.0’. They might have lost their plane during the financial crisis, but the stewardess still takes off to the skies, thrown and caught by her pilot. A turbulent act full of audience interaction and acrobatic highlights.
Tombs Creatius – Monster Colours
ON OUR SOUTHSIDE DECKCHAIRS WITH SOME TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside whilst refueling for your next adventure.
Meals & Transfers
SUNDAY ONLY Melancholic humour, striking design, and the visual poetry for which Acrojou is recognised, in a moving and atmospheric rowabout installation.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Acrojou – All At Sea
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company Nosey Parkas’ Toffee Nose
International
Step up to an array of interactive games to test your puzzle solving, cup stacking and coordination abilities. Playful Catalan artists Tombs Creatius’ beautifully designed and handmade wooden games are perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Justin Wiggan – ENDLESSSUMMERRR
Local
Additional editing/midi by Rob Duyvestey. Across the site, experience emotional time travel with curious sonic summer memory triggers by sound artist Justin Wiggan. Listen to the sounds again by finding yourself a Summer in Southside souvenir stick of rock!
Seaside sights, sounds and silliness in the heart of the city!
birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Grand Theatre of Lemmings – Cod Choir The naughtiest, cheekiest fishermen you will ever meet rove around proudly displaying their larger than life puppet fish looking for any opportunity for a joke and a laugh with the unsuspecting public.
Always Drinking Marching Band
Imagineer Productions – A Taste of Rio
International
An unforgettable musical walkabout experience! Enjoy an unusual beat and a powerful explosive rhythm from these uniquely talented musicians.
International
Local
Kitsch n Sync Collective Taking inspiration from Vintage postcards and summer seaside pastimes, Kitsch n Sync bring a splash of nostalgia and nautical naughtiness to Southside.
Larkin’ About – Deep Sea Divers
White sand, beach balls, cocktails and speedos! This new work whisks you away on a tropical adventure and brings everything we love about the beach a little bit closer to the city. Have the best beach party of your life!
Two divers wearing large corroded copper helmets squirting jets of water and draped with seaweed and crabs. Fish swim around their heads, and their backpacks play atmospheric undersea noises.
Desperate Men – The Eco Pirates
Les Vernisseurs – Merry Urban Mess
From the high seas to the high street this scurvy bunch of squid suckers want to bury a large treasure chest. Themes of recycling, litter and maritime pollution are all explored by these fearsome yet daft shanty singing Pirates of the Carry-Bin.
International
A spectacular performance where the street becomes a playground for 5 ‘workers’ and a shower of confetti and ribbons delight and surprise the audience.
Fairly Famous – The Lifeguards
Pif Paf – The Submercycle & The Flycycle
Perched high on their chairs with their classic pool rules signs, the Lifeguards attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths onto the streets.
Come away with Pif Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous travelling machines... Choose a travelling companion, find the Departure Lounge and they’ll take care of the rest.
Watch out... the Nosey Parkas are about - just nosing around at the seaside and NOT minding their own business. Sticking their noses up at everyone and into everything!
Sand In Your Eye
Local
To mark the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio Carnival dancers and beautiful costumes will be creating a Brazilian Buzz.
SATURDAY ONLY The concert where you are the hero. Use everyday noises and make your voice heard - experience the simple and emotional power where everyone is a musician.
Corey Baker Dance – Beach Party
A gigantic squid has crawled into Southside but how did it get there - and what will we do with it?! Enjoy an interactive big puppet spectacle.
Who’s Who
Audience Orchestra
Puppets with Guts – Citizen Squid
Professional sand sculptors will be running workshops throughout the weekend. Come and learn the tricks of the trade and see the sculpture they have created too!
Talking Birds – The Whale
Local
Ahoy there shipmates! The Whale is coming to town, and beneath its gleaming, silvery surface there be surprises for intrepid sailors! Fun for all ages, and fully accessible for wheelchair users. Prepare to dive!
Tall Tail Acrobatics – Turbuilente International A charming pilot and daring stewardess introduce ‘flying 2.0’. They might have lost their plane during the financial crisis, but the stewardess still takes off to the skies, thrown and caught by her pilot. A turbulent act full of audience interaction and acrobatic highlights.
Tombs Creatius – Monster Colours
ON OUR SOUTHSIDE DECKCHAIRS WITH SOME TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside whilst refueling for your next adventure.
