Birmingham Hippodrome Brochure Sep 2016

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Events 0844 338 6500*

Registered Charity Number 510842

*Calls cost 4.5p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge

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Well, it’s hard to believe I’ve been here nearly a year - and what a year it’s been. stewardship of new Artistic Director Robert Battle.

I caught up with Mr Battle recently at their base in Manhattan and was privileged to see the company in rehearsal for this tour: believe me, even if you don’t think you like dance, you’ll be amazed by this company - they are the Olympic athletes of the dance world.

In November we welcome Vamos Cuba!, the new Cuban spectacular we helped commission that has wowed audiences all summer at Sadler’s Wells.

A real music and dance spectacular featuring a live band and singers on stage, plus dancing that will set your pulse racing. Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha - this show is one big party as I found out when meeting the creative team in Havana earlier this year.

Photo: Pamela Raith

If hot Cuban dancing isn’t your cup of tea, you might prefer to be inspired by the story of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins spending one unforgettable night together in a recording studio. With a score of rock hits, Million Dollar Quartet stars Jason Donovan as the record producer Sam Phillips, often known as the man who invented rock ’n’ roll.

My relocation last year coincided with Birmingham Weekender, when the whole city was buzzing with live performances everywhere, the opening of Grand Central, and World Cup rugby. What a stunning way to be welcomed to a new city, and I was so proud of the role the Hippodrome played in producing the Weekender on behalf of the city’s cultural organisations.

And I’m equally proud of the programme detailed in this brochure - starting with Cape Town Opera’s Mandela Trilogy in September. This is trailblazing new work that tells the life story of a most remarkable man: I was very lucky to see the world premiere in Cape Town in 2010 when the unique and powerful sound of African voices brought the house down. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater are another firm favourite, and this is their fourth visit to the Hippodrome, and their first under the

Fiona Allan Artistic Director & Chief Executive chiefexecutive@birminghamhippodrome.com

Of course, the Christmas season commences with Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Nutcracker as well as our annual pantomime - this year Dick Whittington - starring John Barrowman together on stage with The Krankies. Oh Yes They Are! Keep your dancing shoes on as we move into 2017.

Matthew Bourne returns with his brand new production of The Red Shoes, there’s another chance to see BRB’s Cinderella, and we present the uplifting story of a boy who discovers a passion for ballet, Billy Elliot. This is one of the greatest British musicals of all time, and the Hippodrome is the last stop on the UK tour, so don’t miss your chance to see this funny and captivating production.

We look forward to making you very welcome.

Front cover: BRB The Nutcracker p20, Fagin’s Twist p11, Dick Whittington p22 and Kiss Me, Kate p17.

Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

CREATIVE Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region.

ummer in Southside, S July 2016

We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity.

We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. ummer in Southside, S Jul 2016

Hippodrome Heritage

Whether you would like to work with us as a partner, participate in our range of themed workshops, volunteer for our outdoor events or just know more about Hippodrome CREATIVE and our future projects, then we’d love to hear from you!

Looking to make a difference?

Email us creative@ birminghamhippodrome.com birminghamhippodrome.com/ creative

irmingham Hippodrome Patrons B (2,241 Reasons to Remember, Nov 2015) Furious Folly, Jul 2016

Make a donation, join our Friends or Patrons scheme or make a major gift. We also welcome grants from Trusts who will help bring our vision to life. audits Sonnants at M Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

Contact us to start the conversation Are you a business? businessdevelopment@ birminghamhippodrome.com Or an individual? fundraising@ birminghamhippodrome.com If you like what we do, explore how you can help at birminghamhippodrome.com/ giveandjoin

Are you a business who shares our ambition and creative vision? Let’s discuss how we can invest together in the cultural life of the city at any scale.

Hippodrome CREATIVE projects coming up…

Sat 1 Billy Elliot Mon 3 Billy Elliot Tue 4 Billy Elliot Wed 5 Billy Elliot Thu 6 Billy Elliot Fri 7 Billy Elliot Sat 8 Billy Elliot Mon 10 Billy Elliot Tue 11 Billy Elliot Wed 12 Billy Elliot Thu 13 Billy Elliot Fri 14 Billy Elliot Sat 15 Billy Elliot Mon 17 Billy Elliot Tue 18 Billy Elliot Wed 19 Billy Elliot Thu 20 Billy Elliot Fri 21 Billy Elliot Sat 22 Billy Elliot Mon 24 Billy Elliot Tue 25 Billy Elliot Wed 26 Billy Elliot Thu 27 Billy Elliot Fri 28 Billy Elliot Sat 29 Billy Elliot

2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30

Apr

Get Involved!

We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.

7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30

Hip-Hop will be taking over Southside’s public places and theatre spaces, bringing together the city’s many hip-hop talents.

See p9 to find out more.

Jul Sat 1 Mon 3

Tue 4

Wed 5

Thu 6

Fri 7

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WNO Der Rosenkavalier 6pm The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time 35 The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2.30pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time

Audio Described Performance Wed 21 Sep Mandela Trilogy 7.30pm Sat 8 Oct BRB The Tempest 2.30pm Sat 22 Oct Blood Brothers 2.30pm Fri 11 Nov Kiss Me, Kate 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm Wed 18 Jan Dick Whittington 2pm Sat 21 Jan Dick Whittington 2.30pm Sat 11 Feb The Red Shoes 2.30pm Sat 18 Feb BRB Cinderella 2.30pm Sat 22 Apr Billy Elliot 2.30pm Sat 13 May Funny Girl 2.30pm Sat 3 Jun Grease 2.30pm Sat 10 Jun The Addams Family 2.30pm Sat 8 Jul The Curious Incident of 2.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Captioned Performance Thu 20 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm Wed 11 Jan Dick Whittington 7.15pm Thu 20 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Tue 9 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 11 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 10 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 1 Jun Grease 7.30pm Thu 11 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 8 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Fri 12 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 6 Jul The Curious Incident of 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Sat 13 Funny Girl 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 Signed Performance Mon 29 Grease 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Tue 30 Grease 7.30pm 33 Sun 15 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm Wed 31 Grease 2pm & 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Wed 10 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 31 May Grease 7.30pm Wed 7 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Thu 1 Grease 7.30pm 33 Wed 5 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Fri 2 Grease 5.30pm & 8.30pm 33 Relaxed Performance Sat 3 Grease 5pm & 8.30pm 33 Thu 26 Jan Dick Whittington 12 noon Tue 6 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Mon 3 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm Wed 7 The Addams Family 2pm & 7.30pm 34

the Dog in the Night-Time Thu 8 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Talk Fri 9 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Fri 23 Sep Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Post-show Sat 10 The Addams Family 2.30pm & 7.30pm 34 Fri 7 Oct BRB The Tempest

6.30pm Tue 13 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Tue 8 Nov WNO The Merchant of Venice 6pm Wed 14 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Wed 9 Nov WNO Macbeth 6.15pm Fri 2 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Thu 15 BRB Coppélia 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 9 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Fri 16 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Thu 20 Oct Fagin’s Twist Post-show Fri 16 BRB First Steps - 1pm

A Child’s Coppélia Fri 17 Feb BRB Cinderella 6.30pm

May

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Sep FREE

Sat 17 BRB Coppélia 2.30pm & 7.30pm Wed 21 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Thu 22 BRB Three Short Ballets 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Sat 24 BRB Three Short Ballets 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 27 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Wed 28 WNO Die Fledermaus 7.15pm Thu 29 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Fri 30 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm

Ticket sales Tickets & Information 0844 3380844 5000338 | birminghamhippodrome.com 5000 | birminghamhippodrome.com

Play your part with Hippodrome CREATIVE

Tue 14 Billy Elliot Wed 15 Billy Elliot Thu 16 Billy Elliot Fri 17 Billy Elliot Sat 18 Billy Elliot Mon 20 Billy Elliot Tue 21 Billy Elliot Wed 22 Billy Elliot Thu 23 Billy Elliot Fri 24 Billy Elliot Sat 25 Billy Elliot Mon 27 Billy Elliot Tue 28 Billy Elliot Wed 29 Billy Elliot Thu 30 Billy Elliot Fri 31 Billy Elliot

Jun

urtain Raiser for Matthew C Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Feb 2016

X-Ray: The Unknown Quantity From 8 Nov FREE

Hugh Turvey HonFRPS FRSA Artist in Residence, The British Institute of Radiology

Marking the 120th anniversary of the first medical X-Ray performed in Birmingham, Hippodrome CREATIVE has commissioned an innovative new digital dance film and sonic soundscape.

The film is a collaboration between award-winning performer/ choreographer Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere, sound artist Justin Wiggan and British Institute of Radiology artist in residence Hugh Turvey.

The film will be launched on the digital screens in our foyers, and in partner venues to coincide with World Radiography Day on 8 November. birminghamhippodrome.com/xray

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Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

CREATIVE Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region.

ummer in Southside, S July 2016

We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity.

We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. ummer in Southside, S Jul 2016

Hippodrome Heritage

Whether you would like to work with us as a partner, participate in our range of themed workshops, volunteer for our outdoor events or just know more about Hippodrome CREATIVE and our future projects, then we’d love to hear from you!

Looking to make a difference?

