Join the Mozart Symphony Orchestra this winter as they celebrate Raymond Briggs’ seasonal classic, Father Christmas. With the film playing on a big screen accompanied by a live orchestra and sound effects, this is a magical Christmas concert like no other!
The concert will begin with performances of Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, both for narrator and orchestra. Each character in the tales is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra – can you guess which one the Gruffalo will be?
This concert is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family.
Presented by the Mozart Symphony Orchestra
Alice Mackenzie Singer
Clare Hart Narrator
Simon Murray Father Christmas
Philip Mackenzie Conductor
Reserved seating
Ages: Recommended 5+
Performance Times
Doors: 14.00
Start Time: 14.30
Interval: 15.00 – 15.20
Finish: 15.55
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Credits
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.
“You would be hard pushed to find a more magical Christmas experience.”
The Times
Programme
14:00 Doors open
14:30 Performance starts
Donaldson/Mackenzie The Gruffalo
Donaldson/Mackenzie The Gruffalo’s Child
(both arranged for narrator and orchestra)
15:00 – 15:20 Interval
Hewer Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas in concert
(film on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment)
15:55 Finish
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
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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),
- rows G/H on the left 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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Classical
Families
Light Entertainment
The Snowman
Plus The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
