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Thursford Christmas Spectacular<br />

Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0AS<br />

6 November to<br />

23 December<br />

The annual Christmas show returns for its 43rd year for more dazzling performances.<br />

Regarded as one of the biggest festive shows in Europe, the glittering rhinestone and<br />

tinsel-packed variety production will run for seven weeks during the festive season,<br />

with many performances already sold out. New to the line up is Britain’s Got Talent<br />

finalist Steve Hewlett. The witty comedian and ventriloquist will introduce this year’s<br />

speciality acts including one of the world’s top acrobatic Cyr wheel specialists Billy<br />

George and the phenomenal, gravity-defying, international roller skating double act<br />

Royer and Emelie. Tickets from £37.<br />

www.thursford.com/christmas-spectacular<br />

Cambridge Jazz Festival<br />

Multiple venues across Cambridge<br />

13 November to<br />

24 November<br />

The fifth Brewin Dolphin Cambridge International Jazz Festival takes place in November<br />

and, as ever, the Festival are casting their net wide to include as many aspects of jazz as<br />

possible from blues, soul, groove, funk and much more. From the immensely powerful<br />

Black Voices Quintet presenting ‘The Soul of Nina Simone’ (24 Nov, Storey’s Field<br />

Centre) to two Norwegian headliners, saxophonists Jan Garbarek (24 Nov, Saffron<br />

Hall) and Marius Neset (24 Nov, Mumford Theatre) and British-Bahraini Trumpeter Yazz<br />

Ahmed’s 13 piece ensemble (19 Nov, Cambridge Junction J2), the programme is<br />

impressive. For the full line-up of artists, workshops, talks and films visit the website.<br />

www.cambridgejazzfestival.info<br />

Sandringham Christmas, Craft, Food and Gift Fair<br />

Sandringham Estate, near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6EN<br />

15 November to<br />

17 November<br />

This popular festive fair brings together everything you need for a special Christmas<br />

under one roof. Discover works of local artists, craftsmen and designers, browse stalls<br />

for gift ideas, watch cookery demonstrations and shop a huge range of food and drink.<br />

Ice carving, reindeer, live music, Santa and more add to the festive atmosphere.<br />

www.livingheritagecraftshows.com/<strong>2019</strong>-shows/sandringham-christmascrafts-food-and-gifts<br />

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