Bristol – What's On guide – From August 2023

Welcome to the Bristol Hippodrome

Well, here we are over halfway through the year, and I hope you’ve enjoyed some brilliant shows so far. I’m excited for our audiences to experience The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which was so imaginative when I saw it with standout scenes that will stay with me.

We’ve recently announced that Faye Tozer will be joining the cast of this year’s pantomime, alongside local legend Andy Ford. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on who else who will lead our audiences to Neverland this Christmas.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Bristol Hippodrome very soon.

We are delighted to welcome you to our venue, where we want everyone to enjoy the show. With that in mind, we politely ask that you show consideration to your fellow audience members, who have come to enjoy the performances on-stage. We all have a part to play in making sure the theatre is a fantastic experience for all –you can help by ensuring the professionals on-stage are the only people entertaining us with their performances, and being kind to our dedicated staff, who are here to keep everyone safe. Anti-social behaviour towards our staff or other customers will not be tolerated.

Little Moons

We are excited to share that we are now selling Little Moons Mochi Ice Cream in our theatre in several new flavours!

Little Moons are bite-sized balls of mochi ice cream. Mochi is a deliciously sweet, soft and chewy rice dough. The dough is steamed and pounded, then gently wrapped around ice cream. Rice flour is naturally gluten-free.

Little Moons are best enjoyed five minutes out of the freezer, so no need to rush before melting. The more intense flavour will reward your patience.

You can find these in our Piano Bar or Grand Circle kiosks. Please check them out on your next visit.

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From Blue Light to Limelight

To honour our Local Heroes, we are offering teachers, social care workers, prison officers, armed forces, ‘blue light’ professionals and Max Card holders 25% off the ticket price of a wide variety of shows. If we can make a night at the theatre more affordable for our heroes and their families, it’ll be our pleasure.

So keep an eye out for our logo on selected shows.

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Please visit atgtix.co/LocalHeroes for a full list of shows and offers.

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WATCH YOUR FAVOURITE SHOWS FOR JUST £13* WITH PRICE PROMISE

As a thank you for your ongoing support, we’ve extended our Price Promise! You can book up to four Price Promise tickets at £13 each, making it the perfect way to enjoy the magic of live theatre with friends or family.

Keep an eye out for our logo in the brochure and book online selecting the £13 Price Promise seats.

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Pretty Woman: The Musical

He’s a millionaire. She’s out of his league. Enjoy one of Hollywood’s most popular blockbusters come to life on stage. Starring Amber Davies and Ore Oduba.

WHAT’S ON this season

From show-stopping musicals to family favourites, here are a few of our season highlights...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Will Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket bring their family the luck they deserve in this sweet adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book.

ENB Giselle

Akram Khan’s unique vision of a best-loved ballet has astounded audiences all over the world. Now it’s your turn to enjoy it first-hand.

Life of Pi

With jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry, the stage adaptation of the bestselling novel is not to be missed.

Wicked

Wicked has won over 100 major international awards. Come and see why!

A Tale for Our Time

Neil Gaiman’s novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane leaps from page to stage in this brilliant adaptation.

The critically-acclaimed tour of the National Theatre’s adaptation of the awardwinning book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is coming to the Bristol Hippodrome. Author Neil Gaiman answers our questions.

The book is loosely based on your childhood. What was the starting point? The book began with me wanting to try and explain to my wife where I grew up and what that world was like. She could take me to her childhood home because it’s still the same, but I couldn’t take her to where I grew up (in East Grinstead) because the place had long since been demolished; lots of lovely neat little housing estates covered the gardens and the fields and lanes. So, for me, it was kind of an effort to try and evoke a past and a sense of place. An interesting side of it for me too was that I realised that I hadn’t heard, for a very long time, the Sussex accent of my childhood. Mrs Weller came in and cleaned once a week and Mr Weller came in and did the gardens. They were probably in their 80s and they had proper Sussex accents – almost like a West Country burr. I resolved to write a novel with that in too.

How did you create the Hempstocks?

