Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
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Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
Storytelling with the stars —
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See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
Heritage highlights —
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Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
We are an independent not-for-profit charity reinvesting in building a better Pfuture through arts and culture. All your support - from ticket sales, donations and memberships to room hire and ice-cream sales helps to fund Hippodrome Projects. This includes all our own curated and commissioned programme of live performance, community work, and transformational learning projects. If you like what we do and want to find out more or support us, please get in touch. birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
SUNDAY 15 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
. . . p u w o r g Never
Let’s ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! This year, Birmingham Hippodrome’s weekend festival heads back to the carefree days of childhood with FREE fun for kids of all ages. On 14 and 15 July, the streets around the theatre will be transformed into a summer playground, where you can enjoy…
• Pop-up performances • Craft workshops • Retro games • Picnic park • Face-painting • Auditorium tours • Street food • Family activities
Constructions in Cardboard Help us build the tallest building out of cardboard! Over the weekend, the giant structure will be built, completed, pushed over and squashed...
Once you’re all played-out, treat yourself by relaxing with some food & drink in our picnic park, with FREE craft activities and performances for those who still want more.
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.05
12pm 1pm
12.30 - 1.30 *
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Pif Paf SEED
Schools Performances
1.15 - 2.15
1.30 - 2.05
Matilda Cast Reading
1.15 - 1.45
2 - 2.30 *
Imagin2pm ation 3pm Illustration 2.15 - 2.45
2.30 - 3
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
3pm 4pm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street
2.45 - 3.45
3 - 3.35
12.30 - 1.30
1 - 1.10
12.30 - 1.30
Pif Paf SEED
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour
SAT 14 & SUN 15 JULY
12.45 - 1.45 *
12.45 - 1.45
Fun DMC 1.15 - 2.15
Schools Performance Musical Theatre Youth Co.
Matilda Cast Reading 2.15 - 2.45
OSADIA
Fantabulosa! 2.15 - 3.15
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 2.15 - 3.15
Sonia Sabri Workshop Schools Performances
ROAMING
12.30 - 1.30 *
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
2.15 - 3.15
2.30 - 3.30 *
Fantabulosa!
1.15 - 1.50
Bostin Brass Fantabulosa!
OSADIA
1.45 - 2.15
2pm 3pm
OSADIA
ARCADIAN
12.30 - 1.05
Boogie Storm
Festive Road Dinosaurs
2 - 2.30
HURST STREET
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St.
1.30 - 2
Imagination Illustration
INGE STREET
12.15 - 12.45
Sonia Sabri Workshop
1pm 2pm
PICNIC PARK
Imagination Illustration
12.45 - 1.15
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 12.45 - 1.45 *
Fun DMC
Word Lounge Theatre Company 12.15 - 1.15 *
Fabularium There be Monsters!
12.45 - 1.45
1pm 2pm
2.15 - 2.30
Festive Road Dinosaurs 2 - 2.30 *
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St. 2.30 - 3.05
2.45 - 3.15
Bostin Brass 3 - 3.30
3 - 3.30
Pif Paf SEED
3pm 4pm
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
3.15 - 3.50
Imagination Illustration Word Lounge Theatre Company
3.30 - 4
Timings
JOIN US FOR N R F EE FU HE T S S ACRO ND! WEEKE
3.30 - 4.30 *
Boogie Storm 5 - 5.10
OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
4.30 - 5.30
4.30 - 5.30
3.45 - 4.45
3.45 - 4.15
4.15 - 4.25
4pm 5pm Bostin Brass
Robot Mask Making Workshop
Festive Road Dinosaurs
5 - 5.30
5 - 5.30
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 4.30 - 5.30 *
5pm 6pm Programme across the weekend is subject to change. *Performance starts in Hippodrome Square, outside the theatre entrance - meet us there to join in the fun.
Fun DMC 3.30 - 4.30
Boogie Storm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 4.30 - 5.30
Imagination Illustration
Fun DMC
4.30 - 5
Workshops run morning and afternoon in a city centre location from Mon 9 July - Fri 13 July.
The building is pulled over at 4.30pm Sun 15 July where everyone can collapse, squash and flatten the boxes!
HIPPODROME FOYERS
TIME
Bostin Brass
4pm 5pm
Construction begins on Sat 14 July on Hippodrome Square and continues throughout the day.
