February 27th 2023.
A preeminent modern dance troupe is planning to present their show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, at Edinburgh Festival Theatre from 28 February to 4 March.
After packing out the theaters in Birmingham and having a triumphant debut in London, Rambert Dance is set to hit the stage. This show was written and adapted by Peaky Blinders' originator Steven Knight CBE, and was choreographed and directed by Rambert's creative leader, Benoit Swan Pouffer.
The Redemption of Thomas Shelby begins in the trenches of Flanders, and follows the Shelby family's tale in post-war industrial Birmingham. As Tommy Shelby, the head of the gang, seeks to build his kingdom, he is diverted by a captivating newcomer, Grace Burgess, who is on a secret mission to uncover the Peaky Blinder gang's malicious strategies. Neither of them expected the intense love affair that follows.
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The performance showcases the full permanent Rambert dance team on stage, and has a live band playing original music and Peaky Blinders' classics from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
The audience will also be able to hear the voice of acclaimed writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who played Jeremiah Jesus in the TV series, in pre-recorded narration, which will emphasize the key points of the narrative.
Steven Knight has included exclusive plot and character elements in the show that were not seen in the TV series. Regarding the UK tour, he commented:
‘Peaky Blinders has always had music and movement at its core and now the core of the show will be transferred to the stage, a dramatization of Tommy’s story brought to life by Rambert, one of the premier dance companies in the world.
A distinguished contemporary dance troupe is getting ready to bring their show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, to Edinburgh. After popular performances in Birmingham and a triumphant London premier, Rambert Dance will perform at Edinburgh Festival Theatre from Tuesday 28 February to Saturday 4 March.
The performance takes inspiration from the award-winning BBC drama Peaky Blinders, which stars Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Paul Anderson, and the late Helen McCrory. Spanning over two hours, the stage production was crafted and adapted by Peaky Blinders’ originator Steven Knight CBE, and was choreographed and directed by Rambert’s artistic director, Benoit Swan Pouffer.
The Redemption of Thomas Shelby begins in the trenches of Flanders and narrates the tale of the Shelby family in post-war industrial Birmingham. As the gang leader, Tommy Shelby is rising in power, he is captivated by a mysterious newcomer, Grace Burgess, who is working undercover. While Grace is on a mission to reveal the Shelby family and the Peaky Blinder gang’s clandestine schemes, neither she nor Tommy anticipate the mesmerizing love affair that ensues.
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The dance theatre will be at Edinburgh Festival Theatre from 28 February to 4 March. [Credit: Johan Persson]
Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight has included exclusive plot and character elements that are not seen in the series. Regarding the UK tour, he said:
‘Peaky Blinders has always had music and movement at its core and now the core of the show will be brought to life on stage, a depiction of Tommy’s story acted out by Rambert, one of the leading dance companies in the world.
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