Bristol Hippodrome

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
St. Augustines Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ Street map

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Spring Summer 2009 Season at The Bristol Hippodrome:

Marriage of Figaro - Welsh National Opera
Tuesday 14 and Friday 17 April 2009

Salome - Welsh National Opera
Wednesday 15 April 2009

The Elixir of Love - Welsh National Opera
Thursday 16 and Saturday 18 April 2009

Rob Brydon
Sunday 19 April 2009
Rob Brydon's credits read like a compendium of modern British comedy - Marion and Geoff; Human Remains; I'm Alan Partridge; Black Books; The Keith Barret Show; A Cock and Bull Story; Little Britain, Director's Commentary; Have I Got News For You; I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue; Q.I.; and most recently his highly acclaimed performance as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. Now this multi award winning writer and performer is on tour with an evening of stand up comedy.

Thriller - Live
Monday 20 to Saturday 25 April 2009
Thriller - Live is a spectacular concert specially created to celebrate the incredible career of the World's Greatest Entertainer - Michael Jackson. This sensational concert features specially created choreography and brilliant vocal performances, in a brand new show that brings the magic of Michael and the Jackson Five to life and features a West End cast of performers including singers, live band, choir and as you'd expect, fantastic dancers paying tribute to the true King of Pop!

Dreamboats and Petticoats
Monday 27 April to Saturday 2 May 2009
In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans – and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura. But when Laura shows that she's no slouch with the guitar, rock'n'roll fame beckons... Dreamboats and Petticoats became the biggest selling album of the decade after its release last year, amassing an amazing 600,000 plus sales. Inspired by the album, Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical will give you the greatest time of your life – taking you back to a time when each passing week bought another classic track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more. Featuring the hit songs Teenager In Love; Only The Lonely; Blue Moon; Smoke Gets In Your Eyes; Up On the Roof; Runaway; Lipstick On Your Collar; Be Bop A Lula; The Locomotion; and many more.

Chuckle Trek - the Lost Generation
Sunday 3 May 2009
To boldly go where no-one has gone for a while... Paul and Barry set off on a new adventure and this time find themselves hurtling through Space. Captain James T Burke needs to recruit a crew to go on board the USS Exercise as they must save the Earth from being taken over by a nation of rogue 'Robots'. The alien Robot colony has waged war on our world and must be stopped at all costs! Are the Chuckle Brothers the intrepid duo who can do this? – Of course they are! Don't miss this brand new adventure in Space at the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre this coming May - book now to avoid disappointment.

Le Grand Cirque - Fantazie
Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 May 2009
The spellbinding and magical Le Grand Cirque is one of the most exciting shows you will ever see. Featuring an international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from over 15 countries, including China, Russia and Monte Carlo, this award winning spectacle will quite simply take your breath away. Le Grand Cirque is perfect for all the family. The music for the show has been selected from the world's most popular classical composers, and masterfully arranged with up to date rhythms to reflect the international appeal of the show.

Rhydian
Sunday 10 May 2009

The Big Friendly Giant
Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 May 2009
The Big Friendly Giant is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome this Spring! The BFG is classic Roald Dahl and this brand new stage show, adapted by David Wood, promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen! When little orphan Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears the worst, but unlike his grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater who like nothing more than swalloping human beans, especially nice little childers, the Big Friendly Giant is a dream maker and not a man-eater.

The Drifters
Sunday 24 May 2009
As one of the biggest selling bands of all time, The Drifters have collated a huge catalogue of over 50 hits, selling in excess of 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world. This energetic show at the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre features the only legitimate Drifters line up in the world, performing timeless classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies; Under The Boardwalk; Come On Over To My Place; and Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies as well as a whole host of new material from the stunning new album entitled Five Decades and Moore.

All the Fun of the Fair Starring David Essex
Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2009
David Essex, together with Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway invite you onto a roller coaster ride of romance and rock and roll, underscored by a helter skelter of David Essex hits and album favourites. A travelling funfair provides the backdrop to a moving contemporary love story. David plays the part of the funfair owner Levi Lee, who is coming to terms with the loss of his wife and the attentions of a newly divorced woman. He is also struggling to deal with his rebellious teenage son’s tangled love life and ambitions. Featuring the hits Winter's Tale; Hold Me Close; Gonna Make You A Star; Me and My Girl; Nightclubbing; Silver Dream Machine; and Rock On. Please Note: Recommended for children aged 12 plus.

That'll Be the Day
Sunday 31 May 2009

Shaolin Warriors
Tuesday 2 June 2009
The Internationally acclaimed production The Shaolin Warriors comes to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre as part of it's first ever UK tour. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhists Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes.

Jake & Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show In The World...EVER!!!
Wednesday 3 June 2009
The legendary Jake and Elwood Blues will be raising the roof of the Hippodrome Bristol Theatre with their highly acclaimed smash hit production. Expect an electrifying night of entertainment with a packed audience enjoying timeless soul and blues numbers such as 'Everybody' and 'Sweet Home Chicago'. Also featuring new arrangements of classic numbers specifically created by the fabulous Black Rhino Band. Don't forget your hat and shades - Jake and Elwood like to see their audience dressed up and ready to party!

Rockin' On Heaven's Door
Thursday 4 June 2009
Rockin' On Heaven's Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran, The Big Bopper and Jerry Lee Lewis, whose piano even bursts into 'flames' during 'Great Balls of Fire'. Now in its 10th fantastic year, Rockin' On Heavens Door has received acclaim throughout the UK and Europe. Backed by a superb five piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish.

