It is with great excitement that we announce the presentation of the MariinskyTheatre’s production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle at Birmingham Hippodrome. The fouroperas of Der Ring des Nibelungen will be conducted by the Artistic and GeneralDirector of the Mariinsky Theatre, Maestro Valery Gergiev between 5 and 9November 2014.

The Ring Cycle Syndicate is a small circle of supporters who will enjoy a VIP opera experience. Members willbe given behind the scenes access, the chance to meet artists from the Mariinsky Theatre and theopportunity to explore some of the cultural assets Birmingham has to offer.

Syndicate members will receive priority booking until Monday 9 December 2013.

For more information please visit birminghamhippodrome.com/TheRing or contact Development Manager Eve Smith on

0121 689 3067 / evesmith@birminghamhippodrome.com

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2014.

All the very best

Stuart Griffiths

Chief Executive, Birmingham Hippodrome

STEP 7:YOUR DETAILS

Please return your form and your payment to:

The Ring Cycle Syndicate, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB

TERMS AND CONDITIONSYour tickets and receipt will be mailed to the address on the order form only. All artists/programmes are subject to change. All ticket purchases are final. No refunds,

exchanges, or cancellations allowed. Ticket prices are subject to change. Payment must be made in pounds sterling. For full terms and conditions please go tobirminghamhippodrome.com

DATA PROTECTIONBirmingham Hippodrome will be in touch to confirm your booking and to advise you of other Ring Cycle related events and hospitality offerings.

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ADDRESS:

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KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

General Package On Sale - Monday 9 December 2013

Direct Debit Cut Off - Monday 3 February 2014

Direct Debit Commences - Wednesday 12 February 2014 for five monthly payments

Direct Debit Final Payment - Thursday 12 June 2014

Final Syndicate Itinerary Received No Later Than - Wednesday 1 October 2014

If you wish to purchase tickets next to those of a friend who is paying separately, please send your booking forms in together.

The processing of tickets may take up to 28 days after which point you will receive a letter confirming your booking.

THE RING CYCLE SYNDICATE

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THE RING CYCLE SYNDICATE

Preferred Seating Area CIRCLE/STALLS (delete as appropriate)

• This guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme. The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored andprotected by your own Bank or Building Society.

• If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre will notify you ten working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.

• If an error is made by Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society. Please also send a copy of your letter to us.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

Please complete the below sections to instruct your bank/building society to make payments directly fromyour account. Please enclose this with your completed booking form, and we will forward it to your bank.

ORIGINATOR’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

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Please pay Birmingham Hippodrome Direct Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society

OR I should like to pay by DIRECT DEBIT

STEP 6:YOUR PAYMENT

Please debit my MASTERCARD / VISA / MAESTRO / VISA ELECTRON / AMERICAN EXPRESS (delete as appropriate).

I enclose a cheque made payable to Birmingham Hippodrome £BY CHEQUE

BY CARD

Direct Debit can only be used for Syndicate memberships made in pounds sterling prior to Monday3 February 2014 and will be made in five monthly instalments from Wednesday 12 February 2014.

TO: THE MANAGER BANK/BUILDING SOCIETY:

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE:

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NAME(S) OF ACCOUNT HOLDER(S):

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All payment, including Direct Debit must be made in pounds sterling.

Please indicate any dietary requirements:

ISSUE NO: (MAESTRO ONLY)

Preferred Accreditation (if different to above)

Room Type SINGLE/DOUBLE (delete as appropriate)

No. of Nights (if less than 5)

STEP 1: NAME OF SYNDICATE MEMBER(S)

STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

STEP 4: PLATINUM HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE (see p.20 of brochure)

STEP 3: HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

TITLE: SURNAME:FIRST NAME:

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STEP 5: TOTAL PAYMENT @ £2,750 PER PERSON

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