Wallace and Gromit will take centre stage with the backing of a full orchestra this summer.
The Aardman in Concert tour is coming to The Alban Arena, with performances scheduled for June 27, featuring shows at 1pm and 3.30pm.
Presented by Carrot Productions in partnership with Aardman, the concert celebrates 50 years of the beloved animation studio with a family-friendly experience.
Rachel Whibley, managing director of Carrot Productions, said: "Celebrating 50 years of Aardman with a live orchestra feels incredibly special.
"These are characters many of us grew up with, and now we’re seeing families bring their own children to experience them live.
"Bringing the show to The Alban Arena, right at the heart of St Albans’ cultural life, makes it even more exciting.
"Creating something that parents, children, and grandparents can enjoy together is exactly what Carrot, and our friends at Aardman, are about."
The show promises to bring some of Aardman’s most memorable film moments to life through music performed live on stage.
It follows the success of Carrot Productions’ three sold-out performances of The Snowman at St Albans Cathedral last Christmas.
The first half of the concert will take audiences on a journey through Aardman’s five-decade legacy, featuring characters such as Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph, and Creature Comforts.
The second part of the show includes a full screening of Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death, accompanied by a live orchestra.
In the animated film, Wallace and Gromit run their ‘Top Bun’ bakery while a serial killer targets bakers across town.
Molly Van Den Brink, senior attractions and live experiences manager at Aardman, said: "What better way to continue our longstanding partnership with Carrot Productions than celebrating our 50th anniversary together, allowing fans of all ages the chance to experience our favourite Aardman moments from the last 50 years in such a joyful and uplifting concert, while introducing children to the wonder of a live orchestra."
The event is part of a UK-wide Aardman in Concert tour, with performances also scheduled in Birmingham, London, Salisbury, and other cities.
For tickets and more information, visit https://everyonetheatres.com/whats-on/aardman-in-concert/.