Email us creative@ birminghamhippodrome.com birminghamhippodrome.com/ creative

irmingham Hippodrome Patrons B (2,241 Reasons to Remember, Nov 2015) Furious Folly, Jul 2016

Make a donation, join our Friends or Patrons scheme or make a major gift. We also welcome grants from Trusts who will help bring our vision to life. audits Sonnants at M Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

Contact us to start the conversation Are you a business? businessdevelopment@ birminghamhippodrome.com Or an individual? fundraising@ birminghamhippodrome.com If you like what we do, explore how you can help at birminghamhippodrome.com/ giveandjoin

Are you a business who shares our ambition and creative vision? Let’s discuss how we can invest together in the cultural life of the city at any scale.

Hippodrome CREATIVE projects coming up…

Sat 1 Billy Elliot Mon 3 Billy Elliot Tue 4 Billy Elliot Wed 5 Billy Elliot Thu 6 Billy Elliot Fri 7 Billy Elliot Sat 8 Billy Elliot Mon 10 Billy Elliot Tue 11 Billy Elliot Wed 12 Billy Elliot Thu 13 Billy Elliot Fri 14 Billy Elliot Sat 15 Billy Elliot Mon 17 Billy Elliot Tue 18 Billy Elliot Wed 19 Billy Elliot Thu 20 Billy Elliot Fri 21 Billy Elliot Sat 22 Billy Elliot Mon 24 Billy Elliot Tue 25 Billy Elliot Wed 26 Billy Elliot Thu 27 Billy Elliot Fri 28 Billy Elliot Sat 29 Billy Elliot

2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30

Apr

Get Involved!

We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.

7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30

Hip-Hop will be taking over Southside’s public places and theatre spaces, bringing together the city’s many hip-hop talents.

See p9 to find out more.

Jul Sat 1 Mon 3

Tue 4

Wed 5

Thu 6

Fri 7

Sat 8

WNO Der Rosenkavalier 6pm The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time 35 The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2.30pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time

Audio Described Performance Wed 21 Sep Mandela Trilogy 7.30pm Sat 8 Oct BRB The Tempest 2.30pm Sat 22 Oct Blood Brothers 2.30pm Fri 11 Nov Kiss Me, Kate 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm Wed 18 Jan Dick Whittington 2pm Sat 21 Jan Dick Whittington 2.30pm Sat 11 Feb The Red Shoes 2.30pm Sat 18 Feb BRB Cinderella 2.30pm Sat 22 Apr Billy Elliot 2.30pm Sat 13 May Funny Girl 2.30pm Sat 3 Jun Grease 2.30pm Sat 10 Jun The Addams Family 2.30pm Sat 8 Jul The Curious Incident of 2.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Captioned Performance Thu 20 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm Wed 11 Jan Dick Whittington 7.15pm Thu 20 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Tue 9 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 11 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 10 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 1 Jun Grease 7.30pm Thu 11 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 8 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Fri 12 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 6 Jul The Curious Incident of 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Sat 13 Funny Girl 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 Signed Performance Mon 29 Grease 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Tue 30 Grease 7.30pm 33 Sun 15 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm Wed 31 Grease 2pm & 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Wed 10 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 31 May Grease 7.30pm Wed 7 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Thu 1 Grease 7.30pm 33 Wed 5 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Fri 2 Grease 5.30pm & 8.30pm 33 Relaxed Performance Sat 3 Grease 5pm & 8.30pm 33 Thu 26 Jan Dick Whittington 12 noon Tue 6 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Mon 3 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm Wed 7 The Addams Family 2pm & 7.30pm 34

the Dog in the Night-Time Thu 8 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Talk Fri 9 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Fri 23 Sep Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Post-show Sat 10 The Addams Family 2.30pm & 7.30pm 34 Fri 7 Oct BRB The Tempest

6.30pm Tue 13 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Tue 8 Nov WNO The Merchant of Venice 6pm Wed 14 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Wed 9 Nov WNO Macbeth 6.15pm Fri 2 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Thu 15 BRB Coppélia 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 9 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Fri 16 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Thu 20 Oct Fagin’s Twist Post-show Fri 16 BRB First Steps - 1pm

A Child’s Coppélia Fri 17 Feb BRB Cinderella 6.30pm

May

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Sep FREE

Sat 17 BRB Coppélia 2.30pm & 7.30pm Wed 21 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Thu 22 BRB Three Short Ballets 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Sat 24 BRB Three Short Ballets 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 27 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Wed 28 WNO Die Fledermaus 7.15pm Thu 29 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Fri 30 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm

Ticket sales Tickets & Information 0844 3380844 5000338 | birminghamhippodrome.com 5000 | birminghamhippodrome.com

Play your part with Hippodrome CREATIVE

Tue 14 Billy Elliot Wed 15 Billy Elliot Thu 16 Billy Elliot Fri 17 Billy Elliot Sat 18 Billy Elliot Mon 20 Billy Elliot Tue 21 Billy Elliot Wed 22 Billy Elliot Thu 23 Billy Elliot Fri 24 Billy Elliot Sat 25 Billy Elliot Mon 27 Billy Elliot Tue 28 Billy Elliot Wed 29 Billy Elliot Thu 30 Billy Elliot Fri 31 Billy Elliot

Jun

urtain Raiser for Matthew C Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Feb 2016

X-Ray: The Unknown Quantity From 8 Nov FREE

Hugh Turvey HonFRPS FRSA Artist in Residence, The British Institute of Radiology

Marking the 120th anniversary of the first medical X-Ray performed in Birmingham, Hippodrome CREATIVE has commissioned an innovative new digital dance film and sonic soundscape.

The film is a collaboration between award-winning performer/ choreographer Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere, sound artist Justin Wiggan and British Institute of Radiology artist in residence Hugh Turvey.

The film will be launched on the digital screens in our foyers, and in partner venues to coincide with World Radiography Day on 8 November. birminghamhippodrome.com/xray

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Sep Oct Nov

Highlights Mandela Trilogy Tue 20 & Wed 21 Sep A musical tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela brought vividly to stage by Cape Town Opera.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival Fri 23 – Sun 25 Sep Bringing together the city’s Hip-Hop talents, this FREE festival will be taking over Southside.

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BRB The Tempest Sat 1 – Sat 8 Oct A world premiere from David Bintley – an original new ballet for Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary.

Vamos Cuba!

Tue 1 – Sat 5 Nov An exuberant mix of traditional and modern dance styles with the hottest dancers Cuba has to offer.

Blood Brothers Mon 10 – Sat 22 Oct This legendary musical tells the captivating tale of twins who are separated at birth.

Kiss Me, Kate Thu 10 – Sat 12 Nov The classic musical from Cole Porter full of wit, dance, show business and hit songs!

Million Dollar Quartet Mon 24 – Sat 29 Oct Starring Jason Donovan.

The story of how four stars made rock ‘n’ roll history.

The Full Monty Mon 14 – Sat 19 Nov Classic British comedy stripped bare and at its best!

Dec/Jan Feb Mar BRB The Nutcracker Fri 25 Nov – Tue 13 Dec The world famous production by Sir Peter Wright, acclaimed as one of the best in the world.

The Red Shoes Tue 7 – Sat 11 Feb Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of the legendary film is set to dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Dick Whittington Mon 19 Dec 2016 – Sun 29 Jan 2017 John Barrowman, Steve McFadden, Jodie Prenger, The Krankies and Matt Slack – it’s going to be the cat’s whiskers.

BRB Cinderella Wed 15 – Sat 25 Feb A sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery and a cast of characters that captures every imagination.

Dance: Sampled Fri 3 & Sat 4 Mar Sample outstanding live dance in this taster show.

Billy Elliot Tue 7 Mar – Sat 29 Apr A funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

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FIRST NIGHT

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Enjoy exclusive benefits Join FIRST NIGHT, our FREE membership scheme and pay from as little as £5 for your tickets, plus special offers like 2-for-1 or £10 off selected performances.

“Discovered theatre for £5 and now I’m hooked! It’s a brilliant scheme for young people” First Night member

– Lots of exclusive discounts on theatre tickets – Pre- and post-show talks, backstage tours – Invitations to special events for 16-24s and discounted workshops – e-newsletter with all the latest news

Step 1 Choose Decide which show and performance you’d like to see.

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Step 3 Enjoy Relax and enjoy your visit - you’re now a First Night member!

All discounts are subject to availability

First Night Offer

Performances

Price Bands

Mandela Trilogy

£5 tickets

Tue 20 & Wed 21 Sep 7.30pm

C-E

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

£5 tickets

Fri 23 Sep 7.30pm & Sat 24 Sep 2.30pm & 7.30pm

B-D

Fagin’s Twist

FREE

Thu 20 & Fri 21 Oct 7.45pm

All

Blood Brothers

£10 off

Mon 10 Oct 7.30pm

C-E

Million Dollar Quartet

£10 tickets

Mon 24 - Fri 28 Oct 7.30pm & Wed 26 Oct 2pm

C-E

Vamos Cuba!

