“Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are joined by Caine as a hilarious Scrooge in this irresistibly sweet musical adaptation of Dickens’ festive tale [...] This adaptation has the biggest laughs”
BAR DOORS: 17:30 | SCREENING SPACE DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 18:15
Whether it’s Christmas classics, cult favourites, or simply feel-good films that make for repeat seasonal viewing, our Winter lineup has something for everyone. Join us on Advent Sunday at the stunning Mount Without as we start our festive countdown!
Formerly a church dating from the 15th Century, this recently restored creative space on St. Michael’s Hill boasts a rich history. Enjoy a drink in the Crypt, before watching films in the Grade-II listed nave beneath a stunning stained-glass window.
Sunday’s screenings begin with one of the all-time great Dickens adaptations, The Muppet Christmas Carol. In addition to all of the usual ensemble cast of Kermit and friends, Michael Caine plays it straight as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a career highlight performance that underpins the trademark Muppet zaniness with real pathos that will warm even the sternest of hearts.
About The Film
1992 | U | 86 mins
In this adaptation of the classic Christmas novella, The Great Gonzo appears as Charles Dickens, leading a cast of familiar fuzzy faces through the tale of a miserly curmudgeon forced to confront his flaws and failings on Christmas night, in a bid to save his humanity.
Contains mild scary scenes
About The Location
There has been a church on this site for over 900 years, with the original structure dating back to the Norman era; the unusual name comes from an era when it was outside the city’s walls. After major renovation works in the late 18th Century, and again after damage from the Bristol Blitz, the church finally closed its doors and was deconsecrated in 1999. The building was the victim of an arson attack in 2016, but after years of restoration work it has now reopened as one of Bristol’s most unique and characterful new event spaces.
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Getting Here
The Mount Without is located on Upper Church Lane, just off St. Michael’s Hill. It can be accessed either from a ramp/steps from the road of St Michael’s Hill, or via a footpath from Old Park Hill/Upper Church Lane.
There is no onsite parking - the nearest car park is Trenchard Street Car Park.
The venue is 5-10 minutes away from several City Centre bus routes.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
In order to access the venue, there is a ramp from the road of St Michael’s Hill, which leads along the pavement surrounding The Mount Without, to enter via the main church doors. Alternatively, there is level access via Old Park Hill / Upper Church Lane (the latter runs between the University of Bristol's Permit Holders car park, and St Michael's On the Mount Primary School).
The screening space has level access, and an accessible toilet. The Crypt (bar area) does not currently have lift access.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
To access the bar in the Crypt, walk round the side of the Mount Without; the entrance is down some steps facing onto the garden to the south of the building.
Doors open to the screening space in the Nave 15 minutes prior to the film starting. There will be an announcement in the Crypt to let you know.
We cannot guarantee access to the venue earlier than the doors time stated on your ticket, so recommend that you arrive as close to this time as possible.
We strongly encourage all guests to take a lateral flow test before attending this event, for the safety of other guests and event staff.
FAQs
Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, The Mount Without have a bar onsite. Please do not consume hot food in the screening room as a courtesy to other guests.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.