With stunning performances, 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 fo
r Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. Key points of the story are illuminated by Narrator Benjamin Zephaniah (Jeremiah in the TV series). 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. Steven Knight has included exclusive plot and character insights that were in his mind as he was creating the TV show but never shown on screen, giving Peaky fans special additional rewards.
“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
“[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
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation written by the creator of the original TV series. As the story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought.