£5 tickets

Tue 1 - Thu 3 Nov 7.30pm & Wed 2 Nov 2pm

C-E

WNO The Merchant of Venice

£5 tickets

Tue 8 Nov 7pm

B-D

WNO Macbeth

£5 tickets

Wed 9 Nov 7.15pm

B-D

WNO Kiss Me, Kate

£5 tickets

Thu 10 & Fri 11 Nov 7.30pm

B-D

The Full Monty

£10 tickets

Mon 14 Nov 7.30pm

C-E

The Red Shoes

£5 off

Tue 7 Feb 7.30pm

C-E

Dance: Sampled

£5 tickets

Fri 3 & Sat 4 Mar, 8pm

All

Material Men

FREE

Mon 27 & Tue 28 Mar 7.45pm

All

Funny Girl

£5 off

Tue 9 May 7.30pm

C-E

Grease

£15 tickets

Mon 29 & Tue 30 May 7.30pm

C-D

The Addams Family

£15 tickets

Tue 6 - Fri 9 June 7.30pm & Wed 7 Jun 2pm

C-D

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

£15 tickets

Tue 4 Jul 7.30pm

C-E

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Mandela Trilogy

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Both Performances

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Fagin’s Twist

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Blood Brothers

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Million Dollar Quartet

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Vamos Cuba!

The Full Monty Dick Whittington

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Dance: Sampled

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Material Men

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Billy Elliot

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Funny Girl

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Grease

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The Addams Family

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Wed 21 Sep Sat 8 Oct Sat 22 Oct Fri 11 Nov Sat 26 Nov Wed 18 Jan Sat 21 Jan Sat 11 Feb Sat 18 Feb Sat 22 Apr Sat 13 May Sat 3 Jun Sat 10 Jun Sat 8 Jul

Mandela Trilogy 7.30pm BRB The Tempest 2.30pm Blood Brothers 2.30pm Kiss Me, Kate 7.30pm BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm Dick Whittington 2pm Dick Whittington 2.30pm The Red Shoes 2.30pm BRB Cinderella 2.30pm Billy Elliot 2.30pm Funny Girl 2.30pm Grease 2.30pm The Addams Family 2.30pm The Curious Incident of the 2.30pm Dog in the Night-Time

Captioned Performance Thu 20 Oct Sun 8 Jan Wed 11 Jan Thu 20 Apr Thu 11 May Thu 1 Jun Thu 8 Jun Thu 6 Jul

Blood Brothers 7.30pm Dick Whittington 1pm Dick Whittington 7.15pm Billy Elliot 7.30pm Funny Girl 7.30pm Grease 7.30pm The Addams Family 7.30pm The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm Dog in the Night-Time

Signed Performance Tue 18 Oct Sun 15 Jan Tue 18 Apr Wed 31 May Wed 7 Jun Wed 5 Jul

Blood Brothers 7.30pm Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm Billy Elliot 7.30pm Grease 7.30pm The Addams Family 7.30pm The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm Dog in the Night-Time

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Thu 26 Jan Dick Whittington Mon 3 Jul The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

12 noon 7.30pm

20 Sep & 21 Sep Tue & Wed 7.30pm

From £17 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Mandela Trilogy Featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra The amazing life of Nelson Mandela is brought vividly to the stage by Cape Town Opera in a large-scale celebration and tribute to the man who touched hearts and minds around the world.

From tribal initiation rites on the banks of the Mbashe River, through the heady and rebellious jazz-fuelled days in Sophiatown; to incarceration and reflection on Robben Island and finally beyond, to freedom - this is the story of one of the world’s most iconic figures.

Told in three acts, by a cast of over 60 South African performers, the music and story match the vastly different phases of Mandela’s journey from freedom fighter to president.

The upbeat jazz and swing-influenced songs of Sophiatown are framed by musical styles more familiar in contemporary opera - with a dash of authentic Xhosa folk music that grounds the production in its African roots.

“One of the great stories of our time” The Guardian

Written by two different composers each “An inspirational act is in stark contrast to the others, but journey towards with an over-arching dramatic theme liberation” that shines a light on the life of an The Independent extraordinary man.

Presented by Wales Millennium Centre and Cape Town Opera Music by Peter Louis van Dijk & Mike Campbell Written and Directed by Michael Williams

“Cape Town Opera’s chorus is quite magnificent” Daily Telegraph

UK & Ireland Tour supported by

Access

Audio Described Wed 21 Sep 7.30pm

Touch Tour Wed 21 Sep 6.30pm

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Dance Consortium presents

Fri & Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Rennie Harris’ Exodus. Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater ®

“Unbelievable. Go see Ailey. It’s changeyour-life good” NBC’s Today Show

“An international powerhouse known for explosive and appealing modern dance” The Atlanta Journal Constitution

“Some of the most bravura dancers on the planet” Chicago Sun Times

“The crowd starts cheering before the curtain goes up”

The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back after a five year absence from the UK with a dazzling array of offerings. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Battle, this all-star line-up continues to wow audiences and critics around the world.

Experience beautifully different repertoire over two days, which include Ailey classics as well as new works by some of today’s most acclaimed choreographers.

On Friday evening feel the movement and music of Cuba with Open Door and sizzling Argentinian tango re-imagined in Piazzolla Caldera. For Saturday performances, experience hip-hop as a celebration of life in Exodus, find peace,

solace and freedom in Four Corners and be swept away in a dreamlike duet in After the Rain Pas de Deux.

For the finale of all performances, enjoy the most widely-seen modern dance work in the world, beloved crowd-pleaser Revelations.

“Gifted artistic director Robert Battle is surrounded by fantastic talent… the stars are aligned for a meteor shower of dancers to set the stage aloft.

Do not miss this season. It’s a WOW!” The Huffington Post

Robert Battle Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya Associate Artistic Director

The New York Times

FREE Post-show Q&A Fri 23 Sep

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FREE Open Rehearsal Fri (tickets must be booked in advance)

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FREE Tickets must be purchased for selected workshops

Hippodrome CREATIVE

23 Sep — 25 Sep

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B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival Where? Birmingham Hippodrome, The Patrick Centre, The Old Rep and Southside outdoor spaces.

A FREE, exciting weekend of talks, pop-up city centre performances, film, spoken word, workshops, D/VJ’s and graffiti artists. We will be taking over Southside and throwing open our doors, along with The Old Rep, for a celebration of all things Hip-Hop. Over the weekend, local street dance crews and the best of Birmingham’s b-boys and b-girls will also be battling it out for cash prizes, as Hip-Hop fills the streets and theatre spaces.

On Sunday, Birmingham Hippodrome will be ablaze with the Hip-Hop sights and sounds! Come and enjoy street food, browse the market stalls and enter our competition to win an X-BOX! B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival brings together the city’s many Hip-Hop talents – Break Mission, Dance Nuvo, Juice Aleem and Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere.

Further info and listings at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside Individual event information at facebook.com/bside2016

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1 Oct — 8 Oct Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 8, 2.30pm

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The Tempest Music Sally Beamish Choreography David Bintley Designs Rae Smith Lighting Bruno Poet A co-production with Houston Ballet Foundation Supported (2016) by The Patrick Trust, The Foyle Foundation, David & Sandra Burbidge, The Leche Trust, The Oakley Charitable Trust, The RVW Trust, The John S. Cohen Foundation, The Derek Hill Foundation, The Lynn Foundation, and Birmingham Royal Ballet’s New Work Syndicate and Director’s Appeal, and The Big Give.

Immerse yourself in a magical world.

A world premiere from David Bintley – an original new ballet for Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary. Conjured from Prospero’s magical isle, this spellbinding new work re-tells the powerful story of a man determined to right past wrongs – by all possible means.

For this unique creative collaboration, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Director has teamed up with award-winning composer Sally Beamish, designer Rae Smith (War

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Horse) and lighting designer Bruno Poet (Miss Saigon). Themes of love, loyalty and loss are punctuated by conspiracy, a comic duo, and a spectacular danced masque.

Eye-catching stagecraft, mesmerising puppetry and breathtaking flying, promise to make The Tempest an unforgettable experience for the whole family this autumn.

Audience Open Day Sat 8 Oct 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Audio Described Sat 8 Oct 2.30pm

Class on Stage Sat 8 Oct 11.15am Tickets £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Touch Tour Sat 8 Oct 10.30am

Families Photo: Bill Cooper Groups

Thu & Fri 7.45pm

The Patrick Centre

20 Oct & 21 Oct

£12

Age Guidance 8+

Photo: Rachel Cherry

Avant Garde Dance Company and The Place present

Fagin’s Twist A tale you think you know unravels and explodes.

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Fagin’s Twist is the untold story of a notorious and complex villain. It imagines Fagin’s youth, driven by greed and ambition in the face of overwhelming poverty. The streets are a place of little comfort and fairy-tale endings are hard to find in this piece of poignant coming-of-age dance theatre.

See Dickens’ Oliver Twist in a new light as Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Dance Company flips your expectations of five familiar characters, with their unmatched contemporary Hip-Hop style.

“Pure dance moments: energised, synchronised and at times capable of adrenalin-inducing excitement.”

The Herald

Fagin’s Twist is commissioned by Theatre Bristol, East London Dance, Pavilion Dance South West, Dance East and The Place, and co-produced by The Place. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tony Adigun is a Work Place artist.

