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Join the staff, associate artists and partners of the Arena Theatre as we celebrate the Christmas season with live entertainment made up of Arena Theatre partners and Associate Artists, and highlights from our Development Programme for 2023.

Hosted by BBC WM’s Elise Evans.

Wed 13 Dec and Thur 14 Dec and Fri 15 Dec 7.30pm

Dark Tales in Winter

Arena Theatre and Beautiful Shadows Theatre Company

The Carnivorine by Lucy H. Hooper, adapted by Matt Beames

Tickets £12

The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted by Hannah Torrance

Fri 7.30pm only

In the midst of winter, the Arena Theatre and Beautiful Shadows bring you two chilling, classic tales adapted for the stage by a contemporary playwright and brought to life by talented performers.

Box office

01902 321 321

Book tickets online arena.wlv.ac.uk

These Dark Tales in Winter are set together in an evening of entertainment that will bring a delightful chill to the season. Keep an eye on the Arena Theatre’s website and social media for performance and casting announcements.

‘THESE DARK TALES IN WINTER HAVE BEEN PUT TOGETHER FOR A THRILLING EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT, CERTAINLY A STRIKING CONTRAST TO SHOWS TYPICAL OF THE FESTIVE. BROADWAYBABY

Tues 19 Dec 7.30pm

Tickets £10

FDC In Motion

Flexus Dance Collective

FDC in Motion is an intimate performance event, showcasing and sharing new works in progress by young people, emerging artists, and professional artists affiliated with Flexus Dance Collective.

Sterran Dance Scholarship Award:

Sponsored by Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, the Sterran Dance Scholarship Award is offered to Sterran Touring Company dancers to support young dancers in training, providing incentive and ambition for youth dancers to follow and pursue careers in the Arts.

The Award provides a 50% reduction in Company Fees for the 2023-24 academic year, and additional mentor support in sourcing appropriate progression routes in Arts subjects at FE & HE Level.