The Jimi Henson Experience + The Muppet Movie (1979)

Please note this show is at The Midlands Art Centre 

Join us for a joyful, family-friendly live cinema event celebrating the magic of Jim Henson and the original Muppets.

The Jimi Henson Experience is a live musical and puppetry tribute to the world of The Muppets, bringing beloved characters, songs and chaos to the stage before and after a screening of The Muppet Movie — the original 1979 classic.

This special event combines live performance, puppetry and cinema into one unforgettable afternoon or early-evening experience, perfect for families, lifelong Muppet fans and anyone who grew up singing Rainbow Connection.

What to expect

• Live performance (20 mins)

• Opening set from The Jimi Henson Experience

• Film screening: The Muppet Movie (1979)

• Follow Kermit the Frog’s legendary road trip to Hollywood in the film that started it all  packed with iconic songs, cameos and Muppet mayhem.

• Interval (10 mins)

• Live performance finale (20 mins)

• The Jimi Henson Experience returns for a joyful, sing-along-friendly finale to close the show.

• Meet & photo opportunity

  After the show, audiences will have the chance to meet Kermit and grab photos on the way out.

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Running time

Approximately 3 hours including interval

(Film runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes)

Perfect for

• Families and children

• Parents and grandparents who grew up with The Muppets

• Jim Henson fans of all ages

• Anyone looking for a special shared cinema experience

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Please note

• This is a fully seated event.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Photos and filming may take place during this event for promotional purposes.

• Runtime: 240 minutes
• Rating: (U)

• At The MAC Birmingham