Britain's best events this week NEWS
A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.
London
Anton Du Bekes Christmas | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - Anton Du Bekes Christmas at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 22 December 2014. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Anton Du Bekes Christmas live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Lantern Making | Today at Lauderdale House, Archway - A family afternoon to get you into the swing of Christmas and leave you with a delightful decoration. Then, bring your lantern along to Christmas Sing-along! Bring a parent/carer to help youplus an empty jam jar! Drop-in any time up till 4.30pm.
Latin Kandela Mi Son | 22 - 23 Dec 2014 at Floridita, Soho - Make sure to book early, and join us for December's Latin affair Free Entrance For dining contact Floridita on 0207 314 4000. Restaurant opens from 5:30pm. Kandela mi Son 7:30 - Midnight Project by veteran composer and singer,Ednar Picki Landa. Having grown up in Santiago De Cuba, Picki started his love of music at an early age
The Glory of Christmas | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - The Glory of Christmas at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 22 December 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for The Glory of Christmas, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
UV Snow Party | 22 - 23 Dec 2014 at Liquid & Envy, Basildon, Basildon - Join DJ Andy R for this fantastic UV Snow Party! If the weather outside is not Christmassy enough for you then this is the perfect night for you to get in the festive spirit! Playing the best in 80s, 90s, 00s and today your kick off to the Christmas week starts at JJ's Basildon! Drink Offers: £2.50 - Selected Drinks, All Night! 2-4-1 on Long Cocktails Admission Information: £4.00 entry Tickets are valid until midnight. An additional surcharge applies after midnight
South
Anton Du Bekes Christmas | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - Anton Du Bekes Christmas at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 22 December 2014. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Anton Du Bekes Christmas live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Lantern Making | Today at Lauderdale House, Archway - A family afternoon to get you into the swing of Christmas and leave you with a delightful decoration. Then, bring your lantern along to Christmas Sing-along! Bring a parent/carer to help youplus an empty jam jar! Drop-in any time up till 4.30pm.
Latin Kandela Mi Son | 22 - 23 Dec 2014 at Floridita, Soho - Make sure to book early, and join us for December's Latin affair Free Entrance For dining contact Floridita on 0207 314 4000. Restaurant opens from 5:30pm. Kandela mi Son 7:30 - Midnight Project by veteran composer and singer,Ednar Picki Landa. Having grown up in Santiago De Cuba, Picki started his love of music at an early age
The Glory of Christmas | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - The Glory of Christmas at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 22 December 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for The Glory of Christmas, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
Thea Gilmore | Tomorrow at The Half Moon, Putney - We are lucky to have musicians like Thea Gilmore, musicians that want more from themselves and more from music than some pre-formed, whistle-friendly cud, something to chew on but never fully digest. In an age where artists ? male and female ? tend to be either hyper-sexualised or completely neutered, Gilmore is that rare creature, an actual adult with a heart and a soul, a grown up with an opinion. Thea Gilmore is a real person tackling the sort of issues real people deal with every day, only, unlike the rest of us, she tackles those issues with an utterly beautiful voice and songs that touch on folk and jazz and rock and Americana.
Midlands
Sweet | Today at The Robin 2, Bilston - Sweet at The Robin 2 in Bilston on Monday, 22 December 2014. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.