ROAMING
12 - 12.30
4 - 4.35
PICNIC PARK
ARCADIAN
Bostin Brass
Pif Paf SEED
Enjoy all the fun of the fair and have a go on our FREE rides and games, including swing boats, bouncy castles and traditional fairground games.
HURST STREET
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Get in touch: birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside • artistic@birminghamhippodrome.com
RIDES AND GAMES
INGE STREET
12 - 12.30
From Mon 9 July we are running FREE public workshops in preparation for the festival. Help construct the building blocks to this immense structure. Please go to our website for further details on how you can get involved...
Grab a pal or three, round up your family, and step into our weekend of sunny silliness and childhood delights...
PICNIC PARK
12pm 1pm
Fun for ‘kids’ of all ages…
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
HIPPODROME SQUARE
TIME
LET’S “KID ABOUT” ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE THIS SUMMER – ALL FOR FREE!
Playtimes
>
Olivier Grossetete - The People ,s Tower
SATURDAY 14 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Gorillabot 5.30 - 6
Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
OSADIA 3.45 - 4.45
Fantabulosa! 3.45 - 4.45
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 3.45 - 4.45
The People’s Tower Finale
Fabularium There be Monsters! 4-5 *
4.30 - 5
Access Hub
Come and visit us at the Access Hub for further information about accessible activities and performances. We will be located at the Picnic Park on both days. We will be running special tours to familiarise visually impaired patrons with the festival site – meet us at the Access Hub at 12 noon on Sat and Sun to join in! Contact Liz Leck for more information on this and other accessible performances available (also see timetable above) lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com 0121 689 3064. Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Produced by
PROJECTS
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SUNDAY 15 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
. . . p u w o r g Never
Let’s ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! This year, Birmingham Hippodrome’s weekend festival heads back to the carefree days of childhood with FREE fun for kids of all ages. On 14 and 15 July, the streets around the theatre will be transformed into a summer playground, where you can enjoy…
• Pop-up performances • Craft workshops • Retro games • Picnic park • Face-painting • Auditorium tours • Street food • Family activities
Constructions in Cardboard Help us build the tallest building out of cardboard! Over the weekend, the giant structure will be built, completed, pushed over and squashed...
Once you’re all played-out, treat yourself by relaxing with some food & drink in our picnic park, with FREE craft activities and performances for those who still want more.
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.05
12pm 1pm
12.30 - 1.30 *
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Pif Paf SEED
Schools Performances
1.15 - 2.15
1.30 - 2.05
Matilda Cast Reading
1.15 - 1.45
2 - 2.30 *
Imagin2pm ation 3pm Illustration 2.15 - 2.45
2.30 - 3
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
3pm 4pm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street
2.45 - 3.45
3 - 3.35
12.30 - 1.30
1 - 1.10
12.30 - 1.30
Pif Paf SEED
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour
SAT 14 & SUN 15 JULY
12.45 - 1.45 *
12.45 - 1.45
Fun DMC 1.15 - 2.15
Schools Performance Musical Theatre Youth Co.
Matilda Cast Reading 2.15 - 2.45
OSADIA
Fantabulosa! 2.15 - 3.15
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 2.15 - 3.15
Sonia Sabri Workshop Schools Performances
ROAMING
12.30 - 1.30 *
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
2.15 - 3.15
2.30 - 3.30 *
Fantabulosa!
1.15 - 1.50
Bostin Brass Fantabulosa!
OSADIA
1.45 - 2.15
2pm 3pm
OSADIA
ARCADIAN
12.30 - 1.05
Boogie Storm
Festive Road Dinosaurs
2 - 2.30
HURST STREET
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St.
1.30 - 2
Imagination Illustration
INGE STREET
12.15 - 12.45
Sonia Sabri Workshop
1pm 2pm
PICNIC PARK
Imagination Illustration
12.45 - 1.15
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 12.45 - 1.45 *
Fun DMC
Word Lounge Theatre Company 12.15 - 1.15 *
Fabularium There be Monsters!