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10 Oct — 22 Oct Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

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Photos include previous cast

Blood Brothers THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn also starred in Bill Kenwright’s tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013 and rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing’ which sold over 20 million copies.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

“Dazzling” Sunday Telegraph

“Terrific” Sunday Express

“A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable” The Spectator

“Gritty, gripping, superb” Mail on Sunday

“Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring approval” Daily Mail

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Audio Described Sat 22 Oct 2.30pm

Signed Tue 18 Oct 7.30pm

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24 Oct — 29 Oct Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £14 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Million Dollar Quartet “The show that left me all shook up!”

Daily Mail

“A feel good musical with a soundtrack to die for” Independent

Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet is coming to Birmingham!

This worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Starring Jason Donovan as the revolutionary record producer, Sam Phillips.

On December 4 1956, these four stars gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire,

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Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more.

Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one unforgettable night that made rock ‘n’ roll history!

1 Nov — 5 Nov Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

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Photo: Nika Kramer

Vamos Cuba!

From the creators of the smash-hit dance sensation Havana Rakatan comes Vamos Cuba!, the spectacular new show from acclaimed Cuban choreographer Nilda Guerra.

The show is set in the crazy chaos of Havana airport, where families are parted, lovers reunited, and time flies when you’re having fun. In a place of new beginnings and old romances, where reality calls and dreams take flight, experience the joys and vibrancy of Cuban life with all the passion and humour that embodies the Cuban spirit.

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Come early and enjoy the party atmosphere in our foyers before you take your seats for the show!

Join us at our cocktail bar for delicious rum based cocktails and enjoy the flavours of Cuba with our mouth-watering menu in Circle Restaurant or street food from our Deli Bar. Celebrating something special? Pre-order Champagne or a Mojito and ‘Cuban inspired’ canapés at your own reserved foyer table.

Check online for pre- and post-show events at birminghamhippodrome.com/vamoscuba

A Sadler’s Wells production. Co-produced with Blancon Productions, Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Birmingham Hippodrome.

Vamos Cuba! is an exuberant mix of traditional and modern dance styles including salsa, rumba, cha-cha-cha and reggaeton, with a live band led by Julito Padron and a cast of the hottest dancers Cuba has to offer.

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“Lovely loopy Cuban dance extravaganza” Time Out

“Vamos Cuba! is feel-good summer dance fare” Time Out

“A carnival of highoctane song and dance” Mail on Sunday

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Welsh National Opera - Shakespeare 400

8 Nov

Tue 7pm

From £16.50

9 Nov

Wed 7.15pm

From £16.50

The Merchant of Venice

Macbeth

Shylock is a proud and defiant man. But when he demands a severe debt to be repaid he becomes a victim of his own intransigence and, most seriously, the prejudice of others.

Verdi described Shakespeare’s play as ‘one of mankind’s greatest creations’ and his adaptation is fittingly brooding and ferocious.

Oliver Mears’ gripping modern day production brings this thrilling opera urgently to life.

André Tchaikowsky

Composed by a Jewish man who had endured life in the Warsaw ghetto, The Merchant of Venice is a powerful and serious attack on prejudice but also contains moments of tender beauty.

Verdi

wno.org.uk/macbeth Sung in Italian with surtitles in English.

wno.org.uk/venice Sung in English with surtitles in English.

Conductor Lionel Friend Director Keith Warner Designer Ashley Martin-Davis Lighting Designer Davy Cunningham Movement Director Michael Barry Associate Director Amy Lane

Conductor Andriy Yurkevych Director Oliver Mears Set & Costume Designer Annemarie Woods Lighting Designer Kevin Treacy Choreographer Anna Morrissey Video Designer Duncan McLean

Shakespeare’s plays are some of the greatest in the English language and have inspired composers to create great operas and musicals.

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10 Nov — 12 Nov Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

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Cole Porter’s

Kiss Me, Kate Another Op’nin’, Another Show…

1940s Baltimore. And it’s op’nin’ night of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over, costumes donned and there’s a 10 minute curtain call. What you’re about to witness is a whole lot more than Shakespeare’s comic love story…

Leading lady and superstar Lilli Vanessi is the ex-wife of the show’s charming leading man, Fred Graham. Fred has a fondness for flirtatious fresh-faced Lois Lane. Meanwhile, Lois’ boyfriend Bill is getting himself into debt (under Fred’s name) which leads to hairy encounters with a pair of foolhardy gangsters.

The stories unfold on and off-stage, comically intertwined in Cole Porter’s classic musical.

Full of wit, dance, show business and hit songs including Another Op’nin’, Another Show, Brush Up Your Shakespeare and Always True to You in My Fashion, Kiss Me, Kate will leave any Tom, Dick or Harry grinning from ear to ear. wno.org.uk/kissmekate Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Bella and Samuel Spewack Critical Edition by David Charles Abell and Seann Alderking

This autumn WNO commemorates the 400 anniversary of the death of the Bard with three very different nights at the theatre.

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Sun, Mon, Tue 8pm

£25

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Sean Lock - Keep It Light Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show.

Well he’s only gone and done it again!

What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

“He just lets the brilliance of his material dominate the room” The Guardian

“Lock at his best is gloriously intelligent, deliciously unlikely and hilariously funny” The Times

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Give the gift of memorable experiences...

We love putting on a show and believe that everyone should be able to experience live performances and make special memories.

Our gift vouchers are a wonderful way to give someone a great experience whether it be to see a show or dine in our restaurant.

If you are looking for something a bit different, why not buy a Friends membership as a gift where the recipient will enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year - see p5 for more info.

To purchase gift vouchers or Friends memberships call 0844 338 5000* or visit birminghamhippodrome.com

14 Nov — 19 Nov Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

EXTRA MATINEE ADDED DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND! THURSDAY 2PM.

The Full Monty The classic film about six out of work steel workers with nothing to lose took the world by storm!

Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production stars Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Chris Fountain, Anthony Lewis, Kai Owen and a cast of fourteen and is directed by Jack Ryder. Not only has the play been getting standing ovations every night, but it also won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for best touring production.

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Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones - so why not drop absolutely everything and book today!

“Chuffing brilliant” Daily Mail

“Terrific” Sunday Times

“Uproariously entertaining – every inch a whopping hit” Daily Telegraph

“Chuffing champion” Mail on Sunday

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25 Nov — 13 Dec

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Tue – Sat 7.30pm Tue, Wed 7, Thu & Fri 25, 2pm Sat 2.30pm Sun 1pm

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The Nutcracker Birmingham Royal Ballet’s evergreen production of The Nutcracker has been part of the city’s Christmas tradition for over 25 years.

Join young Clara as she is swept away into an enchanting winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and a Sugar Plum Fairy. Her magical Christmas tree and her handsome prince with his army of toy soldiers are an unforgettable delight.

In this most festive ballet, gigantic sets, lavish costumes, 60 dancers and a full orchestra combine to make the perfect Christmas treat for the entire family.

Sir Peter Wright’s production of The Nutcracker Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov, Vincent Redmon Production Peter Wright Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

“A ballet in a million and an annual sell-out” Birmingham Post

“Ballet doesn’t come much more Christmassy” The Observer

“Sumptuous, richly detailed and breathtaking”

This world-famous production by Sir Peter Wright, with exquisite designs

by John Macfarlane, is acclaimed as one of the best.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 2 Dec 6.30pm & Fri 9 Dec 6.30pm Access

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FREE Audience Open Day Sat 26 Nov 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Audio Described Sat 26 Nov 2.30pm

Class on Stage Sat 26 Nov 11.15 am Tickets £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Touch Tour Sat 26 Nov 10.30am

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2.30pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 1pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCE

Sat 7 Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13

2.30pm 7.15pm 1pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCE 2pm 7.15pm 2pm 7.15pm 2pm 7.15pm 1pm 7.15pm

Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29

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Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17

2.30pm 7.15pm 1pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCE 2pm 7.15pm

Fri 30 Sat 31

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2pm 7.15pm 2pm 7.15pm 1pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 1pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCE 2pm 7.15pm 2pm 7.15pm 12pm 7.15pm 2pm 7.15pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 1pm

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Dick Whittington With nearly 120,000 tickets sold last Christmas, don’t leave it any longer to book your seats for this pantomime extravaganza. Book today!

Take an international TV and musical theatre star, Britain’s biggest soap villain, two comedy legends, a West End Leading Lady and Birmingham’s favourite panto performer and you have all the ingredients for the perfect pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Pantomime is loud for a small pair of ears, Spectacular sights can sometimes cause tears!

If bringing a little one, please be aware One or two scenes are intended to scare.

The odd naughty joke for grown-up laughter Ensures that we all finish Happily Ever After.

A spectacle on a par with any West End show in terms of scale and production values, audiences can expect plenty of laughs, outrageous costumes, special effects and hilarious entertainment for all the family. Produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest panto producer, and staged by the same team behind the Hippodrome’s recent smash-hit and record-breaking pantomime, Dick Whittington is another Hippodrome Christmas treat you won’t want to miss.

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We consider Pantomime to be suitable for ages 5+. See p42 for more info.

