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Pied Piper: A Hip-Hop Family Musical On this May-half-term!

Part of Spring Family Fun at the Southbank Centre

Go this May half-term!

Suitable for 6-100 years

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Give in to the sway of hip-hop beats as this modern twist on the classic story pulls you under its spell – just look out for the rat catcher’s catchy tunes…

Get ready for an electrifying night of vocal wizardry for all the family; following the award-winning, five-star, smash-hit stage show and BBC film Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster, the BAC Beatbox Academy returns to the stage with brand new hip-hop musical Pied Piper, a raucous musical re-imagining of a medieval fairy tale.

It’s the eve of the mayoral election, and the kids of Hamelin aren’t happy. The mayor and owner of the local pie factory has imposed a music ban, and to make matters worse, there’s a serious rat problem.

But there have been whispers of a mysterious rat catcher in town: sometimes he plays a pipe, sometimes he uses a microphone. Can this curious stranger help Hamelin to find its voice once more?
Featuring a hugely talented cast of beatboxers, musicians and special guest performances from the local community, this show has already has an Offie (Off West End) Award in tow (Theatre for Young Audiences: Performance category).

★★★★★
‘a truly inspirational, dynamic and uplifting production that will have you bopping in your seat’
Everything Theatre

★★★★
‘a collective triumph’
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A Battersea Arts Centre, Beatbox Academy & rODIUM Co-Production.
rODIUM Ltd is produced by Impossible Producing.
Conceived, written and co-directed by Conrad Murray.


Dates and Prices Fri 31 May, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
Sat 1 Jun, 11am & 2.30pm
Sun 2 Jun, 11am & 2.30pm
Approximate run time: 1 hour 15 mins.
Run times may vary by up to 20 minutes as they can be affected by last-minute programme changes, intervals and encores.
Standard entry
From Adults £14, Children £14*
Concessions 25%**

* Excludes £3.50 booking fee.
Book as early as you can to ensure the best choice of tickets. Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

** Limited availability. Read about concessions.
Tickets can only be sold through the Southbank Centre and our authorised agents, and can't be resold. You can return your tickets to the Southbank Centre for a credit voucher up to 48 hours before the event. Tickets resold on any third-party platforms will become invalid.
Need to Know Age recommendation for ages 6+. Also suitable for older children and adults.
Showing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
from £14