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WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong><br />
D E C E M B E R / J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 { F R E E }<br />
{ C H E S T E R C H E S H I R E W A R R I N G T O N N O R T H W A L E S }<br />
Available online at www.visitchester.com and www.discovercheshire.com<br />
In This Issue<br />
christmasinchester.com<br />
Chester Christmas Market • The Lanterns at Chester Zoo<br />
A Gloriumptious Christmas Mansion, Tatton Park<br />
Christmas Floral Extravaganza, Arley Hall & Gardens<br />
Christmas Tree Festival, Chester Cathedral<br />
Blakemere's Christmas Woodland<br />
Gospel@Clonter • Santa Cruises, Anderton Boat Lift
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It’s the most wonderful<br />
time of the year…<br />
Especially with so many amazing things to do around the North West and<br />
North Wales.<br />
Read on for all the best music, art, culture and food the region has to offer. Plus<br />
there are listings of all the Christmas shows and pantos (oh, yes there are!), days<br />
out, festive shopping and family fun you need to see you into the new year.<br />
In this issue we’re also looking forward to 2017, which will see the opening season<br />
of the new star in Chester’s cultural scene, Storyhouse. And speaking of stars, the<br />
legendary Sir Elton John will be navigating a course to Widnes.<br />
Must-Sees for<br />
Dec / Jan...<br />
Until 18th December<br />
Chester Christmas Market<br />
www.christmasinchester.com<br />
1st December<br />
Lantern Parade, Chester City Centre<br />
www.visitchester.com<br />
1st December – 1st January<br />
Let’s Skate<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
2nd – 4th, 9th – 11th & 16th – 18th<br />
December<br />
A Gloriumptious Christmas Mansion<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
2nd & 3rd, 9th – 11th and 16th –<br />
23rd December<br />
The Lanterns at Chester Zoo<br />
www.chesterzoo.org<br />
3rd December, 7pm<br />
Gospel@Clonter - The London<br />
Adventist Chorale<br />
www.clonteropera.com<br />
3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th<br />
December<br />
Father Christmas at The Farm<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th<br />
December<br />
Santa Cruises<br />
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk<br />
3rd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 17th &<br />
23rd December<br />
Elf Adventures at The Ice Cream Farm<br />
www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk<br />
3rd – 8th December<br />
Christmas Floral Extravaganza<br />
www.arleyhallandgardens.com<br />
3rd – 23rd December<br />
Blakemere's Christmas Woodland<br />
www.blakemerevillage.com<br />
3rd – 23rd December<br />
Father Christmas Story Time<br />
www.chesterzoo.org<br />
8th December<br />
Winter Watch Parade<br />
www.visitchester.com<br />
14th December<br />
Will Young presents The Soi Dog<br />
Foundation Carol Concert<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
15th December<br />
Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade<br />
www.visitchester.com<br />
Until 8th January<br />
Christmas Tree Festival<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
Get out there and enjoy it!<br />
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained in this guide, Marketing Cheshire cannot accept responsibility in<br />
respect of any error or omission which may have occurred.<br />
Editorial/Pictures/Advertising:<br />
Leanne Eaton<br />
Tel: 01244 405632<br />
Email: l.eaton@marketingcheshire.co.uk<br />
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CHRISTMAS IN<br />
CHESTER<br />
Spend your Christmas in the beautiful city of Chester this festive<br />
season! From the quintessentially British Christmas Market, to<br />
fabulous shopping, Europe’s largest walk-in Christmas Tree and an<br />
evening of festive lanterns, there is so much to discover to create your<br />
#perfectchester Christmas!<br />
Chester Christmas Market<br />
Wrap up warm and enjoy a festive<br />
evening at Chester Christmas Market.<br />
Until Sunday 18th December, over 70<br />
traditional, timber chalets are situated in<br />
the heart of the city, sat against the<br />
backdrop of the iconic Christmas tree,<br />
historic Town Hall and beautiful<br />
Cathedral.<br />
Pick up a delicious, hot mulled wine and<br />
browse the unique, locally produced<br />
treats and gifts. With handmade crafts,<br />
jewellery, clothing, local food produce<br />
and more, you’re sure to find the perfect<br />
presents at Chester Christmas Market.<br />
Make sure to enjoy a tasty hog roast bap<br />
and stop in the Real Ale Bar for a festive<br />
cocktail or a pint of regional cask ale<br />
before you leave!<br />
The market is open daily from 10am to<br />
6pm, with late-night shopping on<br />
Thursdays (open until 8pm), Fridays and<br />
Saturdays (open until 7pm), ensuring you<br />
can fulfil all your festive shopping needs.<br />
www.christmasinchester.com<br />
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A shopper’s<br />
dream<br />
Grosvenor Shopping Centre is a<br />
fantastic Christmas shopping<br />
experience located within the City<br />
Roman Walls in Chester, and is<br />
home to over 60 stores, with<br />
brands such as Boss, Build-a-Bear,<br />
L.K.Bennett and H&M.<br />
You're sure to find your perfect<br />
party dress in Topshop and shoes<br />
to dance the night away in<br />
Debenhams, as well as gifts for<br />
even the fussiest family members.<br />
We have your #perfectchester<br />
Christmas all wrapped up. For<br />
more information about Christmas<br />
in Chester, visit<br />
christmasinchester.com.<br />
Alternatively, like us on<br />
facebook.com/ChesterChristmas<br />
Market or follow us on Twitter<br />
@ChesterXmas.<br />
A Festive<br />
Day Out<br />
Not just a great place to pick up your<br />
Christmas gifts, Cheshire Oaks Designer<br />
Outlet has a whole host of fantastic<br />
festivities over the Christmas season.<br />
Europe's largest walk-in Christmas Tree<br />
will be on show from 9th November - 1st<br />
January. Standing as tall as 7 buses and<br />
with over 100,000 baubles it's a sight that<br />
cannot be missed! Inside the tree you'll be<br />
able to marvel at the thousands of<br />
twinkling lights!<br />
Visit Christmas Corner, the après ski<br />
themed area with German bar selling<br />
beers and gluhwein, carousel, festive<br />
swing grill, hot chocolate, crepes, sweets<br />
and more.<br />
Not to forget shopping! The perfect gifts<br />
are just waiting to be found at over 140<br />
fantastic, designer stores with up to 60%<br />
discount and late night shopping on<br />
weekdays until 10pm.<br />
Family<br />
Festive Fun<br />
The enchanting Lanterns at Chester<br />
Zoo are back to chase away the winter<br />
blues... Watch your children’s eyes light up<br />
and their imagination run wild, as they<br />
take the zebra crossing through a<br />
constellation of stars and on to see the<br />
magnificent animal lanterns.<br />
On weekends during December, there will<br />
be a whole host of lantern and puppet<br />
characters to see. Take a stroll through the<br />
enchanted forest and catch a glimpse of<br />
Santa on his sleigh.<br />
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Christmas in style<br />
As the big day approaches, the halls are<br />
decked and the decorations are hung at<br />
Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre.<br />
This year there’s a distinctly Victorian feel<br />
to proceedings. Discover the giant popup<br />
book, an amazing traditional tree and<br />
ornaments. Enter into the festive spirit<br />
with Christmas competitions, giving you<br />
the chance to bag exclusive prizes.<br />
An animatronic Santa Claus reading his<br />
Christmas story will entertain young and<br />
old, and a ‘window full of wonder’<br />
showcases illuminated miniatures.<br />
It’ll be a magical end to a year which has<br />
seen the Grosvenor Centre host loads of<br />
competitions and events, from the<br />
‘cheesiest chat-up line’ contest on<br />
Valentine’s Day, to fashion shows and a<br />
book launch for Alex Staniforth’s Icefall.<br />
This summer the centre was overtaken<br />
by life-sized dinosaurs and a ‘dino trail’,<br />
with fun and competitions, culminating<br />
in a prehistoric race thanks to ‘Jurassic<br />
Jockeys’.<br />
For more information visit<br />
www.thegrosvenorcentre.co.uk<br />
Experience Christmas in Chester<br />
The magic of Christmas is set to sweep<br />
across Chester city centre as<br />
CH1ChesterBID’s popular ‘Chester<br />
Kidsmas’ festival returns for <strong>2016</strong>,<br />
bursting with family-friendly activities.<br />
With the help of Santa’s friendly elves,<br />
children are invited to write their<br />
Christmas wish list, join in with festive<br />
crafts and colouring activities, and even<br />
meet Santa himself, who will be making<br />
special appearances at Santa’s Workshop<br />
on Northgate Street.<br />
Santa, and Chester’s very own elves<br />
ChELFie and Elfie, will also be making<br />
stops at various locations across Chester<br />
bringing festive cheer to the young and<br />
the young at heart handing out<br />
holographic glasses.<br />
A unique addition this year is the giant<br />
sparkling CheSTAR located at Chester<br />
Cathedral. Standing 23ft high by 23ft<br />
wide the illuminated showstopping city<br />
decoration features more than 1,500<br />
twinkling lights. <strong>2016</strong> also introduces<br />
Chester’s Christmas Voices Music Festival<br />
showcasing a series of pop-up<br />
performances across the city centre by<br />
choirs of all generations.<br />
Family favourite movies including Frozen<br />
and Happy Feet are being shown free at<br />
the Grosvenor Museum providing a<br />
festive cinematic atmosphere in Chester.<br />
Experience a truly memorable Christmas<br />
in Chester with a packed programme of<br />
family-friendly activities to complement<br />
the fantastic range of shops and<br />
restaurants in the city centre. Chester is<br />
the perfect place to come together to<br />
celebrate the wonders of the festive<br />
season, and the best place to shop, dine<br />
and play this Christmas.<br />
Find out everything you need to know<br />
about Christmas at<br />
www.experiencechester.co.uk<br />
Nights (and days) at Opera<br />
The table is set for a stylish and sumptuous Christmas at Opera Grill in<br />
Chester. Set in the grand interior of a former church, lovingly redesigned<br />
to include a raw bar, cold counter, wood-fired oven and charcoal grill,<br />
Opera launched earlier in <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
From 7pm every Thursday evening this winter you can escape the cold,<br />
relax with a cocktail in the Music Lounge or with dinner in The Gallery<br />
and enjoy listening to The Collective, featuring former X Factor<br />
contestant Kiera Weathers.<br />
And on Sunday afternoons you can soak up the sounds of the Sing Out<br />
Gospel Choir, performing a mix of pop, gospel and soul, with songs from<br />
Coldplay to Candi Staton. Live on stage in The Gallery from 2pm – 6pm.<br />
For reservations email opera.grill@individualrestaurants.com or call<br />
01244 343888.<br />
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Northgate Arena<br />
Thursday 8 December <strong>2016</strong><br />
9.30am - 11.30am<br />
With a special guest appearance from Brio Bear<br />
£5.00 per Child (Adults free)<br />
Includes a free present, toast and<br />
drink per child.<br />
Join us for for a morning of lots<br />
of festive fun!<br />
Book early as there are limited places!<br />
Tickets are available at Reception.
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Elton John is coming to Widnes...<br />
Legendary British music star Sir Elton John will perform his<br />
first ever show in Widnes on 18th June 2017.<br />
<strong>2016</strong> saw Elton release his 33rd album, Wonderful Crazy<br />
Night, to rapturous applause. He wowed audiences across<br />
the UK with his epic live show, culminating in performances<br />
at Hyde Park in London for BBC Radio 2 and at the Apple<br />
Music Festival.<br />
From Longleat to Leicester, Edinburgh to Exeter, Elton John<br />
brought his unmistakable showmanship to the stage. The<br />
Guardian called it ‘a hit parade of peerless pomp’.<br />
And now fans in Cheshire can look forward to one of the<br />
music events of the year, as the global Wonderful Crazy<br />
Night Tour comes to the Select Security Stadium in Widnes<br />
on Sunday 18th June.<br />
Accompanied by his band, Elton will perform songs from his<br />
latest album as well as his most-loved hits from his<br />
entire career.<br />
A resounding name in the history of popular music, Elton<br />
John has done it all! He’s been awarded multiple Grammys<br />
and BRITs, and even an Oscar and a Tony Award.<br />
From the days of Crocodile Rock and Pinball Wizard, through<br />
the Lion King soundtrack and Candle in the Wind right<br />
through to now, his songs have soundtracked several<br />
generations, and sold more than 250 million copies<br />
worldwide.<br />
Elton John has racked up more than 4,000 performances<br />
since he launched his first tour in 1970, taking in the world’s<br />
most famed venues along the way, including more than 40<br />
stadium and arena shows in the North West.<br />
Tickets are available from online ticket retailers like<br />
Ticketmaster, Ticketline, Seetickets and Gigantic.<br />
Hospitality packages are available from<br />
www.selectsecuritystadium.co.uk/Elton<br />
Traditional Christmas joys<br />
Step into a traditional Christmas in the<br />
Jacobean splendour of Arley Hall in<br />
Cheshire.<br />
From Saturday 3rd – Thursday 8th<br />
December, visitors can explore the rooms of<br />
the stately home, decked out in spectacular<br />
style with magnificent floral displays from<br />
local and regional florists, students and the<br />
Knutsford Floral Design Club.<br />
Visitors have the chance to pick up some<br />
top tips from much-loved florist Carl<br />
Wilde on the 6th December, with floral<br />
demonstrations at noon, 1pm and 3pm.<br />
The sessions fill up fast, so make sure to<br />
pre-book (for £13.50, including entry to<br />
the hall).<br />
Warm the cockles at one of Arley<br />
Hall’s carol evenings, on the 5th<br />
and 7th December at 6pm.<br />
Explore the Grade II listed Arley<br />
Chapel, and take in the<br />
Christmas trees decorated by<br />
local schools in the Cruck Barn,<br />
before feasting on festive treats<br />
in the Gardener’s Kitchen café.<br />
Daily entry to Arley Hall to enjoy<br />
the floral displays is £7.50, and<br />
Carol Evening tickets are £9<br />
when pre-booked.<br />
To book in advance or for<br />
more information call 01565 777353 or<br />
visit www.arleyhallandgardens.com<br />