12.45 - 1.45
1pm 2pm
2.15 - 2.30
Festive Road Dinosaurs 2 - 2.30 *
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St. 2.30 - 3.05
2.45 - 3.15
Bostin Brass 3 - 3.30
3 - 3.30
Pif Paf SEED
3pm 4pm
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
3.15 - 3.50
Imagination Illustration Word Lounge Theatre Company
3.30 - 4
Timings
JOIN US FOR N R F EE FU HE T S S ACRO ND! WEEKE
3.30 - 4.30 *
Boogie Storm 5 - 5.10
OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
4.30 - 5.30
4.30 - 5.30
3.45 - 4.45
3.45 - 4.15
4.15 - 4.25
4pm 5pm Bostin Brass
Robot Mask Making Workshop
Festive Road Dinosaurs
5 - 5.30
5 - 5.30
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 4.30 - 5.30 *
5pm 6pm Programme across the weekend is subject to change. *Performance starts in Hippodrome Square, outside the theatre entrance - meet us there to join in the fun.
Fun DMC 3.30 - 4.30
Boogie Storm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 4.30 - 5.30
Imagination Illustration
Fun DMC
4.30 - 5
Workshops run morning and afternoon in a city centre location from Mon 9 July - Fri 13 July.
The building is pulled over at 4.30pm Sun 15 July where everyone can collapse, squash and flatten the boxes!
HIPPODROME FOYERS
TIME
Bostin Brass
4pm 5pm
Construction begins on Sat 14 July on Hippodrome Square and continues throughout the day.
ROAMING
12 - 12.30
4 - 4.35
PICNIC PARK
ARCADIAN
Bostin Brass
Pif Paf SEED
Enjoy all the fun of the fair and have a go on our FREE rides and games, including swing boats, bouncy castles and traditional fairground games.
HURST STREET
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Get in touch: birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside • artistic@birminghamhippodrome.com
RIDES AND GAMES
INGE STREET
12 - 12.30
From Mon 9 July we are running FREE public workshops in preparation for the festival. Help construct the building blocks to this immense structure. Please go to our website for further details on how you can get involved...
Grab a pal or three, round up your family, and step into our weekend of sunny silliness and childhood delights...
PICNIC PARK
12pm 1pm
Fun for ‘kids’ of all ages…
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
HIPPODROME SQUARE
TIME
LET’S “KID ABOUT” ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE THIS SUMMER – ALL FOR FREE!
Playtimes
>
Olivier Grossetete - The People ,s Tower
SATURDAY 14 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Gorillabot 5.30 - 6
Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
OSADIA 3.45 - 4.45
Fantabulosa! 3.45 - 4.45
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 3.45 - 4.45
The People’s Tower Finale
Fabularium There be Monsters! 4-5 *
4.30 - 5
Access Hub
Come and visit us at the Access Hub for further information about accessible activities and performances. We will be located at the Picnic Park on both days. We will be running special tours to familiarise visually impaired patrons with the festival site – meet us at the Access Hub at 12 noon on Sat and Sun to join in! Contact Liz Leck for more information on this and other accessible performances available (also see timetable above) lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com 0121 689 3064. Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Produced by
PROJECTS
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SUNDAY 15 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
. . . p u w o r g Never
Let’s ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! This year, Birmingham Hippodrome’s weekend festival heads back to the carefree days of childhood with FREE fun for kids of all ages. On 14 and 15 July, the streets around the theatre will be transformed into a summer playground, where you can enjoy…
• Pop-up performances • Craft workshops • Retro games • Picnic park • Face-painting • Auditorium tours • Street food • Family activities
Constructions in Cardboard Help us build the tallest building out of cardboard! Over the weekend, the giant structure will be built, completed, pushed over and squashed...
Once you’re all played-out, treat yourself by relaxing with some food & drink in our picnic park, with FREE craft activities and performances for those who still want more.
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.05
12pm 1pm
12.30 - 1.30 *
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Pif Paf SEED
Schools Performances
1.15 - 2.15
1.30 - 2.05
Matilda Cast Reading
1.15 - 1.45
2 - 2.30 *
Imagin2pm ation 3pm Illustration 2.15 - 2.45
2.30 - 3
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
3pm 4pm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street
2.45 - 3.45
3 - 3.35
12.30 - 1.30
1 - 1.10
12.30 - 1.30
Pif Paf SEED
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour
SAT 14 & SUN 15 JULY
12.45 - 1.45 *
12.45 - 1.45
Fun DMC 1.15 - 2.15
Schools Performance Musical Theatre Youth Co.