Christmas Eve 2014 | 24 - 25 Dec 2014 at JJ's, Coventry, Coventry - Enter our fully transformed Winter Wonderland Indoor snow, giant CO2 cannons, UV cannons, laser show and much much more Advanced tickets on sale now, buy both Christmas and NYE for £9.00 only and get a free Friday or Saturday in January. Drink Offers: £2.00 - Selected Drinks, All Night Admission Information: £9
The Glory of Christmas | 24 Dec 2014 at Symphony Hall, Birmingham - The Glory of Christmas at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Wednesday, 24 December 2014. What's the best thing about going to watch The Glory of Christmas live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service
Christmas Day Dinner | 25 Dec 2014 at Halifax Hall Hotel, Sheffield - Enjoy a freshly prepared five course Christmas Lunch in our stunning Dining Room Upon arrival enjoy a glass of festive fizz or orange juice for arrival followed by a five course meal Christmas Lunch Menu Canap Selection Smoked salmon roll with cucumber yogurt and dill, chicken liver parfait with onion chutney, Wensleydale and apple compote, blinis with cream cheese, olive and thyme **** Gateau of smoked salmon lobster and prawn with sauce thermidor Saut of asparagus, artichoke, smoked ham and feta and hollandaise Endive with Roquefort salad, caramelised walnuts and crme fraiche Terrine of chicken, tarragon, and wild mushroom with crisp sourdough toast, cornichons and green salad **** Celeriac and Bramley apple soup with double Gloucester cheese scone Raspberry sorbet with iced berries **** Butter roast Turkey with Christmas crumble topping, apple and sage stuffing and chipolatas Seam bream fillet with Gravlax rosties and sauce vierge Treacle cured beef with wilted spinach and Yorkshire pudding Mushroom, blue cheese and watercress wellington with cepe sauce All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and crisp roast potatoes **** Christmas pudding with hot berry compote and creamy rum sauce Champagne panacotta with strawberry and meringue Apple and toffee crumble tart with clotted cream Selection of English cheeses with homemade chutney crackers and grapes **** Coffee & Petit Fours
Christmas Day Lunch | 25 Dec 2014 at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, Towcester - Enjoy a traditional Christmas Day Lunch, served in Astons Restaurant from 1pm, with live entertainment playing during lunch. Santa, although always busy on Christmas Day has promised to visit us this year with presents for our youngest guests, before he heads back to the North Pole. £75 per person* To book call our Christmas co-ordinator on 0845 400 1401.
East
The Thorns | 24 Dec 2014 at Ipswich Corn Exchange, Ipswich - The Thorns appears live in Ipswich, Suffolk at Ipswich Corn Exchange on Wednesday, 24 December 2014. For ticket prices to watch The Thorns at Ipswich Corn Exchange, see the list of tickets available for The Thorns.
The New Year's Fly In | 4 Jan 2015 at Old Buckenham Airfield, Old Buckenham - Our traditional start to the flying year sees the Airfield invite hardy aviators of all types of aircraft both vintage and modern to fly into Old Buck. Jimmy's will be serving hearty winter warming food all day and intrepid classic car and motorbike owners are invited to join a display in front of our famous Blister Hangar. Entry is just £2 per person on foot or bike, or £5 per car load of people. Classic car and bike owners (with their vehicles) get in free
North West
The Snow Queen | 2 - 4 Jan 2015 at The Lantern theatre, Liverpool - Storytelling, original music and song combine in this captivating adaptation of a timeless tale, to enchant the whole family! Gerda and Kay are the best of friends and are certain they always will be but when Kay is hit with magic splinters from a shattered mirror, everything begins to change. Kay meets the dark and mysterious Snow Queen who takes him far away to her distant land of ice. In this classic tale of ice kingdoms, magic spells and enchanting creatures, Gerda quests to defeat hatred and save her best friend from the dark magic of the Snow Queen. RPO presents this new adaptation by Sarah Nelson, with stunning original music by James Atherton
BURY WEDDING SHOW | 4 Jan 2015 at Stables Country Club (Bolholt Hotel), Bury - Let your imagination run wild when planning your wedding at the Stables; a romantic location set in its own private grounds with surrounding views of the 50 acres of lakes, parkland and picturesque gardens and a venue that will provide the most unforgettable party you will ever host. With a choice of magnificent wedding suites each licensed for civil ceremonies and all opening onto the stunning grounds, creating the ideal setting for your most perfect day. Our wedding fair features up to 30 local wedding businesses and designer catwalk shows. All brides receive the brand new Spring 2015 Little White Books wedding magazine issue 10
