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DECEMBER


Sudeley Castle: Spectacle of Light
Thursday, December 1, to Friday, December 23, from 5pm.
Experience the night-time magic of Sudeley. Discover the secrets of the gardens and the romance of the ruins
brought to life through a wonderful spectacle of light and sound. A unique experience for all ages.
www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

The Great Bear of the North
Thursday, December 1, to Saturday, December 21
Everyman Studio Theatre, Cheltenham
www.everymantheatre.org.uk/m-shows/the-great-bear-of-the-north/

Seann Walsh – One For The Road
Thursday, December 1, 7.45pm
The Theatre Chipping Norton
www.chippingnortontheatre.com/index.php?p=whatson&id=3237

Broadway Late Night Christmas Shopping
Friday, December 2, 5.30-8.30pm
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/christmas-shopping-nights

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band with Carols & Capers
Friday, December 2, 7.30pm
Sundial Theatre, Cirencester
www.sundial-theatre.co.uk/listing.php

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Santa Steam Specials
Saturday, December 3, to Saturday, December 24 (various dates)
Ride from Cheltenham Racecourse Station to Winchcombe
www.gwsr.com

The Joy of Christmas
Saturday, December 3, 7.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-joy-of-christmas-2016-140354/

Mig Kimpton’s Frozen Floral Roadshow
Sunday, December 4, 3pm
Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham
A show full of flowers, stories and theatrical gossip
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/mig-kimptons-frozen-floral-roadshow-139953/

Tredegar Band
Sunday, December 4, 3pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/tredegar-band/

Gloucestershire Music Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 4, 6pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/gloucestershire-music-christmas-concert-2016-148753/

A Tapestry of Christmas Music – Cheltenham Choral Society
Tuesday, December 6, 7.30pm
Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/a-tapestry-of-christmas-music-cheltenham-choral-society-148353/

Gloucestershire Federation of WIs Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 7, 2.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/gloucestershire-federation-of-wis-christmas-concert-2016-148354/

Jon Richardson: Work in Progress
Wednesday, December 7, 7.45pm
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
www.chippingnortontheatre.com/index.php?p=whatson&id=3238

A Christmas Carol
Wednesday, December 7, to Saturday, December 21
Everyman Studio Theatre, Cheltenham
www.everymantheatre.org.uk/m-shows/a-christmas-carol/

The Rat Pack at Christmas
Thursday, December 8, 7.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-rat-pack-at-christmas-143554/

Santa & The Pirates
Friday, December 9, 2pm & 6pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
Starring Callum Donnelly and Robin Hatcher from CBeebies ‘SPOTBOTS’
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/santa-the-pirates-afternoon/ 

Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 10, 7.30pm
St Lawrence Church, Lechlade
St Lawrence Church Restoration and Maintenance Appeal with The Lechlade Players present an eclectic mix of poetry, prose and music.
Tickets £10 from November 1 from Lechlade Post Office or from Helen Jones on 01367 252402 or helensfjones@aol.com

A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 11, 7.30pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
Presented by Living Spit
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/a-christmas-carol/

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Snow White
Wednesday, December 14, 7pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/snow-white/

Cirencester College Performing Arts Showcase
Thursday, December 15, 7.30pm
Sundial Theatre, Cirencester
www.sundial-theatre.co.uk/listing.php

Doreen Doreen Christmas Bash
Friday, December 16, 9pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/doreen-doreen-christmas-bash/

All on a Winter’s Night
Saturday, December 17, 7.30pm
Stroud Subscription Rooms
Featuring Johnny Coppin
www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/all-on-a-winters-night/

A Christmas Cracker with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 18, 3pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/a-christmas-cracker-with-gloucestershire-symphony-orchestra-146953/

St Agnes Fountain
Monday, December 19, 7.45pm
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
www.chippingnortontheatre.com/index.php?p=whatson&id=3239

Father Christmas Needs a Wee
Tuesday, December 20, 2pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
Children’s show
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/father-christmas-needs-a-wee-142953/

Howlers at the Hall
Tuesday, December 20, 8.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
Cheltenham’s biggest comedy club returns
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/howlers-at-the-hall-december-2016-149753/

English Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, December 21
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/english-symphony-orchestra-december-2016-136754/

The Christmas Ball
Thursday, December 22, 7.3opm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-christmas-ball-2016-150754/

The Snowman and Paddington Bear’s First Concert
Friday, December 23, 1.3pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-snowman-and-paddington-bears-first-concert-125753/

New Year’s Eve – Peace
Saturday, December 31, 7.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
Transport yourself back to the Sixties to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a three-course wine & dine 
www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/new-years-eve-peace-151753/
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