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WELcOME TO YOUR GUiDE FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER SHOWS AT TOWN HALL AND SYMPHONY HALL.For full details of all our upcoming events please contact the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 or visit www.thsh.co.uk

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CONTENTS3 Highlights

4 August Events

7 September Events

17 Coming Soon

21 Education/Community

22 Free Jazz – Rush Hour Blues & Sax in the City

23 Mid-day Mantra & Folk for Free

24 Booking Information

25 Seating Plans

26 Dining, Drinking & Shopping

27 Private Hires & Group Tours

28 Accessibility

29 Supporting Town Hall and Symphony Hall

30 Concerts at a Glance

31 How to Reach Us

32 Membership

HIGHLIGHTS Lang Lang p10 CBSO Opening Concerts: Verdi's Requiem p13

Brian Wilson Re-imagines Gershwin p10Echo & The Bunnymen p14

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers p12

Jason Byrne: Cirque Du Byrne p16

Room On The Broom p17The Snowman p17

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN: SUMMER PROMWEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST, 7.30PM

National Youth Orchestra of Great BritainVladimir Jurowski conductorBenjamin Grosvenor pianoDJ Switch turntables

Gabriel Prokofiev Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra 20’Britten Piano Concerto 32’Sergei Prokofiev Suite from Romeo and Juliet 45’

Britain’s biggest orchestra returns for another exuberant Summer Prom. Britten’s radiant Piano Concerto was written when, like members of the NYO, he was a young artist setting out to conquer the world. The programme includes Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and the Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra by Sergei’s grandson Gabriel.

‘Prodigiously talented, turbocharged, razor-sharp ensemble. Really fantastic!’ Birmingham Post on NYO, 2010

£8, £11, £14, £17, £20, Under 25s £5 Discounts available when booking.

Plus after his performance with the NYO, join DJ Switch for an eclectic Summer set in Symphony Hall Cafe Bar.

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA: CREATIvE HUB SYMPHONY HALL CAFE BARWEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST, 6PM

Get in the swing for tonight’s symphonic concert as NYO players unleash new music by the orchestra’s own talented teenage composers. Joining them, a host of local young players present their own fanfare specially created for the occasion.

Free event

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN: UNDER 13 ORCHESTRASATURDAY 20 AUGUST, 7PM

Roger Clarkson conductor

Berlioz Overture to Roman CarnivalWeber Invitation to the DanceMacCunn The Land of the Mountain and the FloodCurtis Sterling SilverCurtis On the RiverOffenbach Orpheus in the Underworld

Get that summer vibe with carnival and can-can music performed by some of the UK’s most exciting young musical talent.

‘A magnificent concert.’ Classic FM

£10, £15, £18Discounts available, please check when booking.

CHORAL SPECTACULARASSOciATiON OF BRiTiSH cHORAL DiREcTORS GALA cONcERT

SATURDAY 27 AUGUST, 7.45PM

Eric Whitacre, Simon Halsey hostsCantamus Pamela Cook conductor The National Youth Choir of Great BritainMike Brewer, Eric Whitacre conductorsArs Nova Katalin Kiss conductor

A gala concert marking the Association’s 25th anniversary, celebrating choral music from the Renaissance to the present day. The concert includes the world premiere of The Earth hath Voice by Kerry Andrew, plus a massed choir finale.

£5, £13.50, £18.50, £25

FAMILY FOYER FUSIONSATURDAY 6 AUGUST, 1PM – 4PM SYMPHONY HALL FOYER

A regular Saturday session of buzzing entertainment. Make, take, play, watch and listen as the foyers come alive with activities. Plus performances by local musicians and community big band The Notebenders.

Free event

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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA JAZZ SPECIAL SYMPHONY HALL CAFE BARMONDAY 1 AUGUST, 6PM

National Youth Orchestra teenagers prove that they seriously know how to swing. Come and experience a new groove with this rising generation of jazz talent.

Free event

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TINY TOURSSATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 10AM, 11.15AM, 12.30PM, 2PM, 3.15PM

Presented by Needless Allies Theatre Collective

Join us for a creative craft session before helping organist Jukebox James and friends find his missing magical notes in a specially created, fun and family friendly tour of magnificent Town Hall.

£5, Limited capacity, max 2 adults per child.Suitable for children aged 2-6.Duration of activity and tour is 1 hour and both are open to ticket holders only.

159TH BRITISH OPEN BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPSSATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 10.30AM

The seventeen best British brass bands compete for the British Open title. They will be playing Red Priest by the acclaimed British Composer Philip Wilby. The piece will be making its UK contest debut at Symphony Hall.

£9, £12, £15, £18, £20Supported by Besson.

