Birmingham Hippodrome Season Brochure (Spring/Summer 2022)

Spring/Summer 2022 Open for Ooohs, Aaahhs, Wows & Wonder birminghamhippodrome.com 0844 338 5000*

OPEN FOR OOOHS AAAHHS WOWS & WONDER

I’ve now been in post here at Birmingham Hippodrome for a few weeks and already am enjoying being part of such a buzzing venue. In the months leading up to my arrival, I spent many an hour exploring Birmingham. I really want to get under the skin of a city that I regularly visited when I was younger (my Dad was born in Brum and my parents met here), but that has undergone so much transformation in recent years; it’s incredible to see the city has gone from strength to strength.

What struck me then and what continues to excite me, now, is the diverse range of creativity, dynamism and energy that Birmingham and the West Midlands exudes.

This is particularly true on the eve of the Commonwealth Games and in the midst of the Birmingham 2022 Festival in which Birmingham Hippodrome is playing a key role (see our full line up on page 34).

I have long been an admirer of the Hippodrome; of course, it’s one of the country’s most spectacular venues with the finest range of outstanding productions. I love how the organisation is working hard to forge meaningful connections with the young people and artists of the region, coupled with a real focus on producing diverse and innovative work, both on and off stage as we positively move into a post-Covid world.

The forthcoming season of shows is a spectacular one. It’s filled with a host of major musicals including the rescheduled runs of Les Misérables and We Will Rock You, and the stunning triple bill On Your Marks from Birmingham Royal Ballet. We can’t forget our collaboration with Rambert on the world premiere of Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, a truly unmissable event.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival will make its return in June, with heats taking place on the Hippodrome stage and finals at Bullring & Grand Central who we are also delighted to be partnering on the presentation of the everpopular Birmingham Weekender featuring free performances from local, national and international artists at the end of August. In the same month, Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton will come alive to the sounds of ska, calypso and rock ‘n’ roll as we present To The Streets! an uplifting new concert musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott, co-produced with China Plate.

I cannot wait to get stuck into my new role here at the Hippodrome, getting to know the teams, artists and visitors to the venue at such an important and exciting time. I look forward to welcoming you to one of our fantastic events over the coming months!

Jon Gilchrist Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer

Photo credit: Thom Bartley Front Cover: Les Misérables p18, Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders p29, Singin’ In The Rain p4 and Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer p20.

16 May — 21 May Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Waitress Age Guidance 13+

BSL Interpreted Thu 19 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 19 May 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 21 May 2.30pm

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“Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie” (The Times) as Chelsea Halfpenny (9 to 5, BBC’s Casualty, ITV’s Emmerdale) stars in the hit musical comedy Waitress as Jenna, joined by Matt Willis (Busted, A Christmas Carol, Wicked) as Dr Pomatter.

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert piemaker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.

With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.

Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this “warm, witty, wise and hilarious” (The Express) hit features “one of the best scores in years” (The Stage) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) with direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

Having received standing ovations night after night in London’s West End and on Broadway, Waitress is “the real deal” (The Independent) musical comedy “made from the finest ingredients” (Time Out).

Book now and get your tickets to this “joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship” (The Express).

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24 May — 29 May Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat & Sun 2.30pm

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From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Magic Goes Wrong Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi awardwinning Mischief (The Play That Goes Wrong, BBC One’s The Goes Wrong Show) return to the stage with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller.

A hapless gang of magicians are staging an evening of grand illusion to raise cash for charity. But as the magic turns to mayhem, accidents spiral out of control and so does their fundraising target!

Raising the bar with their dare-devil stunts, jaw-dropping feats and irresistible comedy genius, Mischief’s Magic Goes Wrong comes to Birmingham Hippodrome direct from the West End. Book your tickets now, before they vanish out of sight (or sellout!).

Age Guidance 11+

“I’ll be laughing into next week” The Sun

BSL Interpreted Wed 25 May 7.30pm Captioned Thu 26 May 7.30pm

“Spellbinding romp by the masters of mischief”

Audio Described Sat 28 May 2.30pm

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“Fringe whizz-kids turned theatrical world leaders”

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Penn & Teller are co-creators of the show and won’t be appearing on stage.

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6 Jun — 11 Jun

“A NIGHT OF SHEER DELIGHT” Daily Telegraph

Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

BASED ON THE CLASSIC MGM FILM

Singin’ In The Rain Age Guidance 5+

BSL Interpreted Thu 9 Jun 7.30pm Captioned Thu 9 Jun 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 11 Jun 2.30pm

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A smash-hit at Chichester Festival Theatre and in the West End, Jonathan Church’s critically acclaimed production of Singin’ In The Rain is back to make a splash in Birmingham this summer.

romance and wit of one of the world’s best-loved films. Singin’ In The Rain features the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘Em Laugh and the legendary Singin’ In The Rain.

Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood during the roaring 20’s.

Silent movie star Don Lockwood has it all, a string of hit films and a studioengineered romance with the most beautiful actress in town. What Don doesn’t know is that the silver screen is about to find its voice, and a chance meeting with a talented young chorus girl set to steal his heart promises to change both Don, and Hollywood, forever.

Don’t save it for a rainy day, book your tickets now!

High-energy choreography and sumptuous set design (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage every night) combine with the charm, 04

“This all-tapping, all-splashing show will put a smile on anyone’s face” Daily Express

“One of the most marvellous movie musicals of all time. Now bigger, bolder and better” Mail on Sunday

Take a seat and make it yours.

Name a seat in our much loved theatre and help support our charitable work.

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12 Jun

Sun 8pm

£23

What story will your seat tell?

Remember a loved one or commemorate a special occasion.

Personalise your plaque with an inscription.

The seat will be yours for at least 10 years.

Name a seat for £250.

Off The Kerb Productions presents

Russell Kane Live: The Essex Variant!

Name A Seat...

Packing more energy than a Duracell factory on a nuclear reactor, Russell’s strutting, turbolaugh engine will be in the building live and direct (plus support)!

birminghamhippodrome.com/nameaseat

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known for his stand-up, panel show and chat show appearances. Currently, he has two top-ten hits - with his BBC Radio 4 show Evil Genius, and his podcast Man Baggage. You will also have seen him doing funnies every week on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch throughout the last year.

Previously he’s hosted the BBC’s Stupid Man, Smart Phone and Live At The Electric.Other TV appearances include The Royal Variety Performance, BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, BBC Three’s Unzipped, and ITV 2’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here Now. “Fierce, funny and heartfelt…. a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do” The Guardian’s Number 1 Comedy Performance of 2020

The Times

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14 Jun

Tue 8pm

30 Oct

£26

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Off The Kerb Productions presents

Off The Kerb Productions presents

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Joanne McNally: The Prosecco Express

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

Described as “a truly gifted stand up” by The Sunday Times, join Joanne McNally as she revisits her irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express.

Host of Rob Beckett’s Undeniable (Comedy Central), BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, he is also the star of Sky’s BAFTA-nominated Rob and Romesh Vs, BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle, ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. And he is a host of hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell, co-presented with Josh Widdicombe, which has had over 25 million downloads.

Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband, no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions: if she doesn’t birth anything, who will be obligated to watch her die so she doesn’t have to do it alone?

“Lights up the stage with his magnetic personality (not to mention the dazzle from his teeth)” Mail on Sunday

“Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious, but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience…”

Can she start a GoFundMe page to get a golden tomb built for single people to get buried in together, or do we all just get thrown into a mass grave and covered in cat hair? When a man on a dating app identifies as ‘spiritual’, is it safe to assume he has the personality of a spoon? If you do all your drinking in the bath, can you write it off as self-care?

“Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring, Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing” The Independent

“Joyously nuts”

The Guardian

The Examiner

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Age Guidance 14+

Fri & Sat 8pm

£26

28 May & 29 May 23

Sun & Mon 8pm

£26

Off The Kerb Productions presents

Off The Kerb Productions presents

Dara Ó Briain: So... Where Were We?

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit

Dara Ó Briain is back on tour, with a brand new show!

Will the recycling be put out on the right day?

Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs?

At the end of his last tour, Dara had performed the show ‘Voice Of Reason’ 180 times, over 2 years across 20 countries, from Auckland to Reykjavik, and by March 2020 he was ready for a break!

Comedy

31 Mar & 1 Apr 23

Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.

Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Cats Countdown (Channel 4), host of Dave’s Ultimate Worrier, and sitcom Meet the Yes, he’s back on tour, and he will never stop Richardsons. As well as Would I Lie To You (BBC again, because that’s clearly what caused all One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), this trouble. Instead, in his new show So, Where Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC Were We? Dara will hardly mention the last two One), and Taskmaster (Dave). years, because, Jesus, who wants to hear about that? Instead, Dara will fire out the usual mix of “Whip-smart comedy... stories, one-liners, audience messing and His mind is extraordinary” tripping over his words by talking too quickly GQ because he’s so giddy to be back in front of a crowd.

“A wildly funny whinge of

He would now like to apologise for saying that and will never wish for anything like that again.

volcanic frustrations” “Pure, undiluted comic genius”

The Guardian

Evening Standard

“His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up” The Guardian

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

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Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central

Birmingham Hippodrome’s popular free festival returns, celebrating all things Hip-Hop! This annual festival brings together extraordinary artists and breath-taking acts from across all four elements of Hip-Hop: breakin’, graffiti, DJ’ing and MC’ing.

Showcasing UK and international artists, B-SIDE is THE Hip-Hop event of the year!

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23 Jun — 25 Jun Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Presented as part of BIDF 2022

On Your Marks Age Guidance 8+

24 I New Nunes I Lazuli Sky

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All eyes are on Birmingham this summer for the Commonwealth Games - and to mark the moment, BRB’s Director Carlos Acosta is bringing together three thrilling works for a triple bill presented as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival 2022.

On Your Marks celebrates the expressive energy and gravity-defying athleticism of the company’s world-class dancers.

Jorge Crecis created the dazzling 12 for Acosta Danza, Carlos Acosta’s Cuban company - and dancers from BRB and Acosta Danza will be teaming up for the first time to premiere a new version of this ‘dance-sport’ dive into the power of teamwork, retitled 24.

Brilliant young Brazilian choreographer Juliano Nunes, whose recent pieces include commissions for NDT2 and Marie-Agnès Gillot has created a new work inspired by the games.

And to close, a dynamic, ecstatic ode to the power of nature and the glory of movement: Will Tuckett’s Lazuli Sky, set to John Adams’s irresistible Shaker Loops and premiered by BRB to great acclaim in 2020. No false starts here!

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Lazuli Sky Music John Adams Choreography Will Tuckett Designs Samuel Wyer, Nina Dunn Lighting Peter Teigen New Nunes Music Luke Howard Choreography Juliano Nunes 24 Music Vincenzo Lamagna Choreography Jorge Crecis Costumes Eva Escribano Lighting Michael Mannion, Warren Letton Image: Lazuli Sky: Yu Kurihara and Tom Rogers. © Johan Persson.

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Birmingham International Dance Festival

28 Jun

Tue 8pm

From £10

∞ {Infinite}

by HUMANHOOD Be guided through a powerful, mystical journey, a visionary dance theatre meditation.

HUMANHOOD’s Julia Robert and Rudi Cole’s first production to bring together their signature choreographic movement and shamanic practice, ∞ {Infinite} merges magical dance performed on stage by the exceptional company dancers with our internal awareness to highlight the infinite power that flows to and through us. ∞ {Infinite} opens a door and invites us to tap into the infinity we all contain within and the potential of our future becoming.

30 Jun

Thu 7.30pm

From £10

Bygones by Out Innerspace Dance Theatre UK PREMIERE Bygones celebrates how we are shaped by what we overcome and how something challenging can lead to something beautiful. It explores a past that clings to the present, a connection that runs through space, people, objects and time.

Dancers are in flux. The movement is rigorous, hyper-detailed and virtuosic.

Ghostly architecture, puppeteering and illusions create a world of phony things and supernatural selves.

Change is the problem and the solution, earning transformation and the ability to reconnect.

Co-presented by DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome as part of BIDF 2022

Post-show Talk Age Guidance 8+

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Co-produced by Mercat de les Flors, co-commissioned by Birmingham 2022 Festival, The Lowry and Sadler’s Wells.

Supported by DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Dance City, Elclimamola, El Graner and L’Animal a l’Esquena.

Age Guidance 8+

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3 Jul

Sun 2.30pm & 7.30pm

From £28

9 Oct

Sun 7.30pm

From £22.50

Oti Mabuse I Am Here

FREEDOM Starring Joe McElderry

Strictly Come Dancing 2019 & 2020 champion Oti Mabuse is bringing her brand new production to Birmingham Hippodrome for just two performances.

In the brand-new tour, X Factor winner, musical theatre star and number one selling artist Joe McElderry will pay homage to George Michael, one of the world’s most iconic music legends.

Prepare for a show of electrifying choreography as the star of The Greatest Dancer and two time Strictly Come Dancing champion Oti Mabuse is joined by some of the world’s greatest dancers and the West End’s finest singers and musicians.

Oti Mabuse - I Am Here is a whirlwind celebration of the influences and inspirations that took her on a journey from growing up in South Africa to following her dream.

From mesmerising Jives and pumping Sambas to South Africa’s exhilarating Kwaito, this is an explosive night of dance and music that will set your heart racing.

Celebrating his immense catalogue of Grammy award-winning hits, FREEDOM will have audiences on their feet and reminiscing with fast-paced classics and sensational ballads performed by Joe and a full live band.

This high energy show will take you on an unmissable journey through George’s greatest hits including: Freedom, Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Jesus To A Child, Fast Love, Club Tropicana, Amazing, Outside, Faith, and many more.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is a tribute production and is not affiliated or endorsed by the George Michael estate.

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4 Jul — 30 Jul Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £31 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

We Will Rock You The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to Birmingham Hippodrome.

The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style.

Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed!

Since 2002, over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances.

“A spectacular musical!”

Daily Express

“A new breed of musical - brilliant” BBC Newsnight

“Exhilarating and great fun”

Captioned Thu 7 Jul 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 13 Jul 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 16 Jul 2.30pm

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Time Magazine

“An evening of sheer entertainment and enjoyment. The show should run forever!”

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Daily Mirror

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Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central

SAT 27 & SUN 28 AUG

An awe-inspiring arts festival featuring a dynamic programme of events by world-class artists from across the West Midlands, plus invited national and international companies.

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Showcasing exciting new commissions, roaming and pop-up street theatre, family-friendly workshops and vibrant installations, all animating the region’s premier shopping destination.

