Bristol Hippodrome

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
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Winter Spring Summer 2010 Season at The Bristol Hippodrome:

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre Tours
Most Saturday Mornings
Bristol Hippodrome theatre tours are a fantastic way to see what goes on behind the scenes and find out about the history of this theatre. Lasting up to 2 hours, the in-depth tour includes front of house areas, a walk on the stage, a peek at the dressing rooms, a trip up to the fly floor for a birds eye view of the auditorium and much more. The tours are packed full of fascinating stories and gossip, they start at 10.30am prompt and include refreshments.

Lord Of The Dance
Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 December 2009

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

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Wednesday 13 to Saturday 30 January 2010
The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything, hits the road in top gear in a brand new high flying tour which comes to the Bristol Hippdrome Theatre this January. With a cast orchestra and crew of 100 (including ten dogs!), sensational sets and stunning special effects, this action-packed adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously evil Childcatcher. This ravishing award-winning show is guaranteed to be the most exciting theatrical event of the year. This production has been nominated for three Olivier Awards, won Best Musical in the 2002 Variety Awards and been nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway.

The Sleeping Beauty - the Russian State Ballet of Siberia
Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 February 2010

Swan Lake - the Russian State Ballet of Siberia
Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 February 2010

The Nutcracker - the Russian State Ballet of Siberia
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February 2010

Disney's High School Musical 2
Monday 8 to Saturday 13 February 2010
School's out and the East High Wildcats are diving into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club. Sharpay vows to win Troy's heart this summer but will she be able to come between the basketball star and his true love, Gabriella? High School Musical 2 Live on Stage features all the much-loved characters and hit songs from the smash-hit movie, including What Time Is It, You Are The Music In Me and Fabulous as well as some awesome dancing and an amazing live band.

Whistle Down the Wind
Monday 15 to Saturday 20 February 2010
Following its smash hit tour of the United States, a hugely successful West End season at London's Palace Theatre, and, of course, the original 2001 UK tour which smashed box-office records across the country, Bill Kenwright's critically acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s Whistle Down the Wind is set to thrill audiences once again as it embarks on a national tour in 2010 which comes to Hippodrome Bristol Theatre in February. In a twist of fate the bright-eyed and youthful Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding in her family’s barn. When she asks for his identity the first words he utters are 'Jesus Christ'... and it's as though her prayers have been answered. While the rest of the townspeople are searching for a fugitive escaped from jail, Swallow gathers the town's children who make a pact to protect their new found saviour from the cruelties of the outside world. Whistle Down the Wind has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Jim Steinman and is based on the original novel by Mary Hayley Bell and the film produced by Richard Attenborough and directed by Bryan Forbes from a screenplay by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, with book by Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards and Andrew Lloyd Webber. This production is directed by Bill Kenwright.

Abba Forever
Sunday 21 February 2010
The unique Abba sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail in the Abba Forever show, using a six piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar. The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage including two 'Abba Girls' and featuring dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visual effects, top class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance.

Over the Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story
Monday 22 February 2010
Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical about Eva Cassidy which tells the life story of this legendary artist - following Eva's life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of her classic version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. This award winning show, which comes to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre for one night only this February, has received plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family and contains projection and original footage from Eva Cassidy's life, following it from the age of 10 growing up in a musical family, to her first professional gig aged 18, her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown and culminating in her poignant and tragic death at the tender age of 33

Elvis On Tour
Tuesday 23 February 2010
Featuring a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of 'pure hip-swivelling' rock'n'roll, the '68 Come Back Special' and Elvis' Las Vegas performances. Starring Lee 'Memphis' King, the UK's most successful Elvis impersonator and finalists in 'The World's Greatest Elvis' with his outstanding band and singers, this spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true must see!

Lee Mack
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Lee Mack brings his brand new stand-up tour for 2009/2010 to the Hippodrome in Bristol this Spring. Sunday Times: "Lee Mack's star continues to rise... go and see what all the fuss is about."

All Star Superstar Wrestling
Thursday 25 February 2010
American Superslam Wrestling returns for another 2 hours of exciting action packed entertainment for the whole family. A show that appeals to all ages, from 6 to 60, great fun for all the family.

Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Show
Sunday 28 February 2010
This stunning new note-for-note production brings one of Rock'n'Roll's greatest landmark albums back to life on stage at the Bristol Hippdrome in truly breathtaking fashion. Featuring some of the best musicians from the Fab Four's own home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, original big screen animations and a host of fun surprises, this show is a must for Beatles Fans old and new! The performance of Sgt Pepper in its entirety will be followed by an hour of Beatles classics live - simply sensational.