BRASS BAND GALA CONCERTSUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, 2.30PM

The who’s who of brass bands. Black Dyke Band, Cory Band and the Grimethorpe Colliery Band all come together for a remarkable Gala concert. A must for all brass fans.

£9.50, £12.50, £15, £17.50, £20

SYMPHONY HALL BACKSTAGE TOURMONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 11AM

Take a tour of the stunning auditorium and glimpse inside the inner workings of this world-famous concert hall.

Duration: approximately 1½ hours. To book call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333.

Adults £660plus, full-time students, under 16s, unwaged, disabled patrons £5.

For more information on group tours see p27.

TOWN HALL TOURTUESDAY 30 AUGUST, 11AM

Take a walk through the history and renovation of Town Hall and hear about performers past and present.

Duration: approximately 1 hour. To book call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333.

Adults £660plus, full-time students, under 16s, unwaged, disabled patrons £5. Please note that Town Hall tour tickets must be booked in advance and are available until the day before the tour. Please come to Town Hall stage door on arrival (this is the door facing Birmingham Library).

For more information on group tours see p27.

RON SEXSMITHFRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has been acclaimed for his melodic purity and insight into the human heart. He has won fans from Bob Dylan to Elton John and Chris Martin to Michael Bublé. He comes to Town Hall to perform songs from his latest album Long Player Late Bloomer.

£20

ARTSFEST SATURDAY 10 - SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER A weekend of free events as part of ArtsFest 2011.check www.thsh.co.uk nearer the time for full details.For more information on ArtsFest, go to www.artsfest.org.uk

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SYMPHONY HALLSATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 12PM – 7PM FREE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES:

MID-DAY MANTRA: REKESH CHAUHAN, 2.30PMA special ArtsFest version of the free monthly Asian chill-out series on the main stage at Symphony Hall. Rekesh Chauhan combines Western and Indian classical styles in his explosive live performances at the piano. Presented in association with sampad.

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN: AROUND THE (MUSICAL) WORLD IN 60 MINUTES, 12PMMusic from around the world played by Town Hall Associate Artist Orchestra of the Swan and introduced by their dynamic conductor David Curtis.

FOLK FOR FREE: BONFIRE RADICALS, 4.30PMThe free monthly series moves in to the main hall for a performance from this 8-piece ensemble. Breaking boundaries, consuming soup and defying gravity, the Bonfire Radicals are a testament to the fact that folk music didn’t die at the Free Trade Hall. Presented in association with Moseley Folk.

THE NOTEBENDERS, 6.30PM The Notebenders Big Band heralds a new generation of musicians from the broad spectrum of communities in the West Midlands. Repertoire includes standards and new works, continuing the legacy of their founder, the legendary Andy Hamilton CBE.

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FAMILY FOYER FUSION, 1-4PM Join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment in the Symphony Hall foyers. Make, take, play, watch and listen as the foyers come alive with music and activities.

ORGAN DEMONSTRATION, 12PMExperience Town Hall’s monumental and awe-inspiring 1834 organ, played by Andrew Fletcher.

GET SINGING WITH EX CATHEDRA vOCAL TUTORS, 1.30PMTown Hall’s Associate Artist Ex Cathedra bring its vocal tutors and Artistic Director Jeffrey Skidmore to lead a fun, active participatory performance for all ages.

TOWN HALL COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR, 3.15PM The Hall's acclaimed gospel choir performs music to thrill and inspire.

RUSH HOUR BLUES: BIRMINGHAM JAZZ ENSEMBLE, 4.30PM Symphony Hall's free weekly jazz series makes a special appearance on the main stage at Town Hall with a performance from this well-established youth group. Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz.

ASTON PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY, 6PM An ensemble of talented community members from Aston performing an upbeat selection of music to end the first day of Artsfest on a high note!

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 1PM – 6.30PM FREE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES:Symphony Hall will be hosting a variety of local artists who will be performing as part of ArtsFest throughout Sunday afternoon, please check www.thsh.co.uk nearer the time for the confirmed line-up.

SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 1PM – 6.30PM FREE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES:BLACK vOICES, 1PMFrom gospel to spirituals, Caribbean to African, jazz and blues, Town Hall Associate Artist Black Voices is firmly rooted in music that energises and uplifts, challenges and educates.

SING FOR ALL: COMMUNITY SPIRIT, 2.30PM Celebrating the wealth of choral talent within the city, Sing For All: Community Spirit invests in community choirs and new music. This performance showcases the range of music and choirs involved, and launches the 2012 project.

If you are part of a community choir and would like to be involved in the 2012 project, please come along. To find out more information visit: www.thsh.co.uk/page/education--community/sing-for-all/

Following this, Town Hall will host a variety of local groups who will be performing as part of ArtsFest throughout Sunday afternoon. Please check www.thsh.co.uk nearer the time for the confirmed line-up.

