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An all-South African company of dancers and musicians deliver this exhilarating performance that will transport you through a journey of emotions, powered by original music performed live on stage.

Celebrating the advent of Spring, a young girl is chosen as a sacrifice and dances herself to death as part of an ancient ritual.

Inspired by The Rite of Spring, award-winning choreographer Dada Masilo presents a fusion of contemporary dance with the expressive movements of ‘Tswana’, the traditional dance of Botswana, rooted in story-telling and healing ritual.

Dada Masilo is celebrated for her reinvention of classic stories, mining her own cultural heritage to create a distinctive choreographic style. She wowed us with her stunning reimagining of Giselle in 2019. Now back by popular demand, audiences are in for a new treat with The Sacrifice.

Find out more about the show

Post-Show Q&A with the company on Tue 28 Mar. Free to The Sacrifice ticket holders.

Price

Running Time

Approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes with no interval

Age guidance

12+ (schools 14+). Contains partial nudity

Performances

Performances

Discounts & Concessions

CONCESSIONS

We offer a range of discounts and concessions to enable everyone to enjoy an affordable visit to Birmingham Hippodrome.

FRIENDS

£10 off, price band A & B
Limited availability

CLAIMANTS, UNDER 16s, OVER 65s, FULL TIME STUDENTS AND PASSPORT TO LEISURE

£4 off price band A, £5 off price band B & C

GROUPS

Price band A & B
8+ tickets – Save £6 per ticket

Please email groupsales@birminghamhippodrome.com for more information and to book now!

CLICK HERE for further information on Group Bookings

EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENTS (Under 18)

Parties of 10 or more pay £13.50 per ticket plus 1 FREE ticket for teacher/supervising adult for every 10 booked. Free ice lolly per ticket (excl. free adult places)

For school bookings, please call Group Sales on 0844 338 7000* for more information and to book now!

CONCESSIONS FOR PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

£5 off standard price tickets in all seating areas.
2 for 1 for disabled patrons who require the service/support of a companion.

CLICK HERE for more information on our Access Performances

STUDENT, PASSPORT TO LEISURE AND POSTCODE STANDBY

24 hours prior to a performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum 2 per booker, subject to availability

CLICK HERE for further information on our Standby Rate and our On the Day Postcode Scheme for Birmingham residents living in B6, B9, B10, B11 and B21

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Discounts and Concessions are offered subject to availability at the discretion of the Information and Sales Manager. Top three price bands only, unless otherwise stated. Restrictions may apply. Only one discount per ticket may apply, unless otherwise stated. Offers are non retrospective and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid ID must be presented where applicable. Additional discounts may be offered from time to time.

Food & Drink

The Proscenium Lounge

Add some VIP sparkle to your Hippodrome experience with a Diamond or Champagne package in our luxurious lounge.

The Coffee Bar

Our Coffee Bar is open all day for Quarter Horse barista coffee and a quick and tasty bite to eat.

The Bars

You’ll receive a warm welcome at our Foyer Bars, conveniently positioned for both Stalls and Circle levels.

The Kiosks

You’ll find kiosks in the foyers selling a range of confectionery, Marshfield ice creams (which can also be pre-ordered) and chilled soft drinks as well as the current show programme.

“Deeply moving and astonishingly fresh"

The Observer

"Masilo's choreography is joyous"

The Times

"Fascinating combinations of classical ballet and Tswana dance blended seamlessly together"

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