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Every year a great big polar bear is chosen to light up the Northern Lights. This year, the special job falls to Lumi, but there’s a small problem, he’s not a polar bear at all. He’s just One Tiny Penguin! So now Lumi must gather all his courage to travel the world, venturing out from the North Pole, to Chile, South Africa – and all the way to the South Pole. Can the new friends Lumi makes along the way help him find out what it means to be a brave penguin and light up the sky?

A heart-warming adventure that’s full of laughs, One Tiny Penguin will have you tapping your toes and flapping your flippers! Perfect for everyone aged 3 and up. One Tiny Penguin is the third show in Birmingham Hippodrome’s My First Musical series, following the 5-star hits No Such Thing As Wolves and The Jingleclaw.

This production is supported by Charles Holloway OBE, Principal Supporter of One Tiny Penguin

Price

Tickets from £16

Prices and discounts subject to change

Running Time

Approximately 60 minutes with no interval

Age guidance

3+ - Babes in arms (under 18 months) welcome free of charge, but please call to book in advance

Where?

Patrick Studio

Performances

Performances

Mon 30 Nov — Sun 6 Dec
Mon 7 Dec — Sun 13 Dec
Mon 14 Dec — Sun 20 Dec
Mon 21 Dec — Sun 27 Dec
Mon 28 Dec — Sun 3 Jan
Discounts & Concessions

Concessions

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

Friends

£5 off the following performances:
Sat 5, Sun 6, Thu 17, Fri 18 Dec & Thu 31 Dec at 10.15am
Fri 11, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18 & Thu 31 Dec at 1.30pm
Thu 10 Dec at 4.30pm

Family Offer

£55 for 4 tickets (including 1 adult) on Sat 5 & Sun 6 Dec at 10.15am (Price Band A only)

£60 on the following performances:
Thu 17, Fri 18 Dec & Thu 31 Dec at 10.15am
Fri 11, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18 & Thu 31 Dec at 1.30pm
Thu 10 Dec at 4.30pm

£65 on all remaining performances.

Select Family Offer price type and discount will apply when you have added all four seats to your basket.

Groups

8+ tickets – £15 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket with every 8 tickets purchased on the following performances:

Thu 17, Fri 18 Dec & Thu 31 Dec at 10.15am
Fri 11, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18 & Thu 31 Dec at 1.30pm
Thu 10 Dec at 4.30pm

Limited availability

Click here to complete our Groups Enquiry Form or call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0121 689 3010

For further information on Group Bookings, click here

Education Establishments (under 18s)

Parties of 10 or more pay £14 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked (2 free tickets for SEN bookings) on the following performances:

Wed 9, Fri 11, Tue 15, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18 Dec & Thu 31 Dec at 10.15am
Tue 8, Wed 9, Fri 11, Tue 15, Wed 16, Thu 17, Fri 18 & Thu 31 Dec at 1.30pm
Thu 10 Dec at 4.30pm

Limited availability

Click here for further information on School Bookings

For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!
Limited availability

Concessions for Patrons with disabilities

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

Click here for more information on our Assisted Performances

Student, Passport to Leisure and Postcode Standby

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 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.

  • British Sign Language Performance: Sat 12 Dec 10.15am & Tue 15 Dec 10.15am
  • Audio Described Performance: Sat 12 Dec 10.15am & Tue 15 Dec 10.15am
  • Captioned Performance: Sat 12 Dec 10.15am & Tue 15 Dec 10.15am
  • Relaxed Performance: Sat 12 Dec 10.15am & Tue 15 Dec 10.15am

What is a relaxed performance?

A Relaxed Performance is an adjusted version of the show where sensory aspects such as bright lights and loud noises are reduced, delivered in an environment ‘where it is acceptable to move around, make noise, and behave in non-normative ways’. These performances are an important means for disabled people and people with sensory sensitivities, including but not exclusive to people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with other neurodivergent conditions, to experience the arts in an inclusive environment

One Tiny Penguin – Audio Described Overview

 

Further information

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

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