Our award-winning Wallace & Gromit and Musical Beasts shows will feature at the Alban Film Week in St Albans on 29 and 30 October, 2024, and tickets are on sale now!
“We're thrilled to be bringing two fantastic family shows to the Film Week in St Albans - with film, live orchestra, Aardman model-making and free arts & crafts” Rachel Whibley, Managing Director, Carrot Productions
The Alban Film Week
The Film Week takes place at St Albans Cathedral from 29 October to 2 November, 2024 and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the St Albans Film Festival with an exciting mix of screenings, Q&As, and special events.
Following our sell-out performances of The Snowman in St Alban's Cathedral in 2023, Carrot Productions are delighted to be asked to return with two of our fantastic family-friendly shows combining film, live music, interactive storytelling, hands-on workshops and arts & crafts activities.
Tuesday 29 October sees two performances of Musical Beasts (featuring Peter and the Wolf and The Bear and the Piano). Then, on Wednesday 30 October there will be two performances of Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death. All shows last 45 minutes.
Both shows feature music composed and/or arranged by award-winning composer, Daniel Whibley, whose credits include CBeebies’ Musical Storyland and The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man. The musical force behind Carrot Productions’ shows, Daniel has been making waves in entertainment and education.
The musicians bringing the music to life in both the ensemble and orchestra are world-class – drawn from the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, and BBC Concert orchestra amongst others. After each performance, families can chat with the musicians, learn about their instruments, and even enjoy their own music requests.
Musical Beasts
Featuring a unique, live staged performance of Prokofiev’s classic children's story Peter and the Wolf, brought to life by our brilliant costumed musicians, followed by an animated adaptation of David Litchfield’s award-winning book, The Bear and the Piano, featuring narration recorded by Joanna Lumley and original music by Daniel Whibley.
The music will be played live by our wind quintet and piano ensemble, drawn from Carrot Productions’ acclaimed The Snowman and Wallace & Gromit shows. This event promises to be a delightful treat for families. To make the adventure even more special, families can arrive early for free art & craft activities and stay afterwards to meet the musicians and explore their costumes and instruments up-close.
Dressing up is encouraged, and there will be a prize for the best beastly costume!
When?
Tuesday 29 October at 1pm and 3pm
Shows lasts approximately 45 minutes
Where?
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Tickets
Adult and children tickets available
Free arts & craft activities before the show
Includes opportunity to meet the musicians after the show
Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
Fans of Aardman Animations will love this screening of the action-packed classic film Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death, accompanied live by our full orchestra. Wallace and Gromit run their ‘Top Bun’ bakery while facing a mysterious challenge: local bakers are disappearing, and Wallace might be next! The screening includes exciting chase scenes from all five Wallace & Gromit films, plus a short film feature starring Shaun the Sheep.
There’s also a chance to participate in Gromit model-making workshops, offering a behind-the-scenes look into Aardman’s creative process, and the opportunity to meet the musicians.
When?
Wednesday 30 October at 1pm and 3pm
Shows last approximately 45 minutes
Where?
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Tickets
Special Offer: buy 4 tickets for the price of 3!
Free 'meet the musicians' opportunity after the show
Aardman Model-Making Workshop available separately
Aardman Gromit Model-Making Workshops
For families attending the Wallace & Gromit performances, there’s an extra treat:
Learn to sculpt your very own clay creation of their much-loved iconic character, Gromit, with expert guidance from one of Aardman's actual model makers!
Suitable for ages 5 and up, the workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of Aardman Animations – the world-famous creators of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and Morph.
Participants get to take their creations home, making it a perfect family activity for half-term.
When?
Wednesday 30 October
11.45am, 1.45pm and 3.45pm
Workshops last approximately 1 hour
Where?
St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY
Tickets
“The shows we’re bringing to Film Week are designed to be a wonderful experience for all ages, offering the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy time together during the half-term holidays.” Rachel Whibley, Managing Director, Carrot Productions
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