TOWN HALLSATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 12PM – 7PM FREE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES:

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AN EvENING WITH RICK WAKEMANSUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

A one-man show which evolved by accident. Rick’s gear didn’t arrive for a show – but there was a piano... An Evening With Rick Wakeman was born. These performances, with a mix of music and anecdotes, are very much “one-offs” and don’t happen very often, which is why each one is very special to Rick and for the audience as well.

£25No support.

LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERTMONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 1PM

Thomas Trotter

Hollins Concert Overture in C minor Anon Four 16th Century Pieces: La Shy Myse, Belle et jeune Fleur, La. Mi. Re, SaltarelleJ S Bach Prelude, Largo & Fugue in C BWV 545Thalben-Ball Tune in E Elegy in F Variations on a theme of PaganiniMarching through Europe: Marquina España CañiPierné Marche des Petits Soldats de PlombCoates Princess Elizabeth March

£6Unreserved seating. Discounts available, please check when booking.

BRIAN WILSON RE-IMAGINES GERSHWINWEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Legendary songwriter, producer, arranger and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, returns to Symphony Hall. This concert will see him perform his latest critically-acclaimed album Brian Wilson Re-imagines Gershwin, as well as Beach Boys classics.

The album has received rave reviews, with imaginative arrangements and Wilson’s trademark stacked vocal harmonies and orchestrations.

£45, £50

LANG LANGSATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

J S Bach Partita No 1 in B flat 15’Schubert Piano Sonata in B flat, D 960 40’Chopin Études, Op 25 30’

Anyone who caught Lang Lang’s compelling sell-out recital at Symphony Hall in 2010 will know why The New York Times calls him ‘the hottest artist on the classical music planet’. This year he brings his high-octane pianism to open the Birmingham International Concert Season with a programme of beautiful Bach, sublime Schubert and virtuosic Chopin, doubtless to be followed by a selection of dazzling encores.

Please note: Due to the Liberal Democrats's Autumn Conference taking place, all members of the public attending this concert are required to go through security check in on arrival. See left for further details.

£9.50, £25, £30, £35, £40, £45, £55Discounts available, please check when booking.

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LIBERAL DEMOCRATS’S AUTUMN CONFERENCE Please note: Due to the Liberal Democrats’s Autumn Conference taking place, the ICC will be closed during the day to the public from 15-21 September. As a result, all audience members attending Lang Lang or Celtic Woman concerts at Symphony Hall are required to go through a security check-in. Please allow additional time when travelling to the concert. We regret it is not possible to provide the usual drop-off facility and Blue Badge parking outside Symphony Hall. Details of alternative arrangements are available from www.thsh.co.uk or the Box Office on 0121 780 4949. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERSTUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism.

Through years of rigorous touring Mugenkyo have developed a gritty, passionate style that is uniquely their own – retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and stage show.

‘Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.’ The Glasgow Herald

‘Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed.’ Edinburgh Evening News

£19No support.

CELTIC WOMAN MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Celtic Woman’s riveting musical fusion comes to life in their elaborately staged, visually stunning live concerts. Their unique sound encompasses haunting renditions of many songs, from Celtic folk tunes including Galway Bay, gospel standard Amazing Grace, to inspired interpretations of modern pop songs such as Fields of Gold and You Raise Me Up.

Please note: Due to the Liberal Democrats's Autumn Conference taking place, all members of the public attending this concert are required to go through security check in on arrival. See p10 for further details.

£23.50, £27.50

CBSO OPENING CONCERTS: vERDI’S REQUIEMTHURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM & SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER, 7PM

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Andris Nelsons conductorKristine Opolais sopranoMihoko Fujimura mezzoPavel Cernoch tenorJan Martiník bassCBSO Chorus

Verdi Requiem 84’

Verdi’s Requiem isn’t exactly what you’d expect from religious music, with its blasting trumpets and thundering drums, but it’s exactly what you’d expect from the grand master of Italian opera. Andris Nelsons, an all-star cast and a super-sized CBSO and Chorus launch their new season in a blaze of passion.

6.15pm (22 Sep) and 5.45pm (24 Sep) Free pre-concert talk.

£10, £14.50, £19.50, £25, £30, £35, £40, £45, £49Discounts available, please check when booking.

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ECHO & THE BUNNYMENSUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM

Plus special guests

Echo & The Bunnymen perform their most celebrated album, Ocean Rain, in its entirety, accompanied by strings. It mesmerised Bunnymen fans and appealed to a much wider audience, with songs such as Silver, Seven Seas and The Killing Moon.

