There may be trouble ahead,
But while there’s moonlight, and music,
And love, and romance…
Let’s face the music and dance
Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont, whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth. Especially since Dale has mistaken Jerry for his hapless producer Horace, who’s trying to avoid the wrath of his formidable wife Madge, and Dale’s own fiery Italian admirer is planning a trip to Venice for her to showcase his couture gowns…
Based on the classic 1935 film which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the stage adaptation’s West End premiere won the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out. Acclaimed American director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall, whose Tony and Olivier Award-winning production of Anything Goes recently wowed audiences and critics in London and on television, comes to the UK to stage this brand-new production.
Price
Tickets from £26
Prices and discounts subject to changeRunning Time
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance
no under 3s admitted
Where?
Main Stage
Performances
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Tue3 Mar7:30pmFrom: £26
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Wed4 Mar2:00pmFrom: £26
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Wed4 Mar7:30pmFrom: £26
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Thu5 Mar2:00pmFrom: £26
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Thu5 Mar7:30pmFrom: £26
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Fri6 Mar7:30pmFrom: £30
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Sat7 Mar2:30pmFrom: £30
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Sat7 Mar7:30pmFrom: £30
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 3 Mar Price Bands A – E (limited availability)
Thereafter £5 off Price Bands A and £6 off B – C on Wed – Thu performances (limited availability)
CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 18s, 65+, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & CLAIMANTS
£3 off Price Band B, £4 off C – D, Tue – Thu performances (limited availability).
GROUPS
Price band B – C, Mon – Thu perfs
8+ tickets – Save £6 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £7 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £8 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
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
EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (UNDER 18s)
Parties of 10 or more pay £22.50 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked (2 free tickets for SEN bookings). Available on Tues – Thu performances, Price Bands C – F. Includes free Ice lolly for every ticket (excluding free adult supervising).
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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 4 Mar , 7.30pm
- Captioned: Thu 5 Mar, 7.30pm
- Audio Described: Sat 7 Mar, 2.30pm
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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