Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
One of the largest theatre stages in Britain, The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre exclusives
Until Sun 5 Jan 2020
Dick Whittington
Join our hero Dick Whittington (soap legend, actor and music theatre star Shane Richie) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness as he battles Queen Rat (Jennie Dale, Captain Captain from CBeebies Swashbuckle) and her rodent hoards to become Mayor of London and win the day.
Tue 7 Jan 2020
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2020 with its sell-out touring show
Wed 8 Jan 2020
Bowie Experience - The Bowie Birthday Special
Join us for a very special Bowie Experience, with a one-off breathtaking concert celebrating the birthday of the world's greatest pop icon, David Bowie.
Thu 9 Jan 2020
The Magic of Motown
Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.
Fri 10 Jan - Mon 13 Jul 2020
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
Comedian Jimmy Carr knows that terrible things happen in life – but he believes the best way to cope is to make jokes about those events and not to worry about political correctness. His audiences have been warned.
Sat 11 Jan 2020
The Music Of Zimmer Vs. Williams
An epic concert celebrating the very best scores from two of the greatest film music composers of all time
Wed 15 Jan - Sat 22 Feb 2020
The Book of Mormon
This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries.
Tue 25 Feb - Sat 29 Feb 2020
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.
Tue 3 Mar - Sat 7 Mar 2020
Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion.
Sun 8 Mar 2020
Susan Boyle
Singing sensation Susan Boyle returns to the stages of the UK and with her dazzling new show, part of The TEN Tour celebrating an incredible decade in the music industry.
Wed 11 Mar - Fri 13 Mar 2020
Welsh National Opera - Carmen
Jo Davies’ new production, set in the recent past, will bring all the passion and drama expected of this iconic opera.
Thu 12 Mar 2020
Welsh National Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
Through a series of twists and turns, The Marriage of Figaro will keep you guessing until the final scene, with Mozart’s sublime score brilliantly bringing the action to life.
Sat 14 Mar 2020
Welsh National Opera - Les Vepres Siciliennes
Based around true events which occurred in Sicily in 1282, Verdi’s grand opera features wonderful choruses and breath-taking arias, including the Bolero.
Mon 16 Mar - Sat 21 Mar 2020
We Will Rock You
With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing combined, comes a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances. This global phenomenon will continue to be one of the most spectacular musicals to tour the United Kingdom & Ireland.
Tue 24 Mar - Sat 4 Apr 2020
The King and I
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
Tue 7 Apr - Sat 9 May 2020
Les Misérables
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
Mon 11 May - Sat 16 May 2020
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical
The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is touring the UK! With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics.
Sun 17 May 2020
Trixie Mattel: Grown Up
Dragqueen, musician, stand-up comedian, entertainer, entrepreneur.
Mon 18 May 2020
Ross Noble: Humournoid
What happens when pure comedy takes human form?<p>What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up?</p><p>Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing
Tue 19 May - Wed 20 May 2020
Romesh Ranganathan - The Cynic’s Mixtape
Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show, The Cynic's Mixtape, and it’s his most brutally honest show yet.
Thu 21 May 2020
Rob Beckett - Wallop
It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.
Fri 22 May - Sun 24 May 2020
Riverdance - The New 25th Anniversary Show
The 25th Anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.
Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2020
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The smash‐hit musical comes to The Bristol Hippodrome Theatre featuring West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’ much‐loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle both reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production.
Tue 2 Jun - Sat 20 Jun 2020
MAMMA MIA!
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Mon 22 Jun 2020
Stewart Lee: Snowflake / Tornado
Double-bill of two new 60 minute sets, back to back nightly from Stewart Lee, "the world’s greatest living stand-up" (Times).
Wed 24 Jun 2020
Whitney - Queen of the Night
Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!
Mon 29 Jun - Sat 4 Jul 2020
Russell Howard
Following the record-breaking success of his 2017 tour Round The World, Russell Howard returns with his biggest globe-spanning stand-up tour to date.
Tue 7 Jul - Sat 11 Jul 2020
Six
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 80-minute celebration of 21st century sisterly sass-itude. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Sun 12 Jul 2020
The Last Night of the Summer Proms
The London Concert Orchestra celebrate summer with a superb afternoon of uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant Proms finale.
Wed 15 Jul - Thu 16 Jul 2020
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!
Fri 17 Jul 2020
The Dreamboys
Scream if you are ready to misbehave because Dreamboys are coming with their 2020 Too Hard To Resist Tour.
Sat 18 Jul 2020
The Chicago Blues Brothers - A Night At The Movies
Direct from London’s west end, join the Chicago Blues Brothers and their 11 piece band, for a brand new 2-hour all singing, all dancing hit parade bringing you the greatest movie anthems of all time, performed live in concert.
Sun 26 Jul 2020
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Following its sold out smash hit debut tour, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns to theatres in 2019 with an even bigger production.
Tue 28 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2020
Heathers The Musical
Following two smash hit record breaking London West End seasons, Heathers The Musical embarks on its first national tour.
Sun 9 Aug 2020
What's Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.
Sun 16 Aug 2020
That'll Be The Day
Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the BEST OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY!
Tue 18 Aug - Sat 22 Aug 2020
Sunny Afternoon
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational hit tour across the UK and Ireland in 2016, the multi Olivier Award winning ‘Dazzling’ (Guardian) musical Sunny Afternoon is back and touring the UK in 2020!
Sat 12 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2020
Dreamgirls
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls in 2020!
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Jason Donovan - Even More Good Reasons
Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his Even More Good Reasons Tour. Don’t miss it!
Wed 21 Oct - Sat 24 Oct 2020
Billionaire Boy
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Horrible Histories comes this amazing new production of David Walliams' best-selling story!
Sun 25 Oct 2020
My Dad Wrote A Porno Live
Hear the hilarious My Dad Wrote A Porno live as the team behind the smash hit podcast take their sell-out show on tour.
Mon 2 Nov - Sat 7 Nov 2020
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland!
Tue 24 Nov - Sat 28 Nov 2020
Slava's Snow Show
Slava’s Snowshow promises a breath-taking multisensory delight in a joyous dream-like world which will touch both your heart and funny bone!
Sat 5 Dec 2020 - Sun 3 Jan 2021
Snow White
Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients <strong>Bristol </strong>audiences have come to expect, <strong>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</strong> will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of jaw-dropping dance, side-splitting comedy, sensational special effects and plenty of festive magic from producers Qdos Entertainment
Mon 15 Feb - Sat 20 Feb 2021
The Commitments
The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour. The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic.