Next month will see a new theatrical take on the Shelby family drop by Bristol
Posted on: 09 Aug 2024Rambert’s extraordinary stage adaptation of Peaky Blinders will run at Bristol Hippodrome in September, featuring breathtaking dance, live music and flat caps aplenty.
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby runs at The Bristol Hippodrome between Tuesday 24 and Saturday 28 September 2024.
This visionary production takes a dramatic new look at the story of the Shelbys, utilising dynamic dance routines from Rambert’s finest professionals alongside live renditions from the TV show’s iconic soundtrack. Fans of Peaky Blinders would be foolish to miss out on this one!
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The Redemption of Thomas Shelby opens to the monstrous backdrop of the Flanders trenches before budding into a deeply personal story set in post-war industrial Birmingham where the Shelby family must face up to the decisions that determine their fate.
Head of the family Tommy falls head over heels in love with a mysterious newcomer, however, as he is building his empire, Grace is secretly operating as a Special Branch agent with the mission of infiltrating the Shelby gang. As a dramatic story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought.
All this is breathtakingly brought to life with dazzling dance and a live band performing specially commissioned music from Roman GianArthur as well as iconic Peaky songs from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Anna Calvi, Radiohead, The Last Shadow Puppets and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.
The show is perfect for seasoned fans of the universally acclaimed TV show and those fresh to the Peaky world. Rambert’s production is written by series creator Steven Knight and directed and choreographed by the acclaimed contemporary dance company’s Artistic Director, Benoit Swan Pouffer.
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby runs at The Bristol Hippodrome between Tuesday 24 and Saturday 28 September 2024 – secure your tickets HERE.
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Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.