Matilda Cast Reading 2.15 - 2.45
OSADIA
Fantabulosa! 2.15 - 3.15
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 2.15 - 3.15
Sonia Sabri Workshop Schools Performances
ROAMING
12.30 - 1.30 *
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
2.15 - 3.15
2.30 - 3.30 *
Fantabulosa!
1.15 - 1.50
Bostin Brass Fantabulosa!
OSADIA
1.45 - 2.15
2pm 3pm
OSADIA
ARCADIAN
12.30 - 1.05
Boogie Storm
Festive Road Dinosaurs
2 - 2.30
HURST STREET
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St.
1.30 - 2
Imagination Illustration
INGE STREET
12.15 - 12.45
Sonia Sabri Workshop
1pm 2pm
PICNIC PARK
Imagination Illustration
12.45 - 1.15
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 12.45 - 1.45 *
Fun DMC
Word Lounge Theatre Company 12.15 - 1.15 *
Fabularium There be Monsters!
12.45 - 1.45
1pm 2pm
2.15 - 2.30
Festive Road Dinosaurs 2 - 2.30 *
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St. 2.30 - 3.05
2.45 - 3.15
Bostin Brass 3 - 3.30
3 - 3.30
Pif Paf SEED
3pm 4pm
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
3.15 - 3.50
Imagination Illustration Word Lounge Theatre Company
3.30 - 4
Timings
JOIN US FOR N R F EE FU HE T S S ACRO ND! WEEKE
3.30 - 4.30 *
Boogie Storm 5 - 5.10
OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
4.30 - 5.30
4.30 - 5.30
3.45 - 4.45
3.45 - 4.15
4.15 - 4.25
4pm 5pm Bostin Brass
Robot Mask Making Workshop
Festive Road Dinosaurs
5 - 5.30
5 - 5.30
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 4.30 - 5.30 *
5pm 6pm Programme across the weekend is subject to change. *Performance starts in Hippodrome Square, outside the theatre entrance - meet us there to join in the fun.
Fun DMC 3.30 - 4.30
Boogie Storm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 4.30 - 5.30
Imagination Illustration
Fun DMC
4.30 - 5
Workshops run morning and afternoon in a city centre location from Mon 9 July - Fri 13 July.
The building is pulled over at 4.30pm Sun 15 July where everyone can collapse, squash and flatten the boxes!
HIPPODROME FOYERS
TIME
Bostin Brass
4pm 5pm
Construction begins on Sat 14 July on Hippodrome Square and continues throughout the day.
ROAMING
12 - 12.30
4 - 4.35
PICNIC PARK
ARCADIAN
Bostin Brass
Pif Paf SEED
Enjoy all the fun of the fair and have a go on our FREE rides and games, including swing boats, bouncy castles and traditional fairground games.
HURST STREET
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Get in touch: birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside • artistic@birminghamhippodrome.com
RIDES AND GAMES
INGE STREET
12 - 12.30
From Mon 9 July we are running FREE public workshops in preparation for the festival. Help construct the building blocks to this immense structure. Please go to our website for further details on how you can get involved...
Grab a pal or three, round up your family, and step into our weekend of sunny silliness and childhood delights...
PICNIC PARK
12pm 1pm
Fun for ‘kids’ of all ages…
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
HIPPODROME SQUARE
TIME
LET’S “KID ABOUT” ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE THIS SUMMER – ALL FOR FREE!
Playtimes
>
Olivier Grossetete - The People ,s Tower
SATURDAY 14 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Gorillabot 5.30 - 6
Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
OSADIA 3.45 - 4.45
Fantabulosa! 3.45 - 4.45
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 3.45 - 4.45
The People’s Tower Finale
Fabularium There be Monsters! 4-5 *
4.30 - 5
Access Hub
Come and visit us at the Access Hub for further information about accessible activities and performances. We will be located at the Picnic Park on both days. We will be running special tours to familiarise visually impaired patrons with the festival site – meet us at the Access Hub at 12 noon on Sat and Sun to join in! Contact Liz Leck for more information on this and other accessible performances available (also see timetable above) lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com 0121 689 3064. Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Produced by
PROJECTS
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
SUNDAY 15 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
. . . p u w o r g Never
Let’s ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! This year, Birmingham Hippodrome’s weekend festival heads back to the carefree days of childhood with FREE fun for kids of all ages. On 14 and 15 July, the streets around the theatre will be transformed into a summer playground, where you can enjoy…
• Pop-up performances • Craft workshops • Retro games • Picnic park • Face-painting • Auditorium tours • Street food • Family activities
Constructions in Cardboard Help us build the tallest building out of cardboard! Over the weekend, the giant structure will be built, completed, pushed over and squashed...
