The Gruffalo and the Snowman in concert With the Mozart Symphony Orchestra

Now a regular highlight of Christmas in Cheltenham, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cheltenham Town Hall, bringing their famous Christmas show from London for one day only! Get ready for the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. 15-year-old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’.

Following the huge success of The Gruffalo (composed for orchestra and narrator by Philip Mackenzie) at Cheltenham Town Hall last Christmas, it makes a welcome return alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child. Rather like Peter and the Wolf, each character in the tale is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra… what will the Gruffalo be?

This concert is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family.

PROGRAMME

Donaldson and Mackenzie: The Gruffalo

Donaldson and Mackenzie: The Gruffalo’s Child

INTERVAL

Blake: The Snowman (projected onto the large screen with live orchestral accompaniment)

Following the huge success of The Gruffalo (for narrator and orchestra) at Cadogan Hall last Christmas, it makes a welcome return alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child. Rather like Peter and the Wolf, each character in the tale is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra… what will the Gruffalo be?

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999. Published by Macmillan Children Books. The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books.)

PERFORMERS

Mozart Symphony Orchestra

Alice Mackenzie - soprano

Clare Hart - Narrator

Philip Mackenzie – conductor

Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes including a 20 minute interval

If you have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.