I was told by my mother – quite erroneously, I discovered, when I did my research – that the farm halfway down our lane was in the Doomsday Book. And that was the start of the Hempstocks in my head; who they were and what I wanted to do with them.

Do you find writing about family especially fascinating?

I don’t think I’ve ever been able to avoid writing about family, even when I thought I was writing about something else, whether it’s biological family or the family we make. In the novel, I created a semi-fictional family for myself, and in the play version, it was one step further away from my family, which I think looking back on is incredibly healthy! But the boy is definitely me.

The play received amazing reviews when it premiered. Without any spoilers, do you have any favourite moments? There is something astounding about the moment when they enter the ocean. That completely fascinates me. And you’re going to see miracles made out of bits of rubbish and old plastic bags and nightmarish birds beyond your imagination. It still takes me by surprise every time I watch.

Is it true that you were so moved by the play when you saw it in rehearsals that you cried? I saw the first full run-through. About ten minutes from the end, I had tears running down my face. I thought that this was terribly embarrassing and I was discreetly trying to flick them away.

You describe yourself as a storyteller. What inspired you to be a writer? I’m not sure that all writers are frustrated performers, but for me, it was the joy in getting to be all of the characters. As a writer you get to do that. Being a kid who loved books I could think of nothing cooler than giving people the pleasure that I got.

‘SPELLBINDING. THEATRE AT ITS BEST.’ – The Daily Telegraph

From the producers of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane

This five-star spectacular from the imagination of best-selling author Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Good Omens, The Sandman) is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, taking audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten.

Ages 12+

★★★★★ ‘SHOWS LIKE THIS DON’T COME ALONG VERY OFTEN.’ – Time Out

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 6+

Tue – Fri

AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 16 Aug 7.30pm

BSL INTERPRETED Wed 16 Aug 7.30pm

CAPTIONED Thu 17 Aug 2.30pm

GREAT 16 – 25s OFFER FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun-filled and hilarious musical comedy.

Starring theatre extraordinaire Antony Lawrence (The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical) as Shrek, Joanne Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, The Addams Family) as the beloved Princess Fiona, Olivier Award-nominated James Gillan (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as the evil Lord Farquaad, and theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears (Dreamgirls, Come From Away, Motown) as the loveable Donkey

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED, FRI, SAT & SUN MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue GROUPS Offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Fri Mat

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‘JOYOUS. THE MOST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE IN A THEATRE.’

DAILY MIRROR

THE SUNDAY TIMES

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, 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.

It has been affectionately christened the ‘standing ovation musical’, as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ (Daily Mail).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe, Easy Terms and the emotionally charged hit, Tell Me It’s Not True. Ages 12+

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

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‘EXHILARATING! ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN.’

‘TAKE THAT’S FEEL GOOD SENSATION REALLY IS BACK FOR GOOD.’

Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical Greatest Days.

Greatest Days features more than 15 recordbreaking Take That songs, alongside a heartwarming story from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.

Starring Jennifer Ellison, the musical follows five boy band-obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days of their lives.

Previously titled The Band, the show broke box office records and delighted audiences around the United Kingdom when it performed from 2017-2019.

MON – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £18

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Mon GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu

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THE WEST END AND BROADWAY SPECTACLE

The weird and wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical will dazzle your senses when it plays Bristol from September as part of its first-ever UK and Ireland tour.

Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory –The Musical.

This spectacular show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970s motion picture (The Candy Man and Pure Imagination) with incredible new numbers from the songwriters of Hairspray. Every ticket is golden, book yours today! Ages 7+

TUE – SAT 7PM

WED 20 SEP, THU, SAT & SUN MATS 2PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Wed 20 Sep

GROUPS Offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 10+

Tue – Thu

AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 27 Sep 7pm

BSL INTERPRETED Wed 27 Sep 7pm CAPTIONED Thu 28 Sep 7pm

SCHOOLS OFFER AVAILABLE

The lights, the set, the costumes, the music, the drama... There’s nothing quite like the spectacle of opera.

From the Olivier Award-winning choreographer Deborah Colker, Ainadamar is a dazzling kaleidoscope of music, dance, and theatre where flamenco meets opera.

