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A dramatic mixed bill of two ballets that evoke the politics and power of the past to explore the present.

Two incredible ballets, one from established choreographer, Director David Bintley, and one from a choreographer working on this scale for the first time, Juanjo Arqués.

When young King Louis XIV of France danced the role of the Sun God in a spectacular court entertainment he earned himself the soubriquet The Sun King. In The King Dances, David Bintley casts a modern eye on the very beginnings of ballet, when men were kings of dance.

As part of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s innovative Ballet Now programme, Juanjo Arqués’s Ignite, inspired by Turner’s painting The Burning of the House of Lords and Commons, receives its world premiere in Birmingham.

All performances feature live music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted for these performances by Martin Georgiev and Jonathan Lo.

Price

Prices and discounts subject to change
Performances

Performances

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. Calls cost 4.5p/min plus access charge.

FAMILY OFFER

Up to 2 Under 16s HALF PRICE with every full-paying adult (limited availability).
Tue – Fri performances (excludes Price Band A+)
This offer is not available online. Please call 0844 338 5000 to book. Calls cost 4.5p/min plus access charge.

GROUPS

Tue – Fri performances (excludes Price Band A+)
Groups 10-19 save 10%
Groups 20+ save 15% plus 1 FREE ticket

Call our dedicated Group Sales Team on 0844 338 7000 or email groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com for more information and to book now!

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SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS

Tue – Fri perfs
Parties of 10 or more pay £13 and receive an ice cream per child (Price Bands C-E) plus 1 teacher goes FREE
Call the Schools Hotline on 0844 338 7000 for more information and to book now

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BRB FRIENDS

10% off the ticket price. One discounted ticket per Friend per production.
Valid subject to availability on Tue-Fri performances, Price Bands A+/A – E.

UNWAGED, UNDER 18 and OVER 60s

£3 off price band A, £4 off B – D
Tue-Fri performances, Price Bands A-D (limited availability)

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

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STANDBY TICKETS

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for lowest price, maximum 2 per booker.

Available to claimants, full-time students with valid ID (NUS/College or University card with photo and expiry date) or Passport to Leisure card holders with a valid Passport to Leisure card (with expiry date). Offer subject to availability.

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

Seasonal menus

Browse through a programme and enjoy attentive service and superb, seasonal food a few steps from your seats in our AA Rosette awarded restaurant.

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 Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars, conveniently positioned for both Stalls and Circle levels.

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