Scrooge to return with live orchestra for 75th anniversary screening in Sheffield

A live orchestral screening of the 1951 film Scrooge will arrive in Sheffield to mark the picture’s 75th anniversary.

FB Pocket Orchestra has announced Scrooge Live 2026 Tour, a second-year return for the production that pairs the classic Christmas film starring Alastair Sim with a live three-piece pocket orchestra.

It takes place at The Drama Studio, University of Sheffield, on December 21.

The performance is built around music based on the original score by Richard Addinsell, with the aim of giving audiences a fresh way to experience the film’s festive atmosphere and enduring appeal.

The anniversary tour places renewed attention on Alastair Sim’s portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge and on the story’s themes of redemption, generosity and kindness.

FB Pocket Orchestra says the production blends the nostalgia of classic cinema with the immediacy of live performance, offering long-time fans and first-time viewers a chance to see the film in a different setting.

The tour comes after the show’s inaugural year and is being positioned as a special celebration of one of Britain’s best-known Christmas films.

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