Manchester Loves Christmas

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FEELING FEASTIVE?

Get Properly Feastive at Byron!

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Whether you’re looking to create some magical memories with your family this Christmas, or you need to buy a gift for your loved ones, we have some fantastic shows on offer for you to choose from at the Palace Theatre and Opera House.

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Winter Funland

14. Manchester’s Christmas Markets 17.

Christmas Lights Switch On

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Skate Manchester

19. Ice Cavern 20. Santa’s Grotto 21.

10 Things to do in this Christams

22. Royal Exchange Theatre 23. Three WIne Men 25. Palace Theatre & Opera House 28. Byron

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29. The Stoller Hall 37. Places to Eat 39. Manchester Fort

WELCOME Christmas has arrived once again and visitors and residents are in for a real treat with so many amazing events happening in and around the city its hard to know where to start.

We have highlighted some of the best for you and hope you have a fabulous Christmas from all the team at Sonex Publishing.

Advertising Manager: Jan Ross With thanks to Manchester City Council

T&Cs: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained in this guide, Sonex cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error or omission which may have occurred.

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CHRISTMAS at

RAYMOND GUBBAY presents

Sunday 8 December at 3.00pm

CHRISTMAS WITH

RUSSELL WATSON

Friday 27 December at 7.30pm

THE GREATEST SHOW TUNES High energy musical theatre that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

Tuesday 17 December at 7.30pm

The biggest selling festive album of all time

Saturday 28 December at 2.30pm

THE JOHANN STRAUSS GALA

LIVE ON STAGE Wednesday 18 December at 7.30pm

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR MUSIC • SONG • DANCE • SPECTACLE

Saturday 28 December at 7.30pm

THE MUSIC OF ZIMMER vs WILLIAMS Celebrating the two greatest film composers of all time.

Tuesday 24 December at 3.00pm

Tuesday 31 December at 8.00pm

CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA

Thursday 26 December at 3.00pm

SIMPLY SINATRA All of your favourite Sinatra hits.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in spectacular style with uplifting classics and dazzling fireworks.

Sunday 5 January at 2.00pm & 5.30pm Monday 6 January at 7.30pm

SWAN LAKE Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Russian State Ballet Orchestra

THE BRIDGEWATER HALL Tis the season for festive favourites, traditional classics and exciting new concerts. There’s something for everyone at this special time of year.

Christmas with Russell Watson on 8 December kicks off the Christmas celebrations.

Accompanied by over 150 singers and featuring much loved music, seasonal songs and carols is for all.

Now That’s What I Call Christmas is the BIGGEST selling festival album of all time.

It’s LIVE ON STAGE on 17 December. The sensational live show band along with guest vocalists Kerry Ellis and Tim Howar, will romp through all the well-known Christmas classics.

Christmas Spectacular will spring to life with the Jingle Belle Dancers on 18 December.

The very best seasonal song and dance, including Merry Christmas Everyone, Winter Wonderland and more. A snow-filled finale to conclude the show will leave you in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Carol Singalong, with Jonathan Cohen is perfect for Christmas Eve. It’s a fun-filled jamboree of carols and all-time Christmas hits. Family and friends will love it...

Simply Sinatra on Boxing Day features all of your favourite Sinatra classics.

The fabulous Matt Ford and Emma Kershaw are accompanied by a 27 piece show band and ballroom dancers to perform the iconic music of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself’ The Greatest Show Tunes on the 27 December celebrates the best of the West End and movie musicals..... It’s a high energy toe-tapping extravaganza.

The Johann Strauss Gala on 28 December is an enchanting mix of evocative music, exquisite dance and billowing gowns. The Johann Strauss Orchestra and Johann Strauss Dancers take a Viennese whirl through the best waltzes and polkas!

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams on the 28 January, hosted by conductor Toby Purser, celebrates two of the greatest film music composers of all time, including scores from Superman,Harry Potter and more.