Once you’re all played-out, treat yourself by relaxing with some food & drink in our picnic park, with FREE craft activities and performances for those who still want more.
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.05
12pm 1pm
12.30 - 1.30 *
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Pif Paf SEED
Schools Performances
1.15 - 2.15
1.30 - 2.05
Matilda Cast Reading
1.15 - 1.45
2 - 2.30 *
Imagin2pm ation 3pm Illustration 2.15 - 2.45
2.30 - 3
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
3pm 4pm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street
2.45 - 3.45
3 - 3.35
12.30 - 1.30
1 - 1.10
12.30 - 1.30
Pif Paf SEED
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour
SAT 14 & SUN 15 JULY
12.45 - 1.45 *
12.45 - 1.45
Fun DMC 1.15 - 2.15
Schools Performance Musical Theatre Youth Co.
Matilda Cast Reading 2.15 - 2.45
OSADIA
Fantabulosa! 2.15 - 3.15
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 2.15 - 3.15
Sonia Sabri Workshop Schools Performances
ROAMING
12.30 - 1.30 *
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
2.15 - 3.15
2.30 - 3.30 *
Fantabulosa!
1.15 - 1.50
Bostin Brass Fantabulosa!
OSADIA
1.45 - 2.15
2pm 3pm
OSADIA
ARCADIAN
12.30 - 1.05
Boogie Storm
Festive Road Dinosaurs
2 - 2.30
HURST STREET
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St.
1.30 - 2
Imagination Illustration
INGE STREET
12.15 - 12.45
Sonia Sabri Workshop
1pm 2pm
PICNIC PARK
Imagination Illustration
12.45 - 1.15
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 12.45 - 1.45 *
Fun DMC
Word Lounge Theatre Company 12.15 - 1.15 *
Fabularium There be Monsters!
12.45 - 1.45
1pm 2pm
2.15 - 2.30
Festive Road Dinosaurs 2 - 2.30 *
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St. 2.30 - 3.05
2.45 - 3.15
Bostin Brass 3 - 3.30
3 - 3.30
Pif Paf SEED
3pm 4pm
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
3.15 - 3.50
Imagination Illustration Word Lounge Theatre Company
3.30 - 4
Timings
JOIN US FOR N R F EE FU HE T S S ACRO ND! WEEKE
3.30 - 4.30 *
Boogie Storm 5 - 5.10
OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
4.30 - 5.30
4.30 - 5.30
3.45 - 4.45
3.45 - 4.15
4.15 - 4.25
4pm 5pm Bostin Brass
Robot Mask Making Workshop
Festive Road Dinosaurs
5 - 5.30
5 - 5.30
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 4.30 - 5.30 *
5pm 6pm Programme across the weekend is subject to change. *Performance starts in Hippodrome Square, outside the theatre entrance - meet us there to join in the fun.
Fun DMC 3.30 - 4.30
Boogie Storm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 4.30 - 5.30
Imagination Illustration
Fun DMC
4.30 - 5
Workshops run morning and afternoon in a city centre location from Mon 9 July - Fri 13 July.
The building is pulled over at 4.30pm Sun 15 July where everyone can collapse, squash and flatten the boxes!
HIPPODROME FOYERS
TIME
Bostin Brass
4pm 5pm
Construction begins on Sat 14 July on Hippodrome Square and continues throughout the day.
ROAMING
12 - 12.30
4 - 4.35
PICNIC PARK
ARCADIAN
Bostin Brass
Pif Paf SEED
Enjoy all the fun of the fair and have a go on our FREE rides and games, including swing boats, bouncy castles and traditional fairground games.
HURST STREET
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Get in touch: birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside • artistic@birminghamhippodrome.com
RIDES AND GAMES
INGE STREET
12 - 12.30
From Mon 9 July we are running FREE public workshops in preparation for the festival. Help construct the building blocks to this immense structure. Please go to our website for further details on how you can get involved...
Grab a pal or three, round up your family, and step into our weekend of sunny silliness and childhood delights...
