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The Bridgewater Hall unveils full programme of festive events for Christmas

A whole host of Christmassy shows and performances are lined up this festive period…

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Christmas is nearly upon us and gearing up in style is Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, which has just unveiled its festive programme for 2022.

Running from Sunday December 11th to Tuesday January 3rd is an unmissable lineup of shows for the whole family to enjoy at the most wonderful time of the year.

Here’s what’s on…

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A Dickensian Christmas

A Dickensian Christmas will be kick starting the festivities with a sublime selection of carols, classics, and readings from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Stephen Mangan.

Following this, audiences can toast the Christmas spirit and join in with season favourites including Joy to the World, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful and many more.

A Dickensian Christmas, Sunday December 11th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas at the Movies

Christmas at the Movies will be bringing the greatest music from a selection of classic festive films together for one magical concert.

Music will be performed by the talented Manchester Concert Orchestra, with popular songs from the likes of The Polar Express, Elf, E.T. Home Alone, White Christmas, Love Actually, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street and The Snowman.

Christmas at the Movies, Thursday December 15th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas Spectacular

The Christmas Spectacular is returning to The Bridgewater Hall for the ultimate Christmas party, with an extravagant show full of festive fun.

Guest singers Kerry Ellis and Ricardo Afonso will be taking to the stage with the best Christmas hits in a sensational night of music, song and dance complete with all things Christmassy.

Christmas Spectacular, Monday December 19th. Get tickets here.

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Horrible Christmas

Brand new for 2022, Horrible Histories proudly presents a hilarious and heart-warming family adventure through the darker side of Christmas.

In the unique play, the likes of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas will join forces to save the festive season in Horrible Christmas.

Horrible Christmas, Tuesday December 20th. Get tickets here.

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Christmas Carol Singalong

The Bridgewater Hall’s Christmas Eve tradition, Christmas Carols Singalong, is back this year  with Jonathan Cohen leading viewers through the very best Christmas carols and songs in one irresistibly family-friendly extravaganza.

Christmas Carol Singalong, Saturday December 24th. Get tickets here.

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Last Night of the Christmas Proms

There’s plenty to look forward to after Christmas Day with The Manchester Concert Orchestra set to perform a stellar selection of rousing classics including Ravel’s BoleroElgar’s NimrodPuccini’s Nessun Dorma and many more at Last Night of the Christmas Proms.

Last Night of the Christmas Proms, Monday December 26th. Get tickets here.

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The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams will be bringing the very best epic scores from the two greatest film composers of all time with music from Gladiator, Superman, Man of Steel, Harry Potter, Inception, Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight Rises, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hook, Jaws, E.T. and many more.

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams, Tuesday December 27th. Get tickets here.

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The UK’s renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will be returning to give guests a magical trip down memory lane, performing wartime chart toppers and swinging hits from the forties, directed by legendary band-leader Ray McVay.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wednesday December 28th. Get tickets here.

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The Nutcracker

Into the New Year, the critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet and Orchestra arrive in Manchester as part of their debut UK season where they will delight you with breath-taking performances of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker, Monday January 2nd and Tuesday January 3rd. Get tickets here.

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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season

Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!

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Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.

Spectacular Sunday has been running since 2019, and will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.

Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.

There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.

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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.

Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.

A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.

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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.

“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.

“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.

“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”


Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.

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Boom Battle Bar: Ultimate games destination for perfect birthday, stag do or work party

Boom Battle Bar has got it all!

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If you’re stuck for somewhere to go this Christmas party season, or for any birthday, stag or hen do, or even a regular weekend with your mates, we’ve got the perfect spot.

Boom Battle Bar is a massive games bar in the Printworks, with axe throwing (£45 – £80), shuffleboard (£15 – £25), augmented reality darts (£40 per lane), beer/prosecco pong (£30 per table), and even karaoke booths (£6 – £9 per person).

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They also do a bottomless brunch at weekends, alongside a street food offering, including halloumi fries, parmesan and truffle mac and cheese bites, chicken tenders, wings, loaded bacon parmesan fries and dirty BBQ loaded fries.

There’s an impressive array of drinks as well, with cocktails like the Basic B*tch, Honey It’s Time To Party, and GOAT Punch, as well as plenty of beer, wine and even big sharers.

Get yourself booked in HERE.

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The Cube Live adds three exciting new games for the perfect team day out

Everything you need for an incredible day out

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Urban Playground has taken things to the next level, revealing three brand new games for thrill-seekers to sink their teeth into.

The Manchester Arndale entertainment venue, which is already home to an impressive array of games, has added even more fun to the line up.

From mini golf to arcade games and loads of food and drink, Urban Playground has everything you need for an incredible day out.

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They’ve now added three new games to The Cube Live experience, ahead of the upcoming Christmas party season.

‘Pass’, ‘Exit’ and ‘Locate’ are the three new nail-bitingly tense games, and you’ll recognise them all from TV.

In Pass, two players rapidly weave a foam brick back and forth between free-standing poles, avoiding knocking the poles over as they go – requiring agility and great communication.

Exit sees two players work together manoeuvring a ball out of a maze testing their patience to the max.

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Lastly, Locate is a single player game where players must memorise an illuminated white square’s location, before placing a block on it while blindfolded.

They’re all deceptively straightforward, while also fiendishly addictive, and perfect for a team day out.

Get booked in HERE to try the new games for yourself.

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