The Peaky Blinders are returning to Birmingham for a beautiful reason

By order of the Peaky Blinders! The Brummie stars are returning to Birmingham for this stunningly beautiful reason
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Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders gang are making an artistic return to Birmingham.

But don’t expect to see Cillian Murphy strolling down Broad Street, or Tom Hardy popping up in the Bullring.

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This Peaky Blinders cast are from dance company Rambert, and you’ll find them on stage at Birmingham Hippodrome performing the iconic dance theatre show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.

It’s not the only world-famous Brummie cultural export to be reinterpreted in dance - last week rehearsals got underway at Birmingham Hippodrome for Black Sabbath - The Ballet.

Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, and choreographed and directed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer, the Redemption of Thomas Shelby show had its world premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome last September. Following sell-out performances at the Hippodrome and a London premiere at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, the showembarked on its UK tour earlier this year.

What to expect at Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Through dance theatre Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby picks up the story of the Peaky Blinders at the end of World War One, following Tommy Shelby and Grace Burgess through their passionate love affair.  While Tommy is building his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. As the story unfolds, many hearts are broken.

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Featuring live musicians performing a score written by Roman GianArthur, the show is led by Musical Director Yaron Engler as well as a new track by Laura Mvula. GianArthur’s soundtrack for the production also features iconic songs from the television series and music from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, to name a few.

Guillaume Quéau and Joseph Kudra alternate the role of Thomas Shelby, with Naya Lovell and Seren Williams alternating the role of Grace, within the production that features the permanent Rambert dance company on stage. Birmingham-born writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah who played street preacher Jeremiah Jesus in the TV series, provides pre-recorded narration for the production.

Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

What Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and the Birmingham Hippodrome has said about the show

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight said: This is dance for people who don’t usually watch dance and what I’ve written has been transformed into something startling by consummate dancers and choreographers. If the concept of a Peaky Blinders dance seems strange, reserve judgement and reserve a ticket.”

Jon Gilchrist, Artistic Director & CEO of Birmingham Hippodrome said: It seems only right to finish the UK tour of our spectacular co-production in the city where this story began. After a phenomenal run last September we’re really excited audiences have another opportunity to enjoy this special production.”

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas ShelbyPeaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

How do I get tickets to the Peaky Blinders dance show?

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Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelbyis at Birmingham Hippodrome between Tuesday 23 May and Saturday 27 May.

Tickets can be booked online at birminghamhippodrome.com or by calling the box office on 0844 338 5000* Please note: *0844 calls will cost you 4.5p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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