Fans of a beloved British Christmas film have the opportunity to watch it with a live orchestra this December. Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be showcased this winter on an 11-date tour across the UK, featuring a screening of the full film with the musical score performed live.
The tour will make its way to Scotland in early December, making three stops around the country to ensure everyone’s feeling ‘jolly and joyous’ (falala) before Santa comes. The Muppets will visit Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen before making their way back to England to round of the tour.
Tickets are available to buy from Ticketmaster for all shows, with the Scottish dates listed below. The story features the Muppets in Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol, with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Michael Caine as the miserable Ebenezer Scrooge, and Gonzo the stuntsman as a genius narrator alongside his pal, Rizzo the Rat.
Where can I see The Muppet Christmas Carol live in Scotland?
The Muppets will visit three Scottish locations, though you can see the full tour dates, here.
- Glasgow, SEC Armadillo, Monday December 2, 6pm
- Edinburgh, Usher Hall, Wednesday December 4, 7pm
- Aberdeen, P&J Live, Thursday December 5, 6pm
Tickets range between roughly £35-£75 depending on seats. Many of the performances already have limited availability, so you’ll need to be quick.
The film also stars Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. When the grumpy Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future on Christmas Eve, they reveal his selfish ways.
Despite seeming beyond redemption and happiness, the kind and humble Bob Cratchit, his family, and the Spirits enlighten Scrooge to the true spirit of Christmas, reports MyLondon.
The original score was composed by Miles Goodman, known for his work on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Little Shop of Horrors, with songs penned by Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams, who wrote “Rainbow Connection,” and “Evergreen”. The film, directed by Brian Henson – the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson – is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic Christmas tale.
With Gonzo serving as narrator – and a ‘Muppetised’ version of Dickens himself – The Muppets Christmas Carol also includes a series of original songs performed by its Muppet cast. Now over three decades old, the film has become a festive season staple for many and often features in lists of the best ever Christmas films.
Last year, Empire readers voted it the fourth-best Christmas film of all time, only surpassed by Die Hard, It’s a Wonderful Life and Gremlins.
If you can’t make any of those dates, why not consider signing up to Disney+ to watch the cult classic from the comfort of your own home. If you’re super old school, check out the DVD on Amazon for £7.40.
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