The New Year’s Eve Gala will kick start your New Year with a bang. There’s rousing classics, a whole load of fun and a dazzling firework finale.

Swan Lake, performed by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia will get 2020 off to a great start. The haunting Tchaikovsky score brings the greatest romantic ballet of all time to life and this much-loved production filled with fluttering swans and powerhouse choreography is unmissable.

Concerts begin on 8 December.

For details of Christmas shows at The Bridgewater Hall go to www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or call the box office on 0161 907 9000.

When being naughty is nice.

Choose from over 60 amazing restaurants from Bills to Carluccio’s, enjoy festive fizz at the San Carlo champagne bar at Selfridges, and indulge in brands like Gucci and Prada. Whatever you love to do, there’s plenty of ways to treat yourself this Christmas.

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Experience an Enchanting Christmas at Spinningfields

Experience the magic of Christmas beneath the stars at Spinningfields, with the return of the much-loved après-ski experience Bar Hütte and a sprinkling of further surprises to be revealed. Complete with a menu of classic cocktails, seasonal-treats and live entertainment, Bar Hütte is set

to be the perfect place for festive gettogethers and sensational ‘carol-oke’ sing-alongs, nestled beside Manchester’s most-iconic tree.

Follow @Spinningfields to discover more details.

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christmas party nights Celebrate the festive season at Park Inn by Radisson, conveniently located across from Manchester Victoria train station and the arena.

Bring your party to our party with our mingle and jingle package or for something more private, book one of our exclusive party nights. For those that enjoy the atmosphere of the Christmas markets but want to stay out of the cold, we have the perfect combination of market-style food with a party atmosphere!

Prices start from ÂŁ30.00 per person with dates available throughout November and December.

Enquire now at meetings.manchester@parkinn.com or call 0161 837 8207.

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WINTER FUNLAND Feel the thrill at Winter Funland this Christmas Winter Funland are the company behind the largest indoor and outdoor winter wonderland festival in the North West of England.

This year Winter Funland will be putting on a winter wonderland at Event City, Trafford Center, Manchester. The Winter Funland team have a wealth of experience in producing some of the largest kids and family orientated festival events around the UK. Attractions will include a huge indoor ice skating rink, a 1000 seat theater showing headline acts all day.

This year Winter Funland have secured mega kids TV stars Andy and the Odd Socks to perform daily. Fancy taking the kids to the Circus.. we have our own big top with amazing and exciting performances throughout the day… how about a visit to Santa in his grotto. this year something a bit special for the kids… LIVE reindeer Dancer and Rudolph will be making an appearance. A huge funfair, amazing festive food and drink… everything to get you and your family into the festive season mood. Kids under 3 are admitted for free, however they still need a ticket.

For the Mums and Dads… amazing food and drink (alcohol will be on sale). and more than 3000 FREE car parking spaces for your convenience.

So the team at winter funland are doing what they do best. putting on an unforgettable festive winter wonderland bonanza for kids and adults. Finding the location should be super easy.. Event City, Trafford park, is all you really need to know.

Event City Manchester is right next to the Trafford Centre. Prices for a family ticket is 89.00 + booking fee. A family consists of 2 adults and 2 children OR 1 adult and 3 children. Activities for all age kids, teens and adults are specifically catered for, there is something for everyone to do and experience. So with the team at winter funland doing what they do best, everyone has something to look forward to this Christmas time. Opening dates are December 7th 2019 – January 3rd 2020. Come along and give the kids an experience they will never forget..

Christmas excitement, fun and magic.