Relaxed Performance Thu 26 Jan 12 noon (not available online)

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Post

“Slick, sparkly and spectacular” The Times

“This is how panto is done” Birmingham Mail Reviews from Aladdin 2015/16

Audio Described Wed 18 Jan 2pm & Sat 21 Jan 2.30pm

Captioned Sun 8 Jan 1pm & Wed 11 Jan 7.15pm

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Touch Tour Wed 18 Jan 12.30pm & Sat 21 Jan 1pm

Signed Sun 15 Jan 1pm & 5.15pm Families

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The full package We’ve a number of ways to make your trip to the theatre extra special.

Why not enjoy one of our canapé options at a specially reserved foyer table, either pre-show or during the interval? For special occasions, choose one of our Dining Experiences. And don’t forget, we have several private suites for parties of 10+.

“Excellent food and service” “Makes a good evening great” Tripadvisor

VIP Experience

Royal Box Experience

Afternoon Tea

Celebrate with champagne and nibbles on arrival, a three course meal in Circle Restaurant, a show programme and top price seats. Return to your table at the interval for desserts and coffee.

Treat a loved one to a special evening at the theatre with a luxury meal, a show from your very own private Royal Box, along with champagne, nibbles and a show programme.

For matinee performances, we offer a classic Afternoon Tea in our Circle Restaurant - enjoy delicious finger sandwiches, cakes and scones with tea and coffee, or a glass of fizz.

From £82 †

From £82 †

From £16.50 for adults, £10 for children

Champagne & Canapés

Private Dining

Pantomime Treats

Indulge yourself with a selection of our finest mouth-watering canapés and champagne, served at your own reserved foyer table either pre-show or during the interval.

For parties of 10+ After champagne and nibbles on arrival, mark that special occasion by enjoying a pre-show meal with family, friends or colleagues in a private suite.

For parties of 7–10 Whether it’s a family panto tradition, or simply friends & family getting together, enjoy food and drink in the privacy of our Royal Boxes and the adjoining Covent Garden Suite.

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Find out more online birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink For Dining Experiences and Champagne & Canapés: 0844 338 5000* For Private Dining and Pantomime Treats: 0844 338 6500* or email events@birminghamhippodrome.com

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*Calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge. †5% transaction charge applies. Prices may vary from show to show. ^Excludes price of ticket.

Food, glorious food Our own in-house catering focuses on fresh, seasonal produce, locally-sourced wherever possible. Bon appetit!

“Amazing menu full of flavour and fresh tastes, attentive staff, a delightful preview to the start of an amazing show.” Tripadvisor Make your visit one to remember in our award-winning restaurant.

Enjoy attentive, friendly service just a few steps from your seats in the auditorium.

You’ll find a classic range of delicious dishes and regularly changing menus with seasonal produce.

We are proud of our food purchasing philosophy and source excellent quality ingredients from local suppliers where possible.

Beat the queues and return to your table in the interval for dessert, coffee and drinks.

Reservations 0844 338 9000 reservations@birminghamhippodrome.com birminghamhippodrome.com/eatanddrink Calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge.

Choice of 2 or 3 course set menu

From £19.50

If you’re short on time and looking for a quick and tasty bite to eat before the show, our Deli Bar is perfect.

Find us on the Front Circle Foyer, offering a delicious selection of cakes, hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, desserts and drinks.

Quick and tasty bites on the go From £1.20

Our Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars on Stalls and Circle levels. With contrasting wines, wonderful Champagnes from Laurent-Perrier, your favourite spirits and mixers, draught lagers and locally

brewed ales from Purity, plus a great selection of soft drinks - you’ll find everything you need!

Beat the queues at the interval and pre-order your drinks before the show.

Your selection will then be waiting for you!

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7 Feb — 11 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £19.50 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

The Red Shoes “Britain’s most successful choreographer will blow your mind with his sheer imagination, wit and brio” The Times

“Bourne is a masterly storyteller” New York Times

“The great showman of British dance with an instinctive understanding of what audiences want” Daily Telegraph

A beloved fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.

The Red Shoes is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerising music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann.

Most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles and Martin Scorsese, Hermann’s music ranges from the witty and playfully robust to the achingly romantic and bittersweet.

Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film reunites the team who brought you New Adventures’ world-wide hit, Sleeping Beauty, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

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15 Feb — 25 Feb Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Tue 21, 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £16 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Photos: Paul Coltas, Bill Cooper

Cinderella David Bintley’s enchanting fairytale is a glorious celebration of ballet with breathtaking designs by John Macfarlane, designer of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s famous Nutcracker.

Cinderella’s life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters is one of drudgery and hardship until the evening of an extravagant party at the palace. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, she’s the centre of attention when she arrives at the ball in a magical coach and wearing a gorgeous gown. The handsome Prince sweeps her off her feet and they dance the night away until the clock chimes midnight and the evening comes to an abrupt end.

FREE Pre-Show Talk Fri 17 Feb 6.30pm

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Praised by audiences and critics alike, Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog, that capture every imagination.

Daily Telegraph

“Sensational” Daily Express

Music Sergei Prokofiev Choreography David Bintley Designs John F. Macfarlane Lighting David A. Finn

First Steps: A Child’s Cinderella Fri 17 Feb, 1pm £10

An hour long interactive show designed for 3-7 year olds where a storyteller introduces the music, characters and technical magic, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra.

Audience Open Day Sat 18 Feb 12.30-2.30pm (for matinee ticket holders)

Audio Described Sat 18 Feb 2.30pm

“The carriage is like spun sugar, the clock simply amazing”

Class on Stage Sat 18 Feb 11.15am £10 (FREE to BRB Friends)

Families Touch Tour Sat 18 Feb 10.30am Photo: Bill Cooper

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3 Mar & 4 Mar Fri & Sat 8pm

£15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Dance: Sampled “The message was clear: dance is cool” The Times

“A wonderful showcase of dance diversity” Time Out

Dance: Sampled has been wowing dance lovers old and new at Sadler’s Wells in London for years. Last May, as part of our award-winning Dance Festival, it premiered here in Birmingham to critical acclaim with huge numbers of newcomers.

Everyone had an amazing time sampling a mixture of dance styles, from the sexiest tango to the hottest Hip-Hop, a classy taste of ballet, plus some gripping kathak and mind-blowing contemporary.

And it’s back again next March - for a great low ticket price.

The full line-up will be confirmed gradually as will the FREE pre-show upfront foyer acts and films, where you can even have a go yourself. Local dance clubs will be on hand so you can sign up for classes and find out more. Put it in your diary and sample dance differently.

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Dance: Sampled is part of The Movement, a dance producing partnership between Birmingham Hippodrome, The Lowry and Sadler’s Wells. Supported by Arts Council England, The Movement aims to nurture talent and bring large scale dance productions to even wider audiences.

Mon & Tue 7.45pm

The Patrick Centre

27 Mar & 28 Mar

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Age Guidance 12+

Photo: Chris Nash Dancers: Shailesh Bahoran and Sooraj Subramaniam

Shobana Jeyasingh Dance: Material Men Material Men is a virtuoso piece for two dazzling performers of the Indian diaspora.

Contrasts in style between classical Indian dance and Hip-Hop, as well as a shared history rooted in colonial plantations, are the starting points for this absorbing dance work.

Material Men is a dynamic exploration of rhythm and location as the dancers create new ways of belonging to each other and to the world around them.

Material Men features a newly commissioned score by acclaimed Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin including sound design by Leafcutter John. It is played live on stage by The Smith Quartet.

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From £25 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Please note that Billy Elliot the Musical contains some strong language.

Billy Elliot Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time following eleven extraordinary years in London’s West End.

Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

Set in a small mining town in the north east of England, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community.

Access

Audio Described Sat 22 Apr 2.30pm

Signed Tue 18 Apr 7.30pm

Friends

“Funny, touching and shamelessly enjoyable” The Independent

“The greatest British musical ever” Daily Telegraph

Touch Tour Sat 18 Feb 1pm

Groups

Captioned Thu 20 Apr 7.30pm

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9 May — 13 May Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £22 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Funny Girl “Don’t believe this five-star hype? Go see for yourselves… if you can get in” Daily Telegraph

“Triumphantly reinvents Funny Girl for a new generation” Evening Standard

“Michael Mayer’s vivacious production has wit, charm and energy, sparkly choreography, and a strong, ebullient cast”

Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘utterly irresistible’ (The Sunday Times) new production of Funny Girl is now coming to Birmingham Hippodrome.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. This ‘exhilarating’ (The Independent) musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.

Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘phenomenal’ (The Telegraph) production when it comes for one week only in May 2017.

Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Bob Merrill Book by Isobel Lennart From an original story by Miss Lennart Revised book by Harvey Fierstein Directed by Michael Mayer

Financial Times Access

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Audio Described Sat 13 May 2.30pm

Captioned Thu 11 May 7.30pm

First Night

Touch Tour Sat 13 May 1pm Friends

Groups

29 May — 3 Jun Mon – Thu 7.30pm Fri & Sat 8.30pm Wed 2pm Fri 5.30pm Sat 5pm

From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

Grease Dont miss Grease, as the original, electrifying West End production lights up Birmingham Hippodrome for just one week only!

So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loobop, a-wop-bam-boom!”

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as bad boy Danny and the girl next door Sandy fall in love all over again.