Dara O'Briain
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2010
Following 2008's sell out national tour and best selling DVD, Dara O'Briain Talks Funny and his debut book Tickling The English, award-winning stand up comedian Dara O'Briain hits the road again with a brand new show which comes to Bristol's Hippodrome Theatre this Spring. This tour will give UK audiences the chance to catch one the most charismatic, fast talking and down right funny live performers working today. Book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for ages 15 plus.

Derren Brown - Enigma
Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 March 2010

Stephen Lynch
Sunday 7 March 2010
Stephen Lynch is an American stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and popular culture. He has released two studio albums and two live albums along with a live DVD. He has appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials and starred in the Broadway adaptation of The Wedding Singer.

Hot Flush!
Monday 8 March 2010
The outrageous musical returns starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of A Feather, Night and Day), Hilary O'Neil, Anne Smith, Ruth Keeling and Matt Slack. Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women - and one man - living extraordinary lives. More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34½ again! So wipe away the credit crunch blues and grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night out at the Liverpool Emire... and bring your man along as well... you'll all love it. Casting subject to change.

Yvette Fielding and the Team From Living TV's Most Haunted
Tuesday 9 March 2010

Snow White On Ice
Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 March 2010
The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars dazzle and amaze in this spectacular ice show packed with glamour, glitz and colour. Snow White On Ice features all the characters from the original fairytale in a fabulous theatrical ice show. Elegant and exhilarating, combining thrill a minute skating with beautiful music, this show is a must for all ages from three to ninety-three.

Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince
Wednesday 17 March 2010

Derren Brown - Enigma
Thursday 18 March 2010

Cinderella - English National Ballet
Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 March 2010

Laughter In the Rain
Monday 29 March to Saturday 3 April 2010
Born in Brooklyn, the son of a taxi-driver, Sedaka started songwriting at Broadway's legendary Brill Building, penning his first hit, Oh Carol, for his then girlfriend, Carole King. He went on to become a teenage idol to rival Elvis but in 1964 his career collapsed as America embraced the Beatles and other bands of the so-called 'British Invasion'. For almost a decade, he struggled to support his wife, Leba, and their two children but found salvation in moving to Britain, where he signed to Elton John's Rocket Records label, and remarkably returned to the top of the US charts in 1974 with 'Laughter In The Rain' - remaining a national treasure there as well as in the UK ever since. Now Laughter in The Rain brings the Neil Sedaka's remarkable story of triumph against the odds alive on stage.

Riverdance
Monday 5 to Saturday 10 April 2010
The legendary Riverdance continues its Farewell Tour across the UK in 2010 as it comes to the Bristol Hippodrome for one week in April 2010. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Experienced by over 21 million people worldwide across 4 continents and boasting a worldwide television audience in excess of 2 billion people – Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon. An innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance, Riverdance propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. This is the last chance for the UK to see the show rightly described by the Irish Times as "The Original... The Best" and experience the magic that is Riverdance live on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome!

Come Dancing
Monday 12 to Saturday 17 April 2010

The Magic of Motown
Sunday 18 April 2010
Direct from the USA and celebrating 50 years since Berry Gordy Jnr created the famous Tamla record label, the Magic of Motown tribute concert show is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome. This lavish production celebrates the 50th anniversary of Motown, the record label that brought the likes of the the Jackson 5, the Temptations, the Four Tops, the Supremes, Diana Ross, Mary Wells, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye and many more. A talented cast of 15 bring to life hits while, due to public demand, forthcoming dates for shows will include a special extended tribute to the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson.

Abduction From the Seraglio - Welsh National Opera
Tuesday 20 April 2010

Tosca - Welsh National Opera
Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 April 2010

Carmen - Welsh National Opera
Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 April 2010

Blood Brothers
Monday 26 April to Saturday 8 May 2010
Willy Russell's musical Blood Brothers returns to the Bristol Hippdrome for a two week season this Spring. Blood Brothers is a tale of twins, separated at birth, who grow up as friends one rich, one poor: without knowing their family background. Told with gentleness, darkness and joy it is at one time hilarious at the next heartbreaking. Few musicals have received such acclaim: scooping four awards for Best Musical and enjoying standing ovations at almost every performance over the past 12 years. Although its greatest strength is its Englishness it was nominated for 7 Tony awards. A remarkable adult cast play the group of children that we watch grow, learn, love and fight.

Dad's Army Marches On
Monday 10 to Saturday 15 May 2010
Dad's Army Marches On features classic episodes hand-picked by legendary writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft and includes adaptations of their own personal favourites, Branded and Mum’s Army. Sign up now for an evening of nostalgic pleasure and madcap mayhem with the would be heroes of Walmington-on-Sea. The boys are back in town! To celebrate 70 years of the Home guard Dad’s Army is returning to the stage with a brand new adaptation of the classic sitcom. Leslie Grantham will be putting his best foot forward as Pte. Walker, while Timothy Kightley will reprise his role as Capt. Mainwaring. Casting subject to change.