Start: 7 December @ 10:00 am End: 3 January 2020 @ 9:00 pm Website: www.winterfunland.com Venue: Event City Opposite the Trafford centre Manchester,M17 8AA Tel: 44 7496 536 364 Manchester Loves Christmas

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≥ CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT THE BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTER

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER, 11AM

CHRISTMAS FAMILY CONCERT

SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER, 3PM SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER, 3PM AND 7.30PM

HALLÉ CAROL CONCERTS

THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

A CHRISTMAS CRACKER FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER, 4PM MONDAY 23 DECEMBER, 11AM, 1.30PM AND 4PM

THE SNOWMAN with

ALIEN PARTY ON PLANET ZUM-ZEE

by Steve Pickett/Tony Mitton

MONDAY 30 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

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MANCHESTER’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS Albert Square Open daily from Friday 8 November to Sunday 22 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch-on, Thursday 14 November • Early 4pm close for final day, Sunday 22 December Albert Square is the original and most popular of our Christmas market locations: for a buzzing central starting point you can’t go wrong with the hustle and bustle around the craft and artisan goods, delicatessan stalls, the eateries and the famous ‘windmill’ bar.

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From hot mulled drinks to award winning Great North Pies, there’s always plenty of food and drink on offer: it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without the famous swing-griddle full of bratwurst or the Pig & Barrell’s hog-roast. New this year is Yard & Coop’s buttermilk fried chicken in waffle cones, and the ski-bar inspired Apres Sally, and their speciality hot-buttered rum drinks. Or how about some fresh French macarons?

Dogs are not allowed on Albert Square, except assistance dogs.

King Street Open daily from Friday 8 December to Saturday 21 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm Alongside the stylish shops of King Street you’ll find a Christmas Market location with a cosmopolitan feel. The ever popular fresh-baked French Macarons are back, and the smash hit halloumi fries from EAT Greek return for their second year. New this year is a fresh flowers stall, and an authentic arancini stall, which also sells deep fried calzones. Add new bar ‘The Grumpy Moose’ to the mix – their hot chocolates are amazing, and they’ve enough gins to make an advent calendar! Plus we have amazing crafters and producers selling arts, crafts, jewellery, clothing and boho styles.

St Ann’s Square Open daily from Friday 8 November to Saturday 21 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late close 10pm for Lights Switch-on, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm The elegant surroundings of St Ann’s Square make for a lovely Christmas Market location. Here you’ll find loads of decorative items to deck your halls with, plus creative and quirky gift ideas, artisan coffees and a great selection of eats to choose from.

New Cathedral Street Open daily from Friday 8 November to Saturday 21 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November

• Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm At one end of New Cathedral Street is the Witchhouse beer house, and at the other end, our newest bar – Bar No3 – will be offering espresso martinis and smoking gin cocktail drinks as the Christmas Markets gets our own gin trail. Brand new for this year, we also have stunning hand-made leather brogues, boots and belts from LANX, all handcrafted in Lancashire, plus gourmet bagels with Eat New York, the Northern Quarter fave!

Exchange Square Open daily from Friday 8 November to Saturday 21 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm Amazing antipasto selections, 3D lamp designs, handmade clothing and comicon crafts are flanked by amazing hot food and drink offerings: choose from ten different mulled wines, and eats like authentic Italian pizzas or hot and spicy curries, and – for those with a sweeter tooth, warm Cookie Dough, or mini pancakes smothered in biscoff and nutella.

Market Street Open daily from Friday 8 November to Saturday 21 December, 10am to 9pm • Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm This location has become a firm favourite at the Christmas Markets, with its great range of gift ideas, from boho jewellery and ethnic goods, bags and accessories, to gorgeous hats and gift sets of cheese truckles (last year’s Prosecco Wensleydale was featured in Cosmopolitan magazine!)

