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The autumn of 1941.

A cosy Lincolnshire hotel lounge where the RAF pilots and crews come together before and after their raids on German territory.

A long booze-filled night that none of the hotel’s guests will ever forget.

At the heart of it all stands Peter Kyle, an ageing Hollywood star, who has shown up at the hotel in the hope of reclaiming the one true love of his life, the recently married Patricia. She, however, is faced with a painful conflict: which man needs her more? Kyle, whose career is on the slide, or her pilot husband, Teddy, whose upbeat manner hides shattered nerves? This thrilling private drama is played out against the backdrop of a terrifying bombing raid which is “not exactly a piece of cake”.

Inspired by Rattigan’s own wartime RAF experience as a tail gunner, this frequently funny, often profound play beautifully captures the unerring British war time spirit.

Performed by students of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Price

Tickets £12

Prices and discounts subject to change
Performances

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Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome. For further queries on the information below please contact Ticket Sales on 0844 338 5000†.

UNDER 18s and OVER 65s

£10 tickets

STUDENTS

£5 tickets

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ticket prices subject to change. Discounts and concessions all offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager and may be withdrawn at any time. Restrictions apply (eg. limited allocation caps or expiry dates etc) Discounts and 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.

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The Proscenium Lounge

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