Meals & Transfers
SUNDAY ONLY Melancholic humour, striking design, and the visual poetry for which Acrojou is recognised, in a moving and atmospheric rowabout installation.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Acrojou – All At Sea
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company Nosey Parkas’ Toffee Nose
International
Step up to an array of interactive games to test your puzzle solving, cup stacking and coordination abilities. Playful Catalan artists Tombs Creatius’ beautifully designed and handmade wooden games are perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Justin Wiggan – ENDLESSSUMMERRR
Local
Additional editing/midi by Rob Duyvestey. Across the site, experience emotional time travel with curious sonic summer memory triggers by sound artist Justin Wiggan. Listen to the sounds again by finding yourself a Summer in Southside souvenir stick of rock!
Seaside sights, sounds and silliness in the heart of the city!
birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Grand Theatre of Lemmings – Cod Choir The naughtiest, cheekiest fishermen you will ever meet rove around proudly displaying their larger than life puppet fish looking for any opportunity for a joke and a laugh with the unsuspecting public.
Always Drinking Marching Band
Imagineer Productions – A Taste of Rio
International
An unforgettable musical walkabout experience! Enjoy an unusual beat and a powerful explosive rhythm from these uniquely talented musicians.
International
Local
Kitsch n Sync Collective Taking inspiration from Vintage postcards and summer seaside pastimes, Kitsch n Sync bring a splash of nostalgia and nautical naughtiness to Southside.
Larkin’ About – Deep Sea Divers
White sand, beach balls, cocktails and speedos! This new work whisks you away on a tropical adventure and brings everything we love about the beach a little bit closer to the city. Have the best beach party of your life!
Two divers wearing large corroded copper helmets squirting jets of water and draped with seaweed and crabs. Fish swim around their heads, and their backpacks play atmospheric undersea noises.
Desperate Men – The Eco Pirates
Les Vernisseurs – Merry Urban Mess
From the high seas to the high street this scurvy bunch of squid suckers want to bury a large treasure chest. Themes of recycling, litter and maritime pollution are all explored by these fearsome yet daft shanty singing Pirates of the Carry-Bin.
International
A spectacular performance where the street becomes a playground for 5 ‘workers’ and a shower of confetti and ribbons delight and surprise the audience.
Fairly Famous – The Lifeguards
Pif Paf – The Submercycle & The Flycycle
Perched high on their chairs with their classic pool rules signs, the Lifeguards attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths onto the streets.
Come away with Pif Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous travelling machines... Choose a travelling companion, find the Departure Lounge and they’ll take care of the rest.
Watch out... the Nosey Parkas are about - just nosing around at the seaside and NOT minding their own business. Sticking their noses up at everyone and into everything!
Sand In Your Eye
Local
To mark the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio Carnival dancers and beautiful costumes will be creating a Brazilian Buzz.
SATURDAY ONLY The concert where you are the hero. Use everyday noises and make your voice heard - experience the simple and emotional power where everyone is a musician.
Corey Baker Dance – Beach Party
A gigantic squid has crawled into Southside but how did it get there - and what will we do with it?! Enjoy an interactive big puppet spectacle.
Who’s Who
Audience Orchestra
Puppets with Guts – Citizen Squid
Professional sand sculptors will be running workshops throughout the weekend. Come and learn the tricks of the trade and see the sculpture they have created too!
Talking Birds – The Whale
Local
Ahoy there shipmates! The Whale is coming to town, and beneath its gleaming, silvery surface there be surprises for intrepid sailors! Fun for all ages, and fully accessible for wheelchair users. Prepare to dive!
Tall Tail Acrobatics – Turbuilente International A charming pilot and daring stewardess introduce ‘flying 2.0’. They might have lost their plane during the financial crisis, but the stewardess still takes off to the skies, thrown and caught by her pilot. A turbulent act full of audience interaction and acrobatic highlights.
Tombs Creatius – Monster Colours
ON OUR SOUTHSIDE DECKCHAIRS WITH SOME TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside whilst refueling for your next adventure.
Meals & Transfers
SUNDAY ONLY Melancholic humour, striking design, and the visual poetry for which Acrojou is recognised, in a moving and atmospheric rowabout installation.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Acrojou – All At Sea
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company Nosey Parkas’ Toffee Nose
International
Step up to an array of interactive games to test your puzzle solving, cup stacking and coordination abilities. Playful Catalan artists Tombs Creatius’ beautifully designed and handmade wooden games are perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Justin Wiggan – ENDLESSSUMMERRR
Local
Additional editing/midi by Rob Duyvestey. Across the site, experience emotional time travel with curious sonic summer memory triggers by sound artist Justin Wiggan. Listen to the sounds again by finding yourself a Summer in Southside souvenir stick of rock!
Seaside sights, sounds and silliness in the heart of the city!
birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Grand Theatre of Lemmings – Cod Choir The naughtiest, cheekiest fishermen you will ever meet rove around proudly displaying their larger than life puppet fish looking for any opportunity for a joke and a laugh with the unsuspecting public.
