This highly acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of the classic songbook that made The...
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
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The Carpenters Story
This highly acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music.
The outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist / artistic director Phil Aldridge take centre-stage, accompanied by Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements from LIVE musicians, and a stage-wide backdrop of state-of-the-art video projection.
Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, and many more!
‘Phenomenal vocals & great musicianship’
Evening Standard
The Carpenters Story
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.65 Transaction fee.
The Carpenters Story Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
Email bristoladmin@theambassadors.com for a copy of our visual story which is designed to assist our patrons who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a sensory or communication condition.
- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
Access Parking:
Customers can park for free with a Blue Badge on double yellow lines (up to 3 hours) or parking meters (no time limit). Closest roads to the theatre’s Access Entrance are Denmark Street, Gaunts Lane, Unity Street and Orchard Street
Lift access:
From the Access Entrance to the wheelchair user’s platform only
Access toilets:
There is a unisex wheelchair accessible toilet just inside the Access Entrance. There is also another one at the rear of the Piano Bar at the front of the venue.
Access to theatre bars:
There is a wheelchair users’ platform lift located inside the Access Entrance down to the Stalls Bar. This bar is not always open but ‘At Seat Service’ is available on request. There is level access into Piano Bar at the front of the venue.
Level access to the theatre:
Through the Access Entrance in Denmark Street. Please contact the Access line on 0800 912 6971 (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm) for specific information and booking.
Wheelchair user positions & Storage:
A number of positions are available depending on your requirements – please contact the Access line on 0800 912 6971 (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm) for specific information and booking.
Visual Story:
Please email bristoladmin@theambassadors.com for a copy of our visual story which is designed to assist our patrons who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a sensory or communication condition.
Please Note: the pavements on Denmark Street and the surrounding side streets are very narrow and uneven in places.
Typetalk: 0871 297 5477 the national telephone relay service which enables deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people to communicate with hearing people over the phone.
You can also come into the Box Office. The Box Office counter is of a height suitable for wheelchair users.
Box Office opening hours: 10am till 6pm Monday to Saturday (extending to 15 minutes after curtain up on performance days)
Infra-red and Induction Loop hearing systems:
There is a Sennheiser Infra Red system throughout the auditorium, and customers can hire a headset from the kiosk on arrival. There is also an Induction Loop system available in certain rows in the Stalls and Grand Circle –please contact the Access line on 0800 912 6971 (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm) for full information on which rows to book for this facility.
Assisted Performances: Audio Description, Captioned and Sign Language Interpreted performances:
Sign Language Interpreted Performances – For our patrons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing we offer British Sign Language Interpreted performances. A sign language Interpreter will be sited at the side of the stage. Please contact the Access line (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm) for information on the Sign Interpreter’s position to make your booking.
Captioned performances – For patrons who are hearing impaired we offer Captioned performances. Captioning is a way of converting the spoken word into visible text, that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. Captions are displayed on two units installed on or near the stage enable people with hearing loss to understand what is said when it is said.
Audio Described performances – For our patrons who are visually impaired we offer Audio Described performances. Audio description is a live verbal commentary, given through headsets, which describes the setting, costumes, characters, facial expressions, body language and action during silent intervals of the piece being performed. An introduction is provided prior to the show.
Touch tours - Touch Tours are often available prior to an Audio Described performance - please contact the venue’s Access line on 0800 912 6971 (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm).
Assisted performances are available on most of the longer running shows (2 or more week runs). For more information or to book please contact the venue’s Access line on 0800 912 6971 (Mon-Sat 9am to 10pm, Sun 10am to 8pm).
Assistance Dogs are welcome and can be looked after by the theatre staff during the performance if requested on arrival.
There is a unisex wheelchair accessible toilet just inside the Access Entrance. There is also another one at the rear of the Piano Bar at the front of the venue.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre Information
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There are a number of NCP car parks within easy walking situated at Rupert Street, Queen Charlotte Street and Prince Street.
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Bars will be open one hour before performance start time.
The Piano Bar at The Bristol Hippodrome has been redesigned to capture the grandeur of our beautiful theatre with an elegant, modern twist. The bar opens 90 minutes before the show and provides a luxurious and relaxing setting where you can indulge with speciality cocktails, premium wines, freshly made coffee and champagne by the glass.
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For further access and mobility information please call 0800 912 6971Â
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Hospitality suites available for private hire on 0117 302 3310
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Limited cloakroom facilities available.
St Augustine’s Parade
Bristol
BS1 4UZ
By Car
M5(N) - Junction 18 and follow A4 (Portway) to the city centre.
M5(S) Jnt 15/M4 Jnt 19. Continue on M32 to its termination bearing right and follow signs for city centre.
There are a number of NCP car parks within easy walking distance from the theatre, situated at Rupert Street, Queen Charlotte Street and Prince Street. There is an Evening Rate available at Rupert Street and Queen Charlotte Street Car Parks at £3.00 per evening (arrive between 6pm - midnight). There is other parking at Trenchard Street situated to the rear of the theatre. There is additional parking at Millennium Square which is approximately 4 minutes scenic walk along the waterfront.
If you require information about parking for patrons with a disability please call 0800 912 6971 during normal office hours.
If you have Satellite Navigation, our postcode is BS1 4UZ. If you do not have Satellite Navigation, but require detailed driving instructions, we recommend Bristol Hippodrome on Google Maps. Once you open the page, select directions and enter your starting point.
By Train
If arriving at Bristol Temple Meads station, taxis (5 mins) are available to city centre. Bus Nos 8 and 9; ask for city centre stop (or Hippodrome stop). Bristol Parkway is approximately 5 miles from city centre where taxi and bus services are also available.
For more information go to National Rail Enquiries' website or call them on 08457 48 49 50.
From 12 September to 21
October 2016, the railway between Bristol Parkway, Severn Tunnel Junction and
Filton Abbey Wood will be closed while Network Rail carry out preparation work
for the electrification of the Patchway and Severn tunnels.
During this time, there will be an amended timetable and buses will replace
trains on some routes.
Visit
the Severn Tunnel improvement page for more information
Coach Parking
Coach pick up/ set down facilities during matinee performances
Bristol City Council and The Bristol Hippodrome have recognised the need for temporary coach drop off and pick up facilities during matinee performances at The Bristol Hippodrome. The pick up element of these performances coincides with evening rush hour and can cause problems with coaches blocking traffic lanes and causing severe congestion around the central area. A leaflet is available which provides details of temporary areas that coaches can drop off and pick up without affecting the flow of traffic around the centre and should be read in conjunction with Bristol’s long stay coach parking facilities leaflet available at www.travelbristol.org/coach-parking
Please take note of the waiting limits at these temporary sites, as they will be patrolled by Civil Enforcement Officers to ensure they are used as intended.
By Air
Bristol Airport is a short journey from the Bristol Hippodrome.
By Ferry
Bristol Ferry Boat Company have ferry services that alight on the waterfront around 1 minute walk away. Please contact them on enquiries@bristolferryboat.co.uk.
Information for visiting productions
For a current copy of the Bristol digs list please email bristoladmin@theambassadors.com
Groups Bookings : 0333 009 5385
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Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971Stage Door / Admin:* :
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.
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