Elegant and highly charged, WNO’s five-star production will leave you in no doubt why this heart-wrenching tale makes La traviata a favourite with audiences across the world.

Complementing the season, orbit the incredible

Welsh National Opera

world of opera and classical music with WNO’s space-themed interactive family show, Play Opera LIVE.

AINADAMAR: TUE 7.30PM

LA TRAVIATA: THU & SAT 7.30PM

PLAY OPERA LIVE!: SAT 3.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £5 off Eves

GROUPS Offer – £4 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Eves

AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 19 Oct 7.30pm

BOOK TWO OR MORE OPERAS TOGETHER & SAVE 10%

THURSDAY 26TH – SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

GISELLE AKRAM KHAN’S

A classic for our times.

After astounding audiences around the world, from Auckland to New York, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to the Bristol Hippodrome for the first time since its inaugural tour.

Mesmerising choreography, an ominous score –performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic – and striking design come together to stunning and devastating effect.

See the greatest romantic ballet and its story of love, betrayal and redemption, boldly reimagined.

‘AN ELECTRIFYING TRIUMPH WHICH ANY DANCE OR THEATRE FAN MUST NOT MISS.’

– Daily Express

THU – SAT 7.30PM

FRI & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £7 off Thu & Fri Mat

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+

Thu & Fri Mat

GREAT LOUNGE PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR THIS STUNNING SPECTACLE

HOLLYWOOD’S ULTIMATE ROM-COM IS NOW ‘A DAZZLING STAGE SHOW.’

Make a date to see Pretty Woman: The Musical live on stage at Bristol, starring Amber Davies (9 to 5, Back to the Future) and Ore Oduba (Strictly Come Dancing champion 2016).

Direct from the West End, this smash hit musical features a blazing rock score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots) and all the iconic moments from the movie!

Be swept up in the romance of this feel-good love story for the ages, which also stars Oliver Savile (Wicked, Phantom of the Opera) as Edward Lewis and Natalie Paris (Olivier Award-nominated for SIX) as Kit De Luca.

A perfect night of escapism for both dates and mates, book your tickets for a trip to Rodeo Drive and get ready for a big night out. Big. Huge!

Ages 12+

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED, SAT & SUN MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 31 Oct

GROUPS Offer – £10 off per ticket for groups of 20+

Tue – Thu

A BIG, HUGE NIGHT OUT SURELY DESERVES BUBBLES!

TUESDAY 14TH – SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

Award-winning BLOC Productions returns to the Bristol Hippodrome with Alan Menken’s highly acclaimed and upbeat musical adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Enjoy being entertained by a large and talented ensemble with stunning vocals, a rousing 16-piece live orchestra and a feast of ghostly magic and illusion. Come and meet the host of colourful characters bringing this traditional story to life in a fresh, lively and visually dramatic way.

It’s Dickens as you’ve never seen or heard it before!

This

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £20.90

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £5 off Sat Mat

GROUPS Best offer – Buy 20 tickets, get one free

BSL INTERPRETED Wed 15 Nov 7.30pm

ADDITIONAL OFFERS AVAILABLE ON SAT MAT

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD AS MISS HANNIGAN

JODIE PRENGER

The smash hit production of Annie comes to Bristol for one week only, direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ – (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood (Mon – Fri) and Jodie Prenger (Saturday) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan

Set in 1930s New York, young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck changes when she’s chosen to spend Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her family.

With its Tony® Award-winning book and score, Annie features the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow

MON – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Mon

GROUPS Offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu

SUPER SPECIAL SENIORS OFFER AVAILABLE ON MIDWEEK MATINÉE

Set sail on the ultimate swashbuckling pantomime adventure this Christmas as

Peter Pan flies into Bristol!

Singer, dancer, actress and Steps star Faye Tozer joins Bristol’s favourite panto funny-man, Andy Ford, and an all-star cast in this year’s magical family pantomime.

Packed with amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before! Hook the best seats today!