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Cathedral Gardens

Piccadilly Gardens

Open daily from Friday 8 November to Sunday 5 January, 10am to 9pm

Open daily from Friday 8 November to Sunday 22 December, 10am to 9pm

• Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Craft stalls open until 8pm

• Late opening 12noon on Remembrance Sunday 10 November • Late 10pm close for Lights Switch On, Thursday 14 November • Street food stalls open until 6pm / Craft stalls open until 8pm • Early 4pm close for final day, Sunday 22 December

Alongside the Ice Village and skating rink, this Christmas Markets location is the perfect place to bring children of all ages to meet the main man at Santa’s Grotto! As well as the Manchester City mini shop and a gorgeous baby-wear stall there’s a freeto-use campervan selfie van new to site, and weekly entertainment (Thursday to Sunday) with a great selection of vocalists, DJs, magicians and shows.

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Piccadilly Gardens will host its first Christmas Market this year, and we’ll be marking the occasion with lights installations and a brand new bar area – it’s a giant snow globe! Beautifully lit and styled, and with a live entertainment programme, it’s an oasis of calm in Manchester’s main gateway. Surrounded by gourmet food options such as Eat Greek and Smore’s campfire treats, we have plenty to browse plus the regular street food offering from our amazing weekly traders!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

New location, new lights, top talent!

DEANSGATE AND VICTORIA STREET 19:30 FREE New for 2019, our fabulous lights switch-on countdown takes place at the Cathedral end of Deansgate.

As always, Manchester celebrates Christmas in style and this year’s lights switch-on we’re making no exception! Our new lighting designs might be fitted with super-efficient, low-energy LEDs, but there’ll be nothing low-energy about the celebrations and fantastic firework display.

Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Zoe George The cast of Back to the Future The Musical The cast of Gypsy, and The Dance Academy Location and road closures We have a brand new location this year at the top of Deansgate, near the cathedral.

This year’s lineup Switch-on 2019 acts.

Hits Radio’s Fleur East, Greg and James will be pushing the button and hosting an evening of performances by:

FAMILY VIEWING AREA A family viewing area for people with pushchairs and small children will be available from Cateaton Street, and an accessible viewing platform will be in place next to the exit of the Marks and Spencers Car park. You can reach this from New Cathedral Street. This will be run on a first come, first served basis.

Becky Hill HRVY Four of Diamonds The cast of SIX

SECURITY NOTICE Please don’t bring bags if you can help it, as security checks will be in place and it may take longer for you to get in.

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SKATE MANCHESTER Skate Manchester comes to Cathedral Gardens on 08.11.2019 Skate under the sun, moon, and stars this Winter at the enchanting Cathedral Gardens in Manchester.

Whatever the weather, enjoy the festive season and skate at the new clear roofed ice rink at Cathedral Gardens, offering an enchanting atmosphere for couples, families, and groups looking for some festive fun. Visitors can pre-book tickets online as well as penguin skate aids for those needing a little extra help.

Celebrate the festive season with your loved ones, and make a day out of it! Enjoy the rink with your friends followed by a sweet treat and hot drink, and then a walk through the impressive Ice Village.

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Skate Manchester is part of the Ice Village experience which includes Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, Ice Tiki Bar, and the Ice Cavern.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS Couples, families and groups looking to plan the perfect festive day out in Manchester can now enjoy a skating session whatever the weather, owing to the rink’s transparent roof cover. And with the spacious rink holding up to 180 people, there’s plenty of space for gliding on the ice.

ICE CAVERN An amazing interactive ice sculpture experience for the whole family A frozen Ice Realm of beasts and fairytale delights This year’s Ice Cavern transports visitors to an even more fantastical domain: a distant realm of ice and snow, inhabited by legendary ice beasts including a unicorn, a griffin, and a massive dragon bathed in fire-red light. These mythical creatures guard the entrance to a frozen castle, its battlements and turrets all built from solid blocks of ice. Once inside the castle’s ice-block walls, enjoy a royal encounter!

SEE THE SCULPTURES UP CLOSE The Ice Cavern is an interactive experience – you can touch the ice, sit in Ice Regal carriage, take a selfie ‘trapped’ in an ice block and battle with the HUGE ice dragon.

Perfect for children, students and adults alike, the Ice Cavern is full of exciting mythical creatures and is a magical realm for all to enjoy.

