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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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