Lead Partner

2 Aug — 6 Aug Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £27

IT’S TIME TO

TURN BACK TIME

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

35 SMASH HITS – ONE POP GODDESS

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The Cher Show Get ready to TURN BACK TIME in this outrageous new musical!

Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, from the writer of Jersey Boys.

Three Chers is better than one! Three West End stars play Cher as we span her iconic career: Millie O’Connell (SIX, RENT) as BABE, Danielle Steers (Bat Out of Hell, SIX) as LADY and the Olivier Award-nominated Debbie Kurup (Prince of Egypt, The Bodyguard) as the ultimate diva, STAR. The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. This HUGE new production features a fresh take on her show-

stopping costumes which earned her the title of “the ruler of outré reinvention” (VOGUE).

In a dazzling glitter fest sparkling with Cher’s signature wit and style, you’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, and Believe.

BSL Interpreted Wed 3 Aug 7.30pm Captioned Thu 4 Aug 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 6 Aug 2.30pm

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Book now for a joyous party musical fit for the Queen of pop.

Written by Tony award-winning Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), this brand new UK production is directed by Arlene Phillips (Grease, Starlight Express), choreographed by Oti Mabuse (double Strictly Come Dancing winner), with costumes by Gabriella Slade (Spice World Tour, SIX).

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BIRMINGHAM 2022 FESTIVAL PRESENTS A CHINA PLATE AND BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME PRODUCTION

A NEW MUSICAL BOOK BY

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ROY WILLIAMS TIM SUTTON CHRISTOPHER HAYDON IN ASSOCIATION WITH WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL AND DRPG CREATIVE. 16

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council and Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.

19 Aug — 28 Aug

This is an outdoor event and takes place at the following parks across the West Midlands:

£15 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Handsworth Park, Birmingham* Fri 19 Aug 1.45pm & 7.45pm Sat 20 Aug 1.45pm & 7.45pm Windmill Hill, Warwick Arts Centre Wed 24 Aug 7.45pm Thu 25 Aug 7.45pm West Park, Wolverhampton* Sun 28 Aug 1.45pm & 7.45pm Doors open at 12 noon and 6pm with pre-performances at 12.30pm and 6.30pm.

To The Streets!

An uplifting new concert musical, inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott and produced by Birmingham Hippodrome and China Plate, performed in the heart of communities across the West Midlands.

It’s 1963 and the Swinging Sixties have arrived: The Beatles release their debut album, the mini skirt is born and the Civil Rights movement is gaining ground in America. Back in the UK, the country is emerging from the Big Freeze. As temperatures thaw, tensions are running high in Bristol where the Omnibus Company refuses to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors.

Paul Stephenson, an idealistic youth worker, takes to the streets to stand up for equality. Lorraine, a teenager, newlyarrived from Jamaica, joins the fight and, in so doing, finds her voice and becomes part of a movement that changes history.

With an explosive, feel-good score bursting with ska, calypso and rock ‘n’ roll… this is a story of allyship, standing up for what you believe in, and ultimately - finding joy.

See website for access performances

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9 Aug — 27 Aug Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 11 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £35 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Les Misérables Returning by popular demand following a sell-out run in 2019. Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this summer.

This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed the “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House and many more.

Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Age Guidance 8+

Storm the barricades for a ticket!

Captioned Thu 25 Aug 7.30pm

“This reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever”

Audio Described Sat 13 Aug 2.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm

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“Dazzling! The audience stood and roared its approval”

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6 May & 4 Nov

Fri 7.45pm

£5 in advance £8 on the door Hit The Ode Hit the Ode is a unique performance poetry night bringing world-class spoken word artists to the heart of Birmingham to perform alongside open mic-ers.

In May, they’ll be joined by Canongate Books as they prepare for the launch of More Fiya: A New Collection of Black British Poetry.

More Fiya is a scorching new anthology of Black British poetry, edited by Kayo Chingonyi, following in the footsteps of Lemn Sissay’s seminal collection The Fire People.

Join them for a pre-event discussion on Black British poetry, readings featuring poets from the collection, and the usual open mic slots.

18 May & 19 May

Wed & Thu 7.45pm

Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival

From £10

Altered Skin presents

Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer We all present different faces to the world, but some are more different than most. In this funny and visually stunning solo show, Shane Shambhu reveals the secret life he kept from his school friends, growing up in the cultural melting pot of East London.

Follow Shane’s transformation from ‘fat kid’ to international performer as he rips up ideas of race, language and culture in a bedazzling mix of theatre, dance and film. This is no Bollywood ‘raga to riches’ story, this is the real deal.

“Brilliant, hilarious, heartwarming and inspirational” British Theatre Guide

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Hit The Ode

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Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer

8+

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21 May — 29 May

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£15.50 Oi Frog & Friends!

FROG is looking for a place to sit, but CAT has other ideas and DOG is happy to play along!

Who knew there were so many rhyming rules and what will happen when FROG is in charge?

Join FROG, CAT and DOG in the Olivier Award nominated action-packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books.

Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhyme than you can shake a chime at.

“Enchanting and refreshing” The Stage

“ZANY, SILLY, GOOD-NATURED” The Times

24 Jun

Fri 8pm

£12 (£8 conc) Presented as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival 2022

Ghost by Tentacle Tribe EUROPEAN PREMIERE In this new work, Canadian-Swedish creative alliance of Emmanuelle LêPhan and Elon Höglund combine elements of contemporary dance, street dance and martial arts in a physical score that echoes the subtle pulse of respiration - inhalations and exhalations sculpt the group’s gestures and movements.

The interconnected bodies form striking human structures that shift, alter, and evolve in synergy with the music. The invigorating power of breath, and its circulation in our bodies, is magnified by the energetic, almost architectural dance. From technical feats to dreamlike sequences, Ghost is a welcome breath of air.

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Relaxed Performance

Oi Frog & Friends!

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Tue 24 May 1pm

Ghost

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Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50). *Babes in arms (under 18 months) welcome, but please call to book in advance.

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28 Jun

Tue 7pm

£12 (£8 conc) Presented as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival 2022

Blood, Water, Earth

by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre UK PREMIERE Made within the lands of the Six Nations of the Grand River, Canada and Piha, Aotearoa (NZ), the performance affirms Indigenous womxn’s kinship relationship to all living entities.

Weaving performance, video and music, Blood, Water, Earth channels the ancestral, elemental and dream world. It is a physical incantation, traversing the sacred alignment from cosmos to womb to earth, a symbolic ritual renewal, and a conscious stripping away of colonial impacts.

1 Jul & 2 Jul

Blood, Water, Earth is an international Indigenous womxn’s collaboration, featuring collaborators from Turtle Island (aka North America) and Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Fri 8pm & Sat 7pm

£12 (£8 conc) Presented as part of Birmingham International Dance Festival 2022

Mailles by Compagnie Kadidi UK PREMIERE “For me, beauty lies in insubordination”.

Choreographer, singer and author Dorothée Munyaneza has created a dance and vocal performance for six female African or of African descent artists.

Each of their voices and bodies tells a unique story of journey, commitment and strength.

The artists on stage boldly and freely manifest an intimate and collective memory. Munyaneza weaves these stories together and creates a symphony of voices. In collaboration with artist and designer Stéphanie Coudert, costume and fabric provide a common thread on stage and interrogate femininity and freedom of the body.

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16 Jul & 8 Oct

Sat 7.45pm

£5 in advance £8 on the door Jumprov!

Looking for something new and exciting to do in Birmingham?!