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SANTA’S GROTTO Visit Santa this Christmas MEET THE MAIN MAN HIMSELF What could make Christmas more magical than meeting Santa himself? Complete your festive day out with a visit to the Grotto.

There’s nothing more exciting than meeting Santa at Christmas. Enter his grotto and take in the magic that is unique to the Ice Village. There will be plenty of photo opportunities available including

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a chance to sit on Santa’s special chair and every child will be lucky enough to take a small gift home, handpicked by Santa himself!

Make lasting memories that will be cherished by young and old. Santa’s Grotto is truly an authentic Christmas tradition you won’t want to miss.

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10 THINGS TO DO IN MANCHESTER THIS CHRISTMAS Explore Greater Manchester’s Festive Markets and Lights Switch-Ons 1. Manchester’s annual Christmas Lights SwitchOn spectacular will move from Albert Square for the first time, taking place near Manchester Cathedral on Deansgate on Thursday 14 November.

2. Head out of the city to Ramsbottom Christmas Markets; dotted around the beautiful town centre, it features food and craft from local producers. While in Ramsbottom, why not visit the lovely independent shops, cafes, bars and brewery too!

3. Returning again for 2019, Manchester’s Ice Village will be welcoming visitors, featuring attractions such as a new -10 degrees Ice Tiki Bar, a brand-new ice skating rink, an Ice Cavern and an unmissable Santa experience.

4. Catch X Factor winner Alexandra Burke starring in The Bodyguard at The Palace Theatre, based on the Oscar nominated movie.

5. Get your Christmas wish list ready for when Santa’s Grotto opens at Manchester Arndale.

6. Enjoy an exquisite selection of contemporary Japanese and Mexican small plates at Peter Street Kitchen the winner of ‘Best Luxury Restaurant’ in the UK. 7. B rowse Manchester’s range of independent stores to get a truly unique gift for your favourite person (and a little something for yourself!)

8. Wander around the stunning grounds at Tatton Park before entering the famous mansion and browsing gifts from 45 exhibitors at the Christmas Shopping Show.

9. Crowne Plaza Manchester – Oxford Road and Staybridge Suites Manchester – Oxford Road are situated on the University of Manchester campus, close to many attractions including The Royal Northern College of Music, Whitworth Art Gallery and the O2 Apollo Manchester.

10. Dakota, one of Manchester’s newest hotels, is a lifestyle brand for the independent thinking and discerning traveller, featuring 117 luxurious bedrooms and 20 opulent suites.

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30 November – 25 January

GYPSY

A Musical Fable. Book by Arthur Laurents.

Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Suggested by memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Original Production by David Merrick & Leland Hayward. Entire production originally directed & choreographed by Jerome Robbins.

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ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE The Royal Exchange Theatre has got it all wrapped up This Christmas the Royal Exchange Theatre has got it all wrapped up, with the best shows, gifts and food all under one impressive roof.

Situated in the heart of Manchester, with the Christmas Markets right on its doorstep – the Royal Exchange is the perfect place to escape the crowds. Check out The Rivals bar and restaurant for delicious food, mouthwatering coffee and cakes, or just a quick drink to revive you. Finish off your Christmas shopping in the Theatre Shop with its eclectic range jewellery, prints , ceramics, stationery and much more - all from the best independent makers. And from 30 November the brand new production of GYPSY will be on 22 Manchester Loves Christmas

stage – the ultimate celebration of the grime, graft and glamour of showbusiness - and the world of burlesque - with a songbook bursting with classics like EVERYTHINGS COMING UP ROSES and LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU. If you’re looking to entertain younger friends (aged 4 - 7) then DUCKLINGS is a fairy light filled festive reimagining of THE UGLY DUCKLING which runs from 17 December – 5 January 2020 in The Studio.