“It’s electrifying go, go go!”

Sky News

“Grease is still the word” Sunday Telegraph

“A feel-good, pick-me-up musical”

It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Sunday Express

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Access

Audio Described Sat 3 Jun 2.30pm

Signed Wed 31 May 7.30pm

First Night

Touch Tour Sat 3 Jun 1pm Friends

Groups

Captioned Thu 1 Jun 7.30pm

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6 Jun — 10 Jun Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £17 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

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The Addams Family Look who’s moved into the neighbourhood!

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award® nominated Andrew Lippa.

Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist! With a live orchestra and extraordinary original score The Addams Family is sure to entertain, whether you are 12 or 312!

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family.

With his cherished Morticia in the dark, will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?

Access

Audio Described Sat 10 Jun 2.30pm

Captioned Thu 8 Jun 7.30pm

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First Night

Friends

Touch Tour Sat 10 Jun 1pm

Signed Wed 7 Jun 7.30pm Groups

3 Jul — 8 Jul Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm

From £15 Prices and discounts subject to change, 5% transaction charge applies (excl. cash sales in person), postage from £1.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will return to Birmingham Hippodrome in July 2017.

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under the suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.

Winner of seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Awardwinning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®winning director Marianne Elliott. This smash-hit production continues to play to sold-out houses in London’s West End and will thrill new audiences when it returns on this much anticipated tour.

Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Express, Independent, Daily Mail

“Mesmerising...

I have rarely seen a Birmingham audience leap to their feet so quickly to give a much-deserved standing ovation” Birmingham Mail

“A beautiful, ingenious and deeply felt production” Daily Telegraph

Access

Audio Described Sat 8 Jul 2.30pm

Signed Wed 5 Jul 7.30pm

First Night

Touch Tour Sat 8 Jul 12.30pm Friends

Groups

Captioned Thu 6 Jul 7.30pm

Relaxed Performance Mon 3 Jul 7.30pm (not available online)

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Dan TDM On Tour Sun 23 Oct From £15

Birmingham Royal Ballet – Coppelia Tue 13 – Sat 17 Jun From £16 Birmingham Royal Ballet – First Steps: A Child’s First Coppélia Fri 16 Jun £10 Birmingham Royal Ballet – Three Short Story Ballets Wed 21 – Sat 24 Jun From £10 Welsh National Opera – Madam Butterfly Tue 27 – Fri 30 Jun From £16.50 Welsh National Opera – Die Fledermaus Wed 28 Jun From £16.50

Welsh National Opera – Der Rosenkavalier Sat 1 Jul From £16.50 37

Join Us Centre Stage We welcome investment from individual donors and Trusts & Foundations who share our vision to achieve ambitious aims for Hippodrome CREATIVE.

Thank you!

Major Gifts Peter Tod • Mrs A Cole • Mrs T Justham • Anonymous Donors

Hippodrome Circle Patrons £3,000+ a year Matthew Hammond • Mark Hopton • Maureen & Roy Kirby • Chris & Jane Loughran

Headline Act Patrons £1,400 – £2,999 a year Teresa A Cook • Joseph Devlin • The Dickens Foundation • Dr & Mrs Harrison • Emma & Peter Neads • Mark & Amanda Smith Janette Rutter • Simon & Kath Winner

Leading Role Patrons £700 – £1,399 a year Mrs Jayne Cadbury • Jim & Birdie Ceaser • John & Heather Clemson • Roger & Jennifer Cox • Sara & Tim Fowler • Averil Green Claire & Mark Hales • Andy & Rebecca Hammond • Mr William Jones • Steve & Laura Kearney • Debbie & Mark Lilburne Michael & Cerys Luckman • Jeremy & Harjinder Millington • Tony & Julie Phillips • Paul Twose • Stephen & Suzanne Whittern David & Janine Young

Supporting Cast Patrons £250 – £699 a year Christine Bachelor • Sheila Ballantyne-Smith • Simon Bashford • Bridget Blow • Simon & Amanda Boardman-Weston Richard Burke • Andrew & Sarah Connors • Adrian Cox • John & Diana Crabtree • Eileen Doyle • Patricia Edwards Patricia & Ronald Etchells • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Mark Forty • Neil & Jackie Frettsome • Roger & Jennifer Gould Jill & Jeremy Griffin • Martin & Roni Guest • Ivan Heard • Dorothy Hobson • John Jeremy & Pamela Buckley Rodney & Alyson Kettel • Martin & Joanne King • Andy Le Marr • Lynne Myers • Nathalie Neill • Ralph & Linden Osborn Win Palmer & Lola Ralph • Mrs Jill Parker • John & Jill Queenan • Claire Ralley • Dr & Mrs Reynolds • Don & Diane Scriven Mary Shaw • Mr George F Sidaway • Rebecca Simkiss & Richard Guy • Dr N & Mrs C Speak • Christine Spittle Gwen Stephens • Glynis Troth • Gillian Tune • Richard & Maggie Waller • Ray & Marilyn Way • Neil & Polly Wilson Jane Woolrich

Trusts & Foundations Aurelius Charitable Trust • Birmingham Bodenham Trust • Birmingham Common Good Trust Bishop of Birmingham Charitable Trust • The Thousandth Man – Richard Burns Charitable Trust • William A Cadbury Trust Children and the Arts • George Henry Collins Trust • Baron Davenport’s Charity • The Dumbreck Charity The Eveson Charitable Trust • The George Fentham Trust • Marc Fitch Fund • The Grimmitt Trust The Joseph Hopkins Charity • Limoges Charitable Trust • The Mackintosh Foundation • The Norton Foundation Oakley Charitable Trust • The Patrick Trust • Penny Trust • The Rowlands Trust • Henry James Sayer Charity The Saintbury Trust • Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust • Edwin John Thompson Memorial Fund Roger and Douglas Turner Charitable Trust • GJW Turner Trust • The WED Charitable Trust • Alan Woodfield Trust The Grantham Yorke Trust

INSPIRED?

Visit birminghamhippodrome.com/giveandjoin or

Play Your Part From making a small donation alongside your ticket purchase to leaving a legacy in your will, your support makes a real difference.

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Join Our Family, Become a Patron Support our charitable aims and benefit from special offers and unique experiences.

Hippodrome Circle: Exclusive benefits from £3,000+ a year Headline Act: Get behind the scenes from £1,400 – £2,999 a year Leading Role: Lead the show from £700 – £1,399 a year Supporting Cast: Take to the stage from £250 – £699 a year birminghamhippodrome.com/patrons

Patrons Steve & Laura at our Gala Dinner 2016

Get Comfy, Name a Seat Make your mark and Name a Seat in our historic auditorium.

Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary, or remember a loved one.

Each seat plaque costs £250 and is yours for 10 years. birminghamhippodrome.com/nameaseat

What story will your seat tell?

Protect Your Family’s Future, Support the Theatre You Love Wills & Legal Services offer a FREE Will writing Service to Hippodrome customers in return for a donation to Hippodrome CREATIVE (suggested donation £40+).

Simply call Wills & Legal Services on 01885 490380 and quote ‘Birmingham Hippodrome Charity Will’ to book your appointment. birminghamhippodrome.com/freewills

A Specialist Paralegal Law Firm

Minimum Monument (2014) a Hippodrome CREATIVE project

call 0121 689 3068 or email fundraising@birminghamhippodrome.com

Let’s put your business in the spotlight Let’s do business “The venue was just perfect for the annual conference. Thank you for making our job so easy!”

Artifax Software Ltd.

Take advantage of doing business in our unique atmosphere. We have some of the most innovative and versatile spaces in the city for your next meeting, seminar or conference.

We’ll look after the detail so you can get on with business and watch your teams give a show-stopping performance.

Let’s connect and meet-up

Make the most of our networks for the very best in city introductions.

Leading Ladies offers a lively calendar of events for professional women mixing business with show business.

“I can honestly say that Leading Ladies events are my favourite to attend. The crowd are friendly, the networking is easy, informative and enjoyable”

We welcome the city’s rich young talent pool to our Spotlight Night.

FleetMilne Property

Let’s celebrate “Our event was a real success and people commented that it was the best we have had in years! Food was fab, room was perfect and the staff were all brilliant. I would recommend the venue wholeheartedly!”

We love helping to create memorable celebrations.

Our expert teams specialise in theatrical flair and will deliver a wow-factor, stress-free party for you.

Faithful + Gould

Let’s get active “Everyone enjoyed being part of the Relaxed Performance and have asked to volunteer again next year. I’ll definitely be back with a volunteer sparkly hat if you’ll have me!”

Why not get your teams involved in our inspiring free outdoor arts programme or at Relaxed Performances?

We offer training to corporate volunteers. And our teambuilding workshops always get a standing ovation.