Tweenies Live - Top of the Tots
Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 2009
Ten years after bursting onto the scene the Tweenies are back with their chart-busting new show Top of the Tots packed with tot-tastic tunes which comes to the Hippodrome Theatre in Bristol this June. Their live performances have already wowed over a million Tweenie boppers worldwide and, with a platinum selling single under their belts, get ready for the fab four to entertain you once again in this spectacular new theatre show.

Singin' In The Rain
Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 June 2009
The musical Singin' in the Rain features all the style and spectacle of a golden age and has a host of some of the best loved comedy routines, dance numbers, and songs ever written, including Good Morning; Make 'em Laugh; Moses Supposes; You Were Meant For Me; and of course the most famous song and dance number of all time Singin' in the Rain. Olivier award winning West End and Broadway star Tim Flavin, plays Don Lockwood, the part immortalised by Gene Kelly. Singin' In The Rain visits The Bristol Hippodrome Theatre as part of a National Tour and is sure to lift your spirits and send you out singing and dancing whatever the weather.

Disney's High School Musical - Tour
Monday 15 to Saturday 20 June 2009
Get ready for “the start of something new!” The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is coming to The Bristol Theatre Hippodrome this Summer as part of a major UK tour. Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. Disney's High School Musical on stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country’s hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. So “get'cha head in the game!” and go totally wild for Disney’s High School Musical.

Russell Howard
Sunday 21 June 2009

Never Forget
Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 June 2009
Direct from its acclaimed West End run, Never Forget is a spectacular story of ambition and betrayal bursting with life, laughs and great songs that is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome this June as part of a major UK tour. The show follows the roller coaster journey of our young hero Ash, who finds himself caught between fame, fortune and friendship as he struggles to realize his dreams. With a little help from his friends Ash discovers that sometimes pretending to be someone else can help you find out who you really are. Packed with poptastic Take That anthems, including the chart-topping smashes Relight My Fire; Pray; Back For Good; Babe; and of course, Never Forget.

West Side Story
Tuesday 30 June to Saturday 11 July 2009
This major international hit musical production comes to the Hippodrome Theatre in Bristol direct from sell-out seasons in London, Paris Tokyo and Beijing. With groundbreaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, Joey McKneely's vibrant new stage production of West Side Story is sure to be an unmissable theatrical event this summer!

Sing-A-Long-A Joseph
Sunday 12 July 2009

Audience with Sally Morgan
Monday 13 July 2009

Chicago the Musical (Touring)
Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 July 2009

Boogie Night
Sunday 26 July 2009

Roy "Chubby" Brown
Friday 31 July 2009

Illegal Eagles
Saturday 1 August 2009

Elvis On Tour - featuring Lee "Memphis" King
Sunday 2 August 2009
A full evening show paying tribute to the early days of pure hip-swivelling rock n roll, the '68 Come Back Special and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. This serious production features Lee 'Memphis' King, the UK's most successful Elvis impersonator and finalist in 'The Worlds Greatest Elvis'. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true must see.

Halfway To Paradise - the Billy Fury Story
Tuesday 4 August 2009

SCOOBY-DOO and the Pirate Ghost Live on Stage!
Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 August 2009
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back! Following their sell-out success with 'Stagefright', the ultimate cartoon classic explodes onto to stage of the Bristol Hippodrome with a brand new show to entertain the whole family - Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost. Come and see these much loved Hanna-Barbera characters as they face one hilarious situation after another, mixing their familiar blend of classic physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects into an irresistible theatrical experience which is sure to appeal equally to parents who grew up watching the television show and kids who have discovered Scooby-Doo for the first time.

Annie
Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 August 2009

Abba Mania
Sunday 16 August 2009

Milkshake! Live In My First Concert
Friday 21 to Saturday 22 August 2009

Bill Bailey - Live
Monday 24 to Saturday 29 August 2009

The Motown Show - How Sweet It Is
Sunday 30 August 2009

Kevin 'bloody' Wilson
Thursday 3 September 2009

Beyond the Barricade
Tuesday 8 September 2009

We Will Rock You (Touring)
Wednesday 16 September to Saturday 31 October 2009
In the musical We Will Rock You Ben Elton has fashioned a hilarious, futuristic comedy around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hit songs, delivering a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked Queen's live performances.Ben elton says: "This show is all about legend. We take the legend of Queen and create our own fantastical story of young kids battling the mighty corporations who want to suppress their individuality and their love of music. They need a hero who can help them in their struggle, and we have two - the dreamer Galileo and his sassy sidekick Scaramouche. Guess who ends up winning?" We Will Rock You comes to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre as part of a major National Tour. Expect your favourite Queen songs including We Are The Champions; Another One Bites The Dust; We Will Rock You; and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Giselle - English National Ballet
Tuesday 3 to Sunday 08 November 2009

The Chuckle Brothers In a Christmas Chuckle
Sunday 29 November 2009

Lord Of The Dance
Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 December 2009
Already seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, The Lord of the Dance comes to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre for a strictly limited one week season in December 2009. Much of the secret to Lord of the Dance's phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender, and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern day wonders of the world, a myth to a living legend.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Friday 11 December 2009 to Sunday 10 January 2010

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Touring)
Wednesday 13 to Saturday 30 January 2010