TICKETS FROM £13

T – ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £5 off

G – GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups 10+

SG – SUPER GROUPS Best offer – £8 off per ticket for groups 20+

S / UG – SCHOOLS & UNIFORMED GROUPS Offer –From £12 per student including free ice cream plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 tickets purchased (Free ticket does not include ice cream)

C – UNDER 16s Offer – £10 off

U – UNDER 25s Offer – £25 per ticket

O – SENIORS/OVER 60s Offer – £5 off

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From the enchanting fairy tale of The Nutcracker, where nothing is quite as it seems, to Sleeping Beauty, the classic tale of love and innocence, mystery and magic, where The Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. And the greatest romantic ballet of all time, Swan Lake, transports you from the Palace ballroom to a moonlit lake where swans glide in perfect formation. Experience three ballet masterpieces performed by the Varna International Ballet accompanied by their live orchestra.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY: THU 7.30PM

THE NUTCRACKER: FRI 7.30PM

SWAN LAKE: SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Thu & Fri

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 8+ Thu & Fri

GREAT LOUNGE PACKAGES AVAILABLE

‘HIT AFTER HIT IN THIS SENSATIONAL SHOW.’

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash hit show has a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters’ hits, including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

★★★★ ‘A GREAT NIGHT OUT.’ – Daily Express

★★★★ ‘JOYFUL.’ – Daily Mail

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu

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ACCESS FOR ALL

We hope you find the detailed seating plan helpful should additional requirements and specific seating be needed.

Please take time to familiarise yourself with this and the larger seating plan via the QR code below. There are stairs throughout the theatre and we don’t have lifts to the upper floors.

Sign up free to ATG Access Membership to gain online access for booking accessible seating. We may recommend specific seats to you that meet your accessibility requirements. Our recommendations are listed in the accessibility information. You can find this information on our website by selecting the show you’d like to see. Scroll down for the access tab and click ‘About’ for accessibility details.

For patrons that require hearing assistance, the Sennheiser Mobile Connect app is switched on for all performances and can be used from every seat in the auditorium. Further information on all access services can be found atgtickets.com/access

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Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, alongside three Tony® Awards!

After conquering the West End and Broadway, the

‘THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’ (The Daily Telegraph) embarks on its biggest adventure yet.

Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, jaw-dropping visuals and world-class puppetry combine in a unique and ‘BREATHTAKING’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘A WONDER TO BEHOLD’ (Daily Mail).

After an epic storm in the Pacific Ocean, Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors –

MON – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – Half price Mon

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 8+ Mon – Thu

AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 17 Jan 2024 7.30pm

GREAT SCHOOLS OFFER AVAILABLE

‘ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MUSICALS OF ALL TIME.’

Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades.

This award-winning production flies back to Bristol, complete with all the spectacle and magic that make ‘THIS EXTRAORDINARY SHOW’ (Bristol Post) such an unforgettable and unmissable experience.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Ages 7+

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM, SUN MAT 2PM

TICKETS FROM £20

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 23 Feb

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+

Tue – Thu (Excl. Tue 13 – Thu 15 Feb)

AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 1 Feb 2024 7.30pm CAPTIONED Fri 9 Feb 2024 7.30pm BSL INTERPRETED Tue 20 Feb 2024 7.30pm

SCHOOLS & STUDENTS OFFERS AVAILABLE

★★★★★ ‘ENCHANTING. THE PERFECT TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY.’

THE TIMES

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.

★★★★★ ‘FULL OF WIT AND INVENTION. A JOYFUL THEATRE EXPERIENCE.’– WhatsOnStage

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue

GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu

AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 9 Mar 2024 2.30pm

GREAT SCHOOLS OFFER AVAILABLE WITH FREE TEACHER TICKET!

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Timothy Sheader directs this mesmerising production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar, which comes to Bristol for one week only starring Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari James (Dreamgirls UK tour) as Judas and Hannah Richardson (Sting’s The Last Ship) as Mary.