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Christmas at Gladstone’s Library<br />
Venue Cymru<br />
Venue Cymru in Llandudno will be<br />
finishing this year on a magical high<br />
with their Christmas panto. Join<br />
Aladdin on his magic carpet and soar<br />
through an evening of classic<br />
pantomime fun, with Luke Higgins from<br />
E4’s Stage School in the lead role.<br />
Better known for his magic on the field,<br />
Welsh rugby superstar Gareth Thomas<br />
will be transformed into the Genie of<br />
the lamp.<br />
Llandudno’s favourite comedian John<br />
Evans is back as Aladdin’s hapless<br />
brother Wishee Washee, in his 10th<br />
consecutive Venue Cymru Christmas<br />
panto appearance! The pantomime<br />
runs from 10th December right up until<br />
31st December <strong>2016</strong>.<br />
Venue Cymru will ring in the new year<br />
with its busiest programme yet, jampacked<br />
with musicals, gigs and plays<br />
throughout the year.<br />
2017 highlights will include Sunny<br />
Afternoon from 14th–18th February, a<br />
musical based on the music and lyrics<br />
of the Kinks, followed in March by<br />
crowd-pleasers Ghost: The Musical and<br />
The Full Monty.<br />
Summer 2017 will see the National<br />
Theatre bringing their award-winning<br />
production of The Curious Incident of<br />
the Dog in the Night Time, and the West<br />
End hit The Play That Goes Wrong will<br />
be smashing its way through Venue<br />
Cymru too.<br />
For full line-up information and to book<br />
tickets visit www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
or call 01492 872 000.<br />
A roaring fire, home-cooked mince pies<br />
and a gloriously dressed Christmas tree<br />
taking pride of place in the common<br />
room? Christmas is coming to<br />
Gladstone’s Library!<br />
From Thursday 1st December until<br />
Sunday 18th December, enjoy Christmas<br />
Lunch served in the beautiful bistro from<br />
12pm – 2pm. Choose two or three<br />
courses from the tasty menu including<br />
succulent honey roast gammon, roast<br />
turkey with all the trimmings, butternut<br />
squash and goat’s cheese pithivier,<br />
traditional Christmas pudding and more!<br />
Treat yourself to a special sweet or<br />
savoury Christmas Afternoon Tea, with<br />
mince pies and a glass of Prosecco,<br />
throughout December.<br />
Make the most of free entry to the everpopular<br />
Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday<br />
11th December, 10.30am – 4pm. Browse<br />
stalls from well-loved local crafters,<br />
bursting at the seams with gifts and<br />
treats. Or discover a range of books in the<br />
Library’s very own bookstore, Gladbooks.<br />
Take a long weekend to explore the<br />
themes of Film and Theology at this<br />
year’s final residential from 6th – 8th<br />
Fun at the Ice Cream Farm<br />
December, which<br />
includes screenings<br />
of The Lady in the<br />
Van, 45 Years,<br />
Spotlight, Carol<br />
and Mad Max:<br />
Fury Road.<br />
Plus, right now<br />
you can take<br />
advantage of a<br />
special twofor-one<br />
offer<br />
on B&B<br />
accommodation!<br />
Stay at the Library with a friend<br />
or family member in a Double or Twin<br />
room any time until 31st January 2017,<br />
and only pay the price of the equivalent<br />
single room. (Quote ‘FRIEND16S’ for a<br />
standard room or ‘FRIEND16E’ for an en<br />
suite room.)<br />
Bookings must be made in advance for<br />
Christmas Lunch and Christmas<br />
Afternoon Tea.<br />
For further details about any of the<br />
above, please visit<br />
www.gladstoneslibrary.org, call 01244<br />
532350 or email enquiries@gladlib.org<br />
The Ice Cream Farm is the stuff dreams are made of. Not only can you visit<br />
the Guinness World Record-holding World’s Largest Ice Cream Shop, and<br />
enjoy loads of play experiences and a magical snowing ice cream tree, you<br />
can indulge in 50 varieties of their very own Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, which<br />
has been scooping award after award for the last 30 years.<br />
As if all that wasn’t enough, this Christmas there’s extra fun thanks to the Elf<br />
Adventure Challenge, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout<br />
December. It’s a festive family experience, perfect for kids aged 2-10 and their<br />
grown-ups. Santa’s elves will take you on a magical journey, filled with<br />
adventures, games and loads of fun. Booking is essential. Visit<br />
www.elfadventurechallenge.com for tickets and more information.<br />
Open all year, Honeycomb Canyon is a sensational indoor sand and water<br />
play area, perfect for escaping the British weather.<br />
Outside, Daisy’s Garden is a spectacular free play area, Strawberry Falls is a<br />
mouth-watering ice cream-themed adventure golf course and Scoop JCBs<br />
give children the chance to operate their own digger.<br />
Ice Cream Farm Play Passes are a great gift for friends (or yourself!), giving<br />
access to all the attractions at amazing value. Passes start at £12.<br />
For full information visit www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk or follow The Ice<br />
Cream Farm on Facebook: facebook.com/icecreamfarm.<br />
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Little Red and the<br />
Big Bad Wolf<br />
Enjoy a magical family show this January<br />
at Whitby Hall in Ellesmere Port. Little<br />
Red and the Big Bad Wolf is a funny,<br />
imaginative take on the fairy-tale. It’s full<br />
of music, dance and song - perfect for<br />
little ones and families.<br />
The show runs at Whitby Hall Studio<br />
Theatre from Thursday 12th - Sunday<br />
15th January, following a run of shows in<br />
Liverpool. It’s the fifth annual Christmas<br />
show produced by a collaboration of two<br />
acclaimed theatres: Ellesmere Port’s<br />
Action Transport Theatre and Liverpool’s<br />
Unity Theatre.<br />
Previous shows have been called ‘a<br />
genuine Christmas treat’ and ‘a<br />
masterclass in sophisticated storytelling.’<br />
With an original score and a brand new<br />
script, created with children and families<br />
in mind, it’s a perfect way to banish the<br />
January blues and spend some magical<br />
family time together.<br />
Tickets £8, children £5, family ticket £20<br />
(family of four, at least one adult). For<br />
tickets or more information visit<br />
www.actiontransporttheatre.org or<br />
call 0151 357 2120.<br />
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‘Wok ‘n’ Roll’ at Theatr Clwyd<br />
Come and join Theatr Clwyd for some really exciting festive<br />
treats this Christmas…<br />
The season kicks off with the ever-popular rock ‘n’ roll panto,<br />
perfect for all ages. But this year it’s Aladdin: The Wok ‘n’ Roll<br />
Panto. Complete with over 20 classic rock and soul songs,<br />
played by a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians, Aladdin<br />
runs from 25th November – 21st January.<br />
As the snow falls upon the Theatr Clwyd’s outdoor winter<br />
wonderland, bundle up and enjoy taking to the ice rink, then<br />
warm up with a hot chocolate and mince pie. Why not join in<br />
with the children’s show, The Nutcracker? Inspired by the<br />
classic story, this interactive play is packed with storytelling,<br />
puzzles and music, perfect for children aged 11 and under.<br />
Performances from 14th – 31st December.<br />
If it’s comedy you’re after, The Tommy Cooper Show returns by<br />
popular demand from the 20th – 31st December. Complete<br />