Always Drinking Marching Band
Imagineer Productions – A Taste of Rio
International
An unforgettable musical walkabout experience! Enjoy an unusual beat and a powerful explosive rhythm from these uniquely talented musicians.
International
Local
Kitsch n Sync Collective Taking inspiration from Vintage postcards and summer seaside pastimes, Kitsch n Sync bring a splash of nostalgia and nautical naughtiness to Southside.
Larkin’ About – Deep Sea Divers
White sand, beach balls, cocktails and speedos! This new work whisks you away on a tropical adventure and brings everything we love about the beach a little bit closer to the city. Have the best beach party of your life!
Two divers wearing large corroded copper helmets squirting jets of water and draped with seaweed and crabs. Fish swim around their heads, and their backpacks play atmospheric undersea noises.
Desperate Men – The Eco Pirates
Les Vernisseurs – Merry Urban Mess
From the high seas to the high street this scurvy bunch of squid suckers want to bury a large treasure chest. Themes of recycling, litter and maritime pollution are all explored by these fearsome yet daft shanty singing Pirates of the Carry-Bin.
International
A spectacular performance where the street becomes a playground for 5 ‘workers’ and a shower of confetti and ribbons delight and surprise the audience.
Fairly Famous – The Lifeguards
Pif Paf – The Submercycle & The Flycycle
Perched high on their chairs with their classic pool rules signs, the Lifeguards attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths onto the streets.
Come away with Pif Paf on a journey of your wildest dreams, aboard the famous travelling machines... Choose a travelling companion, find the Departure Lounge and they’ll take care of the rest.
Watch out... the Nosey Parkas are about - just nosing around at the seaside and NOT minding their own business. Sticking their noses up at everyone and into everything!
Sand In Your Eye
Local
To mark the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio Carnival dancers and beautiful costumes will be creating a Brazilian Buzz.
SATURDAY ONLY The concert where you are the hero. Use everyday noises and make your voice heard - experience the simple and emotional power where everyone is a musician.
Corey Baker Dance – Beach Party
A gigantic squid has crawled into Southside but how did it get there - and what will we do with it?! Enjoy an interactive big puppet spectacle.
Who’s Who
Audience Orchestra
Puppets with Guts – Citizen Squid
Professional sand sculptors will be running workshops throughout the weekend. Come and learn the tricks of the trade and see the sculpture they have created too!
Talking Birds – The Whale
Local
Ahoy there shipmates! The Whale is coming to town, and beneath its gleaming, silvery surface there be surprises for intrepid sailors! Fun for all ages, and fully accessible for wheelchair users. Prepare to dive!
Tall Tail Acrobatics – Turbuilente International A charming pilot and daring stewardess introduce ‘flying 2.0’. They might have lost their plane during the financial crisis, but the stewardess still takes off to the skies, thrown and caught by her pilot. A turbulent act full of audience interaction and acrobatic highlights.
Tombs Creatius – Monster Colours
ON OUR SOUTHSIDE DECKCHAIRS WITH SOME TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside whilst refueling for your next adventure.
Meals & Transfers
SUNDAY ONLY Melancholic humour, striking design, and the visual poetry for which Acrojou is recognised, in a moving and atmospheric rowabout installation.
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Acrojou – All At Sea
Birmingham Hippodrome and Open Theatre Company Nosey Parkas’ Toffee Nose
International
Step up to an array of interactive games to test your puzzle solving, cup stacking and coordination abilities. Playful Catalan artists Tombs Creatius’ beautifully designed and handmade wooden games are perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Justin Wiggan – ENDLESSSUMMERRR
Local
Additional editing/midi by Rob Duyvestey. Across the site, experience emotional time travel with curious sonic summer memory triggers by sound artist Justin Wiggan. Listen to the sounds again by finding yourself a Summer in Southside souvenir stick of rock!
Seaside sights, sounds and silliness in the heart of the city!
birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
SATURDAY 23 JULY Summer in Southside is brought to you by Hippodrome CREATIVE. Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region. We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.
HURST STREET
TIME
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Carnival Blocko 12pm - 12.20pm
Citizen Squid Roaming 12.15pm - 12.45pm
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
The Eco Pirates 12.30pm - 1pm
Kitch n Sync 1pm - 1.20pm
Cod Choir 1pm - 1.30pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
12pm 1pm
12.10pm - 12.40pm
ARCADIAN
MAKE SOUTHSIDE YOUR DESTINATION OF CHOICE THIS SUMMER.