To plan your visit this Christmas and have a sneak peek at what’s on offer, visit royalexchange.co.uk/ christmas.

THREE WINE MEN Manchester Christmas Wine Tasting Wine-lovers of Manchester unite! On Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th December The Exchange Hall at Manchester Central will be transformed into a wine wonderland - the highlight of every winelover’s calendar. This year’s tasting extravaganza will be hosted by Oz Clarke, Olly Smith and Tom Surgey. They will also be joined by Susy Atkins of The Telegraph will be hosting A Splash of Gin, an area to introduce you to a range of boutique gin distillers.

Oz, Olly, Tom and Susy will be on hand and ready to point you in the direction of some top tipples. You grab a glass and move from table to table to taste and buy from the hundreds of wines and gins on offer. They will be mingling with the visitors to answer questions, give recommendations or generally engage in wine chat. As well as the main tasting there will also be three fantastic masterclasses.

You may just simply come to taste but many of the exhibitors will have special offers on their wines, so you can treat yourself to your favourites to take home and enjoy. This is the perfect time to fill up the wine rack to get ready for Christmas. With unlimited samples on offer, you will be totally

spoilt for choice. Get ready to dip yourself in deliciousness and find something to thrill you from your tongue to your toes!

WHAT’S IN STORE AT THE TASTINGS: • Browse and taste from hundreds of wines on offer – all included in ticket price • Mingle with Oz Clarke, Olly Smith and Tom Surgey for wine wit, wisdom and recommendations, • Taste gin from boutique distillers at A Splash of Gin with The Telegraph’s expert Susy Atkins • Treat yourself and buy some bottles to take home - many exhibitors will have exclusive offers at the show • Masterclasses – learn more at three different fabulous tutored tastings* *A separate ticket is needed for each masterclass Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2019, 13:00 – Sun, 8 Dec 2019, 14:00 GMT Location: Manchester Central Convention Complex, The Exchange Hall, Windmill Street , Manchester, M2 3GX Manchester Loves Christmas

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PALACE THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE Looking for a unique Christmas gift?

Christmas is only around the corner which can only mean one thing – panto season is here, oh yes it is! Starring in Snow White (Fri 6 – Sun 29 Dec) at the Opera House, we welcome the judge we all love to hate, Craig Revel Horwood as the ultimate Wicked Queen alongside Ben Nickless who returns as Muddles and Manchester’s own Eric Potts! Over at the Palace Theatre we’re getting our ‘Best of Whitney Houston’ album out in preparation for The Bodyguard (Tue 10 Dec – Sat 4 Jan) starring Alexandra Burke.

DeLorean in a brand new stage version of the hit 1980’s movie. It promises to be one of the biggest theatre events of the new year!

We’ve got lots to look forward to heading into the new year with the worldwide smash hit musical We Will Rock You (Mon 27 Jan – Sat 8 Feb) returning to Manchester. Featuring 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, this musical phenomenon is guaranteed to blow your mind!

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? With so many great offerings, now is the perfect time to purchase a Theatre Card for you or the theatre lover in your life. From just £35 for 12 months, you can enjoy priority booking, savings on tickets and fees and a host of other exclusive benefits. To join simply go to www.atgtickets.com/membership.

We’re very proud to be hosting the world premiere of Back to the Future – the Musical for a 12 week run (Thu 20 Feb – Sun 17 May) at the Opera House.

Join Doc Brown, Marty McFly and the famous

Looking ahead to Spring 2020, you’re in for a treat as the global phenomenon The Phantom of the Opera opens at the Palace Theatre (Thu 26 March – Sat 30 May). Widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, whether you’ve seen it 20 times or not at all – this is truly not to be missed!

With such a rich mix of shows and even more planned for 2020, we can’t wait to welcome you to one of our theatres soon!

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BYRON Tis’ the season to get Feastive!

Whether it’s an office knees up, dinner with friends or a family get together, Byron have all your feastive needs sorted! Get ready to loosen your belts and indulge in their Properly Feastive menu.

