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Rambert return to Southampton by order of the Peaky Blinders

By order of the Peaky Blinders…

Adventurous, dynamic and daring dance company Rambert continue to take the world by storm as they announce the return of their popular dance theatre show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.

Written by the series creator Steven Knight, with choreography and direction by Rambert’s Artistic Director, Benoit Swan Pouffer, Rambert return to our stage from 20 – 24 May 2025.

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 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.

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band. The band of live musicians are led by Musical Director Yaron Engler with a specially commissioned score by Roman GianArthur, that includes 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.

Thomas Shelby walking away, arms thrown in the air, paper bills scattering in the air
Image credit: Johan Persson
Thomas Shelby (Guillaume Quéau) clenches his fist, surrounded by smoke and large round mirrors
Rambert’s Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

20 – 24 May 2025

Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation ‘The Redemption of Thomas Shelby’ captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band.

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Five soldiers, Tommy in the middle, standing worn and dirty.
Image credit: Johan Persson
Jeremiah (Prince Lyons), Barney (Musa Motha), John (Joseph Kudra), dance in a 20s club, below a tall chandelier, others watching on
Image credit: Johan Persson
Two gangs under white floodlights leap at each other
Image credit: Johan Persson

‘I’m absolutely thrilled the Peaky/Rambert collaboration has been such a resounding success. So many people came to see the show and so many of them were new to live dance, which is why we all wanted to do this, so I’m delighted that the show is back on the road after popular demand.’

– Steven Knight: Writer & Creator

‘As a company, we are so proud of the success of Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby and are excited to see its return. As a choreographer, I love that I get to tell these stories through movement, and recreate these iconic characters through dance, in collaboration with a talented creative team that includes Steven Knight. Rambert is one of the world’s most diverse companies of dancers, and I’m proud that we present adventurous, dynamic and daring work that inspires audiences, locally, nationally and internationally.’

– Benoit Swan Pouffer: Rambert’s Artistic Director