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Muppet Christmas Carol screening with live orchestra coming to Manchester
The screening will be extra special alongside a fantastic orchestra
One of the best-loved Christmas films will be screened alongside a live orchestra here in Manchester to create the most magical experience for families this December.
We’ve not had Halloween yet but we know the Christmas countdown is just around the corner as seasonal gifts and decorations fill the aisles of shops and festive dates have already come flooding in.
It’s almost that time where we check the TV schedule, plan what to watch and get in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year.
The Muppet Christmas Carol, from 1992, will undoubtedly be watched by millions of households again this December as families settle in together on their sofas while the weather outside is frightful.
This Christmas film is a version of the Charles Dickens classic starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside a whole cast of Jim Henson’s Muppets.
The cuddly musical cast includes the likes of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and co.
The movie tells the classic tale of Ebenzer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser disliked by many and who is visited by three spirits who walk him through moments throughout his life from the past, present and future.
They reveal his best kept secrets and show him what his future could hold if he continues on the path he is taking, as he realises his wrongs and changes his ways.
The Muppet’s movie version of this Dickens novel holds many laughs and lovely moments told in the style of a musical and millions enjoy watching it year in and year out.
If that includes you, then how would you fancy watching this wonderful musical but alongside an incredible orchestra live in concert?
Well, The Muppet Christmas Carol is coming to The Bridgewater Hall, in Manchester, this December to do exactly that.
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert is touring the UK starting from late November and Manchester is one of the lucky cities it will be stopping off at – with our city having the closest date to Christmas Day.
It would be a different way to watch the seasonal favourite and would make for a perfect festive treat to see with family and friends.
The event will feature a screening of the Christmas classic with award-winning composers Miles Goodman and Paul Williams and their magical musical score performed live to accompany it.
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert will perform at The Bridgewater Hall on December 20th at 3pm. Tickets are now on sale and cost between £34-£70.
To find out more or book a ticket visit The Bridgewater Hall website by clicking HERE.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto 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!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday 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.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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