Aardman in Concert: Relaxed SEND performance

Aardman in Concert

50 Years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends

A cinematic and musical celebration of clay, comedy and creativity.

A very special relaxed performance for SEND schools, groups, families and individuals.

Join Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and many more much-loved Aardman characters on the big screen, with the music performed live by Carrot Productions’ Picture House Orchestra.

Created in partnership with Aardman for its 50th anniversary year, this brand-new show celebrates five decades of extraordinary British animation, storytelling and creativity. Expect iconic characters, classic comedy and unforgettable music, culminating in a complete screening of Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death, with the score performed live by the orchestra.

A relaxed and welcoming performance

Carrot Productions and our Community Interest Company, Open Score CIC, are passionate about making high-quality live music experiences as inclusive and accessible as possible.

This dedicated daytime performance has been created especially for SEND audiences, with a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There is no expectation for audience members to sit completely still or remain silent throughout, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the performance in the way that works best for them.

What to expect

We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident about coming to the performance. Here are some of the things you can expect:

🎬 Aardman favourites on the big screen
Enjoy Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph, Timmy Time, Creature Comforts and more, followed by a complete screening of A Matter of Loaf and Death.

🎻 A live professional orchestra
The music will be performed live by Carrot Productions’ Picture House Orchestra, featuring some of the UK’s finest professional musicians (all dress as Aardman characters!). They will spend time after the performance meeting you and showing you their instruments and costumes.

🎻 Meet Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep
After the performance you will have the opportunity to meet Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep and have your photo taken with them!

😊 A relaxed atmosphere
It’s absolutely fine to move around, make noise, react to what’s happening on screen or leave the auditorium and come back in again if you need to.

🔊 A more comfortable environment
We will make adjustments to help create a more relaxed experience, including keeping some auditorium lighting on throughout the performance and avoiding sudden complete darkness.

🚪 Space to take a break
If anyone needs some time away from the performance, they are welcome to leave the auditorium and return when they feel ready.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone is welcome
The performance is designed for SEND schools, groups, families and individuals, and is suitable for audiences of all ages.

💛 A supportive team
Our friendly team will be on hand to help throughout your visit. If there is anything we can do to make your experience easier, please just ask.

Heavily subsidised tickets

To help make the performance as accessible as possible, Carrot Productions and Open Score CIC are heavily subsidising ticket prices:

£14 per person
£10 per person for groups of 10 or more*
Essential companion tickets FREE

*The discount will apply automatically when you add 10 or more general admission tickets

Whether you’re discovering the magic of Aardman for the first time or sharing much-loved characters with a new generation, this promises to be a joyful and unforgettable experience for all ages.

Come and experience Aardman on the big screen, accompanied by a live professional orchestra, in an environment where everyone is welcome to enjoy the performance in the way that works best for them.

It’s going to be baaaa-rilliant!

“Absolutely perfect in every way… highly recommended for all ages.”

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