It’s a firm favourite Christmas film for many, and now Disney’s Muppets Christmas Carol is coming to the West Country with a live musical score to accompany the film. As part of an 11-date UK wide tour, the Disney classic will come to The Bath Forum on Wednesday, December 11, for one night only.
While watching the movie, which originally came out way back in 1992, a live ensemble will perform the songs we all know and love. The event description states that there may be times when the audience are asked to stand up and sing along, too.
Other dates on the tour include venues at locations including London, Birmingham, Brighton, Swansea, Sheffield, Manchester, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Oxford.
The film sees The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat.
The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. The synopsis reads: “When the grumpy Scrooge receives Christmas Eve visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, they show him the error of his self-serving ways.
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“Though the miserable old man seems beyond any hope of redemption and happiness, the kind and humble Bob Cratchit, his family, and the Spirits open Scrooge’s eyes – and his heart – to the true meaning of Christmas.”
The original score was composed by Miles Goodman (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Little Shop of Horrors) with songs by Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-winning songwriter Paul Williams (“Rainbow Connection,” “Evergreen”).
Tickets for the Bath date cost between £31.50 and £66.50 (plus booking fees). On the night, the box office and bars will be open from 6pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm and the show starting at 7pm.
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