Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the following events for July 21:
The Sweet Smell of Success – Bureau of Silly Ideas
Chamberlain Square
12pm – 6pm
The Sweet Smell of Success’ scientists are travelling the country on an Olympic tour, following up on all the stories of success and collecting the chemical exuded by humans during their successful endeavours, to bottle and present as a tonic for national sporting teams.
The Hide – Tangled Feet
High Street
1pm – 5pm
Step inside the urban hide and watch the human’s use and explore their environment! This unique and interactive experience allows us to explore our love of watching other people; gazing out across the natural habitat of humans, Robin, a human expert, narrates their stories.
Greening the City – Mercurial Dance
Chamberlain Square
2pm, 4pm
Through the use of the BBC Live Site Screens, Greening the City connects two city centre squares. The performance brings together young people, flash mobs and even a silent disco!
The Luggage Porters – Curious Cargo
Birmingham Hippodrome Plaza, The Mailbox, Brindleyplace
1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Travel back to a time of monochrome and curiosity as these Silent Movie characters attempt to find their way to the railway station. Accompanied by a soundscape of steam trains; watch as these amusing characters navigate their way and explore the bizarre contents of their cargo.
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