5 things to do next week (25-31 Dec 2023)

Assistant editor Iain Lynn with his entertainments guide to five things to do next week in and around Lancashire

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00:06 Hello and welcome to our latest guide to 5 Things to Do, and this one covers the last week of the year,

00:11 that dead one where we don't know what to do with ourselves, but it does end in New Year's celebration,

00:15 so I'm sure we'll find something to talk about.

00:17 So, for those of you who haven't had enough of Christmas just yet,

00:20 a reminder that Christmas Carol is still on at the Tubes Theatre in Lancaster.

00:24 Unwrap the magic this season with a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale,

00:29 featuring toad-tapping music, festive fun and a touch of Christmas magic.

00:34 This heartwarming and uplifting tale of redemption is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.

00:39 There's evening and matinee shows all week, every day, except Christmas Day,

00:42 and you can get tickets for that from £16.

00:46 Now we turn our attention to Sunday 31st, and how about a New Year's Eve family party on Blackpool Promenade.

00:52 It's at the Christmas by the Sea Village on the Tower Festival headland, between 3pm and 6pm on New Year's Eve.

00:58 The outdoor party will include music and entertainment for children and parents,

01:02 finishing with a synchronised fireworks display and tower projection show set to music.

01:07 There's a range of ticket prices, but for a guide, a family of four is £20.75.

01:13 Later on, at the Town's Winter Gardens, you can enjoy a Northern Sol and Motown party,

01:18 billed as one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the Northern Sol calendar, with full houses every year,

01:24 in addition to the best of classic Northern Sol and Motown in the newly refurbished Spanish Hall.

01:29 They've now taken over the Pavilion as their home for disco and modern Sol classics,

01:33 as well as the old Vic Bar to provide extra seating and increased bar service.

01:37 Tickets for that one are priced at £23.50.

01:41 The Lawrence Hotel in Paddyham are putting on the ultimate 80s and 90s night.

01:45 Enjoy a five-course dinner, and then a night of dancing, hosted by 80s heartthrob Nathan Moore from Brother Beyond.

01:52 That little lot will cost you £74.50 a ticket.

01:56 Lastly, we're back to Blackpool for a golden ticket to the most dazzling New Year's party in town,

02:01 because as the clock strikes midnight on its dazzling 29th year, Funny Girls is back to usher in 2024

02:08 with an all-new spectacular show.

02:10 A nostalgic trip back to the golden era of Hollywood, a high-kicking salute to the Rockettes,

02:15 and a dash of laughter with a unique twist on classic farce, the show has something to tickle everyone's fancy.

02:21 And as the clock inches closer to midnight, get ready for a grand finale that's as thrilling and magical as the start of a brand new year.

02:28 Tickets for this unmissable-sounding show range from £15 to £34.

02:33 Or you could just stay in with Jools Holland, up to you, but join me next week, next year, for another Five Things to Do.

02:39 Until then, take care and have a happy New Year.

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