Well, grab a ticket and join Jumprov, who identify as the UK’s first Black and Brown Improv group for a night of fun, featuring live sketch comedy which is completely made up on the spot using suggestions from you, the audience.

19 Jul & 20 Jul

Tue & Wed 7pm

£8 Musical Theatre Youth Programme

Popstars: The 90s Musical It’s boyband vs girlband in this hilarious new musical performed by Birmingham Hippodrome’s Musical Theatre Youth Programme’s intermediate and senior groups.

Packed with pop smash hits from the hypercoloured 1990s by artists such as The Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, N*SYNC, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, MC Hammer and many more.

The junior group will perform a curtain raiser before the main show.

Age Guidance

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Jumprov!

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Popstars

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25 Aug — 3 Sep See website for performance times Performance

£15 Walk through experience

£8

Birmingham 2022 Festival presents Soul City Arts in association with Birmingham Hippodrome, University of Birmingham and University of Warwick

WASWASA - Whispers in Prayer WASWASA - Whispers in Prayer is an immersive theatrical experience by artist Mohammed Ali that explores the act of Islamic prayer and what that means in a modern, secular society.

The physical act of prayer now extends beyond religious spaces to places such as parks and citysquares; it spills over into our everyday worlds.

It is even visible in sports arenas with athletes

WASWASA Whispers in Prayer

Age Guidance

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prostrating to the ground or raising hands to the sky in moments of triumph. Can we draw parallels between an act of personal faith and our quest to achieve a higher state of focus?

The audience is invited to walk through a combination of live performance, art installation and projected film zones that disrupt the conventions of theatre, placing them at the very heart of the story.

Mohammed Ali together with his Soul City Arts team aim to demystify this familiar yet misunderstood tradition of Islamic prayer through an extraordinary multi-disciplinary show that will challenge our perceptions.

20 Sep & 21 Sep

Tue & Wed 1pm & 7pm

£15 Amina Khayyam Dance Company

Kantha Katha-K A unique performance/installation narrating local stories originated during Covid lockdown.

Amina Khayyam Dance Company engaged local Birmingham women with creative activity reaching them through WhatsApp and zoom.

Using traditional Kantha - a south Asian form of embroidery, participants told their Covid experiences and stories.

In the final part of the project the Kanthas are kinetically progressed to Kathak to a music score of Borodin’s Nocturne especially adapted to Indian instrumentation.

Credit: Bhanjan Hunjan embroidery on Simon Richardson photography

“Heart touching, magnificent, a clever stunning fusion of dance, music and embroidery” Shemiza Rashid, Inspire FM

23 Sep

Fri 7.30pm

£8 in advance £10 on the door HEAR ME NOW A dynamic evening of sparkling new writing and performance from Midlands creatives, celebrating the launch of Hear Me Now (Volume 2), a unique collection of over 100 brand new monologues written by and for actors and writers who are either from the Global Majority and/or deaf and disabled.

With 10 new performance pieces, live DJ and two panel discussions with leading industry figures, Hear Me Now is the first collaboration of a new partnership between Birmingham Hippodrome and national new writing and artist development organisation Tamasha.

Age Guidance

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Kantha Katha-K

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Hear Me Now

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Hear Me Now (Volume 2) is published by Bloomsbury, produced by writer-producer Titilola Dawudu and Tamasha, collaborating with 100 actors, 50 writers, 5 dramaturgs, 10 facilitators, signers, access workers, audio engineers, directors across 10 theatres and regions of England.

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13 Dec — 31 Dec

CHRISTMAS 2022

See p52-3 for performance times

In association with Birmingham Hippodrome

Tales from Acorn Wood at Christmas From £19 special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. This special Christmas show also features Squirrel’s Snowman – can you help her find everything she needs to build a snowman?

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the Age Guidance Tales from Acorn Wood

18 months - 6*

Relaxed Performance Thu 15 Dec 1pm

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect festive treat for children of all ages.

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30 Aug — 3 Sep Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £27 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Beautiful A brand new production of the awardwinning West End and Broadway show, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, comes to Birmingham Hippodrome.

Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

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

Age Guidance 10+

BSL Interpreted Wed 31 Aug 7.30pm Captioned Thu 1 Sep 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 3 Sep 2.30pm

Discounts

“Offers not only a catalogue of outstanding pop hits, but also an inspiring and empowering message.

A joyful quality to the whole production. It’s hard not to feel uplifted”

Access Friends Groups

Broadway World

“Beautiful is indeed… BEAUTIFUL! One finer-than-fine evening at the theatre. It rocks!”

Whatsonstage

Produced on Broadway and in London by Paul Blake, SONY/ATV Music Publishing and Mike Bosner.

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13 Sep — 17 Sep

A CURVE AND BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME CO-PRODUCTION

Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £20 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE BOOK BY MARSHA NORMAN MUSIC & LYRICS BY BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS & STEPHEN BRAY THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones.

The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

THE COLOR PURPLE is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

A Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome Production

The Color Purple Age Guidance 14+ This show contains themes of rape, abuse, incest, overt racism and sexism

BSL Interpreted Wed 14 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Sat 17 Sep 2.30pm Audio Described Sat 17 Sep 2.30pm

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Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman, The Color Purple tells the story of courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world.

Winner of Best Regional Production (WhatsOnStage awards), the critically acclaimed Birmingham Hippodrome and Made at Curve production is a moving and soul-raising family chronicle set in racially divided southern America in the 1900s.

As the years go by, abused and oppressed Celie becomes resigned to her unfortunate lot in life, but when her friendship with fiercely independent Sofia and love affair with glamourous singer Shug start to shake things up,

she begins to question her world; and understand that there must be more to life.

With a profoundly evocative score by Grammy award-winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this landmark musical celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.

“Powerful, sassy and uplifting... ultimately empowering experience” Birmingham Mail

“A musical with heart, spirit and soul” The Guardian

“A glorious, immensely moving celebration of triumph over adversity” The Stage

27 Sep — 2 Oct Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat & Sun 2.30pm

From £22.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Presented as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival A Rambert production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

WORLD PREMIERE Written by Steven Knight | Director / Choreography Benoit Swan Pouffer.

Age Guidance 12+ This show is based on the TV series and there will be some representation of violence, sex and drug abuse

With dazzling, athletic dance, and a trademark eclectic Peaky soundtrack played by a live band on stage.

A new dance theatre event, delving into the backstory of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, written by the creator of the global hit television series.

Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by a mysterious newcomer, Grace.

BSL Interpreted Thu 29 Sep 7.30pm Captioned Sat 1 Oct 2.30pm Audio Described Sat 1 Oct 2.30pm

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DIRECT FROM LONDON

4 Oct — 15 Oct Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £26.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Sister Act The Musical Brace yourselves sisters - the habit is coming to Birmingham!

Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash-hit musical SISTER ACT direct from London.

All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and West End legend LESLEY JOSEPH, Olivier Award-winning star of Tracy Beaker CLIVE ROWE, West End sensation and Hairspray favourite LIZZIE BEA and Emmerdale and Waitress star SANDRA MARVIN as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

she shouldn’t be found - a convent!

Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner ALAN MENKEN (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures.

Captioned Thu 6 Oct 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Wed 12 Oct 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 15 Oct 2.30pm

Discounts Access Friends Groups

A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place

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26 Oct — 29 Oct

Wed – Sat 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

From £20

21 Oct & 22 Oct

Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

From £16

Sir Peter Wright’s

Into The Music

Coppélia

The Seventh Symphony I Hotel I Forgotten Land

Magic and romance abound in this romantic ballet classic.

