Name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Start: 2025-05-04T14:00:00
Location: Bristol Hippodrome

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.'

Bristol Hippodrome's Stellar Line-Up: Dance, Drama, and Musical Marvels in 2025

The Bristol Hippodrome is set to host an extraordinary lineup of theatrical and musical performances throughout 2025, promising a vibrant and diverse array of shows. From the high-energy musical Hairspray to the timeless ballet Cinderella, and the powerful storytelling of War Horse, each event showcases unique artistic talents and creative storytelling. Audiences can expect a thrilling journey through music, dance, and drama as these productions come to life on stage, offering something for every theatre enthusiast.

Bristol Hippodrome's 2025 Spectacular: A Celebration of Theatre, Dance, and Music

Bristol Hippodrome is set to dazzle audiences in 2025 with an extraordinary array of performances that cater to all tastes. From the classic tale of 'Cinderella' by the Birmingham Royal Ballet to the rock and roll vibes of 'Bat Out Of Hell', each event promises a unique theatrical experience. With renowned artists and creative directors at the helm, every production is packed with talent and innovation. Whether you're a fan of musicals, ballet, or plays, this year's line-up guarantees an unforgettable cultural journey.

2025's Must-See Shows at Bristol Hippodrome: A Spectacular Line-up

The Bristol Hippodrome is set to host an impressive lineup of theatrical events that promise a celebration of music, dance, and drama. From the electrifying beats of 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' to the whimsical journey of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' this year is packed with thrilling performances. Join us as we explore these productions, featuring extraordinary talents like Elesha Paul Moses, Johannes Radebe, and the dynamic puppetry of 'War Horse.' This season, the Hippodrome is your gateway to a rich tapestry of storytelling and artistic expression.

Bristol Hippodrome: A Theatrical Odyssey from Tina Turner to Riverdance

Bristol Hippodrome’s calendar for 2025 is nothing short of a theatrical feast, offering a diverse lineup of shows that cater to every taste. From the electrifying 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' to the family-friendly 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', the dazzling 'Kinky Boots', and the classic allure of 'Chicago', this season promises to captivate audiences. Add to that the heart-wrenching drama of 'War Horse', the rock spectacle 'Bat Out of Hell', and the rhythmic extravaganza of 'Riverdance', and you have an unmissable year of entertainment.

Bristol's Stage Spectaculars: A Year of Unmissable Theatre Magic

Adam Garcia

Liam Fox

Ellie Nunn

Martin Callaghan

Jenny Gayner

Adam Stafford

Michael Joseph

John Macaulay

Elaine C Smith

Karen Bruce

Thom Southerland

Gareth Tucker

Ben Cracknell

Morgan Large

Bristol Hippodrome

The world premiere of the stage adaptation of the box office smash hit movie The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular takes place in the UK in 2026, at the Bristol Hippodrome! Starring Samantha Barks (Les Miserables, Pretty Woman, Frozen), Lorna Courtney, and Oliver Tompsett! Scored by the Oscar-winning team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including some brand new material specially for this adaptation, the show's book is by High School Musical: The Musical's Tim Federle and the production is led by Mean Girls director Casey Nicholaw. This show is set to be an international event following the success of 2017, with tickets likely to fly!

The Greatest Showman

Graham Gouldman and co are back on the road on the humourously titled 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour ', offering audiences a chance to hear some of their greatest tunes. One of the biggest bands of the 1970s, 10cc always offered fans something new on every record. Whether it be the surreal (Life is a Minestrone), daft (Dreadlock Holiday), or fused with sincere longing (I'm Not in Love), they maintained an individualistic style that remained completely unique even with vast commercial success.

10cc

Bristol Beacon

A brand new chapter that is sure to be more special than the last, Diversity are back on the road in 2026 with their brand new show Soul, an exploration of humanity in the AI age. Created and choreographed by Ashely Banjo, prepare to be captivated and amazed once more by the dance group that has been at the top of the game for over a decade.

Diversity

See Britain's best-loved sea shanty group, Fisherman's Friends, live on tour across the UK in 2025 and 2026! Long before the recent Wellerman Tiktok craze, the Cornish singers were arguably the first modern group to bring shanty singing back to the mainstream. Singing old sea songs together in their Port Isaac hometown since the mid-90s, the group unexpectedly signed a million-pound record deal with Universal in 2010 and were catapulted from their lives as fishermen and coastguards who loved to sing, into national folk music superstars.

Fisherman's Friends

Selling more than two million copies worldwide and leaving the music critics speechless, his July 2006 debut record 'Undiscovered' was a huge success and entered the UK album chart at number one. 'You Give Me Something' became the romantic anthem of the summer and he was 2006's biggest selling British male solo artist.

James Morrison

Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012 and now sets out on a brand new UK tour! Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this extraordinary show has won seven Olivier Awards and has captured the hearts of young and old theatergoers alike, making it one of the most sought-after musicals of the last decade.

Matilda The Musical

British music legend Beverley Knight hits the road around the UK with her Born to Perform tour! Celebrating her career in both music and musical theatre, Beverley will be charting her journey from career beginnings right through to today, via the hits that have defined her, the hits that inspired her and the musical theatre tunes that have seen her in recent years become a West End star!

Beverley Knight

Justice never looked so good! The fabulous Legally Blonde music bends and snaps into a theatre near you as this fantastic production from Curve Leicester heads out on a brand new UK tour! Based on the iconic MGM movie, this '00s nostalgia fest for everyone features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach and direction from Nikolai Foster. Follow Elle Woods' journey from sparkly pink popular girl to a kick-ass law student as she discovers she's so much more than the loser boyfriend who dumped her for not being 'serious' enough. Ugh!

Legally Blonde

A modern Broadway classic, Jersey Boys ushered in a new era of Jukebox musicals; but few of the shows that followed could match its gritty story, cool characters and dazzling songbook. It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, four working class guys from the wrong side of the tracks who went on to dominate the American charts in the 1950s and 60s. Put your loving hand out, baby, and don't miss Jersey Boys on its 20th anniversary nationwide tour!

Jersey Boys

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are one of the biggest and most respected tribute acts of one of the world's greatest bands. Having performed over 700 concerts to over 650,000 dedicated fans, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are truly ensuring that the band and their music and legacy will never be forgotten, and have even gained the blessing of Mick Fleetwood himself!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Oh Jason! That's right, 80s soap and musical theatre legend Jason Donovan is donning the corset and fishnets of Dr. Frank'N'Furter and stepping onto a stage near you in Richard O'Brein's The Rocky Horror Show!

The Rocky Horror Show

Impeccable singing and set design work hand-in-hand to bring the hardship and passion of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical to life in a new revival by Cameron Mackintosh. Miss Saigon was created by the team behind the international hit, Les Miserables, and debuted in London over two decades years ago. Now the iconic tragedy is reinvented for a modern audience, and returns to the UK for the first time since 2016, where it played on the West End for 760 performances and broke box office records when tickets went on sale in 2013, selling over 4 million in one day!

Miss Saigon

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.

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