‘It’s a special album that stands up to a track by track recital... Ocean Rain is certainly that…’ Evening Standard

‘The orchestra added a warm, sophisticated dynamic to the performance.’ The Times

£22.50, £28.50, £37.50

STYLE BIRMINGHAM LIvEFRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBERSHOW TIMES: 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 4PM

Calling all fashionistas, the ‘must-attend’ fashion, beauty and shopping event of the year is back! Get inspired by the Style Catwalk Show, showcasing the latest collections and trends for Autumn and Winter 2011 at a dazzling Town Hall event hosted by George Lamb. The three day fashion extravaganza features some of Britain’s top models and gives ticket holders a seat at the catwalk show as well as access to major brand and retailer fashion and beauty events throughout the city centre.

For more information visit stylebirmingham.com

£10 Gold Ticket £30 (includes ViP seats and exclusive lunch within the city)

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NELSONS CONDUCTS BRAHMSWEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM, THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER, 2.15PM

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Andris Nelsons conductorChristian Tetzlaff violin

Strauss Don Juan 18’Dvorák Violin Concerto 31’Brahms Symphony No 2 39’

No piece of music explodes into life more thrillingly than Richard Strauss’s dazzling Don Juan. That’s just the start of a concert that features the great Christian Tetzlaff playing Dvorák’s lovely Violin Concerto, and Nelsons and the CBSO playing Brahms’s most lyrical symphony.

28 Sept: £10, £14.50, £19, £22.50, £25, £30, £34.50, £37.50, £39.50 29 Sept: £10, £14.50, £19.50, £24, £27.50, £31, £37Discounts available, please check when booking.

The 29 September concert is followed by a Members’ Afternoon Tea with Andris Nelsons. For further information contact Ellie Griffiths on 0121 616 6514.

THE MAGNETS PRESENT GOBSMACKEDWEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 8PM

The Magnets bring their amazing harmonies and jaw-dropping beatboxing to Town Hall. Hear well-loved songs as you’ve never heard them before, from Joy Division to the Scissor Sisters and Bon Jovi to Lady Gaga. The songs are delivered through a multiplicity of styles, vocal stunts, cool moves and superb theatrics – but absolutely no musical instruments.

‘Talent in abundance and a highly original, note-perfect act.’ Metro

‘A sonic phenomenon you have to see and hear to believe…’ The Guardian

£15

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JASON BYRNE: CIRQUE DU BYRNEFRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 8PM

The ringmaster of tom-foolery Jason Byrne, promises an anarchy-packed show. Encounter a deviously constructed comic spectacle, be tamed by on-stage farce and audience interaction and gasp in awe at daring comic stunts, as the definitive clown of comedy pushes his riotous show to the edge.

£15No support.Not suitable for under 16s.

COMING SOONROOM ON THE BROOMWEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2011 – FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2012

A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night.

With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and CRACK! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom!

Watch a sneak preview online at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk

‘An enjoyable and energetic hour performed by a genuinely engaging young cast.’ The Guardian

£10.50, £8.50 for groups of 10+ Suitable for ages 3+All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 1999, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Photos copyright Simon Turtle.

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ICC HALL 1 THE SNOWMANThe live stage show based on Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman with music and lyrics by Howard Blake.

FRIDAY 16 – SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER

When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. On their travels, they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of the Snowman’s friends.

‘Sheer theatrical magic. Go see The Snowman and melt.’ The Times

‘The Rolls-Royce of children’s entertainment.’ Evening Standard

£18.50, £20.50, £25.50, £28Family tickets are available at a cost of £20 per seat. To qualify for family tickets your group has to be between 4 and 7 people and include at least two under 14s.Presented in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.By arrangement with Snowman Enterprises Ltd and Chester Music Ltd.

TOWN HALL TOURFRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER, 2PM

Take a walk through the history and renovation of Town Hall and hear about performers past and present.

Duration: approximately 1 hour. To book call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333.

Adults £660plus, full-time students, under 16s, unwaged, disabled patrons £5. Please note that Town Hall tour tickets must be booked in advance and are available until the day before the tour. Please come to Town Hall stage door on arrival (this is the door facing Birmingham Library).

For more information on group tours see p27.

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RACHMANINOv BY CANDLELIGHTSUNDAY 2 OCTOBER, 6PM£9.50 - £40

BLACKMORE’S NIGHTWEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£28

CROSBY & NASHTHURSDAY 6 OCTOBER, 8PM£45, £55

WE’LL MEET AGAINFRIDAY 7 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£16 - £36

ANDY PARSONS: GRUNTLEDFRIDAY 7 OCTOBER, 8PM£15

RALPH MCTELL: SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD... CONTINUES

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£18.50

THE OvERTONESTHURSDAY 13 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£19.50, £23.50

