Christmas Tales

BAFTA-nominated (Broadchurch) actor and narrator Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) joins us for two nights of seasonal stories and glorious festive music performed by an ensemble from the Orchestra of Opera North.

The stage is set on a chilly Christmas Eve, as our Storyteller weaves traditional tales through musical arrangements including ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies’ and ‘Good King Wenceslas’ – made especially for a group of ten musicians, by composer Andy Stamatakis-Brown.

Classical, folk, carols and more, this intimate evening will bring joy and a warm glow – all under our stunning vaulted ceiling, and beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Suitable for children 7+.

“Then down on my knees, by the fire’s last ember
I opened the box and began to remember

For each little bauble, each stalwart tin soldier
Took me back to a time from before I was older

And each childish drawing, all tattered and frail
Contained its own story, and told its own tale…”

Nishla Smith Concept/Script
Andy Stamatakis-Brown Arranger/ Orchestrator