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 changeAge guidance
12+
Where?
Main Stage
The Car Man contains scenes of a sexual nature, brief nudity, strobe lighting and gunshots.
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!
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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).
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CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES
£5 off tickets to all performances
2 for 1 tickets where carer or companion required to all performances
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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
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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.
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