CBSO FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSICS: PINK MARTINI - THE SYMPHONIQUE TOUR

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£10 - £39.50

CARA DILLONSUNDAY 16 OCTOBER, 8PM£18

AN EvENING WITH ROGER MCGUINN

MONDAY 17 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£26.50

STEPHEN MERCHANT: HELLO LADIES

MONDAY 17 & TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£25

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE: LIvEWEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER, 8PM£15

DUKE BLUEBEARD'S CASTLEFRIDAY 21 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£9.50 - £40

AN AUDIENCE WITH PAM AYRESSUNDAY 23 OCTOBER, 5PM£19

BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS: BACK IN THE UK 2011

WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 8PM£30.50

JACK JONES: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM £32.50

CBSO: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITIONTHURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£10 - £39.50

JOHN MAYALL IN CONCERT PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS OLI BROWN BAND

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 8PM£30

LE MYSTERE DES vOIX BULGARESSUNDAY 30 OCTOBER, 7.30PM£15, £20

ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS

THURSDAY 3 NOvEMBER, 8PM £18.50

TOUMANI DIABATE FRIDAY 4 NOvEMBER, 8PM £22.50

DAvE GORMAN'S POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

MONDAY 7 NOvEMBER, 8PM£20

ZAKIR HUSSAIN TUESDAY 8 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM £15 - £25

FASCINATING AIDA: THE CHEAP FLIGHTS TOUR

THURSDAY 10 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM £18.50

YESFRIDAY 11 NOvEMBER, 8PM£34.50

JANIS IANSUNDAY 13 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£22.50

ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCKSUNDAY 13 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£33.50, £37.50

JOHN BARROWMANMONDAY 14 & THURSDAY 17 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£22.50 - £40

PETER FRAMPTON: FRAMPTON COMES ALIvE 35 TOUR

TUESDAY 15 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£22.50, £27.50

THE BEAT, THE SELECTERFRIDAY 18 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£19.50, £21.50

ABBA THE SHOW: THE ULTIMATE TRUBUTE TO ABBA

SATURDAY 19 NOvEMBER, 8PM£27.50

LEE NELSON... LIvE WEDNESDAY 23 NOvEMBER, 8PM£22.50

SHOW OF HANDS WITH MIRANDA SYKES

THURSDAY 24 NOvEMBER, 8PM£18.50

PORT ISAAC’S FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS PLUS SPECIAL GUEST MARTHA TILSTON

WEDNESDAY 30 NOvEMBER, 7.30PM£19.50

TOMMY EMMANUELMONDAY 5 DECEMBER, 7.30PM£20

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Over 10,000 people a year are inspired by the choice of creative opportunities offered by the THSH Education & Community department. People of all ages discover the venues and artistic programme by participating in events and projects in family, school and community settings, the state-of-the-art Patrick Music and Multimedia Studio and the halls themselves.

SPOTLIGHT ON ... ARTS AWARD

THSH delivers partnership projects with specialist youth organisations. Many of the groups we engage with find themselves not in education or employment. Through creative projects delivered in our newly refurbished Patrick Music and Multimedia Studio young people are able to achieve an Arts Award - a nationally recognised qualification that encourages young people to be creators, audiences, participants and leaders.

This spring THSH welcomed a group from young people’s charity Fairbridge. They worked with professional artists on a project inspired by Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring 3D at Symphony Hall. Taking ideas from the technology used in the performance, the group learnt skills in film, photography, movement, music and animation to produce creative work enabling them to achieve a Silver Arts Award.

Working alongside professional artists and using the outstanding resources at THSH, young people working on Arts Award programmes are encouraged to develop the motivation, confidence and skills that they need to succeed. If you would like to find out more please contact Education@thsh.co.uk.

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SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER, 2.30PM

Carols by Candlelight Staged in full 18th Century costume in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

White ChristMas Seasonal Christmas hits.

SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

ChristMas ClassiCs With lesley garrett Seasonal music and carols for all.

MONDAY 19 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

Carols by Candlelight Staged in full 18th Century costume in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

ChristMas Carol singalong Carols and Christmas hits with Jonathan Cohen.

SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER, 3PM

ChristMas eVe ClassiCs Traditional seasonal music for all the family.

MONDAY 26 DECEMBER, 3PM

boXing day gala With an explosive finale including the 1812 Overture.

TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER, 3PM

MoZart by Candlelight Performed in full period costume in a wonderful candle-lit style setting.

TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

last night oF the ChristMas ProMs A rousing musical feast in true proms tradition.

WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

MoVie night ClassiCs With a special tribute to John Barry.

THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

the soUnd oF MUsiCals Four star soloists perform the best of the West End and Broadway.

FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

CarMina bUrana With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER, 3PM & 9.30PM

neW year’s eVe gala A fun filled concert to bring in the New Year.

SUNDAY 1 JANUARY, 2.30PM

Johann straUss gala With the acclaimed Johann Strauss Dancers.

