Aardman in Concert
Manchester Central Exchange Auditorium
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Aardman in Concert
50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends
A cinematic and musical celebration of clay, comedy, and creativity.
Bring the whole family for a hilarious, heartwarming big-screen celebration featuring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph, Creature Comforts and more — all accompanied live by a world class orchestra.
Join us in celebrating 50 years of Aardman with Carrot Productions’ brand new show for 2026. In partnership with Aardman, this joy-filled journey through five decades of British creativity blends classic characters, iconic humour and unforgettable music, culminating in a full performance of A Matter of Loaf and Death with live orchestra.
Whether you’re reliving treasured childhood memories or discovering Aardman’s magic for the first time, it promises to be a crackin’ and unforgettable experience for all ages.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event. It’s going to be baaaa-rilliant!
‘Absolutely perfect in every way…highly recommended for all ages’
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"A great way to introduce children to a live orchestra"
"Absolutely perfect in every way... Highly recommended for all ages"
FAQs
- Is the performance suitable for small children?
Aardman in Concert is suitable for ages 3 to 103. We understand that younger audience members may occasionally become restless during the performance; if so, we kindly ask parents and carers to step out of the auditorium briefly, so that everyone can continue to enjoy the show.
- I need to ask about personal assistance and accessibility
We offer a Personal Assistance Scheme for audience members who require support, enabling a free companion ticket to be booked at no additional cost. If this applies to you, please select a companion ticket when booking and bring appropriate documentation with you on the day (such as a PIP or DLA award letter).
A limited number of wheelchair spaces are also available. To reserve these, please contact us at info@carrotproductions.com
- Which orchestra is playing?
Carrot Productions’ Picture House Orchestra – comprising some of the UK’s finest musicians hand-picked from top UK orchestras including the Hallé, Manchester Camerata and BBC Philharmonic amongst others.
- I have a question about my tickets. Who do I talk to?
Please get in touch with us at info@carrotproductions.com
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Manchester Central Exchange Auditorium
Manchester, United Kingdom