The Bridgewater Hall’s yuletide festivities are kicking off with the classic holiday fable, A Christmas Carol, seen through the prism of puppets.

The Nutcracker is the original Toy Story narrative, bringing toys to life on Christmas Eve as their younger owner, Clara journeys through a winter wonderland of two acts. Displaying challenging choreography, an iconic score and the stunning costumes of its multiple fairies and their foes, the show has the ability to bring childlike wonderment through the magic of Tchaikovsky's music.

Taking the journey farther than it has ever been before, the live orchestra are ready to refresh the Star Wars universe, expanding out to a new audience with their fleet of orchestral talent. The blockbuster is reborn with a live backing of the classic soundtrack, performed alongside a cinema screen projection of the film.

There’s nothing but blue skies ahead as the holiday classic White Christmas hits the Palace Theatre, adorning the stage with old school glamour, phenomenal costumes and whimsical sets.