with all the legendary gags and<br />
magic, all brought to life just like<br />
that by West End actor, Daniel<br />
Taylor.<br />
And what would Christmas be<br />
without music? Come along and<br />
enjoy the magic of world-class<br />
guitarist Richard Durrant at his<br />
Candlelit Christmas concert on 11th<br />
December. Amongst wintry solos Richard is<br />
joined by guests Amy Kakoura & Nick Pynn.<br />
All this in a picturesque setting among the North Wales hills,<br />
just a stone’s throw from Chester. Plus there is plenty of free<br />
parking.<br />
For full information and bookings visit www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
or call 01352 701521.<br />
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Served ed 1st - 18th December. Booking essential.<br />
Free Christmas Craft<br />
Fair<br />
Sunday, , 11th December | 10.30am - 4pm.<br />
Offers on cosy winter accommodation<br />
See website for details.<br />
Meeting rooms with character<br />
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WHAT’SNEW<br />
Something for<br />
everyone at<br />
Chester Cathedral<br />
They’re back - from the end of<br />
November more than 40 majestic<br />
Christmas trees will return to the<br />
cloisters of Chester Cathedral for their<br />
annual Christmas Tree Festival. The<br />
trees, decorated by local schools and<br />
businesses, transform the space into<br />
spectacular tree-lined winter walkways.<br />
The perfect way to escape the hustle<br />
and bustle of Christmas shopping.<br />
Also at the cathedral this Christmastime,<br />
there will be special services to mark<br />
one of the holiest times in the Christian<br />
calendar, including an Advent<br />
procession and carol service by<br />
candlelight on 26th November, and a<br />
crib service for all the family on<br />
Christmas Eve.<br />
Christmas at the cathedral wouldn’t be<br />
complete without a feast of festive<br />
music. Expect carols and seasonal<br />
readings from Chester Cathedral Choir at<br />
‘A Choral Christmas’ concerts on 10th<br />
and 17th December. Join singing<br />
superstar Will Young as he hosts a<br />
charity carol concert on 14th December.<br />
Our good friend The Snowman returns<br />
on 3rd December, as the classic<br />
Raymond Briggs animation is<br />
accompanied by a live 25-piece<br />
orchestra as part of Carrot Productions’<br />
family-friendly Christmas concert,<br />
included in The Guardian and The<br />
Times’ ‘Top things to do at Christmas’.<br />
This year the musical extravaganza<br />
includes a retelling of Cinderella with<br />
orchestral accompaniment.<br />
Need a hand with your Christmas<br />
shopping? The Falconry and Nature<br />
Gardens is the ultimate gift experience<br />
for nature fans and bird lovers! The lucky<br />
recipient can handle a golden eagle, be a<br />
falconer for a day or get up close and<br />
personal with our owls.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
Storyhouse opening season<br />
It’s nearly here. After a decade without a<br />
cinema and theatre space in Chester’s<br />
city centre, Storyhouse is set to open its<br />
doors in May 2017. Storyhouse -<br />
currently the UK’s largest regional arts<br />
project under construction - will kick off<br />
with a run of four home-produced shows,<br />
performed in rep by a company of 26 of<br />
the country’s finest actors.<br />
The theatre will open with a riotous new<br />
musical based on The Beggar's Opera,<br />
rewritten with a brand new score<br />
especially for Storyhouse. Alongside<br />
that, the premiere of playwright Glyn<br />
Maxwell’s joyful new adaptation of Alice<br />
in Wonderland, Shakespeare’ s brutal<br />
political thriller Julius Caesar and<br />
comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All<br />
of the productions will premiere on the<br />
500-seat wrap-around “Storyhouse<br />
Stage”– one of two formats for the main<br />
theatre.<br />
The entire run, from 11th May – 27th<br />
August, presents one of the UK’s most<br />
ambitious theatre seasons. The four<br />
shows are spread right across the<br />
summer and, uniquely, audiences will be<br />
able to choose between seeing<br />
productions in the new theatre, and in<br />
Storyhouse’s award-winning Grosvenor<br />
Park Open Air Theatre. Alice, A<br />
Midsummer Night’s Dream and Julius<br />
Caesar will move into Grosvenor park<br />
during the height of summer, whilst The<br />
Beggar’s Opera continues inside.<br />
Storyhouse has been lovingly carved out<br />
of the Grade II listed shell of the former<br />
Odeon cinema, alongside a new brick<br />
and translucent glass extension. The<br />
Storyhouse library, restaurant and<br />
independent cinema are housed in the<br />
former Odeon’s streamlined art-deco<br />
interior. The uniquely flexible 800/500<br />
seat auditorium, 150-seat community<br />
studio and rooftop bar are housed in the<br />
remarkable new extension.<br />
Tickets are on sale now. See you there in<br />
spring 2017?<br />
For full show information and tickets visit<br />
www.storyhouse.com<br />
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New Year’s Eve with Red Hot Opera<br />
Opera, rock and musical theatre hits starring ‘Duets and Piano’ - Kate<br />
Radmilovic, famous for her role in the West End’s ‘Phantom of the<br />
Opera’ along with tenor Richard Coxon (ENO), widely known<br />
for his appearance at music festivals and on BBC radio.<br />
Beautifully accompanied on piano by Frazer Graham.<br />
Your evening will include a glass of Champagne on arrival,<br />
<br />
wine, a Champagne midnight toast and dancing into 2017<br />
with our resident DJ.<br />
£139 per person<br />
Call 01244 324024 or email Events@ChesterGrosvenor.com<br />
Terms and conditions apply at www.ChesterGrosvenor.com/NYE-RHO<br />
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SantaCruises<br />
at Anderton Boat Lift<br />
December <strong>2016</strong> - 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th,<br />
17th & 18th, 22nd to 24th<br />
Adults<br />
£5.75<br />
Children<br />
£7.75*<br />
*includes a gift<br />
Join Santa Claus and his festive crew on a jolly cruise<br />
along the River Weaver Navigation at the Anderton Boat<br />
Lift this December. Embrace the season with singalongs<br />
and Christmassy stories on the 50-minute cruise.<br />
Book your tickets now on 01606 786777 or pop into our<br />
Visitor Centre, Anderton Boat Lift, Lift Lane, Anderton,<br />
Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6FW<br />
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/anderton<br />
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WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong> {Listings}<br />
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2nd & 3rd, 9th – 11th and 16th – 23rd<br />
December, 4pm – 7.30pm<br />
Chester Zoo, Upton, Chester, CH2 1EU.<br />
Tel: 01244 380280<br />
THE LANTERNS AT CHESTER ZOO<br />
Watch your children’s eyes light up and their imagination run<br />
wild. Stroll through the enchanted forest where you’ll meet<br />
our colourful festive characters and catch a glimpse of Santa<br />
on his sleigh – the perfect Christmas outing for all<br />
generations.<br />
Tickets: Adults £10 - £15, Children £9 - £12.50,<br />
Infants 2 & under free<br />
*<br />
EDITOR’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
1st December, 7pm<br />
From Forum Shopping Centre, Northgate<br />