21/02/2023 12:45

Choreographed by Drew McOnie and with music and lyrics by multi award-winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar’s legendary score includes I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar Ages 10+

MON – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Mon

GROUPS Offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu

AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 14 Mar 2024 7.30pm

GREAT SCHOOLS OFFER AVAILAVLE WITH FREE TEACHER TICKET!

★★★★★ ‘PUNCHY, FUNNY, FABULOUS.’

TIME OUT

Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. This ‘FUNNY, OUTRAGEOUS, TOUCHING.’ (The Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is not to be missed!

Featuring a star cast including Ivano Turco, Kevin Clifton, Sam Bailey and Talia Palamathanan. This ‘SPARKLING COMING-OF-AGE MUSICAL.’ (The Times) will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Ages 5+

MON – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Mon GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu

GREAT SCHOOLS OFFER AVAILABLE WITH FREE TEACHER TICKET!

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to the Bristol Hippodrome. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. This spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz will be a truly magical experience for all the family.

TUESDAY 2ND – SUNDAY 7TH APRIL 2024

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED, SAT & SUN MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue GROUPS Offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 8+

Tue – Thu

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LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.

Our Creative Learning programmes and workshops have been tailored with you in mind. We’re here to bring out your passions for the theatre, music and the arts; whether your interest lies in performing or creating, or you’re fascinated with the technical side of the theatre and what goes on behind the scenes.

FITNESS. SOCIALISING. FUN.

Movers! Ever wanted to go to dance class but unsure if you have the skills to go? Then Movers is for you!

Held in the Piano Bar for people over 55, Movers aims to create a community of people who engage in some light to medium physical fitness inspired by the shows featured at the Bristol Hippodrome. Helpful for strengthening balance, core and increasing stamina whilst dancing to songs from some of the top musicals, finishing with a nice cup of tea or coffee and a chat with your fellow dance pals!

At £75 per 10 class term, an unbelievable £7.50 per class is incredible value!

To organise a free taster please email bristolcreativelearning@theambassadors.com

THE WEDDING’S OFF BUT THE HONEYMOON IS ON!

Be the first to see the brand new musical from pop songwriting legends Stock Aitken Waterman, featuring the iconic music of all your favourite artists – Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Bananarama and so many more – live on stage in an original new story from Debbie Isitt

The original British musical premieres this autumn from a powerhouse creative team, including stage and screen legend Debbie Isitt (director and writer of the hit Nativity franchise), Jason Gilkison (lead choreographer for Strictly Come Dancing) and

THE SOUND OF STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN FEATURING: NEVER GONNA

GIVE YOU UP RESPECTABLE

THIS TIME I KNOW IT’S FOR REAL BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW & MANY MORE FROM THE HIT FACTORY

the music genius of Stock Aitken Waterman.

Head from the aisle to the isles in a hilarious and tender story about love and loss, friendship and family and doing everything especially for you.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM

WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM

TICKETS FROM £13

ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue – Thu

GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu

OTHER GREAT OFFERS AVAILABLE FROM STUDENTS TO SENIORS!

MY THERAPIST GHOSTED ME LIVE

Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally bring their hilarious, chart-topping and award-winning podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me, on a UK tour. Together they provide 100% unqualified, unsubstantiated but honest advice on the problems their therapists couldn’t quite handle. Ages 14+

SAT 9 SEP 8PM | TICKETS FROM £35.18 ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

SHAKESPEARE AND ME JUDI DENCH IN CONVERSATION WITH BRENDAN O’HEA

Join the inimitable and beloved Judi Dench in conversation with friend, actor and director Brendan O’Hea to celebrate the publication of their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent.

SUN 22 OCT 2PM | TICKETS FROM £40.72 ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

SYMPHONIC UNIVERSE THE MUSIC OF THE AVENGERS AND BEYOND

Escape to another realm with a show full of songs for superheroes and the sounds of space, including music from Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Batman and more, presented by BBC Radio 1’s Ali Plumb.

SUN 29 OCT 3PM | TICKETS FROM £25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

Direct from the West End, celebrate the music of one of the greatest singers of our time. Experience a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades, featuring nostalgic hits, including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You and more.

