Bristol Hippodrome's Stellar Line-Up: Dance, Drama, and Musical Marvels in 2025
Step into the world of entertainment at the Bristol Hippodrome, where an array of enthralling performances awaits you in 2025. From Giovanni Pernice's stunning dance in 'The Last Dance' to the toe-tapping rhythms of 'Hairspray,' Matthew Bourne's iconic 'Swan Lake,' and the timeless tale of 'Cinderella,' there is something for everyone. Experience the musical nostalgia with 'NOW That's What I Call a Musical,' immerse in Tina Turner's life with 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical,' and let 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' captivate the family. Don't miss the dramatic allure of 'War Horse' or the glamour of 'Chicago.'
A Strictly Come Dancing professional since 2015, Italian native Giovanni was originally inspired to take up the art at 14 after watching Strictly's original iteration: Come Dancing! Since then, he's become a firm fan favourite, partnering with finalists Georgia May Foote, Debbie McGee before finally scooping the trophy with Rose Ayling-Ellis in 2021. Don't miss this charismatic performer and Strictly record breaker (Pernice has the most 10s ever awarded in the series' history) when he brings the show to you in spring 2024!
Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour in 2024! Based on the 1988 feature film, the effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after.
In 1995 Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures troupe took the Ballet world by storm when they debuted their all-male version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Since then the production has become one of the world's most iconic pieces of dance and is now the proud owner of an Olivier and three Tony awards. Catch this unmissable production when its celebrates its 30th anniversary on tour in 2025!
The enchanting story of Cinderella heads on tour courtesy of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, taking their captivating production on the road! This delightful interpretation will delight audience members of all ages, with Prokofiev's legendary score serving as the backdrop to a stunning performance. Directed by Sir David Bintley, be sure not to miss this timeless ballet!
Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!
Everyone loves a biographical musical, and this one really is better than all the rest! Tina!, the phenomenal extravaganza based on the life of iconic songstress Tina Turner is taking to the road! Directed by Mamma Mia!'s Phyllida Lloyd, with a book by Katori Hall, the Olivier Award-nominated spectacular is the perfect night out for fans of The Queen and Rock and Roll. Get ready for an electrifying journey through Tina's life, with dazzling choreography, blazing soul, and a whole lotta love!
The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything takes off on a UK Tour in 2024, bringing with it an incredible theatrical experience the whole family will love. Directed by Thom Southerland, with design by Morgan Large and choreography from Karen Bruce.
Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.
Join Roxie Hart and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder and good old Razzle Dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.
The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.
As 2025 unfolds at the Bristol Hippodrome, audiences can look forward to a year of exceptional performances. Each event, from Giovanni Pernice's dynamic dance show to the heartfelt drama of 'War Horse,' offers a unique window into the world of artistic creativity. Whether you're drawn to the rhythms of 'Hairspray,' the reimagined classics like 'Swan Lake' and 'Cinderella,' or the nostalgic tunes in 'NOW That's What I Call a Musical,' the stage is set for a year filled with joy, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. Join us in celebrating the arts and the stories that connect us all.