Street, Chester, CH1 2BY<br />
LANTERN PARADE (A)<br />
Chester city centre will be lit by hundreds<br />
of children as they parade through the<br />
streets carrying handmade lanterns for<br />
this annual parade.<br />
Free<br />
1st December – 1st January,<br />
various times<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
LET’S SKATE (A)<br />
Snap on your blades, glide across the real<br />
ice, warm up with a hot chocolate and<br />
cake and maybe even catch one of our<br />
amazing theatre shows. Have fun with<br />
family and friends this Christmas!<br />
Tickets: £5 - £8<br />
1st – 28th December,<br />
6.15pm – 9pm<br />
Carters Green Farm, Jack Lane, Weston,<br />
Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5LE.<br />
Tel: 01270 586754<br />
WEST<strong>ON</strong> CHRISTMAS<br />
LIGHT DISPLAY<br />
A working dairy farm with a difference! For<br />
the fourth successive time the house, farm<br />
buildings and garden will be turned into a<br />
magical community event with a visit from<br />
Santa every Fri, Sat & Sun evening and a<br />
chance to have a 'sleigh selfie' with the<br />
North Pole celebrity. All in aid of 'The<br />
Donna Louise Children's Hospice'.<br />
2nd December, 7.30pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
THE SHIRES (A)<br />
Tickets: £21.50<br />
2nd & 3rd December,<br />
7.30pm<br />
St Mary’s Without-the-Walls, Handbridge,<br />
Chester, CH4 7HL. Tel: 01244 375662<br />
CHESTER OPERATIC<br />
SOCIETY PRESENT<br />
COUNTDOWN TO<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
A seasonal selection of Christmas carols,<br />
both traditional and new, plus a selection<br />
of uplifting and toe-tapping festive songs.<br />
Tickets: £12.50 (incl mince pies &<br />
mulled wine)<br />
2nd – 4th, 9th – 11th & 16th<br />
– 18th December 11am -<br />
4pm (last entry 3pm)<br />
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire,<br />
WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374400<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
A GLORIUMPTIOUS<br />
CHRISTMAS MANSI<strong>ON</strong> (A)<br />
The Mansion’s staterooms and servants’<br />
quarters will be decorated with fresh<br />
foliage and greenery – most sourced from<br />
the estate. Traditional music will<br />
accompany your visit as you also enjoy the<br />
decorating and kitchen demonstrations.<br />
Tickets: Mansion only Adults £9.50,<br />
Children (4 – 15yrs) £5.50<br />
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WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong> {Listings}<br />
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3rd December, 7pm<br />
Clonter Opera, Swettenham Heath,<br />
Congleton, CW12 2LR. Tel: 01260 224514<br />
www.clonteropera.com<br />
GOSPEL@CL<strong>ON</strong>TER - THE<br />
L<strong>ON</strong>D<strong>ON</strong> ADVENTIST<br />
CHORALE (A)<br />
Hailed as one of the world’s greatest<br />
gospel choirs, conducted by Ken Burton,<br />
the London Adventist Chorale returns by<br />
popular request, to perform their annual<br />
Christmas special.<br />
Tickets: £16 - £30, U16s £8<br />
3rd December, 7pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS (A)<br />
£30<br />
3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th &<br />
18th December, 11am -<br />
4pm, last entry 3pm;<br />
Weekends only<br />
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire,<br />
WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374400<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT<br />
THE FARM (A)<br />
See Prancer and Dancer, Father Christmas’s<br />
two adorable reindeer and there will be<br />
live music plus festive food and drink to<br />
enjoy.<br />
Tickets: Adults £6, Children £6 (ages 4 -<br />
15), car & mini-bus £6 park entry charge<br />
3rd – 8th December,<br />
11am – 5pm<br />
Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich,<br />
CW9 6NA. Tel: 01565 777353<br />
CHRISTMAS FLORAL<br />
EXTRAVAGANZA<br />
Visit the Hall and see each room decorated<br />
with hundreds of fresh flowers and foliage<br />
from the Arley Gardens.<br />
Tickets: Adults £8.50, Children (5 – 16yrs)<br />
£2.50<br />
3rd & 4th, 10th & 11th, 17th<br />
& 18th, 22nd – 24th<br />
December, 10am, 11am,<br />
12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm<br />
Anderton Boat Lift, Anderton, Northwich,<br />
CW9 6FW. Tel: 01606 786777<br />
www.canalrivertrust.org.uk<br />
SANTA CRUISES (A)<br />
Join Santa and his crew for a festive cruise<br />
along the River Weaver Navigation this<br />
Christmas, sharing songs, stories and a gift<br />
for each child.<br />
Tickets: Adults £5.75, Children £7.75<br />
3rd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th,<br />
17th & 23rd December<br />
The Ice Cream Farm, Drumlan Hall Farm,<br />
Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9NE.<br />
Tel: 0800 133 7000<br />
www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk<br />
ELF ADVENTURES AT THE<br />
ICE CREAM FARM (A)<br />
Featuring performers, games and<br />
creativity to deliver the ultimate<br />
interactive Christmas experience. Children<br />
and their families will learn about how the<br />
elves help Santa get ready to deliver his<br />
magic every year.<br />
Tickets: £8, Family of 4 £28, Siblings 18<br />
months & under free<br />
3rd, 16th & 17th December<br />
ChesterBoat, River Dee, The Groves,<br />
Chester, CH1 1SD. Tel: 01244 325394<br />
CHRISTMAS PARTY<br />
NIGHT AFLOAT<br />
A great night out to celebrate your work<br />
Christmas party, hen party, birthday party<br />
and just about any other occasion you can<br />
think of. Have fun and dance the night<br />
away on board Chester’s famous disco<br />
cruise.<br />
Tickets: £22.50 (online bookings),<br />
£25 (booked via office/phone)<br />
3rd – 17th December<br />
(Sat only) 12pm – 4pm<br />
ChesterBoat, River Dee, The Groves,<br />
Chester, CH1 1SD. Tel: 01244 325394<br />
CHESTER CITY CRUISE<br />
HALF HOUR TOUR<br />
Enjoy a half hour cruise along the tranquil<br />
River Dee. Take a break from your<br />
Christmas shopping on one of our fleet.<br />
Tickets: Adults £6.50 (Online), £7<br />
(Quayside), Concs £6 (Online), £6.50<br />
(Quayside), Children (5 – 15yrs) £2.25<br />
(Online), £2.50 (Quayside), U5s free<br />
3rd – 23rd December<br />
Blakemere Village, Sandiway, Northwich,<br />
Cheshire, CW8 2EB. Tel: 01606 883261<br />
BLAKEMERE'S<br />
CHRISTMAS WOODLAND<br />
A magical journey through the woods to<br />
discover Father Christmas hidden in his<br />
hide away. Fascinating characters in this<br />
theatrical outdoor performance lead you<br />
on a Christmas journey for all the family to<br />
enjoy. Also includes a children's craft<br />
workshop, meeting Snowy the owl, a ride<br />
on Santa's Express as well as a traditional<br />
carousel ride.<br />
Tickets: £27.50pp<br />
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New Year’s Eve<br />
at The Bridgewater Hall<br />
A Night<br />
Oscars<br />
at the<br />
The Bridgewater Hall<br />
International Concert Series 16|17<br />
The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge<br />
Stephen Cleobury conductor | Richard Gowers organ<br />
Hollie Bangham mezzo soprano | Eliza Carew cello<br />
Tuesday 13 December 7.30pm<br />
Programme includes: Fauré, Duruflé, Howells and a selection of carols<br />
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra<br />
Yuri Temirkanov conductor | Nicolai Lugansky piano<br />
Friday 27 January 7.30pm<br />