A celebration of the marriage of music and movement. Two UK premieres bookend a world premiere in this unmissable triple bill curated by Carlos Acosta, set to major orchestral scores performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Love conquers all in this world-class production of a joyous classic - “a masterpiece” (The Stage) brought back by Birmingham Royal Ballet for the first time in five years, with Léo Delibes’ glorious score performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

When Franz finds his eye wandering towards the mysterious girl on Dr Coppélius’s balcony, Swanilda takes matters into her own hands but can she steer her fiancé back to the path of true love?

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

Age Guidance 5+ Coppélia Age Guidance 8+ Into The Music Touch Tour Coppélia Sat 29 Oct time tbc Audio Described Coppélia Sat 29 Oct 2.30pm Discounts Access Families Groups S

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Main image: Beatrice Parma. © Manvir Rai and Richard Payne.

Image: Samara Downs as Swanilda and Mathias Dingman as Franz. © Bill Cooper.

The Seventh Symphony is a dramatic work from much-missed Uwe Scholz, to Beethoven’s vibrant Seventh Symphony. Morgann Runacre-Temple and Mikael Karlsson team up for the world premiere of Hotel, a surreal journey into the secrets that live behind closed doors. Jiří Kylián’s magnificent Forgotten Land is a gripping journey into memory and loss set to Britten’s Sinfonia da Requiem.

Forgotten Land Music Benjamin Britten Choreography Jiří Kylián Assistants to the choreographer Cora Bos Kroese, Shirley Esseboom Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting Kees Tjebbes Hotel Music Mikael Karlsson Choreography Morgann Runacre-Temple Designs Sami Fendall The Seventh Symphony Music Ludwig van Beethoven; Choreography Uwe Scholz Designs Uwe Scholz, inspired by Morris Louis Staging Roser Munoz Massanas Hotel is a Ballet Now commission. Ballet Now is generously supported

by Oak Foundation’s Special Interest Programme. This production is supported by The Linbury Prize for Stage Design. The biennial Prize, the most important of its kind in the UK, brings together the best of emerging designers with professional theatre, dance and opera companies. The Linbury Prize for Stage Design is funded by the Linbury Trust. We are also grateful to the Marchus Trust and the Owen Family Trust for their support of Hotel.

Image: Forgotten Land: Nederlands Dans Theater. © Joris-Jan Bos.

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

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Birmingham Hippodrome at the Birmingham 2022 Festival

We’re delighted to be presenting this varied programme of events as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival: Akram Khan Dance Company

Jungle Book Reimagined Fri 29 & Sat 20 Apr

Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer

Waswasa Whispers in Prayer Thu 25 Aug - Sat 3 Sep

Birmingham Weekender

Wed 18 & Thu 19 May

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival

BBC Contains Strong Language

Sat 11 - Sun 19 Jun

Thu 8 - Sun 11 Sep

Infinite by Humanhood

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders

Tue 28 Jun

Tue 27 - Sun 2 Oct

To The Streets!

Fri 19 - Sun 28 Aug

31 Oct — 5 Nov Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £28 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Strictly Ballroom Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading to Birmingham Hippodrome, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton!

With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood.

Bringing together a cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom the Musical follows rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings.

When his radical dance style sees him fall out of favour with the Australian Federation, he must dance with

beginner, Fran. Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom!

Featuring toe tapping numbers such as Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, as well as several wonderful new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect, this spectacle is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring!

Age Guidance 7+

BSL Interpreted Wed 2 Nov 7.30pm Captioned Thu 3 Nov 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 5 Nov 2.30pm

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9 Nov — 11 Nov

Wed – Fri 7.15pm

From £25

La bohème Puccini One cold Christmas Eve, four penniless artists - a painter, a musician, a poet and a philosopher - have their lives changed forever when they are unexpectedly visited by their neighbour Mimì, looking for candlelight. Rodolfo opens the door to be hit with a love at first sight that burns brighter than a flame.

Months later, their youthful passion is challenged by the harsh realities of life when Mimì becomes gravely ill. Rodolfo and his friends try their best to look after her but can his love prevent tragedy?

FREE Pre-Show Talk Wed 9 - Fri 11 Nov 6.15pm Audio Described Thu 10 Nov 7.15pm

wno.org.uk/boheme #WNOboheme Sung in Italian, with surtitles in English Discounts 36

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La bohème is a tale of love, loss, rebellion and freedom and is one of opera’s most adored stories. WNO’s timeless production paints a vivid portrait of bohemian life in Paris at the turn of the 19th century, enhanced with atmospheric projections and Puccini’s gloriously romantic music. It’s guaranteed to touch your heart and make you fall in love with Rodolfo, Mimì and their friends time and time again.

8 Nov

Tue 7.15pm

From £25

The Makropulos Affair

12 Nov

Sat 7.15pm

From £25

Migrations

Janáček The enigmatic diva Emilia Marty looks younger than her years. The secret of her youth, a magical elixir of life taken centuries ago. For over 300 years she has lived many lives - moving across Europe, changing her name and breaking hearts along the way - as she chases a desire to be the greatest singer of all times. But as the elixir starts to wear off will she become desperate to find the recipe for her eternal youth?

Prepare to be engrossed in one of opera’s most thrilling mysteries as The Makropulos Affair leads us on a journey to reveal the real identity of this intriguing woman. Conducted by WNO’s Music Director Tomáš Hanus, Janáček’s intensely dramatic score only adds to the mystery, leaving you wondering whether immortality can really bring happiness, or is it just a curse?

The desire to broaden our horizons is a natural one, but for many, it is a necessity to improve on circumstances. However, the result of doing so often has unintended consequences.

Through a series of parallel storylines, Welsh National Opera’s new opera explores the highs and lows of migration: from the migration of birds to the sailing of The Mayflower over 400 years ago; from the story of an Afro-Caribbean slave in Bristol to the experience of Indian doctors working in the NHS. The versatility of the music, composed by British composer Will Todd (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland), is unlike anything ever performed at WNO, and adapts to the setting and mood of each narrative, written by six writers from diverse backgrounds. An expanded WNO Orchestra is joined by a cast of 100 performers, including the WNO Chorus, a gospel choir, Bollywood dancers and a children’s chorus.

This is an epic drama on a huge scale, an unmissable live experience.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Tue 8 Nov 6.15pm

wno.org.uk/makropulos #WNOmakropulos

wno.org.uk/migrations #WNOmigrations

Sung in Czech, with surtitles in English

Sung in English, with surtitles in English

Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

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Coffee Bar Open before the show and during the interval for fresh barista coffee, hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, paninis, salads, cakes and sweet treats.

Enjoy an individual service in our stylish premium lounge.

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Our Bars

Our Kiosks

Receive a warm welcome at our foyer bars where you can enjoy wines by the glass or bottle, champagnes, your favourites spirits, bottled beers and ciders and a great selection of soft drinks.

You’ll find a kiosk in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, ice creams, and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

For more info, menus and booking go to birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink

23 Oct

Sun 8pm

From £15

3 Feb & 4 Feb

Fri 1pm (schools & relaxed) & 7.15pm Sat 1pm

From £15

Aakash Odedra Dance Company

Motionhouse

Samsara

Starchitects

Inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, Samsara is a spellbinding piece for two dancers that traces the steps we take, both forward and backward, in search of our higher selves.

