20th-Century Masterpieces shows how ballet can thrill and delight through sheer artistry and brilliance, and yet it can explore dark and ever-with-us conversations about man’s inhumanity to man.
BRB’s founder choreographer, Sir Frederick Ashton, made Birthday Offering for the then Sadler’s Wells Ballet to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 1956 (the year they became The Royal Ballet), working with a dazzling cast of dancers that included Margot Fonteyn.
The Green Table is considered Kurt Jooss’s masterwork – created in 1932 he foreshadows the ultimate futility of the peace negotiations of that decade and shows Death becoming the inevitable dance partner of each of the characters in turn.
George Balanchine’s joyous Theme and Variations drips with gilded grandeur, evoking in Balanchine’s own words the ‘great period in classical dancing when Russian ballet flourished with the aid of Tchaikovsky’s music’ – create in 1947, it is a glorious celebration in dance with which to round off the programme.
CONCESSIONS
We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.
MULTI-BUY PACKAGE
Book tickets to see 20th Century Masterpieces and Don Quixote and save 20% when booking both productions. Tickets must be purchased at the same time and are available on full price tickets only.
FAMILY OFFER
Up to 2 Under 16s HALF PRICE with every full-paying adult. Available on price bands B – E (limited availability).
GROUPS
Thu – Fri performances (price bands B – E)
Groups 8+ save £5
Groups 16+ save £6
Groups 24+ save £7 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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CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 18s, 65+, CLAIMANTS and UNWAGED
£3 off price band B, £4 off Price Band C – E (limited availability)
EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (Under 18)
Thu – Fri perfs, Price Bands D – F
Parties of 10 or more pay £20 per ticket plus 1 ticket FREE for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked.
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 standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion
CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances
STUDENT, UNWAGED, 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.
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