Christmas rom-com with live orchestra to open in Poole
The Holiday will be presented in a unique concert format, with the musical score performed by a full orchestra.
This show will accompany the film on a high-definition cinema screen.
The tour will begin in Poole on Thursday, December 4 and will visit a number of locations including Glasgow, Manchester and Sheffield.
The film features a score by Hans Zimmer, an Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning composer.
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Christmas rom-com comes to life with full orchestra and HD screening (Image: Deacon Communications) It will be brought to life by a live orchestra in perfect harmony with every scene of the film.
The concert experience has been described as an "incredibly unique and immersive way to experience The Holiday".
The event follows a sell-out run of dates last December and has become a firm favourite for families, music, and movie lovers.
The Holiday, a Universal Pictures production, stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black.
The plot follows two women who meet online and impulsively switch homes for the holiday, leading to unexpected romances.
Tickets for the UK tour, which runs until Sunday, December 21, will go on sale on Friday, May 30.
The tour will also feature matinee and evening performances at Birmingham Symphony Hall and the London Eventim Apollo.
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