Their incredible mission to reach the moon!

UK/Indian dancer Aakash Odedra and Chinese dancer Hu Shenyuan draw on the dance traditions of their respective countries to explore the notion of samsara: the wheel of life, of birth, existence and re-birth.

Drawing on thinking and imagery at the heart of Buddhist philosophy, Samsara’s mythological storytelling merges with personal experience, in a seductive, astonishing journey of twin movement.

“Discover perfect, wordless harmony in exquisite dance”

Five children dream of reaching the moon from their bedroom… join the Starchitects as they plan their daring mission. Will they succeed? And if they do, what will they find there..?

Full of fun and thrilling surprises, Starchitects, the new show from Motionhouse for children and families is engaging for audiences of all ages - from tiny tots to older siblings, parents and grandparents who can all enjoy and join the magical adventure.

Starchitects is a visual spectacle using the dance-circus fusion and digital projections that Motionhouse is renowned for, with an easy-to-follow fun and imaginative storyline, making it a perfect outing for the whole family...

Sydney Morning Herald Motionhouse is a Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Company.

Age Guidance 3+ Aakash Odedra Dance Company is a Birmingham Hippodrome Associate Company.

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Families One half price child with every adult

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19 Nov — 10 Dec See p52-3 for performance times

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Sir Peter Wright’s

The Nutcracker Age Guidance 5+

Touch Tour Sat 26 Nov, time tbc Audio Described Sat 26 Nov 2.30pm

Discounts Access Families Groups S

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Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon Production Peter Wright Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn Image: Rory Mackay © Manvir Rai and Richard Payne

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Sir Peter Wright’s world-famous production of the classic Christmas tale returns in 2022.

At midnight on Christmas Eve, Clara creeps downstairs and is instantly swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, magical Christmas trees and a Sugar Plum Fairy…

Sir Peter Wright’s classic production of this timeless ballet returns this Christmas following an extensive rebuild of John Macfarlane’s exquisite sets, funded in large part by generous audience support through the Big Give. Join 60 dancers, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and audiences across the generations for the perfect festive family treat.

“No other version comes close” The Sunday Times

“Delivers the wow factor year on year” The Birmingham Post

“Simply magnificent - unrivalled for Christmas spectacle” The Stage

17 Dec — 29 Jan See p52-3 for performance times

From £16.50 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Dick Whittington Birmingham Hippodrome’s panto will be paved with gold!

Join our hero Dick Whittington (and his trusty cat!) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness journeying to become Lord Mayor.

Featuring spectacular special effects, beautiful costumes and scenery.

Dick Whittington will bring together Birmingham panto-superstar Matt Slack with a star cast for the greatest pantomime adventure of them all!

Age Guidance 5+

“Full of exuberance, laughter and fun” BSL Interpreted Sun 8 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm

What’s On Stage

Audio Described Wed 11 Jan 2pm & Sat 14 Jan 2.30pm

“It’s glitzy, it’s spectacular, it’s funny and it’s hugely entertaining”

Captioned Sun 15 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm

The Reviews Hub

“A brilliantly bold crowd pleaser”

Relaxed Performance Wed 25 Jan 12 noon

The Telegraph

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Reviews from Goldilocks and the Three Bears 2021/22.

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7 Feb — 11 Feb

SUNDAY MIRROR

Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £24 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty Audio Described Sat 11 Feb 2.30pm

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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty reawakens, celebrating 10 years since its premiere at Sadlers Wells, when it became the fastest selling production in the company’s history.

Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award-winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences throughout the UK and across the globe.

Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again?

With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and

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masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company. Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance.

The Herald

“Absolute perfection” The Spectator

“Extraordinary, dazzling, masterful” Sunday Express

“Thrills from start to finish.

Utterly brilliant” Sunday Mirror

15 Feb — 25 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm Sun 1pm

From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s

Swan Lake BRB’s treasured production of the world’s best-loved ballet.

The greatest of all romantic ballets returns in “one of the world’s finest productions” (The Observer).

Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake - with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia performing Tchaikovsky’s superb music live alongside BRB’s spectacular dancers.

Prince Siegfried is out hunting one night when he happens upon a flock of graceful swans. When one of them turns into a beautiful woman named Odette, the Prince is utterly smitten but Odette explains that she’s fallen under an evil spell cast by the dreaded Rothbart, which keeps her in swan form

from dawn to dusk. Can Siegfried break the spell and smooth the path of true love? Find out in this exquisite production of a true ballet classic.

Age Guidance 7+

Touch Tour Sat 18 Feb, time tbc Audio Described Sat 18 Feb 2.30pm

“One of the best Swan Lakes around”

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The Daily Express Access Families

“Supremely classy” The Telegraph

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Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Marius Petipa Production Peter Wright, Galina Samsova Designs Philip Prowse Lighting Peter Teigen Image: Momoko Hirata. © Manvir Rai and Richard Payne.

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We work with over 40,000 school students every year from across the West Midlands.

HIPPODROME EDUCATION NETWORK

Our Hippodrome Education Network brings creativity into the curriculum and provides young people with the chance to experience and connect with theatre. birminghamhippodrome.com/HEN

Find out how your school can get involved at... schools@birmingham hippodrome.com

Our Young Advocates programme brings together 16 young people aged 14-22 to help shape the future of Birmingham Hippodrome’s work. birminghamhippodrome.com/YoungAdvocates

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18 Apr — 22 Apr 2023 Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £27 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

Titanic The Musical In the final hours of 14th April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and 'the unsinkable ship' slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1,517 men, women and children lost their lives.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers.

The original Broadway production of Titanic The Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.

Age Guidance 8+

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“A feast of remarkable theatricality.

A totally enveloping, completely thrilling production” Birmingham Mail

“Breathtaking” The Guardian

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We want to make sure that the creative talent of our region is able to develop, thrive, and make careers from a base at Birmingham Hippodrome. You can also benefit from free rehearsal space, space to work and meet in, ticket offers and masterclasses!

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PHIL McINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL RODDY DOYLE’S

DIRECTED BY

ANDREW LINNIE

24 Apr — 29 Apr 2023 Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change (see p50).

OVER 20 SOUL CLASSICS LIVE ON STAGE! MUSTANG SALLY H IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR H I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE PAPA WAS A ROLLIN’ STONE H TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS H UPTIGHT H KNOCK ON WOOD YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON H (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION H RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH AND MANY MORE!

The Commitments The Commitments is a fantastically feel-good celebration of soul, starring Coronation Street Star, Nigel Pivaro and West End Star, Ian McIntosh.

Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record-breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic.

The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash-hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose and more!

A guaranteed fabulously fun night out you will simply never forget.

The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself and is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working-class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced.

Age Guidance 12+

BSL Interpreted Wed 26 Apr 7.30pm Captioned Thu 27 Apr 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 29 Apr 2.30pm

Discounts Access Friends Groups

“The musical we’ve been waiting for.

A sweet-soul, solid-gold, five-star blast - so good I almost wept” The Sunday Times

“This hugely enjoyable show touches the sublime. Wonderfully funny” The Telegraph 47

thank you

...to all our supporters - major donors, patrons, sponsors, corporate patrons, and Trusts & Foundations - for helping us to create opportunities for everyone to access the arts.

We hope you share our belief in the value of arts and culture for communities here in the West Midlands and will help us bring our charitable ambitions to life.