SUNDAY 1 JANUARY, 7.30PM

the Pirates oF PenZanCe With Alistair McGowan.

MONDAY 2 JANUARY, 3PM

glenn Miller orChestra The UK’s favourite Big Band.

SATURDAY 21 JANUARY, 3PM & 7.30PM

anton & erin Back in 2012 with their new show Let’s Do It.

cHRiSTMAS AT SYMPHONY HALL

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FEATURING ANDY HAMILTON AND THE BLUE NOTES

Free event in Symphony Hall's Level 3 Bar 12.30pm - 3.30pmSATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

Relax with Birmingham jazz legend Andy Hamilton as he brings you the finest in jazz together with his band The Blue Notes.

'Sumptuous, sensuous, gifted… Hamilton's sound is irresistible.' The Guardian

Supported by Arts Council England.

SAX IN THE CITY

RUSH HOUR BLUESFriday 5.30pm After a long week at work come along and unwind in the intimate, relaxing atmosphere of Symphony Hall's Level 3 Bar and let the sensational sounds of Rush Hour Blues help you find that Friday feeling. It's all free – and you deserve it!

'It's free and it really is the place to be.' Birmingham PostPresented in association with Birmingham Jazz.

AUGUST GIGS ARE IN BRINDLEY PLACE

5 AUGUST, MINT HOTEL

CHRIS ALDRIDGE AND BEEBE

12 AUGUST, OOZELLS SQUARE

SKA'D FOR LIFE

19 AUGUST, MINT HOTEL

BRYAN CORBETT QUARTET

26 AUGUST, OOZELLS SQUARE

ROTUNDA OF WONDER

ARTSFESTSATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 4.30PM , TOWN HALL

BIRMINGHAM JAZZ ENSEMBLE

16 SEPTEMBER Symphony Hall and ICC closed to the public due to the liberal democrats's Autumn Conference.

23 SEPTEMBER, SYMPHONY HALL CAFE BAR

BRIGHT NOISE

30 SEPTEMBER, SYMPHONY HALL CAFE BAR

MILES LEvIN QUINTET

FREE JAZZ

FREE EvENT IN SYMPHONY HALL Mid-day Mantra is a free monthly series presenting music to uplift the spirit on Saturday lunchtime. Escape the hurly-burly, as we present outstanding Asian artists from the UK and the Indian subcontinent in relaxed, informal sessions.

REKESH CHAUHAN SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 2.30PM

A special ArtsFest version of the free monthly Asian chill-out series on the main stage at Symphony Hall. Rekesh Chauhan combines Western and Indian classical styles in his explosive live performances at the piano.

Free EventsPresented in association with sampad. The Mid-day Mantra series is supported by Arts Council England and Coutts Charitable Trust.

The next event is on 8 October in Symphony Hall Cafe Bar at 1pm.

FREE EvENT IN SYMPHONY HALL Come and enjoy some of the best in contemporary folk music from the Midlands. With the exception of September's event at ArtsFest, Folk for Free takes place monthly on a Thursday from 5.30pm – 7pm in Symphony Hall Cafe Bar.

BONFIRE RADICALS SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER, 4.30PM

The free monthly series moves in to the main hall for a performance from this 8-piece ensemble. Breaking boundaries, consuming soup and defying gravity, the Bonfire Radicals are a testament to the fact that folk music didn’t die at the Free Trade Hall.

Free EventPresented in association with Moseley Folk Festival.The Folk for Free series is supported by Arts Council England.

The next event is on 13 October in Symphony Hall Cafe Bar at 5.30pm.

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BOOKING INFORMATIONHOW TO BOOK

A £2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box Office.

ONLINEwww.thsh.co.uk

BY PHONE0121 780 3333.

IN PERSONSymphony Hall Box Office, in the ICC, is open 10am–6pm (Monday - Saturday) and 12pm–4pm (Sunday).

Town Hall Box Office is open two hours before the start time of a performance.

Opening hours may be extended on concert days.

DISCOUNTS

Discounts vary from concert to concert and are subject to availability. For selected concerts discounts are available for students and under 25s, families, over 60s, benefit recipients, wheelchair users and disabled patrons, concert package bookers and through the Birmingham Passport to Leisure scheme. Please check our website or ask for details when booking.

You can book some discounted tickets online. If you require other reduced price tickets, please contact the Box Office on 0121 780 3333.

GROUPS

Discounts available on selected concerts. For further information or to make a booking, phone our Group Booking Department on FREEPHONE 0800 358 7070, open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

All tickets are offered subject to availability. Proof of eligibility may be required when purchasing/collecting reduced price tickets. Discounts vary per concert, please check with the Box Office.

LOST TICKETS

A charge may be made for printing duplicate tickets.

CONCERTS BY COACH

These coach schemes are organised by regular concert-goers.

