Never has the auditorium inside Mayflower Theatre shaken as much as it did during the continuous deep bass strum of Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders, ‘The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.’

Immersed in a grunge rock soundtrack, the unique take on one of television’s most popular shows is a captivating tale every theatre fan should experience before the production departs Southampton’s stage on Saturday, May 24.

Opening in the trenches of Flanders during World War I, the stage interpretation of Peaky Blinders follows Tommy Shelby (Jau’mair Garland) and his family who jostle for power in a post-war Birmingham, as bloody violence is intercut with expressive dance associated with the Rambert Dance Company.

Amidst the power play taking place for control of Britain’s second city, the hard exterior of Tommy is tested with the introduction of a mysterious woman, Grace (Seren Williams), who breaks through the notorious Peaky Blinders to win the heart of its gang leader, where love and loss ensues.

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Supported by a booming soundtrack played by a live band, jaw dropping staging, and ever-changing lighting, the innovative take on Peaky Blinders is sure to please both novices and die-hard fans of the television series that stars Cillian Murphy, with a feature film instalment also in the works.

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders, ‘The Redemption of Thomas Shelby,’ at Mayflower Theatre (Image: Mayflower Theatre) Benoit Swan Pouffer, the artistic director of Rambert and choreographer of the stage show said: “Peaky Blinders is a brand, so that might attract ticket buyers who have never seen dance before.

“Once you have them in the seat they can fall in love with the medium.”

Judging by the production’s opening night at Mayflower Theatre – that was met with a standing ovation – audience goers have welcomed the stage show just as much as the series made for the small screen, which received universal acclaim. 

Even a technical error that saw the stage show stop for an unscheduled pause for 10 minutes during the second act couldn’t put a dampener on proceedings, that stay with you long after the curtain has come down on a one-of-a-kind performance.