Irwin Mitchell

Let’s start a conversation... To discuss your individual requirements please call or email our Business Development and Events teams on 0844 338 6500 or businessdevelopment@birminghamhippodrome.com

Thank you to our generous business supporters Development Partners

Performance Partners

Associate Partners

Good Company Club Benussi & Co • Clarendon Care Limited • The Edgbaston • Lorica Insurance Brokers Professional Polishing Services Ltd • Schofield and Associates • Squire Patton Boggs • Shaylor Group

Hippodrome Leading Ladies Audley Retirement • AVA Events Styling • Vivienne Bailey Photography • Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership Barques PR • Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust • Bridge Street Global Hospitality Calthorpe Estates • CRB Consulting Rooms • Cure Leukaemia • Digital Media & Videogames Consultant Elaine Elkington & Associates Ltd • FLR Group • Holiday Inn • HSBC • Hygenie Ltd • Mailbox Midlands Today Presenter • MPW Steakhouse Bar & Grill • Park Regis Birmingham • Style Our Home Sponsored by

In association with

Hippodrome CREATIVE Partners

One of a kind

Welcome to our World, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St Bernadette’s Primary School

Curtain Raiser 2016

Hippodrome Heritage

Young Carers

Print Partner

Assisted Performances

Relaxed Performance

Summer in Southside

Project Partners

Commercial Partners Las Iguanas • Artifax Software Ltd. • Christie & Co • Cross Country Trains • BDO LLP Birmingham • Faithful + Gould Babcock International • SLC Rail • Hoare Lea & Partners • Colliers International • United Airlines • CastAlum Ltd. Rees Bradley Hepburn • Willis Towers Watson PLC • University of Birmingham • Aon • Jordans Solicitors

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We’re looking forward to welcoming you…

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

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

Please note Temporary re-routing of traffic means that there is no access to Hill Street or Smallbrook Queensway via Ladywell Walk and Hurst Street. Please leave plenty of time for your journey, especially if travelling to us from the north or west. For more information, see birminghamhippodrome.com/yourvisit

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

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

• 10am – 8pm (performance days), 10am – 6pm (non-performance days).

• We are closed most Sundays, with a reduced counter service when there is a performance.

• Choose your own seats online (to a maximum of nine tickets per performance): birminghamhippodrome.com • Organise a group booking. 0844 338 7000 (calls cost 4.5p per min plus your phone company’s access charge).

• Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm • Download our app for iPhone or Android.

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 post tickets to your registered card address.

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

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

A note on charges • We’re an unsubsidised charity, so if you pay by card, cheque or redeem our Gift Vouchers, we add a 5% transaction charge. This covers administration costs and enables us to continue offering a dedicated booking service.

• We won’t add this charge if you pay with cash in person for non-group bookings.

• As a benefit of membership, we also waive the transaction charge for Birmingham Hippodrome Friends tickets when a Friends discount applies.

• Most discounted groups and schools prices quoted already include a transaction charge.

• Charges vary with other agents selling on our behalf. Our official agent is Ticketmaster, with other agencies taking allocations of tickets from time to time.

• For purchases eight days or more before a performance, we’ll add a postage charge from £1.

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

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Ticket prices • 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. We may also limit availability of concession rate and discounted tickets.

• Check online at birminghamhippodrome.com or call us on 0844 338 5000 for the most up to date prices.

Concessions & discounts These are generally offered on the top three price bands for selected performances, subject to availability. Sometimes we may restrict or limit allocations to specific seating areas and these may be withdrawn at any time. Please bring valid ID. We can only apply one discount per ticket. Our range includes: • Patrons aged 18 & under, and 60+ • Full-time students • Memberships: Friends, Patrons and First Night • Claimants, Passport To Leisure • Groups of 8+ or 10+ upwards • Schools and Youth Groups • Patrons with access or disability requirements • Occasional early booking discounts Donations When booking tickets, please consider making a small donation to support Hippodrome CREATIVE. 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. And, as much as we love young children, they can sometimes be noisy or disruptive; they can also get bored or easily upset by special effects, and nobody wants that. Unless otherwise stated, we do not admit children under 3 to our regular performances.

We advise 5+ for performances such as ballet, and other age guidance is occasionally offered (check when booking).

Everyone admitted to the theatre needs to be in possession of a ticket, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times so we know they are safe.

Pantomime is intended to entertain audiences of all ages with something for everyone. It includes lots of traditional laughs, slapstick fun, some scary moments and impressive effects, plus some cheeky innuendo which most audiences find goes over the heads of children. This production features a short 3D film with some ‘mild peril’. Parents should judge whether younger or more sensitive children would find this upsetting.

Age guidance 5+, no under 3s admitted, and no babes in arms.

Access • Assisted Performances: for dates of relaxed, audiodescribed, captioned or signed performances, please see pages 6, 44 & 45. Concessions vary.

Visit birminghamhippodrome.com or call 0844 338 5000 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.

• Deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing: if you’d like a receiver, just ask at our cloakroom. Signed performances, with seats close to the signer, are arranged - see p6.

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

A note on food and drink We run all our catering services in-house, so when you eat or drink with us you are helping assist our artistic aims as an unsubsidised charitable trust. We kindly request that only food and drink purchased from us is consumed on the premises (see pages 24/25 for some tasty options). Please do not bring your own food and drink items into the venue.

Enjoy your next visit!

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

J H 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 14 15 15 16 16 14 H 9 10 11 12 G 14 14 15 15 16 16 G 14 15 15 16 16 F 14 F 14 14 15 15 16 16 E PLEASE NOTE Rows A, B, C, and D PLEASE NOTE are not Rows A,used B, C,for and D Opera Ballet are notand used for performances Opera and Ballet performances

16 17 18 19 16 19 17 17 18 18 19 20 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 17 19 20 18 18 19 20 21

Circle overhead (Row N backwards)

Circle overhead (Row N backwards)

LOUNGE AA LOUNGE AA

42 43 44 45 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 42

42 43 44 42 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 36 36 37 38 39 40 41

33 34 34 33 33 25 34 26 27 28 29 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 22

Transfer seats Transfer seats Companion seats Companion seats

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

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

Our Trustees Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust Limited Registered Charity No. 510842

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Development Trust Registered Charity No. 511567

Trustees: John Crabtree OBE (Chair) • Rod Dungate • Martin Guest • Andy Hogarth • Glenn Howells • Michael Laverty • Prof. David Roberts • Gary Rowe • Mark Smith • Ann Tonks • Cllr. Anne Underwood • Rt. Rev. David A Urquhart • Special Adviser: Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham Kt

Trustees: Martin Guest (Chair) • Stephen Clarke • John Crabtree OBE • John Driver • Nicola Fleet-Milne • Andrew Hammond • Matthew Hansell • Mahnaz Hashmi • Martin King • Michael Luckman • Joanne Malin • Ruth Pipkin • Claire Ralley 43

Performance diary

Sep

Dec

Tue 20 Mandela Trilogy

7.30pm 7

Thu 1 BRB The Nutcracker

2pm & 7.30pm

Wed 21 Mandela Trilogy

7.30pm

Fri 2

BRB The Nutcracker

7.30pm

Sat 3

BRB The Nutcracker

7

Fri 23

Alvin Ailey 7.30pm American Dance Theater

Fri 23

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival

8

20

20

Sun 4

2.30pm & 7.30pm 20 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 20

9

Tue 6

BRB The Nutcracker

2pm & 7.30pm

20

Sat 24 Alvin Ailey 2.30pm & 7.30pm

American Dance Theater

8

Wed 7 BRB The Nutcracker

2pm & 7.30pm

20

Sat 24 B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival

9

Thu 8

BRB The Nutcracker

2pm & 7.30pm

Sun 25 B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival

9

Fri 9

BRB The Nutcracker

7.30pm

Sat 10 BRB The Nutcracker

20

2.30pm & 7.30pm

20 20

Sun 11 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 20

Oct

Tue 13 BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 1

BRB The Tempest

7.30pm 10

Tue 4

BRB The Tempest

7.30pm 10

Wed 5 BRB The Tempest

7.30pm 10

Thu 6

BRB The Tempest

2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 7

BRB The Tempest

7.30pm

Sat 8

BRB The Tempest

2.30pm & 7.30pm

10

10

20

19 Dec — 29 Jan

10

Mon 10 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 12

Tue 11 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 12

Wed 12 Blood Brothers

2pm & 7.30pm

Thu 13 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 12

Fri 14 Blood Brothers

12

7.30pm 12

Sat 15 Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 17 Blood Brothers

7.30pm 12

Tue 18 Blood Brothers 7.30pm

2pm & 7.30pm

12

12

Wed 19 Blood Brothers

2pm & 7.30pm

Thu 20 Blood Brothers

7.30pm

12

Thu 20 Fagin’s Twist 7.45pm

(Patrick Centre)

12

11

Fri 21

Blood Brothers

Fri 21

Fagin’s Twist 7.45pm 11 (Patrick Centre)

7.30pm 12

Sat 22 Blood Brothers

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 23 Dan TDM

1.30pm & 7.30pm

12 37

22

Mon 24 Million Dollar Quartet 7.30pm 14 Tue 25 Million Dollar Quartet 7.30pm 14 Wed 26 Million Dollar Quartet

2pm & 7.30pm

14

Thu 27 Million Dollar Quartet 7.30pm 14 Fri 28

Million Dollar Quartet 7.30pm 14

Sat 29 Million Dollar Quartet

2.30pm & 7.30pm

14

Nov Tue 1

Vamos Cuba!

7.30pm 15

Wed 2 Vamos Cuba!

