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!
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Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Reserved seating
Age: All ages
Absolutely perfect in every way…highly recommended for all ages.
Performance times
Matinee
Doors: 13.15
Start: 13.45
Finish: 14.45
Evening
Doors: 18.00
Start: 18.30
Finish: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- row Z on the right only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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