Matt Lucas is to be the voice of A Christmas Carol, the drone light show coming to Trent Bridge this Christmas.
Audiences are set to be mesmerised by the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas story, performed by hundreds of animated drones and narrated in Lucas' unique style, on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December at Trent Bridge.
Following hugely successful sell-out drone light shows in Bristol, Cardiff and Nottingham last winter, the team behind Evolution return with a magical, festive show suitable for all ages. The new, much longer show reimagines the classic tale and will take audiences on a heart-warming journey with miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve.
“I am thrilled to be narrating this new and exciting take on a Christmas classic," said Matt Lucas.
"Using drones to tell a traditional story is brilliantly inventive and a glimpse into the future of entertainment. It’s a magical way to bring friends and family together during the festive season, and I’m sure it will delight everybody."
Celestial (creators of drone light shows for brands across the globe) is the world’s first entertainment studio to use drone technology to tell epic stories in the sky, and together with Yuup (the local experiences company) and Trent Bridge, are bringing A Christmas Carol The Drone Light Show to Nottingham for the first time.
“A Christmas Carol is a beloved tale that has been retold across various genres," said John Hopkins, Celestial’s Founder & CEO.
"This time, it is uniquely presented through drone art, elevating it beyond a traditional drone light show to an epic, stadium-scale experience. This innovative artistic medium brings audiences together through a shared sense of wonder to celebrate a universal story of human transformation.”
“Over 60,000 people have now viewed our previous Evolution shows, and each show gets bigger and better, extending the length considerably from our early productions," said Dominic Mills, Founder and CEO of Yuup.
"We are thrilled to have Matt Lucas narrate this unique show, adding an extra layer of magic to the experience.”
The event takes place on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December. Gates will open at 15:30, with food and drink outlets serving a variety of refreshments while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 17:30.
Hospitality tickets options are also available, and are listed as Premium on the above ticket website.