Christmas means a season of spectacular festive entertainment in Nottingham

Christmas is set to sparkle once again at the Nottingham Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall with a programme packed full of family favourites, spectacular concerts, festive classics, film screenings with live orchestras, and plenty of seasonal cheer.

Leading the celebrations is the giant-sized family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from November 28 to January 3, starring Rob Rinder, Samantha Womack, Neil Hurst, Mary Mac, Matthew Croke and Mia Kobayashi, promising a magical adventure packed with laughs, music, and festive fun for all ages.

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Rob Rinder plays Spirit of the Beans in Jack and the Beanstalk

Festive film fans are in for a treat with much-loved Christmas movies accompanied by live orchestras.

The Holiday In Concert brings the beloved romantic comedy to life on November 23, while The Muppet Christmas Carol Film with Live Orchestra returns on December 4, combining heart-warming festive storytelling with a spellbinding live musical soundtrack.

Step Into Christmas takes place on 23rd December and features all the Christmas hits you know and love.placeholder image
Step Into Christmas takes place on 23rd December and features all the Christmas hits you know and love.

The seasonal celebrations continue with the ultimate festive rom-com Love Actually in Concert on December 10 and family favourite Home Alone in Concert on December 21.

Younger families can enjoy the much-loved family classic The Snowman with a Live Orchestra on December 13 and Beanbag Music Club – The Night Before Christmas on December 12.

Music plays a starring role throughout the season, beginning with Tony Hadley – The Christmas Big Band Tour on November 30.

The Big Christmas Sing-A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong arrives on December 9, inviting audiences to join in with a host of Christmas favourites.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol with Live Orchestra returns on 4th December

James B Partridge: The Big Christmas Assembly feel-good festive singalong provides the perfect pre-Christmas warm-up on December 15, followed by the welcome return of Kate Rusby at Christmas on December 18.

There will be a stocking-full of showstopping musical theatre favourites when Christmas at the Musicals returns on December 17 and a treat for Strictly fans with Anton Du Beke’s Anton at Christmas on December 20.

Classical music lovers can enjoy Nottingham Harmonic Choir's Messiah on December 5, before the annual Christmas with the NTU Chamber Choir lunchtime concert on December 7.

The ever-popular Nottingham Harmonic Choir Family Carol Concert returns on 19th December, as does Sinfonia Viva’s New Year’s Eve Gala on December 31.

The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong takes place on 9th December.placeholder image
The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong takes place on 9th December.

Comedy fans can celebrate on December 11 with Live at Christmas, featuring Ross Noble, Fern Brady, Rose Matafeo, David O'Doherty and Jen Brister.

As Christmas Day draws closer, audiences can enjoy the ultimate festive party with Swing into Christmas on December 22, featuring the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra and Step Into Christmas on December 23, featuring all the Christmas hits you know and love in a spectacular feel-good concert experience.

To make a theatre trip extra special this Christmas, audiences can take advantage of a range of dining and discounted travel offers through the venue’s Royal Partners, while gift vouchers and gift memberships offer the perfect present for theatre and music lovers.

For more information, ticket prices, and booking details for all Christmas events, visit trch.co.uk/christmas or call the Box Office on 0115 9895555.

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