What's On — Christmas events

BBC Big Band Christmas Co...
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Fri 10 Dec 7:30pm Town Hall

Join the BBC Big Band for an evening of Christmas swing and big band classics. More details to follow soon.
Only Men Aloud A Christmas Concert
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Mon 13 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall

After two acclaimed sell out tours in 2009, Only Men Aloud are back with a very special Christmas themed concert. The show will be a selection of festive Christmas repertoire, plus a mixture of songs from both of their albums and a few firm favourites. Only Men Aloud was formed to encourage younger men to get involved with one of Wales’ oldest and best loved traditions, male voice singing. The choir shot to fame in 2008 when they were crowned winners of the BBC One hit Saturday night show _Last Choir Standing_. The group are unafraid to tackle music not normally associated with male voice choirs, with their repertoire ranging from the 17th Century to the present day. Their most recent album, the _Band of Brothers_ has just won them the Classical Brit Award for ‘Album of the Year 2010’. 'I can't quite believe that in less than 2 years, we're putting our third UK National tour on sale. For all of us in OMA, nothing matches the thrill of being out on the road, performing live and meeting all our fabulous loyal supporters. Our Christmas tour last year was such great fun and we can't wait to get back out there doing what we love to do the most!' Tim Rhys-Evans, Only Men Aloud. "Visit the Only Men Aloud website":http://www.onlymenaloud.com/
Carols by Candlelight
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Fri 17 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK’s most elegant ensemble in full period costume in a candle-lit style setting.
*Mozart Festival Chorus* *Mozart Festival Orchestra* in full period costume *Sophie Bevan* _soprano_ *Steven Devine* _conductor_
*Handel* _Zadok the Priest_ *Mozart* _Laudate Dominum_ *Bach* _Wachet auf_ *Vivaldi* _Gloria_ (Opening) *Cullen* _Coventry Carol_ *L. Mozart* _Musical Sleigh Ride_ *Pearsall* _In dulci jubilo_ *Corelli* _Allegro & Pastorale_ from _Christmas Concerto_ *Handel* _Let the bright Seraphim_ Christmas sequence from _Messiah_ including Hallelujah Chorus *Bach* Air on the G string Carols for all including: _Hark! the herald angels sing_, _The first Nowell_, _O come, all ye faithful_, _Once in royal David’s city_, _God rest ye merry, gentlemen_, _It came upon the midnight clear_, _Good King Wenceslas_, _Unto us is born a son_
Christmas Wishes with Hay...
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Sun 19 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Join award winning star singer Hayley Westenra and her guests for a very special Christmas concert full of her favourite carols and songs. Since Hayley’s first recording at the tender age of twelve her performances continue to charm audiences around the world. With special guest artist Rhydian Roberts.
*Hayley Westenra’s Band* *Tim Evans* _musical director_ *RAVEN* _string quartet_ *Edgbaston High School for Girls Junior Choir*
_The Little Road To Bethlehem_, _The Christmas Song_ (_Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire_), _Veni Veni Emmanuel_, _Silent Night_, _River_, _Corpus Christi Carol_, _Peace Shall Come_, _All With You_, _Ave Maria_, _O Holy Night_
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Tue 21 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Tue 21 Dec 2010 until Wed 12 January 2011 Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure - plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Tue 21 Dec 3:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Wed 22 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Wed 22 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Thu 23 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Thu 23 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
Christmas Carol Singalong
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Thu 23 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing your heart out as Jonathan Cohen invites you to join in with carols and songs galore.
*Sophie-Louise Dann* _special guest singer_ *London Concert Chorus* *London Concert Orchestra*
_Jingle Bells_, _Let it Snow_, _Once In royal David’s city_, _Saviour’s Day_, _We Three Kings_, _Winter Wonderland_, _O come, all ye faithful_, _O Happy Day_, _Merry Christmas Everyone_, _Good King Wenceslas_, _O Holy Night_, _Silent Night_, _Santa Claus is coming to town_, _I wish it could be Christmas everyday_, _Hark! The herald angels sing_, _The First Nowell_, _Lord of the Dance_
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Fri 24 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Fri 24 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
Christmas Eve Classics
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Fri 24 Dec 3:00pm Symphony Hall

This concert of joyous seasonal and traditional music for all the family perfectly captures the true spirit of Christmas.
*Andrew Tortise* _tenor_ *Paul Beniston* _trumpet_ *Birmingham Choral Union* *Lichfield Cathedral Girls Choir* *David Hill* _conductor_ *London Concert Orchestra*
*Bach* Christmas Oratorio (Opening Chorus) _Sheep may safely graze_ *Handel* _Ombra mai fu_ from _Xerxes_ *Berlioz* _The Shepherds’ Farewell_ *Darke* _In the bleak midwinter_ *Franck* _Panis Angelicus_ *Adams* _The Holy City_ *Clarke* Trumpet Suite *Pearsall* _In dulci jubilo_ *Adam* _O Holy Night_ plus carols for all _God rest you merry, gentlemen_ _Hark! the herald angels sing_ _O come, all ye faithful_ _Good King Wenceslas_
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Mon 27 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Tue 28 Dec 11:00am Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
We're Going On A Bear Hun... Live on Stage!
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Tue 28 Dec 1:30pm Town Hall

Adapted from the picture book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Michael Rosen’s award-winning book We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is brought vividly and noisily to the stage in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. Join our intrepid adventurers on their quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure- plus a few special surprises! Watch the official trailer online at "www.bearhuntlive.com":http://www.bearhuntlive.com

For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes
The Four Seasons by Candl...
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Tue 28 Dec 3:00pm Symphony Hall

Exquisite 18th century classics performed in full period costume in an evocative candle-lit style setting
*Alexander Sitkovetsky* _violin_ *Martin Burgess* _violin_ *Ruby Hughes* _soprano_ *Crispian Steele-Perkins* _trumpet_ *Steven Devine* _conductor_
*Handel* _Arrival of the Queen of Sheba_, _Lascia ch’io pianga_ from _Rinaldo_, _Let the Bright Seraphim_ *Albinoni* _Adagio_ *Stanley* Trumpet Voluntary *Pachelbel* Canon *Clarke* Trumpet Suite *Bach* Concerto for two violins *Vivaldi* _The Four Seasons_
John Williams - The Great...
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Tue 28 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Epic themes from the most famous film scores of all time. Introduced by special guest presenter Paul Gambaccini.
*Paul Gambaccini* _presenter_ *John Rigby* _conductor_ *London Concert Orchestra*
Music from _E.T_, _J.F.K_, _Jaws_, _Star Wars_, _Superman_, _Far and Away_, _Harry Potter_, _Indiana Jones_, _Jurassic Park_, _Schindler's List_, _Close Encounters_, _Memoires of a Geisha_