An invitation to Henson’s Goblin City

Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie star in Labyrinth (pic: Deacon Communications)

Musical fantasy Labyrinth will be performed in Glasgow and Edinburgh, writes JULENA DRUMI

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Puppet master Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth will be touring the UK in concert next Spring in celebration of its 40^th anniversary. Fans of the cult production, which stars David Bowie, will be transported to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert begins in Oxford and will visit 12 others venues including Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

Labyrinth has retained a loyal following since the film’s theatrical release on 27 June 1986. Audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as the movie is presented on a large HD cinema screen. On stage, a live band will perform in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and the score from the soundtrack composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones.

Producer Black Ink Presents, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is known for its extensive history of breathing new life into iconic films with symphonies, orchestras, or bands live on stage, including Batman, Ghostbusters, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Rocketman, La La Land, and more.

“I have always been a huge fan of the groundbreaking collaboration of Jim Henson, George Lucas, David Bowie, and Trevor Jones on this film, and bringing it to fans in a live concert screening experience is a dream come true,” says John Kinsner, CEO of Black Ink Presents. “Getting to hear Bowie’s vocals with a live band while watching the film is sure to give every Labyrinth fan goosebumps.”

Nicole Goldman, executive vice president of branding for The Jim Henson Company, said: “It’s always incredible when the amazing fans of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth come together to watch (and rewatch!) this beloved fantasy adventure.

“We are welcoming loyal and new fans to the world of the Goblin King, and celebrating the incredible music of David Bowie and Trevor Jones in a whole new way. It is certain to be a ‘Magic Dance!’

The film also stars Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies includes Bowie’s original songs like “Magic Dance,” “Underground” and “As the World Falls Down,” along with Jones’ orchestral score.

The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity.

Tickets now on sale. See a trailer for the show here.

Tour dates – April 2026:
Monday 13^th – Oxford New Theatre
Tuesday 14^th – Brighton Centre
Wednesday 15^th – Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Thursday 16^th – Portsmouth Guildhall
Friday 17^th – Liverpool Philharmonic
Sunday 19^th – Glasgow Armadillo SEC
Tuesday 21^st – Edinburgh Usher Hall
Thursday 23^rd – Bath Forum
Saturday 25^th – Nottingham The Royal Concert Hall
Monday 27^th – York Barbican
Tuesday 28^th – Birmingham Symphony Hall
Wednesday 29^th – Manchester Bridgewater Hall
Thursday 30^th – Poole Lighthouse