there’s villains to boo and goodies to cheer, there’s a giant that is really, really ginormous and there’s even a talking cow!
Tickets: €15 Adults / Children(U12) €12 / Family of 5 €50 / Groups (10+) €10 / Dur: 1hr
NATIONAL CONCERT HALL
www.nch.ie
Box Office 01 417 0000 1st DECEMBER 8PM
THE ESB GREAT CHRISTMAS CONCERT A spell-binding Christmas Concert for all the family! Be part of it and sing all your favourite carols under the baton of Dr Ite O’Donovan with the Lassus Scholars, Piccolo Lasso Children’s Choir, orchestra and guest soprano Miriam Murphy. Tickets from €12 - €35
3rd DECEMBER 12.30PM & 2PM
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH THE ECO BAND Gather the family for this festive celebration of seasonal favourites with singer Riona Sally Hartmann
and the ECO Band. Tickets: Adult €12 / Child €10
10th DECEMBER 12.30PM, 3PM & 5PM
STICK MAN & ROOM ON THE BROOM Hop on for the ride with acclaimed animated films Stick Man and Room on the Broom, based on the much-loved children’s books by Gruffalo creators, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tickets: Adult €23 / Children €18 / Family of 4 €77
16th - 18th DECEMBER
THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT FEATURING THE SNOWMAN A magical concert designed for all the family. Raymond Briggs’s captivating film has established itself as part of the Christmas festivities for young and old, accompanied by Howard Blake’s score played live by the Orchestra of the National Concert Hall. Tickets: Adult €22 / Child €17 / Family €73
BORD GAIS ENERGY THEATRE
www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie Ticketmaster: 0818 719 377
7th DECEMBER 2016 - 7th JANUARY 2017
BIG THE MUSICAL This broadway show is based on the classic movie starring Tom Hanks. It tells the story of Josh Baskin, a twelve year old boy who hates being little until one night at the carnival the mysterious Zoltar machine grants his wish to be big. Trapped in an adult’s body and alone in New York, he innocently tries to find his way around a grown-up world where it’s all work and no play. Tickets from €15
2nd DECEMBER 2016 - 6th JANUARY 2017
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Charles Dickens’ unforgettable characters come to life as the story of Ebenezer Scrooge is faithfully retold using only physical and vocal skill, many hats, some scarves, fairy lights... and an IKEA desk lamp!
Tickets: Public €12 / Schools: €5 or €4.50 Early Bird if booked by 28th October/ Age 7+ / Dur: 45mins
27th - 28th JANUARY
FAMILY TRAD GIG: MOXIE Outstanding band Moxie bring traditional music that flows from banjos, guitar, accordion, keyboard and percussion and their sound is shaped by Ireland’s untamed West
11th - 18th DECEMBER
THE SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL The movie and music from Irish Philharmonic Orchestra combine with narration from RTE’s Shay Byrne to create this special effect. This family Christmas show will also feature seasonal favourites from the talented children of several stage schools, adding to the spirit and excitement of Christmas. Tickets: Adult €19 - €25 / Child €13 - €19 / Family of 4 €59 - €79
TIVOLI THEATRE
www.ticketmaster.ie Box Office: 0818 719330
2nd - 4th DECEMBER 2PM & 6PM
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Disney’s smash hit musical, High School Musical On Stage, comes to life at The Tivoli theatre stage this December. Join Troy, Gabriella and the other students of East High for a spectacular production featuring all your favourite songs and dance numbers This feel good musical will appeal to young and old and will have everyone bopping in the aisles. Tickets: €20 - €22
13th DECEMBER 2016 - 15th JANUARY 2017
ALADDIN – THE CHEERIOS PANTO Anthem Productions are proud to present the star studded Cheerios Panto Aladdin at the Tivoli Theatre from Tuesday 13 December. A hilarious, festive fun family treat not to be missed. TICKETS: €15 - €30.50
THE ARK Box Office: (01) 6707788
Temple Bar
www.ark.ie
5th – 29th JANUARY 7.30PM (THURS – SUN) 2.30PM (SUN)
THE FREEZIN’ SNOWQUEEN In this magical pantomime two orphan sisters Gerda and Gertrud must defeat the evil snowqueen who has taken over the kingdom. The evil queen kidnapped Gertrud and brings her to the Ice Palace. Gerta must embark on a perilous journey to defeat the snow queen. Helping her on her journey is Dame Stuffy Laplander. A fun-filled frosty adventure for all the family.
Coast. This trad music mixes with other musical influences from folk, rock and new age bluegrass, giving the band a truly distinctive sound
at the Ark this Tradfest. Tickets: €12
AXIS BALLYMUN
www.axis-ballymun.ie Box Office: (01) 8832100
26th NOVEMBER 2.30PM
HUMPTY DUMPTY’S BIG ADVENTURE For the first time ever the classic nursery rhyme ‘Humpty Dumpty’ is brought to the stage in this wonderful live interactive allsinging
and all-dancing production. Tickets: €10 / Family €32 11th DECEMBER 12PM
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, look at Frosty go! Frosty the Snowman is a jolly, happy soul made of snow with an old magician’s hat that brings him to life on stage. Tickets: €10
17th DECEMBER 2.30PM
BOSCO’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS WITH HANSEL & GRETAL Hansel and Gretel is a beautifully produced show with large puppets, colorful sets and exquisite lighting. Tickets from €5
Tickets: €7 - €10 MERMAID THEATRE BRAY
www.mermaidartscentre.ie Box Office: (01) 2724030
14th - 16th DECEMBER 7PM
THE WOLF AND PETER Prokofiev’s Peter And The Wolf is one of the most well known pieces of music ever written. In this energetic new work, David Bolger has taken this timeless story of courage and imagination as inspiration, and here… the story is told through the eyes of a Wolf!
Suitable for ages 6 – 10. Tickets €10 / Concession €8 15th DECEMBER 8PM
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT WITH PAUL BYROM One of Ireland’s premier tenors, Paul Byrom, will be bringing his Christmas show to Monkstown Church in aid of The LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.. This is a show that will appeal to all ages and tastes in music. Tickets: €27
17th DECEMBER 2016 - 5th JANUARY 2017
MOVIES AT MERMAID THEATRE This festive season there are many magical movie screenings to enjoy at the Mermaid Theatre, including Frozen Sing Along, The Santa Claus, Scrooged and It’s a Wonderful Life. Tickets from €5
22nd - 23rd DECEMBER
THE NUTCRACKER Ballet Ireland brings one of the world’s best loved ballets to audiences nationwide this season. This timeless classic, with beautiful costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved & sumptuous score, takes audiences on a wondrous adventure of full of quintessential Christmas magic.
Tickets: Adult €22 / Concession €20 / Family of 4 €75
PARENTS!
Event information is correct at time of going to press but before making a long journey (or a promise!) we’d advise you phone the organiser to check all details.
The ESB Great Christmas Concert National Concert Hall
Thursday, December 1st 8pm
Piccolo Lasso,The Lassus Scholars Director Dr Ite O’Donovan
Special Guest: Miriam Murphy, soprano Tickets on sale now €12-€35
www.nch.ie
Dublin Choral Foundation - a provider of music education from childhood to adulthood. Music education at its best!
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