7.30pm 15

The Red Shoes

7.30pm 26

Wed 8 The Red Shoes

7.30pm 26

Thu 9

The Red Shoes

2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 10

The Red Shoes

7.30pm 26

26

26

Sat 11 The Red Shoes

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed 15 BRB Cinderella

7.30pm 27

Thu 16 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 17

BRB First Steps - A Child’s Cinderella

1pm 27

BRB Cinderella

27

Thu 3

Vamos Cuba!

2pm & 7.30pm

Vamos Cuba!

7.30pm 15

Fri 17

Sat 5

Vamos Cuba!

2.30pm & 7.30pm

15

Sat 18 BRB Cinderella

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 8

WNO 7pm The Merchant of Venice

16

Tue 21 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

Wed 22 BRB Cinderella

7.30pm 27

7.15pm

16

7.30pm

27

27 27

Thu 23 BRB Cinderella

2pm & 7.30pm

Thu 10 WNO Kiss Me, Kate 7.30pm 17

Fri 24

7.30pm 27

BRB Cinderella

27

Fri 11 WNO Kiss Me, Kate

7.30pm

Sat 25 BRB Cinderella

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat 12 WNO Kiss Me, Kate

2.30pm & 7.30pm

17

Mon 27 Sean Lock

8pm 18

Sun 13 Sean Lock

8pm 18

Tue 28 Sean Lock

8pm 18

Mon 14 The Full Monty

7.30pm 19

Tue 15 The Full Monty

7.30pm 19

Wed 16 The Full Monty

2pm & 7.30pm

19

Mar

Thu 17 The Full Monty

2pm & 7.30pm

19

Fri 18

7.30pm 19

Fri 3

Dance: Sampled

8pm 28

Sat 4

Dance: Sampled

8pm 28

The Full Monty

17

27

Sat 19 The Full Monty

2.30pm & 7.30pm

19

Tue 7

Billy Elliot

7.30pm 30

Fri 25

2pm & 7.30pm

20

Wed 8 Billy Elliot

7.30pm 30

20

Thu 9 Billy Elliot Fri 10 Billy Elliot Sat 11 Billy Elliot Mon 13 Billy Elliot

2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30

BRB The Nutcracker

Sat 26 BRB The Nutcracker

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sun 27 BRB The Nutcracker 1pm 20 Tue 29 BRB The Nutcracker 44

Tue 7

Fri 4

Wed 9 WNO Macbeth

15

Feb

2pm & 7.30pm

20

Wed 30 BRB The Nutcracker 7.30pm 20

Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

CREATIVE Over the past three years, we’ve reached over 300,000 people through the delivery of major outdoor festivals and events that celebrate our city and region.

ummer in Southside, S July 2016

We are bringing our heritage to life, and developing new projects that explore our unique identity.

We believe a CREATIVE approach can really make a lasting difference. ummer in Southside, S Jul 2016

Hippodrome Heritage

Whether you would like to work with us as a partner, participate in our range of themed workshops, volunteer for our outdoor events or just know more about Hippodrome CREATIVE and our future projects, then we’d love to hear from you!

Looking to make a difference?

Email us creative@ birminghamhippodrome.com birminghamhippodrome.com/ creative

irmingham Hippodrome Patrons B (2,241 Reasons to Remember, Nov 2015) Furious Folly, Jul 2016

Make a donation, join our Friends or Patrons scheme or make a major gift. We also welcome grants from Trusts who will help bring our vision to life. audits Sonnants at M Birmingham Weekender, Sep 2015

Contact us to start the conversation Are you a business? businessdevelopment@ birminghamhippodrome.com Or an individual? fundraising@ birminghamhippodrome.com If you like what we do, explore how you can help at birminghamhippodrome.com/ giveandjoin

Are you a business who shares our ambition and creative vision? Let’s discuss how we can invest together in the cultural life of the city at any scale.

Hippodrome CREATIVE projects coming up…

Sat 1 Billy Elliot Mon 3 Billy Elliot Tue 4 Billy Elliot Wed 5 Billy Elliot Thu 6 Billy Elliot Fri 7 Billy Elliot Sat 8 Billy Elliot Mon 10 Billy Elliot Tue 11 Billy Elliot Wed 12 Billy Elliot Thu 13 Billy Elliot Fri 14 Billy Elliot Sat 15 Billy Elliot Mon 17 Billy Elliot Tue 18 Billy Elliot Wed 19 Billy Elliot Thu 20 Billy Elliot Fri 21 Billy Elliot Sat 22 Billy Elliot Mon 24 Billy Elliot Tue 25 Billy Elliot Wed 26 Billy Elliot Thu 27 Billy Elliot Fri 28 Billy Elliot Sat 29 Billy Elliot

2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30

Apr

Get Involved!

We provide a range of learning opportunities for young people and local communities to get involved, often working with vulnerable groups and we support accessible performances for our disabled patrons.

7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2.30pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 2pm & 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30

Hip-Hop will be taking over Southside’s public places and theatre spaces, bringing together the city’s many hip-hop talents.

See p9 to find out more.

Jul Sat 1 Mon 3

Tue 4

Wed 5

Thu 6

Fri 7

Sat 8

WNO Der Rosenkavalier 6pm The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time 35 The Curious Incident of 2pm & 7.30pm the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of 2.30pm & 7.30pm 35 the Dog in the Night-Time

Audio Described Performance Wed 21 Sep Mandela Trilogy 7.30pm Sat 8 Oct BRB The Tempest 2.30pm Sat 22 Oct Blood Brothers 2.30pm Fri 11 Nov Kiss Me, Kate 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov BRB The Nutcracker 2.30pm Wed 18 Jan Dick Whittington 2pm Sat 21 Jan Dick Whittington 2.30pm Sat 11 Feb The Red Shoes 2.30pm Sat 18 Feb BRB Cinderella 2.30pm Sat 22 Apr Billy Elliot 2.30pm Sat 13 May Funny Girl 2.30pm Sat 3 Jun Grease 2.30pm Sat 10 Jun The Addams Family 2.30pm Sat 8 Jul The Curious Incident of 2.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Captioned Performance Thu 20 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Sun 8 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm Wed 11 Jan Dick Whittington 7.15pm Thu 20 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Tue 9 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 11 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 10 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 1 Jun Grease 7.30pm Thu 11 Funny Girl 2pm & 7.30pm 32 Thu 8 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Fri 12 Funny Girl 7.30pm 32 Thu 6 Jul The Curious Incident of 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Sat 13 Funny Girl 2.30pm & 7.30pm 32 Signed Performance Mon 29 Grease 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Oct Blood Brothers 7.30pm Tue 30 Grease 7.30pm 33 Sun 15 Jan Dick Whittington 1pm & 5.15pm Wed 31 Grease 2pm & 7.30pm 33 Tue 18 Apr Billy Elliot 7.30pm Wed 10 May Funny Girl 7.30pm Wed 31 May Grease 7.30pm Wed 7 Jun The Addams Family 7.30pm Thu 1 Grease 7.30pm 33 Wed 5 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm

the Dog in the Night-Time Fri 2 Grease 5.30pm & 8.30pm 33 Relaxed Performance Sat 3 Grease 5pm & 8.30pm 33 Thu 26 Jan Dick Whittington 12 noon Tue 6 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Mon 3 Jul The Curious Incident of the 7.30pm Wed 7 The Addams Family 2pm & 7.30pm 34

the Dog in the Night-Time Thu 8 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Talk Fri 9 The Addams Family 7.30pm 34 Fri 23 Sep Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Post-show Sat 10 The Addams Family 2.30pm & 7.30pm 34 Fri 7 Oct BRB The Tempest

6.30pm Tue 13 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Tue 8 Nov WNO The Merchant of Venice 6pm Wed 14 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Wed 9 Nov WNO Macbeth 6.15pm Fri 2 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Thu 15 BRB Coppélia 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 9 Dec BRB The Nutcracker 6.30pm Fri 16 BRB Coppélia 7.30pm Thu 20 Oct Fagin’s Twist Post-show Fri 16 BRB First Steps - 1pm

A Child’s Coppélia Fri 17 Feb BRB Cinderella 6.30pm

May

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Sep FREE

Sat 17 BRB Coppélia 2.30pm & 7.30pm Wed 21 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Thu 22 BRB Three Short Ballets 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 23 BRB Three Short Ballets 7.30pm Sat 24 BRB Three Short Ballets 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 27 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Wed 28 WNO Die Fledermaus 7.15pm Thu 29 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm Fri 30 WNO Madam Butterfly 7.15pm

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Jun

urtain Raiser for Matthew C Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Feb 2016

X-Ray: The Unknown Quantity From 8 Nov FREE

Hugh Turvey HonFRPS FRSA Artist in Residence, The British Institute of Radiology

Marking the 120th anniversary of the first medical X-Ray performed in Birmingham, Hippodrome CREATIVE has commissioned an innovative new digital dance film and sonic soundscape.

The film is a collaboration between award-winning performer/ choreographer Mickael ‘Marso’ Riviere, sound artist Justin Wiggan and British Institute of Radiology artist in residence Hugh Turvey.

The film will be launched on the digital screens in our foyers, and in partner venues to coincide with World Radiography Day on 8 November. birminghamhippodrome.com/xray

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