Khachaturian Excerpts from the ballet ‘Spartacus’<br />
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini<br />
Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Symphonic Suite<br />
Manchester Camerata<br />
Tim Redmond conductor<br />
Louise Dearman & Oliver Tompsett soloists<br />
Saturday 31 December <strong>2016</strong><br />
Box Office: 0161 907 9000<br />
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk<br />
Box Office: 0161 907 9000<br />
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk<br />
Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend 2017<br />
20-22 January<br />
Join us for a weekend of guitar events including concerts, free performances,<br />
workshops, family events and a film screening. Highlights of the Weekend:<br />
Bach to the Beatles<br />
Craig Ogden & Royal Northern Sinfonia<br />
Friday 20 January 7.30pm<br />
A journey through time to reveal popular guitar repertoire from Bach to new<br />
arrangements of songs by The Beatles.<br />
Musicwood: Film screening<br />
Friday 20 January 5.00pm & Sunday 22 January 11.00am<br />
Follow a band of famous guitar-makers on their conservation mission to the<br />
rainforest, accompanied by a soundtrack including Steve Earle.<br />
Craig Ogden & Jacqui Dankworth<br />
Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, University of Manchester<br />
Saturday 21 January 8.00pm<br />
Jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth joins forces with classical guitarist<br />
Craig Ogden in a programme of songs including Paul Simon,<br />
James Taylor, Henry Mancini and Michel Legrand.<br />
Craig’s Big Guitar Jamboree<br />
Sunday 22 January<br />
Join our massed guitar orchestra for a morning rehearsal, then play<br />
onstage in the afternoon concert or just watch this unique performance.<br />
Box Office: 0161 907 9000<br />
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong> {Listings}<br />
W W W.v I S I T C H E S T E R .C O M<br />
3rd – 23rd December<br />
Chester Zoo, Upton, Chester, CH2 1EU.<br />
Tel: 01244 380280<br />
FATHER CHRISTMAS<br />
STORY TIME<br />
Join us for a magical, funny and<br />
inspirational wildlife storytelling<br />
experience told by Father Christmas<br />
himself in the Sumba school house on<br />
Islands.<br />
Tickets: Normal Adm charge plus £6.50pp<br />
5th December, 7.30pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
TALE OF TALES (A)<br />
Comprising three wildly fantastical stories,<br />
including a queen who gives birth after<br />
falling asleep in an enchanted forest and a<br />
proud king who raises a flea as his child,<br />
these are tales that your parents never<br />
dared tell you. Set in an epic landscape<br />
filled with a host of bizarre characters.<br />
Tickets: £6<br />
5th & 7th December,<br />
6pm – 9pm<br />
Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich,<br />
CW9 6NA. Tel: 01565 777353<br />
CANDLELIGHT & CAROLS<br />
See the hall lit by candlelight and listen to<br />
the choir sing as you meander around<br />
each room.<br />
Tickets: £10<br />
8th December, 7pm<br />
From The Forum Shopping Centre,<br />
Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2BY.<br />
WINTER WATCH PARADE<br />
Karamba Samba as the Winter Watch<br />
parades through Chester city centre, led<br />
by the Lord of Misrule! There will be<br />
dancers, fire breathing and sword fights<br />
along the way.<br />
Free<br />
8th December, Doors open<br />
7pm; concert begins 8pm<br />
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire,<br />
WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374400<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
NORTHERN CHAMBER<br />
ORCHESTRA 'CHRISTMAS<br />
IN VIENNA' (A)<br />
Allow the Northern Chamber Orchestra to<br />
whisk you off to old Vienna and a magical<br />
world of waltzes, polkas and marches,<br />
including music by the Strauss family.<br />
Tickets: £22, £18; 18s & Under £12<br />
8th December,<br />
9.30am - 11.30am<br />
Brio Leisure, Northgate Arena, Victoria<br />
Road, Chester, CH2 2AU. Tel: 01244 380444<br />
www.brioleisure.org/topsytumbles<br />
TOPSY TUMBLES<br />
CHRISTMAS PARTY (A)<br />
Bring your tots and toddlers along to this<br />
Christmas party and there’ll be plenty of<br />
fun, games and soft-play activities for all.<br />
There’ll also be a special guest appearance<br />
from Brio Bear with a gift for every child!<br />
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid<br />
disappointment.<br />
Tickets: £5<br />
9th December – 6th<br />
January, various times<br />
Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place,<br />
Chester, CH1 2BH. Tel: 01244 341296<br />
JACK & THE BEANSTALK<br />
Boo and hiss the baddies, cheer the<br />
heroes, laugh along with the corny jokes<br />
and tap your toes to the memorable and<br />
popular songs.<br />
Tickets: Adults £11, Concs £9, Family<br />
(2 Adults & 2 Children) £36<br />
10th December, 5.55pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
MET – L’AMOUR DE LOIN<br />
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Commissioned by the Salzburg Festival,<br />
where it was first seen in 2000, it will now<br />
finally have its Metropolitan Opera<br />
premiere in a dazzling new production by<br />
Robert Lepage, featuring glimmering<br />
ribbons of LED lights that extend across<br />
the length of the stage and over the<br />
orchestra pit.<br />
Tickets: £17, Concs £15<br />
10th December, 7.30pm<br />
Clonter Opera, Swettenham Heath,<br />
Congleton, CW12 2LR. Tel: 01260 224514<br />
www.clonteropera.com<br />
THE RAT PACK AT<br />
CHRISTMAS (A)<br />
Purveyors of Cool swing into town with<br />
The Greatest Music of the 20th Century.<br />
Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas,<br />
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy<br />
Davis.<br />
Tickets: £17, £21, £23<br />
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Bursting with<br />
fun and flavour,<br />
whatever the<br />
weather!<br />
Play. Indulge. Enjoy.<br />
www.TheIceCreamFarm.co.uk<br />
/icecreamfarm<br />
theicecreamfarm<br />
@icecreamfarm
WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong><br />
W W W.v I S I T C H E S T E R .C O M<br />
10th & 17th December, 7.30pm<br />
Chester Cathedral, 12 Abbey Square,<br />
Chester, CH1 2HU. Tel: 01244 500969<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
A CHORAL CHRISTMAS AT<br />
CHESTER CATHEDRAL (A)<br />
Join Chester Cathedral Choir for a festive<br />
evening of carols and seasonal readings.<br />
Tickets: £5 - £17.50<br />
10th & 11th, 17th & 18th<br />
December, 8.15am –<br />
10.30am<br />
Blakemere Village, Sandiway, Northwich,<br />
Cheshire, CW8 2EB. Tel: 01606 883261<br />
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA<br />
Santa mingles with guests whilst a hearty<br />
full English breakfast is served. With a<br />
festive story and picture taken with Santa<br />
while he hands out small gifts to each<br />
child.<br />
Tickets: £10.95pp<br />
10th – 31st December,<br />
various times<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
ALADDIN (A)<br />
Starring Welsh Rugby star Gareth Thomas.<br />
Packed with all of the traditional<br />
pantomime ingredients audiences expect,<br />
Aladdin features laugh out loud comedy,<br />
stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and<br />
plenty of boos and hisses.<br />
Tickets: £22 - £15<br />
11th December, 10am<br />
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire,<br />
WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374400<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
YULE YOMP (A)<br />
A great pre-Christmas 10k cross country<br />
run for all runners, including those seeking<br />
course PBs and winning positions, club,<br />
novice and recreational runners raising<br />
money for local charities starting at Tatton<br />
Park and finishing at the Egerton Youth<br />
Club.<br />
11th December, 7.30pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
RICHARD DURRANT<br />
CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS<br />
(A) (T)<br />
Musical midwinter charm from the UK’s<br />
favourite barefoot, stand-up, un-classical<br />
guitarist – a world class virtuoso,<br />
compelling storyteller and genial host.<br />
Tickets: £19, Concs £17<br />
13th December, 7.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
CHRISTMAS GOTHIC (A)<br />
Dyad Productions resurrects a Victorian<br />
tradition by presenting three seasonal<br />
tales of terror to scintillate the gooseflesh<br />
for dark Christmas nights.<br />
Tickets: £15, Concs £13<br />
14th December, 7.30pm<br />
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street,<br />
Chester, CH1 2DY. Tel: 01244 500969<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
WILL YOUNG PRESENTS<br />
THE SOI DOG<br />
FOUNDATI<strong>ON</strong> CAROL<br />
C<strong>ON</strong>CERT (A)<br />
With performances by a local performing<br />
arts choir from The Hammond School, and<br />
readings by selected friends of the Soi Dog<br />
Foundation. All proceeds will go to the<br />
charity.<br />
Tickets: £10<br />
14th December, 7.30pm<br />
St Mary's Creative Space, Chester,<br />
CH1 2DW. Tel: 0333 666 3366<br />
THE AURORA ENSEMBLE<br />
Chester Music Society present a Celebrity<br />
concert with the Aurora Ensemble playing<br />
music by Rossini, Walton, Vivaldi, and<br />
more.<br />
Tickets: £18 (includes buffet) at the door,<br />
from Chester VIC or from the number<br />
above<br />
14th & 15th December, 7.30pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
THE CHRISTMAS BOOK<br />
(A) (T)<br />
See your Christmas favourites brought to<br />
life, by our talented Trap Door Performing<br />
Arts Students. Come and share an evening<br />
filled with Christmas cheer, with music,<br />
song and dance and fabulous acting. A<br />
festive showcase to remember!<br />
Tickets: £10, Concs £8<br />
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Clwyd<br />
Family Festive Fun<br />
Hwyl Yr Ŵyl i Deuluoedd<br />
Let’s Skate<br />
Dewch i Sglefrio<br />
Aladdin<br />
The Wok ‘n’ Roll Panto<br />
1 Dec/Rhag - 2 Jan/Ion £8 - £5<br />
25 Nov/Tach - 21 Jan/Ion £25 - £20<br />
The Nutcracker<br />
In A Pickle<br />
14 - 31 Dec/Rhag £10<br />
10 - 21 Jan/Ion £10<br />
Year of Adventure<br />
Blwyddyn Antur<br />
01352 701521 | theatrclwyd.com<br />
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WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong><br />
W W W.v I S I T C H E S T E R .C O M<br />
14th – 31st December,<br />
various times<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
THE NUTCRACKER (A) (T)<br />
Step into a magical world of bizarre<br />
contraptions, creative games and puzzles<br />
as you meet Billy, son of ice rink<br />
impresarios Barry and Francine, and help<br />
him find his confidence and creativity!<br />
Tickets: £10<br />
15th December, 7pm<br />
From Eastgate Street, Chester, CH1 1LG<br />
WINTER WATCH AND<br />
SATURNALIA PARADE<br />
Experience the special evening that<br />
merges two fantastic parades. The<br />
Saturnalia parade sees the Roman legion<br />
light up the streets with a torch-lit parade<br />
and the Winter Watch is a historic event<br />
when the city leaders would hand over the<br />
keys to the city watch.<br />
Free<br />
15th December, 8pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
JENNY COLQUITT (A)<br />
Singer/songwriter Jenny Colquitt is a local<br />
musician with big dreams. Inspired by the<br />
spellbinding vocal talents of some of the<br />
greats, this acoustic session offers a<br />
pastiche of the soulful sounds of Eva<br />
Cassidy and the raw rock edge of Alanis<br />
Morissette.<br />
Tickets: £11<br />
Every Thursday & Saturday<br />
until 15th December, 2pm<br />
Town Hall Visitor Information Centre,<br />
Northgate Street, Chester<br />
THE CHRISTMAS TOUR,<br />
CHESTER<br />
Stroll around the city centre with your<br />
guide and explore the meaning behind all<br />
those rituals, customs and beliefs at this<br />
special time of year:<br />
Tickets: Direct from the Guide on the day -<br />
Adults £7, Concs £6, Family £16<br />
16th – 19th December,<br />
various times<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
SANTA SAVES CHRISTMAS<br />
(A)<br />
A festive, interactive, song-filled family<br />
show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds.<br />
Tickets: £12<br />
17th December – 15th<br />
January, various times<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
CINDERELLA (A)<br />
With the usual spectacular scenery,<br />
dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes,<br />
singalong songs and fun for all the family.<br />
Tickets: Adults £20, Children £16, Concs<br />
£19, Family £65 (2 adults, 2 children)<br />
18th December, 7.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
CHRISTMAS WITH BLAKE (A)<br />
Join Brit-Award winning vocalists Blake for<br />
their Christmas show, featuring festive<br />
songs in beautiful trio harmony, video<br />
projections & the groups famous fastpaced<br />
comedy banter.<br />
Tickets: £24<br />
18th December, 3pm - 4pm<br />
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire,<br />
WA16 6QN. Tel: 01625 374400<br />
www.tattonpark.org.uk<br />
FAMILY CAROLS IN THE<br />
STABLEYARD (A)<br />
Tickets: Park entry charge only<br />
18th December, 7.30pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
ALINA IBRAGIMOVA,<br />
VIOLIN (A) (T)<br />
A solo recital in which a Bach Sonata and<br />
Partita are set alongside solo sonatas by<br />
the great Belgian violinist and composer<br />
Eugene Ysaye. A special evening of<br />
virtuosic violin performance is in prospect.<br />
Tickets: £17, Concs £15<br />
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WHAT’S<strong>ON</strong><br />
W W W.v I S I T C H E S T E R .C O M<br />
Until 18th December<br />
Town Hall Square, Northgate Street,<br />
Chester, CH1 2HJ.<br />
CHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
Shoppers are in for a magical time with over 70<br />
traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of<br />
Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas<br />
tree. There will be an abundance of festive treats<br />
and gifts on offer, including quality local and<br />
regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories,<br />
jewellery, unique gifts and stocking fillers.<br />
Free<br />
*<br />
EDITOR’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
19th December, 7.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
THE BIG BAND AT<br />
CHRISTMAS (A)<br />
Swing ‘n’ sing-along into Christmas - with<br />
the unique Five Star Swing Big Band show<br />
– as featured at London’s Leicester Square<br />
Theatre and BBC Children in Need.<br />
Tickets: £18, Concs £16<br />
19th & 20th December,<br />
7.30pm<br />
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street,<br />
Chester, CH1 2HU. Tel. 01244 500959<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS (A)<br />