Who needs roast turkey, when you can have a buttermilk-fried turkey burger, loaded with all your favourite festive trimmings! The epic All Hail the Turkey from Byron comes loaded with chestnut & sage stuffing, crispy bacon and house-made bread sauce mayonnaise.

Like it cheesy? Try the Merry Cheesemas burger – loaded with more cheese than a Mariah Carey Christmas album, this burger comes loaded with a 28 Manchester Loves Christmas

Beer-battered smoked cheese patty, deep fried and topped with chestnut & sage stuffing, cranberry sauce & bread sauce mayonnaise.

The Properly Feastive menu is available from November 12th, 2019. £18.95 for 2 courses or £21.95 for 3 courses.

Byron will even treat you to a complimentary glass of Prosecco when you book the Properly Feastive set menu.

Find menus and book now: byron.co

Christmas at The Stoller Hall Jennifer Pike, violin with Martin Roscoe, piano

Add some Christmas cheer!

Tuesday 3 December, 7.30pm

Stoller Artisan Market

Saturday 7 December, from 10am

Pre-book a delicious mince pie and mulled wine for just £2 when ordered with your ticket*.

A Christmas Carnival

Sunday 8 December, 3.30pm

Paul Lewis, piano

Thursday 12 December, 7.30pm

A Causley Christmas

Thursday 12 December, 8pm Carole Nash Hall

*Stoller Artisan Market is a drop-in event, and is excluded from this offer

Awake Arise: A Christmas Show for Our Times Saturday 14 December, 8pm

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra Mistletoe & Miller Saturday 21 December, 7.30pm

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CHRISTMAS AT THE STOLLER HALL Get in the mood for Christmas with a month of music and mince pies at The Stoller Hall and Chetham’s.

For classical music lovers, there’s talent in abundance with violinist Jennifer Pike and pianist Paul Lewis playing music including Elgar, Schubert and Beethoven – the perfect counterpoint to Christmas!

Take a trip back to Christmas Past at Chetham’s Library, exploring the city centre’s oldest buildings by torch and candlelight in a unique and magical experience – all rounded off with a glass of wine or two, of course.

The inaugural Stoller Artisan Market features a range of work available from local artists and craftspeople, and students from Chetham’s School of Music serenading us with festive tunes.

Meanwhile, folk musician Jim Causley presents a gurt dollop of festive fun with West Country songs and carols, whilst five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists celebrate the joy of music on a winter’s night in Awake Arise: A Christmas Show for Our Times.

And finally, swing into the season of goodwill with a festive Big Band spectacular, as the well-loved Syd Lawrence Orchestra celebrate the unique voices of Glenn Miller and the Rat Pack with dancehall classics and Yuletide favourites for all ages!

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MANCHESTER’S NUMBER 1 ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION Nestled between the Corn Exchange and the Arndale is one of Manchester’s most iconic venues.

The Printworks is a buzzing, entertainment complex located in the heart of Manchester. The Eighteen-yearold leisure scheme houses a state-of-the-art IMAX cinema, fully equipped gym complete with a 20m swimming pool and a plethora of bars and restaurants.

The restored publishing house was once the hustle and bustle of the newspaper scene and operated for over 100 years printing the likes of the Evening Chronicle and the Daily Mirror.

Now instead of pulling all-nighters for looming deadlines the scheme is a place to relax and have fun.

From 6am until 3am the scheme is alive with activity.

Visitors can catch a spinning class before work, pop in for lunch, watch the latest blockbuster or meet friends for a drink after work.

The Printworks include eateries and bars to tickle your taste buds from every corner of the World.

Enjoy live Oompah bands at Bierkeller, go East to try Japanese delights at wagamama and Wasabi Sushi or stick with the classics like family favourite Frankie and Benny’s or Hard Rock Cafe.