Cherry Ghost | Today at Kazimier, Liverpool - Bolton isn't the first place you think of when imagining the home towns of chart-topping bands. Yet, this indie-rock band entered the UK Album Charts at no.7 with their debut album Thirst for Romance, putting them firmly at the top of their game. Taking their name from a reference in the Wilco song "Theologians" on the album A Ghost is Born, the band are one of only a few bands that have been invited onto Jools Holland's show without having released any material
Liam Fray | Today at Sound Control, Manchester - Liam Fray at Sound Control in Manchester on Monday, 22 December 2014. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Liam Fray, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
Christmas Eve 2014 | 24 - 25 Dec 2014 at Liquid and Envy, Wrexham, Wrexham - 'Twas the night before Christmas And all through the town Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse. All the children in bed fast asleep While mommy and daddy have a quick drink. Come join us in Envy for your pre-Christmas party Have fun get loud and even a bit rowdy Drink Offers: £1.80 - Selected Drinks, Before Midnight Admission Information: £5
North East
Ray Jacksons Lindisfarne | Today at Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Ray Jacksons Lindisfarne at Newcastle City Hall in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Monday, 22 December 2014. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Ray Jacksons Lindisfarne live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Scotland
Andr Rieu | Today at Hydro, Glasgow - Andr Rieu at Hydro live on Monday, 22 December 2014 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire. For tickets to see Andr Rieu at Hydro, see the list of ticket prices.
Andre Rieu | Today at The Hydro, Glasgow - Andre Rieu is a rather revolutionary force within the world of classical music, from a very young age his father (a conductor of the Maastricht Symphony Orchestra) taught him the ways in which someone could make music. Later on he began to create his own renditions in a way that allowed for a good deal of creativity and self-expression. Outside of music Andre Rieu is a very accomplished linguist, speaking several different European languages fluently. In the world of classical music Andre Rieu is not well received by his critics, in fact they believe that he is making a mockery of the genre
Glenn Miller Orchestra | 29 Dec 2014 at Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Glasgow - Prepare yourself for a fantastic trip down memory lane as Musical Director Ray McVay leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra along with the Moonlight Serenaders, our wonderful vocal group, Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the Uptown Hall Gang all get together to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music, with tributes to the wonderful Ted Heath and his Orchestra and Dame Vera Lynn along side all your Miller favorites.
Hogmanay Live | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh - Enjoy Jason's cabaret show after dinner and party through the night with the resident DJ. TICKET PRICES TBC
Wales
OMG Boxing Day Special | 26 - 27 Dec 2014 at Pryzm, Cardiff, Cardiff - Christmas is nearly over, but there is still time for one last huge blowout Back by popular demand. OMG Boxing Day Special Pryzm: Edm, House & Dance Anthems Disco: Retro Classics Drink Offers: 80p - Selected Shots £1.50 - Selected Drinks Admission Information: Valid photo ID required - over 18s only Dress Code: Casual, no sportswear, fancy dress accepted.
New Year Jazz Break | 30 Dec - 2 Jan 2015 at The Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster - Celebrate the New Year in the historic village of Dunster with 3 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast accommodation with great jazz entertainment from West Country band John Shillito's Select Six. Also taking bookings for non residents each evening for dinner and jazz.
New Year's Eve 2014 | 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2015 at Pryzm, Cardiff, Cardiff - The night that really needs no introduction! Join the masses as we host the hottest party of the year! This will certainly be a memorable evening as we will be pulling out all the stops to ensure our very first New Year's Eve as Pryzm goes off with a bang! Want to celebrate in style? Why not reserve one of our luxurious booths that are inclusive of tailored drinks packages? For more information please contact: cardiff@pryzm.co.uk Admission Information: £5.00 - Early bird tickets £8
Dinner and Jazz | 1 Jan 2015 at Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster - Come and enjoy a delicious meal followed by an evening of great jazz entertainment from West Country Band John Shillito's Select Six, who play traditional jazz in the New Orleans and Dixieland style. Booking essential.
The Lion King UK Tour | 3 Jan 2015 at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff - The Lion King UK Tour at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on Saturday, 03 January 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch The Lion King UK Tour live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.