Chester Music Society Choir present a<br />
concert for all the family with guest<br />
presenter 'The Bard of Barnsley' Ian Mc<br />
Millan and Chester Philharmonic Orchestra<br />
conducted by Graham Jordan Ellis.<br />
Tickets: £8, £16 (from Cathedral ticket<br />
desk or number above)<br />
20th – 31st December, 7.45pm<br />
& Sat Matinee 2.45pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
THE TOMMY COOPER<br />
SHOW (A) (T)<br />
The legendary gags, magic and story of<br />
Tommy Cooper are brought to life by West<br />
End – and former Clwyd Youth Theatre<br />
member – actor Daniel Taylor.<br />
Tickets: £15, Concs £13<br />
29th December, 6.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
TURKEY TINSEL (A)<br />
Turkey Tinsel tells the tales of those whose<br />
past must not be forgotten, but treasured<br />
as gifts - not just for Christmas!<br />
Tickets: £13, Concs £11<br />
3rd January, 7pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
NT LIVE: NO MAN'S LAND (A)<br />
Broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s<br />
Theatre, London.<br />
Tickets: £12, Concs £11<br />
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Until 8th January, open daily<br />
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street,<br />
Chester, CH1 2DY. Tel: 01244 500969<br />
www.chestercathedral.com<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE<br />
FESTIVAL (A)<br />
The cloisters will be filled with more than<br />
40 majestic Christmas trees. Don’t forget<br />
to vote for your favourite!<br />
Free adm<br />
11th & 20th January, Wed<br />
7pm, Fri 4pm<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
RSC LIVE – THE TEMPEST<br />
(A) (T)<br />
Simon Russell Beale returns to the RSC<br />
after 20 years to play Prospero in this<br />
ground-breaking production directed by<br />
Artistic Director Gregory Doran.<br />
Tickets: £15, Concs £13<br />
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11th January, 7.30pm<br />
St Mary's Creative Space, Chester,<br />
CH1 2DW. Tel: 0333 666 3366<br />
DANIEL SHELVEY<br />
BARIT<strong>ON</strong>E AND DYLAN<br />
PEREZ PIANO<br />
Chester Music Society present a celebrity<br />
concert with Daniel Shelvey baritone and<br />
Dylan Perez piano performing music by<br />
Vaughan Williams, Samuel Barber,<br />
Schumann and Schubert.<br />
Tickets: £15 at the door, from Chester VIC<br />
or number above<br />
18th January, 7.30pm<br />
St Mary's Creative Space, Chester,<br />
CH1 2DW. Tel: 01244 678589<br />
YOUNG MUSICIANS<br />
RECITAL<br />
Chester Music Society present a Recital by<br />
winners of the Society's Chester Young<br />
Musician Competition.<br />
Tickets: £5 at the door<br />
20th January, 7.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
THE TINA TURNER<br />
EXPERIENCE (A)<br />
This fully live energetic show charts the life<br />
and career of one of the world’s iconic<br />
performers<br />
Tickets: £20, Concs £19<br />
“A Vision of Beauty<br />
and Tranquillity”<br />
Ness Gardens Reviewed by Phil S<br />
Plan your perfect<br />
Cheshire trip<br />
Until 21st January,<br />
various times<br />
Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA.<br />
Tel: 0845 330 3565<br />
www.theatrclwyd.com<br />
ALADDIN – THE WOK ‘N’<br />
ROLL PANTO (A) (T)<br />
With over twenty classic rock and soul<br />
songs served up with a generous helping<br />
of mad gags, shock frocks, knockabout<br />
and slapstick, it’s the sizzling Clwyd rock ‘n’<br />
roll panto – a seasonal feast for all the<br />
family.<br />
Tickets: Various prices<br />
22nd January, 12pm & 5pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
SLEEPING BEAUTY - A<br />
MAGICAL BALLET STORY (A)<br />
Performance by the ballet pupils of A.T.<br />
School of Dance & Footloose Theatre<br />
School.<br />
Tickets: £11, Concs £9<br />
24th January, 7.30pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T A<br />
CLUE (A)<br />
BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote<br />
to panel games with Barry Cryer, Tony<br />
Hawks, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy<br />
and host Jack Dee. Don’t miss this evening<br />
of inspired nonsense. Colin Sell provides<br />
piano accompaniment.<br />
Tickets: £26<br />
25th January, 7.30pm<br />
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno,<br />
LL30 1BB. Tel: 01492 872000<br />
www.venuecymru.co.uk<br />
ROSS NOBLE:<br />
BRAIN DUMP (A)<br />
Everybody's favourite randomist is back.<br />
As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up<br />
in his head and it's time to let it all out.<br />
Famed for his super quick freewheeling<br />
style and highly imaginative flights of<br />
fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an<br />
unmissable event.<br />
Tickets: £25<br />
25th – 28th January, 7pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
HAMLET (A)<br />
Present by VML Drama. The team who<br />
brought you Bouncers, bring<br />
Shakespeare’s tragedy to life with some<br />
fine local actors.<br />
Tickets: £8, Concs £5<br />
29th January, 7.30pm<br />
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn,<br />
WA7 1BG. Tel: 0151 907 8360<br />
www.thebrindley.org.uk<br />
MACCA – THE PAUL<br />
MCCARTNEY STORY (A)<br />
Starring West End leading man Emanuele<br />
Angeletti (‘Let It Be’) as Paul McCartney,<br />
this is a celebration of the life and music of<br />
a legend…<br />
Tickets: £25, Concs £23.50<br />
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CHRISTMAS C<strong>ON</strong>CERTS<br />
AT THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER<br />
Celebrate Christmas with the Hallé<br />
at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester<br />
Saturday 3 December, 7.30pm<br />
Handel’s Messiah<br />
Friday 16 December, 7.30pm<br />
Winter Wonderland with Clare Teal<br />
Saturday 17 December, 3pm<br />
Sunday 18 December, 3pm and 7.30pm<br />
The Hallé’s Traditional<br />
Carol Concerts<br />
Tuesday 20 December, 1.30pm and 4pm<br />
Wednesday 21 December, 11am and 1.30pm<br />
The Snowman<br />
screening with live orchestra<br />
The concert also includes Paddington Bear’s First Concert<br />
Friday 23 December, 7.30pm<br />
Christmas at the Movies<br />
Thursday 29 December, 7.30pm<br />
Queen: A Rock and<br />
Symphonic Spectacular<br />
Friday 30 December, 7.30pm<br />
An Evening with 007<br />
Saturday 7 January, 3pm<br />
A Viennese New Year Celebration<br />
www.halle.co.uk • 0161 907 9000<br />
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Christmas<br />
Tree Festival<br />
SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER <strong>2016</strong> - SUNDAY 8 <strong>JAN</strong>UARY 2017<br />
Back for a fourth year, Chester Cathedral<br />
cloisters will l be filled with more than<br />
40 majestic Christmas trees.<br />
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the<br />
fe estive e period a<br />
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astonishing tree-lined winter walkways.<br />
Open daily | Free admission<br />
www.chestercathedral.com
Jodrell Bank<br />
Discovery Centre<br />
Home of the world-famous<br />
Lovell Telescope<br />
PERFECT<br />
FOR<br />
FAMILIES<br />
15<br />
EXHIBITI<strong>ON</strong>S | CAFE | SHOP | TALKS | EVENTS | GARDENS<br />
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DW<br />
01477 571766 | jodrell.visitor.centre@manchester.ac.uk<br />
Open Daily, 10am - 5pm. www.jodrellbank.net