Calendar Girls
Monday 17 to Saturday 22 May 2010
A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s coming to the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre for one week only this May.

The Hobbit
Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 June 2010

Audience with Sally Morgan
Monday 21 June 2010

That'll Be the Day
Friday 25 June 2010
Back by overwhelming public demand, the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns to the Bristol Hippodrome with their new show. Over 20 years on tour and now established as the Nations Favourite Rock'n'Roll variety show, this production combines classic gold hits from the 1950s, to the 80s with fabulous feel-good comedy routines to make this show bigger and better than ever!

Jane McDonald
Saturday 26 June 2010
Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain's best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star the incomparable Jane McDonald. An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane’s fabulous repertoire. Jane, together with her brilliant musicians and backing singers brings the audience to their feet night after night.

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals
Monday 28 June to Saturday 3 July 2010
Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals features the world champion dancers from the smash hit BBC TV series as they take to the stage of the Bristol Hippodrome in the ultimate dance extravaganza! Starring Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone, Matthew Cutler, Ola and James Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff, Brian Fortuna and Ian Waite with special guest stars to be announced, this brand new show for 2010 presents the beauty and elegance of Strictly’s dancing professionals within the intimate environment of Empire Theatre. The stage show will include the breathtaking show dances for which the Professionals have become famous in each of the BBC1 Strictly Come Dancing TV series, together with never before seen content which promise to leave audiences stunned and spellbound. Casting subject to change.

Les Miserables
Tuesday 13 July to Saturday 7 August 2010
This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. Seen by more than 55 million people worldwide in 40 countries and in 21 languages, this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night. Now as part of a major new UK tour, the musical is coming to Bristol this Summer. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master Of The House and many more. Age guidance: Suitable for ages 8 plus.

Abba Mania
Sunday 15 August 2010
Fresh from a smash hit tour of South Africa, America and Hong Kong in 2009 Abba Mania returns to the UK to bring old and new Abba fans a night not to be missed. If you're looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trooper and many more. Fancy dress recommended.

One Night of Queen
Sunday 29 August 2010
Celebrating 10 successful years One Night of Queen continues to rock sell out audiences worldwide, from the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, London to extensive tours of the USA. A stunning live concert featuring all the Queen classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure and Radio Ga Ga.

George's Marvellous Medicine
Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 September 2010
Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his Grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when she drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure has just begun! If you're looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don't miss George and his Marvellous Medicine. Presented at the Bristol Hippodrome Theatre by The Birmingham Stage Company whose previous productions include Horrible Histories, Why The Whales Came and Danny The Champion of the World.

Vampires Rock
Monday 20 September 2010
The legendary Vampires Rock on stage at The Hippodrome Bristol this September promises 1000 volts of explosive energy power in a spellbinding fantasy rock concert featuring awesome sets, heart-stopping guitar riffs and spine-shivering drumbeats. Vampires Rock is the No.1 Rock Spectacular!

The Moody Blues
Wednesday 22 September 2010
The Moody Blues, one of the most enduring and consistent groups in the world, come to the Bristol Hippodrome this September as part of a major UK tour. Their remarkable music has enthralled generations of fans since the 1960s and their recorded legacy contains some of the most important and ground breaking work in the history of popular music, having generated over 55 million sales throughout the world. The Moody Blues - Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge - carry on their magical musical legacy from generation to generation, year after year. Don't miss your opportunity to witness these living legends in action.

The Armstrong and Miller Show
Thursday 23 September 2010
Following the resounding success of BBC One's BAFTA-nominated The Armstrong and Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around all the UK which visits The Bristol Hippodrome this September. With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Alexander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including. Ben and Alexander comment: "We are cock-a-hoop to be stepping out on tour in Autumn 2010. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show." Suitable for ages 14 plus.

Roy 'Chubby' Brown
Monday 11 October 2010
The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences once again when he visits the Hippodrome Bristol Theatre this October. He is outrageous, controversial but always funny. Guaranteed to make your toes curl, your eyebrows raise and put hairs on your chest his shows sell out faster than ice cream in a heatwave, but come with the warning - if easily offended please stay at home. Branded too rude for television, his live acts go from strength to strength bringing shock and awe techniques to an ever increasing audience.

Mark Watson
Thursday 14 October 2010
The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC's We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, Mark Watson comes to The Hippodrome in Bristol as part of a major UK tour with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet. Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals so be sure to book now. Suitable for ages 16 plus.