Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation captures the Peaky Blinders story, with stunning performances from 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. Meanwhile Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. As Tommy builds his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on a mission to get close to the heart of Tommy’s gang. As the story unfolds, hearts are broken, and revenge is sought. Key points of the story are illuminated by Narrator Benjamin Zephaniah (Jeremiah in the TV series).

Spectacular dramatisation 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.

Assisted Performances:
BSL Interpreted, 7 August, 7:30pm
Audio Described and Touch Tour, 9 August, 2:30pm
Captioned, 14 August, 2:30pm

Important Information

There will be strobe lighting, live gunshots and pyrotechnics on stage. There will also be some (recorded) loud bangs. This production contains themes of violence, sex, rape, miscarriage, drug use and suicide.

Age Restrictions

Ages 15+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Tue 5th August 2025 until Sat 16th August 2025.

Show times for each day are below.

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