Because Arts Matter!

Major Gifts Mrs A Cole • Racheal & Adrian Jessop • Mrs T Justham • Mark & Amanda Smith • Peter Tod • Mr J Weston • Anonymous Donors

Hippodrome Circle Patrons

Headline Act Patrons

Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Graham & Heidi Mosedale • Mark & Amanda Smith • Paul Twose

Teresa & Sarah Cook • The Dickens Foundation • Dr & Mrs George Harrison • Marc & Michelle Messer • Emma & Peter Neads • Mr & Mrs J Quinn • Janette Rutter • Helen Thompson

Leading Role Patrons John & Heather Clemson • Sara & Tim Fowler • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Mark & Kathryn Jones • Alison & Jamie Justham • Steve & Erin Kearney & Maria Mosley • Martin Levermore & Michele Taylor • Debbie & Mark Lilburne • Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • John & Sandra Phenix • Tony & Julie Phillips • Paul Puttergill • David Renton & Mark Lattimore • Steve & Suzie Whittern • Neil & Polly Wilson • Phillip Wright • Anonymous Patrons

Supporting Cast Patrons Mark, Liz & Holly Abrol • Fiona Allan • Christine Bachelor • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston • Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • Marcus & Linda Daly • Ros & Trevor Davies • Gareth Edwards & Jane Mitchell • Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Katie Fraser • Mick & Sue Gower • Kerry Jennings • Martin & Roni Guest • Pauline Hancock & Simon Derby • Dorothy Hobson • David Jackson • Victoria J T Jenkins & Jan Inglis • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley • Jan Johnson • Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Martin Levermore & Michele Taylor • Maureen Levermore • Lynne Myers • Katie Newbon • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Dr and Mrs Reynolds • David & Jane Richardson • Emma Rowley • Mary Shaw • Sukhvinder Singh • Wendy Smith & Family • Christine Spittle • Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth • Mrs Ann Wailing & Mrs Vanessa Ottley • Anonymous Patrons

1899 Club Founder Members Maureen Booth • James Clews • Kirsty Davies-Chinnock • Mr & Mrs P Davies • Alaine Fendek • Rob Macpherson • Rachael Magson • Rosie Milsom • John & Teresa Purser • Roger Rivett • Ann Tonks • Mr J Weston • Margaret Plumley • Our other generous donors

Name A Seat - since 2019 David Billiard • Pauline Bolton • Rebecca Carter • Lisa Cartwright • Natal Chapman • Barbara Colvin • Raj Dhokia • Sara Ellis • Joel Hales • Karen Heath • Joanne Huzzey • Mia Illsley • Sadie Jevons • Samantha Lawson • Linda McLeod • Emma & Peter Neads • Victoria Pritchard • David Richardson • Debbie Sangha • Melanie Willcox • Peter Tod & Velocity Worldwide

To find out how you or your business can play your part, please get in touch with Judith Greenburgh, Head of Fundraising and Development on 0121 689 3082 or email fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com 48

We look forward to welcoming you to the Hippodrome ‘family’ - together we can make a real difference.

Development Partners

Trusts & Foundations Arts Connect WM • The Bernard Piggott Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • The Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • CBRE Charitable Trust • Derek Hill Foundation • Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust • The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust • The Eveson Charitable Trust • The Garrick Charitable Trust • GJW Turner Trust • The Grantham Yorke Trust • The Grimmitt Trust • Hobson Charity • IMI Charitable Trust • The Oakley Charitable Trust - The Owen Family Trust • The Richardson Brothers Foundation • Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust • The Rowan Trust • The Saintbury Trust • The Sir Barry Jackson Trust • The Sir Robert Gooch Trust • Richard Burns - The Thousandth Man Trust • The Uncle Bill Trust • The W E Dunn Trust

Performance Partners

Associate Partners

Good Company Club Lorica Insurance Brokers • Professional Polishing Services Ltd • Squire Patton Boggs • SX Media

Sponsors and Project Partners

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We’re looking forward to welcoming you…

Our Covid Measures We are constantly reviewing our processes and procedures in line with the latest government guidance, ensuring the safety of our visitors and teams. Our most up-to-date list of measures can be found online at birminghamhippodrome.com/CovidSafety

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

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

Please note Tickets are sold for the use of the buyer only (and their party) and are not for resale for commercial gain by the holder. We reserve the right to cancel tickets and refuse entry without refund if this condition is breached.

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

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

• Our ticket sales counter at the theatre opens 1 hour 30 minutes before a performance and closes 30 minutes after the show starts. It is closed on non-performance days.

• Our ticket sales phonelines are open 10am – 6pm Mon – Fri. They are closed on weekends and bank holidays.

• Choose your own seats online (to a maximum of nine tickets per performance): birminghamhippodrome.com • Select your own seats may not be available on busy onsale days to help manage website demand.

• Organise a group booking on 0844 338 7000 (calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge).

Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm.

• We offer a post-purchase enquiries only line on 0121 689 1070.

• For enquiries about accessibility, please use the Access phone line on 0121 689 1060.

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

Payment • We accept most major credit and debit cards. After payment, we’ll send e-tickets no later than 2 weeks before a performance date unless booked within that period.

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

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

A note on ticket prices, discounts and charges • All ticket prices listed in this brochure and elsewhere are subject to change at any time.

• In response to demand we may adapt prices, seating areas and discounting, and availability of concessions or discounts may be limited at our discretion.

• Check online at birminghamhippodrome.com or call us on 0844 338 5000* for current prices.

• Tickets for selected events may include a building improvement levy retained by Birmingham Hippodrome.

• We will always endeavour to keep discounts as generous as possible so that no bookers are at a disadvantage. Discounts vary, cannot be combined nor applied retrospectively, and 50

Privacy Policy We regularly update our privacy policy to comply with the latest regulations. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting us online, by post or by phone. See birminghamhippodrome.com/privacypolicy.

Donations When booking tickets, please consider making a small donation. This helps us continue expanding our community projects, access initiatives, and education work. Donations may be eligible for Gift Aid at no extra cost to you.

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

Children We want our productions to be enjoyed by everyone, but very young children can get bored or easily upset by special effects.

This is why, unless otherwise stated, we don’t admit children under 3 into our main house performances. See individual show pages or the website for more detailed age guidance.

For family shows in our Patrick Studio, young children are welcome and we always indicate any terms or prices for babes in arms (18 months and under). Please book babes in arms in advance on 0844 338 5000.* Everyone admitted to the theatre needs a ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult so we know they are safe.

Access • Assisted Performances: for dates of relaxed, audiodescribed, captioned or BSL interpreted performances, please see the show pages or refer to the diary on pages 52/53.

Visit birminghamhippodrome.com or call our Access phone line on 0121 689 1060 for further details.

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

• Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing: if you’d like a receiver, just ask at Access Assistance Desk, located at our main entrance. We can arrange seats close to the signer or caption board for BSL interpreted and captioned performances.

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

Toilet facilities To ensure everyone’s welcome at Birmingham Hippodrome, in common with an increasing number of public places, we’ve introduced all gender toilets on Level 4. Designated Male toilets and Female toilets are still available and easily accessible on all other floors.

Enjoy your next visit!

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

may be restricted or limited. They are generally available on presentation of valid ID, and our range includes: 18 and under or 65+, full-time students, selected Hippodrome memberships, benefits claimants, groups of 8+ or 10+ upwards, school and youth groups, those with access or disability needs, plus occasional early booking discounts or special offers.

