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‘TIS THE SEASON TO DO
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Its the time of year for tradition, but if you’ve already had enough of sleigh bells,
snow and Santa, Marion Nao can help, as she looks at how you can
change up your Christmas this year.
FOR
FUNNY
FESTIVITIES
STAND-UP CHRISTMAS PARTIES
The Glee Club is once again hosting its seasonal line
up of comedy this December. Add a hearty laugh and
sprinkling of disco to your Christmas meal with a
party booking (and watch you don’t choke on your
mince pies).
If you’re not looking to book a Christmas party and
just want a good old chortle then still any standup nights to choose from, including the charming
humour of South African comic Trevor Noah on Sun
8 Dec. With a show titled The Racist it will be just
like Christmas with granddad.
BOXFULL AND THE COMEDY DEN
Porter’s Bar in Cardiff are combing Boxfull (their
comedy sketch night) and The Comedy Den (their
stand-up night) for two nights of jolly joking. What
exactly the two teams have planned isn’t clear
yet, but expect some Christmas traditions to get a
comedy make-over.
Boxfull & The Comedy Den Christmas,
Porters Bar, Cardiff, Mon 9 + Tue 10 Dec.
Admission: free. Info: 029 2125 0666 /
www.porterscardiff.com
Tickets: prices vary per type of booking.
Info: 0871 4720400 / www.glee.co.uk
FESTIVE FOOTBALL
With the South Wales side enjoying what has been a
mixed but solid start to life in English football’s top
division, the Christmas period could prove to be a
testing one for Cardiff City who will face three of the
Premier League’s current top five teams.
Info: 0845 3451405 / www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk
FOR
OLD TIME
REVIVAL
CAERPHILLY MEDIEVAL FAYRE
Caerphilly Medieval Christmas Fayre boasts an
abundance of local produce to entice foodies on the
search for seasonal treats, along with an old-style
tavern in which punters can enjoy a pint or two
of ale. Keep an eye and ear out for the jester and
Singing Plague Victimes..
Caerphilly Town Centre and Castle,
Caerphilly, Sat 7 + Sun 8 Dec. Admission:
many events free. Info: 029 2088 0011 /
www.visitcaerphilly.com
pic: SUE WILLIS
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