Telford & Newport: The Newport Music Coach, Anita Davies 01952 813340

Shropshire & Mid Wales: The Concerts Coach, Frank North 01743 790400

South Shropshire: Ludlow & District Theatre & Arts Group, Bronwen Coldwell 01584 831323

Droitwich & Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove Music Tours, Jennie McGregor Smith 01527 872422

Leominster & Hereford: Mary Seldon, 01885 482543. Email: selonda@onetel.net

Worcester: Montfort Theatre Goers, Evesham, Mrs D Lambert 01386 761445

DATA PROTECTION

Once you have booked tickets for Town Hall or Symphony Hall your contact details will be held and processed on our Box Office database. From time to time we and the artists/performers may send you information about forthcoming events (including the artists’/performers’ events at other venues) using any one of the contact methods you have provided. Other arts organisations and companies carefully selected by Performances Birmingham may also be interested in sending you information on events and products they think will be of interest. If you do not want your details to be passed to another organisation please tell us at the time of booking. (Data Protection Act (1998). Registration No X3281 12 8.)

DISCLAIMER

Information and prices in this guide were correct at the time of going to press – please check prior to booking. Unforeseen circumstances, however, may result in changes to the published programme or named artists. The timings given for each piece are for guidance and may vary in performance. Performances Birmingham Limited – a company controlled by Birmingham City Council – is a Registered Charity No. 1053937. Registered in England No. 3169600. Registered Office: Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham, UK B1 2EA.

Photo credits: Adrian Burrows (Family Foyer Fusion), Times Magazine (Lang Lang), Alex von Koettlitz (National Children’s Orchestra), Alexandra Vosding (Christian Tetzlaff), Jason Sheldon (Spotlight, Rite of Spring) All pianos at Town Hall and Symphony Hall are tuned by John Chapman. T: 07855 397048. Design by Cogent Elliott.

SEATING PLANS

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SYMPHONY HALL CAFE BAR

Situated on Level 3 (Ground Floor), Symphony Hall Cafe Bar is now offering hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks from 10am through to concert time, everyday, except Sundays when it is open from 12 noon. Foyer bars are ordinarily open an hour before every Symphony Hall concert.

TOWN HALL

The Coffee Bar is situated in the main foyer and opens two hours before a concert. Free Wi-Fi at Town Hall with any purchase from the Coffee Bar. The Circle and Lower Bars open an hour before a concert, for the interval and occasionally post-concert. Opening hours may vary.

symphony hall Music shopSituated in the ICC Mall, Symphony Hall Music Shop offers an exceptional range of music and gifts, open 11am to 6pm (Mon – Sat) and late on concert nights. For more information call 0121 200 2382.

DINING, DRINKING & SHOPPING

Town Hall and Symphony Hall welcome bookings for private and corporate events.Our two spectacular venues can provide the perfect and unique backdrop for your event. For more information please visit: http://hires.thsh.co.uk email: corporate@thsh.co.uk or call us on 0121 644 6053.

GROUP TOURSEducation & Community deliver a range of bespoke group tours, designed to meet individual interests.

For more information contact education@thsh.co.uk or call 0121 644 5185.

CELEBRATION PACKAGESCreated for those occasions when you really want to impress, Symphony Hall Birmingham is proud to unveil its new celebration package.

Working in association with Edmunds in Brindleyplace – recognised as one of the top 100 restaurants in Britain by the Sunday Times Food List – we're offering a 3-course meal with a glass of bubbly, served in their relaxed surroundings with plenty of time to enjoy your food before joining us just 3 minutes walk away at Symphony Hall for your chosen show.

This is a perfect treat for someone special. For £125 per couple, the package also includes a warm welcome and flowers on arrival, a concert programme (when produced), interval ice cream and drinks. We will take care of all the arrangements so you can relax and enjoy your special evening.

For more information, please contact us on 0121 644 5072 or email celebrate@thsh.co.uk Please note that tickets for your chosen show are not included in the above price and should be purchased separately.

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50p OFFwhen you buy a cup of coffee at Symphony Hall Cafe Bar.Hand this voucher in at Symphony Hall Cafe Bar and receive a 50p discount on a cup of coffee. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Voucher valid from 10am - 6pm.

CORPORATE AND PRIvATE HIRE EvENTS

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CUSTOMERS WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES:

TOWN HALL

Please note that there are steps up to the Stalls and Circle but a lift is available. The Stalls have flat access to all seats and generous space between rows. Patrons who need to remain in their wheelchairs during the performance can book spaces in the Stalls and the Side Circle. There are accessible toilets on all levels.

SYMPHONY HALL

All levels are accessible by lift, but there are steps within the auditorium on all levels, including the Stalls – please ask when booking if you need flat access to your seats.

