April at The Bristol Hippodrome
Posted on: 30 Mar 2017Take a look at the highlights coming to the Bristol Hippodrome next month in what is set to be a riveting 30 days of theatre, with an even spread of ballet, musicals and music. To buy tickets for any of the shows below, simply click on its name.
Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes - 4th-8th April
Based on a girl’s dream to be the best dancer the world has ever seen, the inspiring story presents to you the obsession and possession as it promises to seduce the audiences. Although Victoria Page is determined to dance, her dream is converted to a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.
A brilliant adaptation of the 1948 film (by legends Powell and Pressburger), this stupendous work produced by Matthew Bourne features a new score by Terry Davies and the music has been composed by the legendaryBernard Herrmann ( known for his works with Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese and Alfred Hitchcock). The Hollywood composer has the talent of versatility in his music and his creations include witty as well as romantic compositions.
Blood Brothers - 10th-22nd April
Get ready to experience a captivating tale of twins who get separated at birth, then live a different life as they grow up and when they meet, the consequences are fateful. Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers has won many awards and is, no doubt, one of the most acclaimed musicals ever. It is one of the three musicals to have crossed more than 10,000 performances in West End London, making Bill Kenwright’s production a superb musical. As per The Daily Mail, it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” and has also been christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’.
Lyn Paul was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012 and she is now back to play the iconic role she has played several times in the London’s West End. In 2013, she was in Bill Kenwright’s tour of Cabaret with Will Young. Lyn was a significant part of the pop group New Seekers who have given several super hits, the biggest among them being ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing’ a song which sold more than 20 million copies. The wonderful score includes 'Bright New Day', the emotional hit 'Tell Me It’s Not True' as well as 'Marilyn Monroe'.
The Big Act presents Singin' In The Rain - 23rd April
Singin’ In The Rain is brought vividly to life in this exciting, unique production for one night only, performed after only 48 hours of rehearsal! Following the success of previous productions including We Will Rock You, Seussical and Fame, Bristol-based drama school The Big Act return to the stage with this timeless classic. This vibrant young cast features the very best of Bristol’s young talent supported by a professional production team. Guaranteed fun for all the family and certain to make a splash!
Yamato Drummers - 24th April
Back due to popular demand after their stand-out tour in 2015 are the Yamato Drummers, who beat a path to Bristol on the 24th April. That tour brought their signature brand of taiko drumming out of the company's native Japan and into worldwide notoriety. As part of this, their new show, the collective will drum above and beyond their limit, creating an experience in which raw energy meets spirituality.
Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games - 25th-30th April
Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce a return to the UK in 2017 for a 23 city nationwide tour.
Fresh from hugely successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences around the globe with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast.
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An ardent Geordie minus the accent, Sam seemingly strove to get as far away from the Toon as possible, as soon as university beckoned. Three undergraduate years at UoB were more than ample time for Bristol (as it inevitably does) to get under his skin, and so here he remains: reporting, as Assistant Editor, on the cultural happenings which so infatuated him with the city. Catch him at sam@365bristol.com.
