A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic, is to be brought to life in a new animated drone light show at Trent Bridge this December.
Hundreds of drones will fly above the venue to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, taking spectators on a journey through Christmas's past, present and future using the very latest creative technology.
Tickets for the event, taking place twice on Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December, are on sale now. Secure your seats here...
The event is brought to you by Celestial (creators of drone light shows for brands across the globe) and Yuup, (the local experiences company), and follows the successful staging of the Evolution drone light show at Trent Bridge in April
The event is suitable for families and individuals of all ages to enjoy, with those in attendance witnessing an introduction to the state-of-the-art drone technology before experiencing the main drone performance.
“A Christmas Carol is a beloved tale that has been endlessly retold across various genres. This time, it is uniquely presented through drone art, elevating it beyond a traditional drone light show to an epic, stadium-scale experience," said John Hopkins, Celestial’s founder.
"This innovative artistic medium brings audiences together through a shared sense of wonder to celebrate a universal story of human transformation.”
Dominic Mills, Founder & CEO of Yuup, added: “Being able to partner with Celestial to bring this unique second show to Nottingham is hugely exciting. A Christmas Carol is a fresh take on the classic story, and it’s going to be a brilliant festive experience for all to enjoy.”
Joe Sharphouse, Head of Commercial Sales at Trent Bridge, said: "We were blown away by the success of Yuup and Celestial's first drone light show at our home, and we can't wait to see how the timeless story of A Christmas Carol is re-interpreted this winter.
"With this show being held in December, we'll be able to begin the light show at a much earlier time of day, and we're sure it will make for compelling viewing for visitors of all ages, from young children to grown-up event-goers.
"Alongside the return of the Notts Street Food Festival and Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival, we're looking forward to welcoming visitors throughout the year, for so much more than just cricket."
Gates will open at 15:30 on both days, with food and drink outlets serving a variety of refreshments while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 17:30.