PICNIC PARK
12pm 1pm
Fun for ‘kids’ of all ages…
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
HIPPODROME SQUARE
TIME
LET’S “KID ABOUT” ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE THIS SUMMER – ALL FOR FREE!
Playtimes
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Olivier Grossetete - The People ,s Tower
SATURDAY 14 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Gorillabot 5.30 - 6
Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
OSADIA 3.45 - 4.45
Fantabulosa! 3.45 - 4.45
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 3.45 - 4.45
The People’s Tower Finale
Fabularium There be Monsters! 4-5 *
4.30 - 5
Access Hub
Come and visit us at the Access Hub for further information about accessible activities and performances. We will be located at the Picnic Park on both days. We will be running special tours to familiarise visually impaired patrons with the festival site – meet us at the Access Hub at 12 noon on Sat and Sun to join in! Contact Liz Leck for more information on this and other accessible performances available (also see timetable above) lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com 0121 689 3064. Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Produced by
PROJECTS
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.
Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
—
Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
Storytelling with the stars —
—
—
See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
Heritage highlights —
—
Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
We are an independent not-for-profit charity reinvesting in building a better Pfuture through arts and culture. All your support - from ticket sales, donations and memberships to room hire and ice-cream sales helps to fund Hippodrome Projects. This includes all our own curated and commissioned programme of live performance, community work, and transformational learning projects. If you like what we do and want to find out more or support us, please get in touch. birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
—
Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
Storytelling with the stars —
—
—
See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
Heritage highlights —
—
Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
We are an independent not-for-profit charity reinvesting in building a better Pfuture through arts and culture. All your support - from ticket sales, donations and memberships to room hire and ice-cream sales helps to fund Hippodrome Projects. This includes all our own curated and commissioned programme of live performance, community work, and transformational learning projects. If you like what we do and want to find out more or support us, please get in touch. birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
—
Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
Storytelling with the stars —
—
—
See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
Heritage highlights —
—
Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
We are an independent not-for-profit charity reinvesting in building a better Pfuture through arts and culture. All your support - from ticket sales, donations and memberships to room hire and ice-cream sales helps to fund Hippodrome Projects. This includes all our own curated and commissioned programme of live performance, community work, and transformational learning projects. If you like what we do and want to find out more or support us, please get in touch. birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
Dressed head to toe in iconic white Stormtrooper outfits, Boogie Storm are a force to be reckoned with. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, don’t miss these incredible breakdancing Stormtroopers!
A life-sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games. Once in the arcade, audiences can take on the challenge of 9 games using their mind, body and imagination to succeed.
Meet Ben Bot, El Bajo and J’Rilla, a costume clad trio who are taking the Birmingham music scene by storm with their unique funk-rock sound. Performing throughout the festival with a special evening performance on Saturday 14 July in the Arcadian.
Bostin Brass
Kuljit Bhamra - Chutney in the Street!
Mufti Games - Massive Battleships A super-sized team version of the classic naval strategy game, played across outdoor spaces using binoculars, flags and flashcards. It’s all hands on deck, so bring your crew and be the captain as you sink those enemy ships before they sink yours!
The Fabularium - There be Monsters!
OSADIA
The Fabularium’s brand new production. Join the cranky but noble knight Don Quixote and his long suffering, fortune seeking side-kick Sancho Panza on their epic quest to revive chivalry, confront monsters and seek to right what is wrong or accidentally wrong what is right.
Curious Catalan hair and make-up artists will create an amazing live exhibition with festival audiences as part of their unique hairdressing show. Our willing volunteers will enjoy daring and imaginative makeovers which are bound to cause a stir wherever they go!
Storytime has never been so fabulous! FANTABULOSA! brings together storytelling, lipsync, face-painting and the wonderful world of drag. Visit their sequin-spangled pop-up grotto to listen to and join in with different storytime sessions. Aimed at ages 3-8 years (and their grown-ups!).
Festive Road - Dinosaurs Come and meet Hilary the Triceratops, Terry the flapping Pterodactyl and Baby Rex the adorable little T-Rex as they roam their new landscape...
Photo: Andrew Fox/Verity Milligan/Nick Hynan
Inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, join Dot Comedy’s Tour Director on a trail of the unexpected in a world you never imagined existed. Come on an expedition and discover all sorts of miniature inhabitants through the streets of Southside.
Sunday Foyer Takeover
The fun continues into the evening in the Arcadian.
