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Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Stoke-on-Trent over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

ARABIAN NIGHTS 22/11/2008 – 17/01/2009

• New Vic Theatre, Basford
• Glittering costumes and a sparkling set will accompany the performances by a professional cast supported by local children. Schools and public performance times and dates vary. Call the box office on 01782 717962.

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL 24/11/2008 – 29/11/2008

• The Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 1AP
• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)
• Tickets £12.50 – £29.50
• Sparks will fly this winter as the World Premiere production of FLASHDANCE – The Musical explodes onto the stage in Stoke-on-Trent starring Bruno Langley (Coronation Street), Bernie Nolan (The Bill, Brookside), Noel Sullivan (Hear’Say) and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex.
• Set in Pittsburgh, USA, FLASHDANCE tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.

DECK THE HALL 2008 29/11/2008 – 30/11/2008

• 7.30pm: Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD
• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)

Come along and enjoy the spirit of Christmas in this all-American style show. Sing your old favourites and some fantastic songs you’ve never heard before. £1 from each ticket sold is donated to the Dorothy Griffiths Breast Cancer Appeal Fund.

• Tickets: £15.00, £14.00

STOMP 02/12/2008 – 06/12/2008

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  The Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Cultural Quarter, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 1AP

• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)
• Tickets £13 – £25
• With its unique combination of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion, Stomp finds beauty and music in the mundane. The eight performers use boots, bins, brooms and everything including the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm. The junk and clutter of life becomes the source of infectious rhythm and wonder.

VOICES AT CHRISTMAS 04/12/2008 – 05/12/2008

• 6:45pm: Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD
• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)

City Music School and Performing Arts Service presents Voices at Christmas, featuring City Youth Choir, City Youth Training Choir, City Songbirds and special guests Voces8 – a professional vocal ensemble.

• Tickets: Adults: £6.00 Children: £5.00

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 06/12/2008

• 6.30 – 9.30pm

Enjoy traditional Victorian Christmas celebration at our annual extravaganza. Featuring magic lantern shows, brass band, candle lit pottery demonstrations, craft fair, children`s entertainment, mulled wine and seasonal fayre, carols in the snow. Adults £6.95, children £5.50. Tickets go on sale 1 November, please call 01782 237777 or visit us to book. Limited numbers, please book in advance.

• Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1RN, UK. Telephone +44 01782 234567. Email enquiries@stoke.gov.uk

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD
• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)
• Celebrate Christmas with Ceramic City Choir. Guest Artiste Debbie McAndrew – Organ and Piano
• Tickets: £6 – £14

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE 15/12/2008 – 19/12/2008

• This delightful adaptation of C.S.Lewis’s well loved tale takes the audience on a magical mystery tour to the Land of Narnia with four children who stumble into this strange land through the wardrobe. There they encounter the wicked Snow Queen representing the forces of evil, and Aslan the Lion, representing all that is good and right. With all the magical elements of the best children’s theatre, this enchanting production will captivate and entertain all.
• Show Time: 10am and 1.15pm. Evening show Tuesday 16th Decamber at 7.30pm
• Tickets: Adults £5.00, Concessions £3.00
• Centre Reception Tel: +44 (0)1270 654654
  Centre Reception Fax: +44 (0)1270 651515
  BOX OFFICE telephone: +44 (0)1270 654677
  email: boxoffice@danebanktheatre.co.uk
• Danebank Theatre website.

CREWE CHRISTMAS CONCERT 21/12/2008

• 7pm: Danebank Theatre, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe CW2 8AB
• We are pleased to present an evening featuring the United Co-op Brass Band (Crewe) and the United Co-op Youth Wind Band. The band has enjoyed many successes both at home and abroad and they will be performing a variety of favourites along with some cheerful and enjoyable Christmas classics. In true festive style, tea, coffee and mince pies are included in the ticket price, with all proceeds donated to a local charity. Don’t miss this fantastic festive evening!
• Tickets: Adults £4.00, concessions £3.00
• Centre Reception Tel: +44 (0)1270 654654
  Centre Reception Fax: +44 (0)1270 651515
  BOX OFFICE telephone: +44 (0)1270 654677
  email: boxoffice@danebanktheatre.co.uk
• Danebank Theatre website.

HALLE: BEST CHRISTMAS SINGALONG EVER! 28/12/2008

• 7:30pm: Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD
• Box Office: 0870 060 6649 (booking fee)
• Conductor: Nick Davies Soloist: Alex McNamara
• A Christmas treat for all the family with many of your favourite Christmas songs, including Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, White Christmas, Lieutenant Kije: Troika and Jingle Bells.
• Tickets: £11 – £25

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