Tickets for this production are now on sale to Friends and Patrons of Birmingham Hippodrome. Become a Friend today! Tickets will go on sale as follows:
Tue 24 Jun, 11am – General on sale
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked and Legally Blonde.
This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for.
Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope!
Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
Performances
CONCESSIONS
We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.
FRIENDS
£10 off on Tue 21 Apr. Price Bands A – D (limited availability).
Thereafter £5 off Price Bands A – B and £6 off C – D on Wed – Fri performances (limited availability).
CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 16s, 65+, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & CLAIMANTS
£3 off Price Band B, £4 off C – D, Tue – Fri performances (limited availability).
GROUPS
Price band B – D, Tue – Fri perfs
8+ tickets – Save £4 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £6 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
Tue – Thu performances, Price bands C – E
Parties of 10 or more pay £22 per ticket plus 1 ticket FREE for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked (2 free tickets for SEN bookings).
For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0121 689 3010 for more information and to book now!
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, 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.
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.
- BSL Interpreted: Wed 22 Apr, 7.30pm
- Captioned: Thu 23 Apr, 7.30pm
- Audio Described: Sat 25 Apr, 2.30pm
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
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