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Aardman in Concert

Celebrate 50 Years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends with Leicestershire Music!

Created in partnership with Aardman, Carrot Productions and Leicestershire Music bring you a special anniversary event inviting you to rediscover classic moments from Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph, Creature Comforts and more. All performances include a full screening of either The Wrong Trousers or A Matter of Loaf and Death with live orchestral accompaniment.

A landmark celebration of Aardman's extraordinary world – bringing together iconic characters, much-loved films and the thrill of a live orchestra for an unforgettable cinematic experience. Featuring an ensemble of 15 world-class performers representing each orchestral instrument family led by a professional conductor.

This relaxed performance is a uniquely inspiring event, an ideal first professional orchestral experience for EYFS/KS1 or for pupils of all ages!

Tuesday 27th October 2027
De Montfort Hall
£6 per ticket

Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm (Doors open at 12:15pm)

There is an opportunity to meet some of the musicians after the performance, as well as Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, with an opportunity to take photos.

Each school that books will receive access to online resources to support with pre- and post-performance.

Complete the form below to reserve tickets for your school staff and pupils.
Please ensure that you inform us of any access requirements and / or wheel chair spaces required to help with allocated suitable seating / spaces.

Schools - Information and Reserving Tickets

Please complete the form below to reserve tickets for your school staff and pupils. Tickets are priced £6.00 each with 1:12 adult tickets free of charge. Please add any paid additional adult tickets to your order.

Ticket reservations must be made by Tuesday 20th October 2026. Following this we will contact schools with a link to purchase tickets online / invoice.

Please also ensure that you let us know of any students with access requirements and / or wheel chair spaces required. This will help us ensure that you are allocated suitable seating / spaces.

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School Reservation Form

Tickets are priced at £6 per student

* based on the 1:12 staffing ratio

These are in addition to the free staff tickets as part of the 1:12 ratio and are priced £6.

If Yes, please give details below

This information helps us plan drop off / collection / parking logistics!

After submitting your reservation request, your school will be sent an Invoice.


Home Educated Students

If you are the Parent / Carer of a Home Educated Student, please email us using LMplay@leics.gov.uk

Partners

  • ACE
  • Leicestershire Music Hub
    LCC
    Music And Culture
    LCC 2
    MEHEM

Partners

  • ACE
  • Leicestershire Music Hub
  • LCC
  • Music And Culture
  • LCC 2
  • MEHEM