Areas for patrons who need to remain in their wheelchairs during the performance are located in the Stalls (and for classical concerts are

also available in the Upper Circle). There are accessible toilets on Level 3 (Stalls), Level 5 (Upper Circle) and Level 5a (Grand Tier).

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CUSTOMERS:

TOWN HALL

The auditorium is equipped with a hearing loop system. Please switch your hearing aid to the T position.

SYMPHONY HALL

The auditorium is equipped with an infrared hearing enhancement system. You need to collect a receiver to use this system. Receivers are available free of charge – please ask a steward.

BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED CUSTOMERS:

TOWN HALL & SYMPHONY HALL

Guide dogs are welcome and can remain in the auditorium or be cared for by a steward in the foyer. Please ask if you need any assistance.

PARKING FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS:

TOWN HALL

There are three spaces directly outside Town Hall (accessed from Paradise Circus). These spaces must be booked in advance by calling the Stage Door on 0121 644 5039. Please have your vehicle registration number and Blue Badge number to hand when you call.

SYMPHONY HALL

Blue Badge holders can pre-book a drop off request by calling the Box Office on 0121 780 4949 and presenting their Blue Badge to the Security Officer at the barrier on arrival.

Very limited parking for disabled people driving themselves is available at the ICC, and must be pre-booked by calling the Box Office on 0121 780 4949. Requests for four or more concerts should be put in writing to THSH Box Office, Symphony Hall, Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA. Please allow two weeks for a reply. If you would like more information about parking for Blue Badge holders in Birmingham please call 0121 303 6644. Please note that drop off and parking requests must be made the day before the concert at the latest.

ACCESSIBILITY

This guide is available free of charge on audiocassette or Braille (on request) from: Rhondda Channell, Sound Services, VISTA, Margaret Rd. (off Gwendolen Rd), Leicester, LE5 5FU. Tel: 0116 249 8841

Email: rhondda.channell@vistablind.org.uk Facilities for Disabled Patrons 0121 780 4949 Minicom Line 0121 644 6140

Performances Birmingham is one of the largest regional arts charities in the country. We invite people to discover great performances at the heart of Birmingham and participate in community arts projects at our two world-famous venues.

Ticket sales alone cannot sustain our programme; we rely on voluntary contributions to enable us to continue and expand our work. We aim to reach even more people within our communities and further develop our wide-ranging programme. We would like to thank all our supporters for their generous contributions to our charitable work over the last year.

DONORS Alan Woodfield Charitable TrustAnn CopseyBaron Davenport’s Charity Birmingham Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyBlackwell Charitable Trust Bruce Wake Charitable TrustThe Chatwin TrustCoutts Charitable TrustDMC McDonald Foundation, facilitated by the IAO The Garfield Weston FoundationThe George Cadbury TrustThe GNC TrustThe Golsoncott FoundationGrantham Yorke TrustGrimmitt TrustLimoges Trust The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust Michael Loftus, News from the FutureOundle School The Oakley Charitable Trust The Owen Family TrustThe Patrick TrustPeter & Jane How TrustRotary International in Great Britain and IrelandThe Roughley Trust Tanner Charitable TrustWolfson FoundationOur supporters, volunteers and Friends.

If you are interested in supporting Town Hall and Symphony Hall and would like further information please take a look at our website www.thsh.co.uk/page/support-us/ or contact our Development Team on 0121 644 5075.

OUR PARTNERS

Rush Hour Blues is presented in association with

BBC Big Band concerts presented in association with

CORPORATE SPONSORS

CORPORATE FRIENDS BUSINESS PARTNERS

Sax in the City, Mid-day Mantra and Folk for Free are supported by

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Mid-day Mantra is presented in association with

BBC Music Magazine Classic FM

Folk for Free is presented in association with Moseley Folk

EDUCATION SPONSOR

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Symphony Hall is located within the International Convention Centre on Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA. On entering the Convention Centre through the main entrance on Centenary Square, Symphony Hall foyers are on the left. Town Hall is located in Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ.

BY CAR - Car parking for Symphony Hall is available at Brindleyplace, the National Indoor Arena (NIA), Paradise Circus multi-storey car park (formerly Brindley Drive) and Cambridge Street car parks. Car parking for Town Hall is available at Paradise Circus multi-storey car park (formerly Brindley Drive), and Town Hall multi-storey car park (formerly Brunel Street) car parks.

For traffic and travel information contact The Highways Agency on 08457 504030 or visit their website www.highways.gov.uk/roads, or visit Midlands Traffic Information’s website www.help2travel.co.uk.

BY RAIL - For rail information contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website www.nationalrail.co.uk There are fast and frequent rail services with free parking at many Centro stations. The Centro Hotline 0121 200 2700 (open 7.30am–10.30pm every day) can help you plan your journey.

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