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NOVEMBER
ANTIQUES, VINTAGE CRAFTS & COLLECTORS FAIR Swainby hosts its Christmas fair in the Village Hall, with a vintage and crafts theme upstairs, while downstairs is the place for all your quality antiques and Christmas hampers. There’ s a pop-up café too. Where: Swainby Village Hall When: Sunday November 12, 10am-4pm Cost: Free Book: Not required
AN EVENING WITH GEOFFREY BOYCOTT
The‘ Greatest Living Yorkshireman’ will say exactly what he thinks about the current state of cricket and many other subjects he has hit out on in his latest autobiography, on air and in print. The show is peppered with hilarious anecdotes; there will be an opportunity for the audience to put their own questions and the evening will be fun, fiery and full of surprises! Where: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm School When: Friday, November 10, 7.30pm Cost: Adults £ 15, children £ 10 Book: Online at thepaaonline. org
ORANGE PIP MARKET The last Saturday of every month is a date for food and culture-lovers’ diaries alike. Inspired by the likes of Maltby Street Market in London and Brooklyn Flea in NYC, Orange Pip sees the traditional marketplace transformed into an engaging 21st Century culinary bazaar, featuring music, arts and performance whilst you shop, hang out and eat. Where: Baker Street and Bedford Street, Middlesbrough When: Saturday, November 25, 12-7pm Cost: Free Book: Not required
BBC BIG BAND – SWING LEGENDS Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band for a celebration of the greatest swing bands of the 20th Century. Including music by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman and their contemporaries- plus a sparkling selection of vocal numbers made famous by some the great swing singers of the era, sung by special guest vocalist, Jeff Hooper. Enjoy the music that made them stars- such as One O’ Clock Jump, Take the‘ A’ Train and Begin the Beguine- alongside classic numbers made famous by the great swing vocalists including Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Bobby Darin. Where: Middlesbrough Theatre When: Wednesday November 22, 7.30pm Cost: £ 24 Book: Call the Box Office on 01642 815181
CHRISTMAS MARKETS AND TRADITIONAL FESTIVE FAIRGROUND
Find that perfect gift for a loved one and join in the festive fun! You can also ride the stunning Victorian helter skelter, carousel swings or soak up the atmosphere on the ferris wheel. With appearances from your favourite Christmas characters and performances by professional performers and community acts performing every weekend. Free entry into the Christmas Markets. Where: Centre Square, Middlesbrough When: Every day apart from Sundays from Thursday November 23 to Saturday December 16, 10am-9pm( Fri-Sat), 11am-
7pm( other days) Cost: Three-ride family ticket £ 5 Book: Not required.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey. Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this most traditional of productions, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance and a magnificent musical score. Join critically acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse as Scrooge’ s frozen heart begins to melt and he finally embraces the festive spirit in this most Christmassy of Christmas tales. Where: Middlesbrough Theatre When: November 28, 7.30pm Cost: £ 15.50 / concessions £ 13.50, under-16s £ 10.50 Book: Call the Box Office 01642 815181
STOCKTON SPARKLES Stockton Sparkles returns with a real festive treat for the whole family. It’ s the most wonderful time of the year as Christmas themed fun and activities bring some sparkle to Stockton High Street. Launching with the town’ s annual Christmas lights switch-on and Christmas Market( always good for present buying!) – also a magical Reindeer Parade, Victorian Fair and town centre shopping experience sprinkled with street theatre. Where: Stockton High Street When: November 30, 6.30pm Cost: Free Book: Not required
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Enjoy a weekend full of festivities at Preston Park Museum’ s traditional Christmas Bazaar on the wonderful Victorian Street and also in the Music Room. Find unique gifts for all of the family from hand-picked market stalls. Along with a Christmas Market, there’ s a chance to meet Father Christmas(£ 5, including a gift), Christmas Carols, festive
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