Love Actually in concert coming to Glasgow in December
Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10am via Ticketmaster.co.uk.
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The beloved romcom weaves together ten heartwarming stories of love at Christmas, with many of the characters' lives intertwining.
The star-studded cast includes Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Martine McCutcheon, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, and more.
(Image: Supplied) Part of a 16-date UK tour, the live concert kicks off in Poole on November 28 and wraps up on December 17, following a sold-out run last Christmas.
The score, composed by BAFTA-winning Scottish composer Craig Armstrong, features one of the most iconic soundtracks in modern romantic cinema, including unforgettable moments set to Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You.
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