THE DOUBLE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT RETURNS
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Price
Tickets from £26
Prices and discounts subject to changeRunning Time
Approximately 2 hours including an interval
Age guidance
7+
Where?
Main Stage
CONCESSIONS
We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.
FRIENDS
£10 off opening night, price bands A-E
Thereafter, £5 off bands A-B and then £6 off C-E on Wed – Thu performances.
Limited availability
CONCESSIONS FOR UNDER 18s, 65+, FULL-TIME STUDENTS & CLAIMANTS
£3 off price band B, £4 off price bands C-E on Tue – Thu performances.
Limited availability
GROUPS
Tue – Thu performances, price bands B-E
8+ tickets – Save £3 per ticket
16+ tickets – Save £4 per ticket
24+ tickets – Save £5 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket
Limited availability
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
EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (Under 18)
Tue – Thu performances, Price bands D-F
Parties of 10 or more pay £22 per ticket plus 1 ticket FREE for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked. Free ice lolly per ticket (excl. free adult places). Limited availability.
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 Assisted Performances
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.
- Audio Described: Sat 21 Mar, 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
‘UTTERLY ENTHRALLING’
Daily Express
'A GORGEOUS swirl of storytelling and style’
The Independent
'ENCHANTING. A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage’
Evening Standard
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