On Sunday 15 July our foyers will be buzzing with performances, sessions with RSC Matilda cast members, an art exhibition, and much more!
Grab some street food and have a go at making your own cardboard robot outfit to join Gorillabot as they party the night away. With performances from Boogie Storm and our own School Disco Curtain Raiser, plus special guests to be announced...
Pop-up performances from... —
—
Our local school partners Word Lounge Theatre Company
PROJECTS
Pif Paf - SEED A poetic, surprising and inspiring hitch hike on a journey from small acorns to the great oak tree. Join Wilford as he digs, scrapes and blasts seed holes around his pottering shed on wheels.
Fun DMC The daytime Block Party for kids and parents. Come and learn your rappers, decorate the graffiti train, compete for your very own gold chain and encourage Dad to enter the Dad Dance Off!
Photo: Ian Wallman
Dot Comedy - Small Wonder Tour
Fantabulosa!
Playing Around
Get into the carnival spirit with “Chutney”. Drawn from the popular musical style of the Indian community in Trinidad, blending influences from Asia and the Caribbean, enjoy a charming love story of a young man who wins the love of his Princess.
Birmingham’s very own Bostin Brass will be playing their mix of ska, funk and soul in the Arcadian throughout the festival. Performing on both Saturday and Sunday, make sure you don’t miss their musical mayhem!
For performance times check our handy itinerary and on site signage.
Gorillabot
The Actual Reality Arcade
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian 7pm - 10pm
Hippodrome Projects
A workshop run by a children’s storybook illustrator. Use Connor’s tips and tricks to illustrate scenes from the festival site over the day.
Storytelling with the stars —
—
—
See RSC Matilda cast members reading their favourite extracts from Roald Dahl’s Matilda Be part of interactive storytelling performances with Associate Artist Sonia Sabri Enjoy workshops with children’s storybook illustrator Connor Edwards
Heritage highlights —
—
Take a peek at the Matilda stage set up in an auditorium tour Visit Cover to Cover: Roald Dahl Around the World, an exhibition of eye-catching international book covers celebrating the world’s number one storyteller
We are an independent not-for-profit charity reinvesting in building a better Pfuture through arts and culture. All your support - from ticket sales, donations and memberships to room hire and ice-cream sales helps to fund Hippodrome Projects. This includes all our own curated and commissioned programme of live performance, community work, and transformational learning projects. If you like what we do and want to find out more or support us, please get in touch. birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin
Saturday Night @ The Arcadian • Sunday Foyer Takeover
Fresh Agency - Boogie Storm
Imagination Illustration - Connor Edwards
Come and ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside
SUNDAY 15 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
. . . p u w o r g Never
Let’s ‘kid about’ on the streets of Southside! This year, Birmingham Hippodrome’s weekend festival heads back to the carefree days of childhood with FREE fun for kids of all ages. On 14 and 15 July, the streets around the theatre will be transformed into a summer playground, where you can enjoy…
• Pop-up performances • Craft workshops • Retro games • Picnic park • Face-painting • Auditorium tours • Street food • Family activities
Constructions in Cardboard Help us build the tallest building out of cardboard! Over the weekend, the giant structure will be built, completed, pushed over and squashed...
Once you’re all played-out, treat yourself by relaxing with some food & drink in our picnic park, with FREE craft activities and performances for those who still want more.
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.30
12.30 - 1.05
12pm 1pm
12.30 - 1.30 *
HIPPODROME SQUARE
Pif Paf SEED
Schools Performances
1.15 - 2.15
1.30 - 2.05
Matilda Cast Reading
1.15 - 1.45
2 - 2.30 *
Imagin2pm ation 3pm Illustration 2.15 - 2.45
2.30 - 3
2.30 - 3.30
2.30 - 3.30
3pm 4pm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the Street
2.45 - 3.45
3 - 3.35
12.30 - 1.30
1 - 1.10
12.30 - 1.30
Pif Paf SEED
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
Fabularium There be Monsters! Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour
SAT 14 & SUN 15 JULY
12.45 - 1.45 *
12.45 - 1.45
Fun DMC 1.15 - 2.15
Schools Performance Musical Theatre Youth Co.
Matilda Cast Reading 2.15 - 2.45
OSADIA
Fantabulosa! 2.15 - 3.15
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 2.15 - 3.15
Sonia Sabri Workshop Schools Performances
ROAMING
12.30 - 1.30 *
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
2.15 - 3.15
2.30 - 3.30 *
Fantabulosa!
