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Epic Lord of the Rings live show with orchestra coming to Bridgewater Hall this Christmas
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This Christmas you can celebrate the festive season by watching a live orchestra perform the music from the Lord of the Rings and beyond, at the Bridgewater Hall.
If you’re looking for something extra special to do this festive season, or you’re wondering what to give your friends and loved ones as presents, the Bridgewater Hall has you covered.
The huge concert venue in Manchester city centre has an extraordinary line-up of seasonal festivities for music and concert lovers to enjoy and here’s what’s on offer…
The music of Lord of the Rings and beyond
Fans could experience the epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir.
Get your tickets now for this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.
And, if you’re not a fan but you know someone who is, this would make the perfect Christmas gift. The Lord of the Rings and beyond concert will take place on Sunday, December 10th at 3.00pm. For tickets, click here.
All I Want For Christmas… Live!
This one’s sure to get you in the Christmas spirit, if you’re not already. All I Want For Christmas… Live! has it all.
Raymond Gubbay Limited will present a brand-new show that promises to bring joy and laughter to audiences of all ages.
This concert boasts a spectacular blend of festive pop hits and traditional favourites, featuring a dazzling live ensemble band and four headline singers, dancers, fireworks, lights, and incredible live music.
Unwrap the sound of Christmas with this unforgettable gift that will stay with you forever. All I Want For Christmas… Live! will take place on Tuesday, December 19th at 7.30pm. For tickets, click here.
Christmas Carol Songs
Concert-goers can sing their way into Yuletide as Jonathan Cohen leads them through the very best Christmas songs and seasonal classics in one irresistibly family friendly extravaganza.
Songs will include White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Merry Christmas Everyone, Sleigh Ride, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman.
Plus, carols for all including Good King Wenceslas, O come all ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Once in Royal David’s City and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Get involved in festive traditions and sing-along to some magical festive cheer. The Christmas Carol Song concert will take place on Sunday, December 24th at 3.00pm. For tickets, click here.
Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas. Raymond Gubbay will present this family friendly production from the Birmingham Stage Company.
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas?
From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas, as they all join forces to save the festive season!
It promises to be a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, funny and moving way you’ll ever see. Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas will take place on Tuesday, December 26th at 3.00pm. For tickets, click here.
The Music of Zimmer Vs Williams
Manchester Concert Orchestra will give an unforgettable, grand concert celebrating the very best epic scores from two of the greatest film composers of all time.
Be transported through some of the best blockbusters ever made at this magnificent concert.
Music from their most loved films will include E.T, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight Rises, Star Wars and many more.
The Music of Zimmer Vs Williams will take place on Wednesday, December 27th at 7.30pm. For tickets, click here.