WED 3 JAN 2024 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £13 ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

DIVERSITY SUPERNOVA TOUR

Britain’s most successful dance group Diversity will take their new show on a 66-date tour. Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity.

TUE 27 FEB – FRI 1 MAR 2024 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £35.18 ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

MATINÉE MINGLE

The more we shout about our Matinée Mingle, the more it seems to resonate with people interested in coming to the theatre. Many of our ‘minglers’ have now made long-term friendships.

We’ve improved the process to make it easier to come along to a mingle. Please see the shows below where we will host a Matinée Mingle. Please contact Rowan to reserve a place and she will book your show ticket at the same time. All ‘mingles’ are in the Piano Bar of the theatre and arrival can be from 1.30pm, where Rowan will be on hand to greet you.

2.30pm

English National Ballet – Akram Khan’s Giselle Fri 27 Oct 2.30pm

Annie Wed 22 Nov 2.30pm

The Drifters Girl Thu 11 Jan 2024 2.30pm

Wicked Wed 21 Feb 2024 2.30pm

Edward Scissorhands Thu 7 Mar 2024 2.30pm

For further Matinée Mingle information and booking please call Rowan on 0117 302 3310 (option 5) or email rowandodemont@theambassadors.com

For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Bristol

CORPORATE

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY PACKAGES FOR HAMILTON HAVE ARRIVED!

VIP ticket and hospitality packages are available for the multi-award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton which is touring the UK for the very first time next year.

Arriving in Bristol on 30th April and running until 22nd June 2024, Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece has created a revolutionary moment in theatre.

VIP corporate packages include: access to some of the best seats in the house, Ambassador Lounge entry, complimentary refreshments, a dedicated host and much more.

Don’t miss out on being in the room where it happens! To book, email naomikilcoyne@theambassadors.com

WITH THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

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Groups & Schools: 0207 206 1174

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Box Office: Opens 90 minutes prior to performance commencing.

*Fees apply. Calls to 02 & 03 numbers are charged at standard geographic rate and included in any call plan minutes

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The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ

We are delighted to welcome you to our venue, where we want everyone to enjoy the show. With that in mind, we politely ask that you show consideration to your fellow audience members, who have come to enjoy the performances on-stage. We all have a part to play in making sure the theatre is a fantastic experience for all – you can help by ensuring the professionals on-stage are the only people entertaining us with their performances, and being kind to our dedicated staff, who are here to keep everyone safe. Anti-social behaviour towards our staff or other customers will not be tolerated.

TICKET PRICES

Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office.

ATG TheatreCard, group ticket prices and any special offers or concessions, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time. Family tickets are for 4 people with a maximum of 2 adults. ATG TheatreCard offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card. All discounts and concessions apply to selected seats, prices and performances.

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CHILDREN

No children under 5 admitted to venue except where stated at time of booking that the show is suitable for under 5s. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ and supervised at all times. There must be 1 adult for every 10 children. Children under 18 months will only be admitted to shows they may attend (pantomimes and shows for under 5s only). Children (18 months – 15 years incl.) require full price tickets if no child concessions available at time of booking.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE

Full details of our Access services are available from atgtickets.com/access along with accessibility information for our venue atgtickets.com/bristol

Register with our free Access Membership Scheme to book accessible seats online. Contact our Access Champion for accessibility advice via our website atgtickets.com/access/contact-us Or call our dedicated Access Assistance line 0333 009 5399*

For our D/deaf and hard of hearing customers our Type Talk number is 18001 0333 009 5399 *Calls to 02 & 03 numbers are charged at standard geographic rate and included in any call plan minutes.

We offer: Audio Described, BSL Interpreted, Captioned, Relaxed, & Touch Tours highlighted on show pages in this brochure and our online calendar.

This brochure is available as an accessible download from the venue page on our website, or contact us to request an alternative format.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/terms-and-conditions

INFORMATION ABOUT FEES

Up to £1.75 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK.

Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one-off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees.

SUSTAINABILITY

We work to continuously improve our environmental performance and find solutions that reduce environmental impact, therefore this brochure is printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing onto a friend.