The Snowman Live With Filton Concert Brass

Experience The Snowman like never before this Christmas!
As the beloved animated film plays on the big screen, listen to the talented musicians of Filton Concert Brass bring Howard Blake's enchanting score to life right before your eyes. Feel the warmth of the season, share the wonder with your loved ones, and let the soaring notes of "Walking in the Air" fill you with festive joy. Book your seats early for this seasonal treat as it is always a sell out!Featuring 28 piece brass band, pianist and vocalist!Created by the late illustrator and novelist Raymond Briggs and first published in 1978, this festive tale originally started out as a wordless picture book.Its delightful sketches tell the story of James, a young boy so excited by the snow that he runs outside to build a snowman - but little does he know, his chilly friend will come to life at midnight!James and the Snowman quickly form a friendship, spending the rest of the morning playing with toys and inventing games. But with James' parents fast asleep, they have to stay quiet.Then, the Snowman takes the boy on a flying adventure which, in the TV adaptation includes meeting Father Christmas, going for a ride on a motorbike and flying into the aurora borealis of Norway, before returning home to Brighton.With Briggs' book proving so popular with readers, Dianne Jackson reworked The Snowman into a half-hour film for television in 1982 and it became an instant hit.Aled Jones recorded the main theme tune 'Walking In The Air' in 1985 which reached an impressive number 5 in the UK singles charts pushing the film's appeal even further cementing it as a festive classic must-see for all the family ever since!Performance starts at 4pm and doors open at 3:30pm.What to expect:1st half (35 minutes)Watch the band perform well known Christmas songs and carols with lots of family friendly interaction!Interval (15/20 minutes)Enjoy a glass of bubbly and a festive treat2nd halfFull screening of The Snowman film with LIVE accompaniment