1.15 - 1.50
Bostin Brass Fantabulosa!
OSADIA
1.45 - 2.15
2pm 3pm
OSADIA
ARCADIAN
12.30 - 1.05
Boogie Storm
Festive Road Dinosaurs
2 - 2.30
HURST STREET
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St.
1.30 - 2
Imagination Illustration
INGE STREET
12.15 - 12.45
Sonia Sabri Workshop
1pm 2pm
PICNIC PARK
Imagination Illustration
12.45 - 1.15
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 12.45 - 1.45 *
Fun DMC
Word Lounge Theatre Company 12.15 - 1.15 *
Fabularium There be Monsters!
12.45 - 1.45
1pm 2pm
2.15 - 2.30
Festive Road Dinosaurs 2 - 2.30 *
Kuljit Bharma Chutney in the St. 2.30 - 3.05
2.45 - 3.15
Bostin Brass 3 - 3.30
3 - 3.30
Pif Paf SEED
3pm 4pm
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 2.45 - 3.45 *
3.15 - 3.50
Imagination Illustration Word Lounge Theatre Company
3.30 - 4
Timings
JOIN US FOR N R F EE FU HE T S S ACRO ND! WEEKE
3.30 - 4.30 *
Boogie Storm 5 - 5.10
OSADIA
Fantabulosa!
4.30 - 5.30
4.30 - 5.30
3.45 - 4.45
3.45 - 4.15
4.15 - 4.25
4pm 5pm Bostin Brass
Robot Mask Making Workshop
Festive Road Dinosaurs
5 - 5.30
5 - 5.30
Dot Comedy Small Wonder Tour 4.30 - 5.30 *
5pm 6pm Programme across the weekend is subject to change. *Performance starts in Hippodrome Square, outside the theatre entrance - meet us there to join in the fun.
Fun DMC 3.30 - 4.30
Boogie Storm
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 4.30 - 5.30
Imagination Illustration
Fun DMC
4.30 - 5
Workshops run morning and afternoon in a city centre location from Mon 9 July - Fri 13 July.
The building is pulled over at 4.30pm Sun 15 July where everyone can collapse, squash and flatten the boxes!
HIPPODROME FOYERS
TIME
Bostin Brass
4pm 5pm
Construction begins on Sat 14 July on Hippodrome Square and continues throughout the day.
ROAMING
12 - 12.30
4 - 4.35
PICNIC PARK
ARCADIAN
Bostin Brass
Pif Paf SEED
Enjoy all the fun of the fair and have a go on our FREE rides and games, including swing boats, bouncy castles and traditional fairground games.
HURST STREET
Mufti Games Massive Battleships
Get in touch: birminghamhippodrome.com/summerinsouthside • artistic@birminghamhippodrome.com
RIDES AND GAMES
INGE STREET
12 - 12.30
From Mon 9 July we are running FREE public workshops in preparation for the festival. Help construct the building blocks to this immense structure. Please go to our website for further details on how you can get involved...
Grab a pal or three, round up your family, and step into our weekend of sunny silliness and childhood delights...
PICNIC PARK
12pm 1pm
Fun for ‘kids’ of all ages…
SUMMER IN SOUTHSIDE
HIPPODROME SQUARE
TIME
LET’S “KID ABOUT” ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHSIDE THIS SUMMER – ALL FOR FREE!
Playtimes
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Olivier Grossetete - The People ,s Tower
SATURDAY 14 JULY Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Gorillabot 5.30 - 6
Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
OSADIA 3.45 - 4.45
Fantabulosa! 3.45 - 4.45
Mufti Games Massive Battleships 3.45 - 4.45
The People’s Tower Finale
Fabularium There be Monsters! 4-5 *
4.30 - 5
Access Hub
Come and visit us at the Access Hub for further information about accessible activities and performances. We will be located at the Picnic Park on both days. We will be running special tours to familiarise visually impaired patrons with the festival site – meet us at the Access Hub at 12 noon on Sat and Sun to join in! Contact Liz Leck for more information on this and other accessible performances available (also see timetable above) lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com 0121 689 3064. Visit The Actual Reality Arcade and Olivier Grossetête’s The People’s Tower on Hippodrome Square all weekend.
Produced by
PROJECTS
Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 510842.