Deep Sea Divers
Citizen Squid Water-Zorbing Roaming Tombs Creatus 12.15pm -
The Eco Pirates
All At Sea
Cod Choir
12.45pm 1.15pm
12.50pm 1.15pm
12.45pm 1.15pm
Deep Sea Divers
Pif Paf
Pif Paf 12.45pm 1.30pm
12pm - 2.30pm
1pm - 1.45pm
1pm 2pm
Carnival Blocko
HURST STREET
12.15pm 12.45pm
12.30pm 12.50pm
Talking Birds The Whale
INGE STREET
12.45pm
Kitch n Sync
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
1pm 2pm
ARCADIAN
Carnival Blocko
The Lifeguards
Always Drinking Marching Band
Talking Birds The Whale
Experience a vibrant atmosphere and seaside familiarity right in the heart of the city – all for FREE!
12.30pm 1.15pm
12pm - 2.30pm
Turbuilente
1pm - 1.45pm
1.15pm 1.40pm
1.15pm - 1.45pm
Turbuilente
1.30pm - 1.50pm
1.30pm - 2pm
Carnival Blocko 1.45pm - 2pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Citizen Squid Show
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Cod Choir 2pm - 2.30pm
Check in
1.50pm - 2.20pm
Over the weekend, experience a vibrant carnival atmosphere where Hurst Street will be transformed with seaside sights, sounds and smells. Be swept away by nautical encounters from a cod choir, deep-sea divers and even some pirates!
Our very own back dock will be transformed into a beach with beautiful sculptures – so make Southside your destination of choice this year and enjoy a little bit of seaside familiarity and hilarity right in the heart of the city.
INGE STREET
12pm - 12.20pm
12pm 1pm
Our annual FREE summer festival is back – and this year get ready for Southside to meet Seaside!
There is something for everyone – play on wooden street games, dive into the mouth of an enormous whale, enjoy street acrobatics, a marching band with a difference and much, much more.
HIPPODROME SQUARE
The Eco Pirates
Always Drinking Marching Band
2pm 3pm
2.20pm - 2.50pm
Deep Sea Divers 2.45pm - 3pm
2.15pm - 2.45pm
The Lifeguards
Nosey Parkas
2.30pm - 3.15pm
2.40pm - 3.10pm
2.30pm - 2.40pm
Cod Choir
Pif Paf 2.45pm 3.30pm
Cod Choir
4pm - 4.30pm
4pm 5pm
Talking Birds The Whale
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Audience Orchestra
5pm - 5.30pm
3.15pm 3.40pm
The Eco Pirates
Deep Sea Divers
3.40pm - 4.10pm
Kitsch n Sync
Talking Birds The Whale
3.45pm - 4.15pm
4pm - 4.20pm
4pm 5pm
Deep Sea Divers
4.30pm 5.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
The Lifeguards 4pm - 4.45pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
Merry Urban Mess
Citizen Squid Roaming
Pif Paf 4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band 4pm - 4.30pm
4.15pm 4.45pm
Citizen Squid Show 4.30pm - 5pm
3.45pm - 4.15pm
3.15pm - 5pm
The Lifeguards
Pif Paf
Carnival Blocko 3.15pm - 3.30pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.30pm
5pm 6pm
3.15pm 3.35pm
3.30pm - 5pm
3.15pm - 5pm
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
Kitsch n Sync
All At Sea
Turbuilente
3.20pm - 4.30pm
4.20pm - 4.40pm
4.40pm - 5pm
Cod Choir 2.45pm - 3.15pm
Corey Baker Beach Party
Kitsch n Sync Corey Baker Beach Party
2.30pm - 3pm
3pm - 3.20pm
4pm - 4.45pm
Always Drinking Marching Band
If you like what we do and want to support us visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin to explore how you can get involved.
The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.15pm - 3pm
Carnival Blocko
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus Nosey Parkas
4pm - 4.30pm
The Lifeguards
3pm 4pm
3.30pm - 4pm
We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity. We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. So whether you’re new to us or a regular booker, we hope you’ll find something to spark your interest – as a participant or as a donor.
Pif Paf The Eco Pirates
2.15pm - 2.45pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm
3pm - 3.15pm
Turbuilente
Citizen Squid Show
Deep Sea Divers
2.30pm - 3pm
Deep Sea Divers
3pm 4pm
2pm 3pm
Kitch n Sync
Itinerary
Seaside sights, sounds and smells in the heart of the city.
TIME
SUNDAY 24 JULY
Water-Zorbing Tombs Creatus
4.45pm - 5.15pm
Merry Urban Mess 5pm - 5.40pm FINALE
COM THE E TO FREE BEACH! FUN ALL TH FOR FAMIL E Y!
FREE Open Day Sun 24 July, 11am - 5pm Programme subject to change.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s door will be open where you can meet characters from the theatre’s past, listen to history talks, try your luck at hook-a-duck and enjoy a treasure hunt - all for FREE! Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.