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Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders : The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Tue 22 Oct 2024 - Sat 26 Oct 2024

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation “The Redemption of Thomas Shelby” captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band.

Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. 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, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought.

Spectacular dramatization and breath-taking dance is heightened by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur and iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Throughout Rambert’s packed-out UK theatre tour, long-time fans of the TV show and audiences coming to Peaky fresh, were united in their enthusiasm for this adaptation written by the series’ creator Steven Knight with direction and choreography by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer.

“Rambert… an independent dance company, dedicated to bringing dance to the people. I’m a patron, we share a philosophy.” Tommy Shelby S5, Ep 4

“Peaky Blinders has always had music and movement at its heart and now the beating heart of the show will be transferred to the stage, an interpretation of Tommy’s story performed by Rambert, one of the leading dance companies in the world. 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.” Steven Knight, creator and writer of Peaky Blinders.

Reviews

“[Rambert’s show is] the most immersive and intoxicating way to experience Knight’s now timeless story” NME

 “Vigorous and vibrant performances from the entire cast” The Times

“You can never quite tell whether you’re at a dance show or a grungy rock gig” The Telegraph

Additional Information

Runtime: 

Act One – 52mins

Interval – 20mins

Act Two – 54mins


Age recommendation: 15+

 

This show is based on the TV series and there will be some representation of violence, sex, rape, miscarriage, and drug use.
There will be strobe lighting, live gunshots and pyrotechnics on stage.
There will be some (recorded) loud bangs

 

Accessible Performances

Audio Described by Caroline Burn: Thursday 24 October 2024, 7.30pm.

BSL performance: Thursday 24 at 7.30pm

Touch Tour at 6.30pm.

To book accessible performances, please
email access@thelowry.com
or
call 0161 876 2183

Part of

Credits

CREDITS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME CO-PRODUCED WITH THE LOWRY

Executive Producers Rambert, Robin Saunders and Simon Sinek Inspired by the television series Peaky Blinders created by Steven Knight In association with Caryn Mandabach Productions.

Peaky Blinders © TM Caryn Mandabach Productions 2022, Licensed by Caryn Mandabach Productions

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