It may surprise you to discover that we house the UK’s largest cinema at Vue Printworks.

It boasts an impressive 23 screens and seats 4,472 people. The IMAX screen is the second largest screen in Europe, and is one of a few sites in the UK to feature IMAX With Laser technology, meaning fans travel from all corners of the UK to appreciate the offering.

Regional film premieres, live broadcasts of theatre shows, celebrity Q&A’s and foreign films are some of our other cinematic accolades.

Printworks welcomed two new businesses in 2018 that have been thriving day and night. If you have 60 minutes free to escape from Alcatraz, a pirate ship or a bank heist then Escape Reality Manchester is the one, with 6 amazing themed escape rooms you will be spoilt for choice! Then your next stop must be Treetop Adventure Golf, a huge Amazonian mini golf experience with two full 18 hole courses perfect for families and groups, so tee off and pitch yourself against your friends.

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WHERE TO EAT There truly has never been a better time to eat out in Manchester, with new restaurants opening up at a faster rate than anywhere in the country! Located on Deansgate, the Hawkmoor serves up some truly wonderful steaks and has very welcoming and friendly staff.

Fancy something a little different?

Why not venture to Hardman Square and pop into Tattu for some oriental delicacies. With its excellent atmosphere and attentive staff this is one really not to be missed.

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OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT Tattu Restaurant & Bar

Tattu.co.uk 3, 4 Hardman Square, Gartside St, M3 3EB 0161 819 2060

Asha’s

ashasrestaurant.co.uk 47 Peter St, Manchester M2 3NG 0161 832 5309

Hawksmoor Manchester

Thehawksmoor.com 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB 0161 836 6980

The Wharf, Castlefield

brunningandprice.co.uk/thewharf/ 6 Slate Wharf, M15 4ST 0161 220 2960

Australasia Restaurant Australasia.uk.com 1 The Avenue M3 3AP 0161 831 0288

Fazenda Restaurant

Fazenda.co.uk The Avenue, Spinningfields M3 3AP 0161 207 1183

Hotel Gotham - Honey Restaurant Hotelgotham.co.uk 100 King Street, M2 4WU 0161 413 0000

Gaucho

Gauchorestaurants.com 2A St Mary’s St, Manchester M3 2LB 0161 833 4333

Jamboree Foodfest & Bar jamboreemcr.co.uk 3-5 Portland St, M1 6DP 0161 246 3400

Byron Manchester

1 Piccadilly Manchester M1 1RG 0161 237 3222 Manchester Loves Christmas

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OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO SHOP Manchester Fort

Lowry Outlet

Manchester Craft & Design Centre

Trafford Centre

Manchesterfort.co.uk Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester M8 8EP 0161 832 8838 Craftanddesign.com 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, M4 5JD 0161 832 4274

The Printworks

Theprintworks.com 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS 0161 829 8000

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Lowryoutlet.co.uk The Quays, Salford M50 3AH 0161 848 1850 Intu.co.uk/traffordcentre 0161 749 1718 Manchester, M17 8AA

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MANCHESTER FORT It’s the Fort that counts It’s the run up to Christmas, which means everyone has a role to play but don’t worry Manchester Fort is here to help you along the way.

We’ll be right by your side for when it comes to picking the perfect card for your spouse from Card Factory or when it comes to grabbing the necessities such as the cranberry sauce from M&S. When its time to come together, don’t forget the presents. We’ll have you spoilt for choice when you come to Manchester Fort! We have everything you need, from the latest toys from Argos to the newest

sports wear from Nike & JD. Perhaps you wish to dazzle someone with a little sparkle? H Samuel have a beautiful selection of jewellery, enough to make anyone’s eyes light up.

Most of all, remember to take some time for you.

We often get carried away with running about, let us help you relax with a hot drink and something to snack on at one of our fantastic eateries.

Just remember, whatever you get your loved one this year – It’s the Fort that counts.

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