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FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS…

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.

The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.

Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other.

The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.

Music by Terry Davies & Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen)
Sound by Paul Groothuis
Lighting by Chris Davey
Designed by Lez Brotherston
Directed & Choreographed by Matthew Bourne

Price

Tickets from £26

Prices and discounts subject to change

Age guidance

12+

Where?

Main Stage

The Car Man contains scenes of a sexual nature, brief nudity, strobe lighting and gunshots.

Performances

Performances

Mon 12 Oct — Sun 18 Oct
  • Tue
    13 Oct
    7:30pm
    From: £26
  • Wed
    14 Oct
    7:30pm
    From: £26
  • Thu
    15 Oct
    2:30pm
    From: £26
  • Thu
    15 Oct
    7:30pm
    Audio Described

    Audio Described

    If you are blind or partially sighted, listen to a live description of all the action with a discreet headset at this performance.

    From: £26
  • Fri
    16 Oct
    7:30pm
    From: £32
  • Sat
    17 Oct
    2:30pm
    From: £32
  • Sat
    17 Oct
    7:30pm
    From: £32
Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.

FRIENDS

£10 off opening night, price bands A-E
Thereafter £5 off price bands A-B, £6 off price bands C-E on Wed – Thu (excluding Opening Night).
Limited availability

CONCESSIONS FOR 65+, UNDER 16s & CLAIMANTS

£3 off price band B, £4 off price bands C-E on Tue – Thu performances (limited availability).

GROUPS

Price band B-E on Tue – Thu performances
8+ tickets – Save £3 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £4 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (UNDER 18s)

Tue – Thu performances

Parties of 10 or more pay £22 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked (2 free tickets for SEN bookings), price bands D-F. Includes free Ice lolly for every ticket (excluding free adult supervising).

CLICK HERE for further information on School Bookings.

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off tickets to all performances
2 for 1 tickets where carer or companion required to all performances

CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

STUDENT AND PASSPORT TO LEISURE

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

The Circle Lounge

Join us pre-show for menus carefully created by Chef Angelina Adamo. Return to your seats in the interval for drinks and dessert, just a few steps away from the auditorium, complete with dedicated service team and use of private toilet facilities.

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open before the show and during the interval for hot and cold drinks, snacks or a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Kiosks

You’ll find kiosks in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, Marshfield ice creams (which can also be pre-ordered) and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

Accessible Performances

We strive to provide access for all

For dates of audio-described, captioned, British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted or relaxed performances, please see below. These vary from show to show.

If you would like to book for any accessible performance, please make sure you are signed up to our access registration scheme here. Once registered, you will be able to book seats online, see only relevant seats and information based on your needs – plus choose any relevant discounts. If you would prefer not to book online, you can speak to our friendly access advisors on 0121 689 1060.

  • Audio Described by Caroline Burn: Thu 15 Oct, 7.30pm

Concessions for patrons with disabilities

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.
Limited availability.

Further information

Information about our access registration scheme here
About our accessible performances here
About our accessible facilities here

Buckle up for the ride of your life. gripping, gasp-making, edge of your seat stuff

Daily Mail

A shatteringly good piece of storytelling. terrific

Observer

A thrilling and seriously sexy sensation

Daily Express

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