• Charges vary with other agents selling on our behalf. We regularly use Ticketmaster and other well-known agents.

You are advised to check their charges when booking.

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

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Stage Please note: This diagram is a guide and not an accurate representation of seating positions. Stalls Rows A – D are not used for Opera and Ballet performances. Other variations may apply due to technical reasons. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, changes may occur.

Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer: Jon Gilchrist Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842 Glenn Howells (Chair) • Andrew Connors • Martin Guest • Andrew Hammond • Vidar Hjardeng MBE • Immy Kaur • Elizabeth Lawal • Harj Millington • Suzie Norton • Tru Powell • Ann Tonks Special Adviser: John Crabtree OBE 51

Performance diary

May Fri 6 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Wed 18 Thu 19 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sat 21 Sun 22 Tue 24 Tue 24 Wed 25 Wed 25 Thu 26 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sat 28 Sun 29 Sun 29

Hit The Ode 7.45pm Waitress 7.30pm Waitress 7.30pm Waitress 2pm & 7.30pm Confessions of a 7.45pm Cockney Temple Dancer Waitress 7.30pm Confessions of a 7.45pm Cockney Temple Dancer Waitress 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm Waitress 2.30pm & 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am & 1pm Magic Goes Wrong 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am & 1pm Magic Goes Wrong 2pm & 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am & 1pm Magic Goes Wrong 7.30pm Magic Goes Wrong 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm Magic Goes Wrong 2.30pm & 7.30pm Oi Frog & Friends!

10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm Magic Goes Wrong 2.30pm

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Jun Fri 3 Joe Lycett 7.30pm SOLD OUT Sat 4 Joe Lycett 7.30pm SOLD OUT Mon 6 Singin’ In The Rain 7.30pm Tue 7 Singin’ In The Rain 7.30pm Wed 8 Singin’ In The Rain 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 9 Singin’ In The Rain 7.30pm Fri 10 Singin’ In The Rain 7.30pm Sat 11 Singin’ In The Rain 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 11 - B-SIDE Various Times Sun 19 Hip-Hop Festival Sun 12 Russell Kane 8pm Tue 14 Rob Beckett 8pm Thu 23 BRB On Your Marks 7.30pm Fri 24 BRB On Your Marks 7.30pm Fri 24 Ghost 8pm Sat 25 BRB On Your Marks 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 28 Blood, Water, Earth 7pm Tue 28 ∞ [Infinite] 8pm Thu 30 Bygones 7.30pm

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Mailles Mailles Oti Mabuse - I Am Here We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You Jumprov!

We Will Rock You Popstars: The 90s Musical We Will Rock You Popstars: The 90s Musical We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You

8pm 7pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You We Will Rock You

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

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Aug Tue 2 The Cher Show 7.30pm Wed 3 The Cher Show 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 4 The Cher Show 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 5 The Cher Show 7.30pm Sat 6 The Cher Show 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 9 Les Misérables 7.30pm Wed 10 Les Misérables 7.30pm Thu 11 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 12 Les Misérables 7.30pm Sat 13 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 15 Les Misérables 7.30pm Tue 16 Les Misérables 7.30pm Wed 17 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 18 Les Misérables 7.30pm Fri 19 To The Streets!

1.45pm & 7.45pm Fri 19 Les Misérables 7.30pm Sat 20 To The Streets!

1.45pm & 7.45pm Sat 20 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mon 22 Les Misérables 7.30pm Tue 23 Les Misérables 7.30pm Wed 24 Les Misérables 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 24 To The Streets!

7.45pm Thu 25 Les Misérables 7.30pm Thu 25 To The Streets!

7.45pm Thu 25 Waswasa Various Times Fri 26 Les Misérables 7.30pm Fri 26 Waswasa Various Times Sat 27 - Birmingham Weekender Various Times Sun 28 Sun 28 To The Streets!

1.45pm & 7.45pm Sat 27 Les Misérables 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 27 Waswasa Various Times Sun 28 Waswasa Various Times Tue 30 Beautiful 7.30pm Tue 30 Waswasa Various Times Wed 31 Beautiful 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 31 Waswasa Various Times

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Sep Beautiful 2pm & 7.30pm 27 Waswasa Various Times 24 Beautiful 7.30pm 27 Waswasa Various Times 24 Beautiful 2.30pm & 7.30pm 27 Waswasa Various Times 24 The Color Purple 7.30pm 28 The Color Purple 7.30pm 28 The Color Purple 2pm & 7.30pm 28 The Color Purple 7.30pm 28 The Color Purple 2.30pm & 7.30pm 28 Kantha Kantha-k 1pm & 7pm 25 Kantha Kantha-k 1pm & 7pm 25 Hear Me Now 7.30pm 25 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 29 Wed 28 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 29 Thu 29 Rambert Dance in 2pm & 7.30pm

Peaky Blinders 29 Fri 30 Rambert Dance in 7.30pm Peaky Blinders 29 Thu 1 Thu 1 Fri 2 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sat 3 Tue 13 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Tue 20 Wed 21 Fri 23 Tue 27

Oct Rambert Dance in 2.30pm & 7.30pm Peaky Blinders Sun 2 Rambert Dance in 2.30pm Peaky Blinders Tue 4 Sister Act 7.30pm Wed 5 Sister Act 2pm & 7.30pm Sat 1

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Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Jumprov!

Joe McElderry - Freedom Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act Sister Act BRB Into the Music BRB Into the Music Aakash Odedra - Samsara BRB Coppélia BRB Coppélia BRB Coppélia BRB Coppélia Joanne McNally Strictly Ballroom

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm

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7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 1pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 1pm 2pm 7.30pm

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Strictly Ballroom Strictly Ballroom Strictly Ballroom Strictly Ballroom Hit The Ode Strictly Ballroom WNO The Makropulos Affair WNO La bohème WNO La bohème WNO La bohème WNO Migrations BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker

Dec Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Tue 13 Wed 14 Thu 15 Sat 17 Sat 17 Sun 18 Sun 18 Tue 20 Tue 20 Wed 21 Wed 21 Thu 22 Thu 22 Fri 23

BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker BRB The Nutcracker Tales from Acorn Wood Tales from Acorn Wood Tales from Acorn Wood Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood

2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 1pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 1pm & 6pm 10am & 1pm 10am & 1pm 10am & 1pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 1pm & 5.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm

Audio Described Performance Captioned Performance BSL Interpreted Performance Relaxed Performance

40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 26 26 26 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26

Fri 23 Sat 24 Sat 24 Mon 26 Mon 26 Tue 27 Tue 27 Wed 28 Wed 28 Thu 29 Thu 29 Fri 30 Fri 30 Sat 31 Sat 31

Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington Tales from Acorn Wood Dick Whittington

2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 1pm & 5.15pm 1pm & 4pm 1pm & 5.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 10am & 1pm 1pm & 5.15pm

41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41 26 41

1pm & 5.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 5.15pm 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 5.15pm 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 5.15pm 7.15pm 12pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2pm & 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm 1pm & 5.15pm

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Motionhouse - Starchitects 1pm & 7.15pm Motionhouse - Starchitects 1pm Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Matthew Bourne’s 2pm & 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Matthew Bourne’s 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Matthew Bourne’s 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 2pm & 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 1pm BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 2pm & 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 7.30pm BRB Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

39 39

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Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington Dick Whittington

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