Brighton Dome boasts bumper Christmas line-up in the weeks ahead

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Spokeswoman Katie Fowler said: “Brighton Dome’s festive events programme brings seasonal joy to all three of its venues this year, with a Blizzard-themed circus show (27-31 Dec), Musicals Mayhem from acclaimed drag artist and cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat (18-24 Dec) and family theatre in A Town Called Christmas (27-31 Dec). Parties for all ages include the return of the Christmas Ceilidh to Brighton Dome Corn Exchange (13 Dec) and Christmas karaoke in ORGANOKE with musical accompaniment from Brighton Dome’s famous organ (19 Dec).

“Canadian circus troupe FLIP Fabrique take to Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall stage between 27-31 December, for Blizzard: an acrobatic journey into the dead of winter that will create visual poetry and moments of wonder for audiences of all ages. Across the same dates in the Studio Theatre, ages three and up and their grown-ups are invited to a place where gingerbread houses used to glow under twinkling fairy-lights and coins were made of chocolate. A Town Called Christmas is a theatrical rollercoaster of magic, music and mayhem as hero Clementine aims to save the day – and the crumbling town.

“Throughout December there are parties suitable for office mates, friends and families. In London sell-out show Musicals Mayhem (18-24 December), cabaret, opera and drag star Le Gateau Chocolat hosts an evening of high kicks, high drag and high glamour. With a musicals memory as deep as his booming bass vocals, expect a feel-good night of songs across the musicals spectrum: Sound of Music to The Snowman, Follies to Frozen and Cabaret to Cats.

“Once a staple of Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange events programme, for the first time since the venue’s refurbishment the Christmas Ceilidh (13 Dec) returns this year, with music from vibrant six-piece band the Sussex Pistols and their resident caller to teach the whole family the moves. For adults, ORGANOKE (19 Dec) is a night of Christmas karaoke accompanied by Brighton Dome’s legendary organ and hosted by another Brighton legend, rapping pensioner Ida Barr.

“Brighton’s Big Drag Pageant: The Snow Ball (12 December) presents the biggest, campest and most glamorous drag event of the year. Hosted by award-winning drag artist Alfie Ordinary, it brings together an all-star cast of drag acts to perform and compete live for their chance to take home the crown. Expect high flying, jaw dropping performances, faux fur, ice queens and snow kings at this radical, inclusive and extraordinary winter spectacular. To celebrate New Years Eve, queer dance party legends Gal Pals and Polyglamorous join forces to host the ultimate queer club night in the Corn Exchange.

“For comedy fans, a special festive edition of Live at Brighton Dome, the venue’s flagship comedy showcase, takes place on 20 December. Live at Christmas is headlined by Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius Sam Campbell, hosted by Brighton’s own Maisie Adam and includes sets from Simon Amstell, Lou Sanders and Funny Women Stage Award Finalist Sharon Wanjohi. On 7 December, Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen bring their hit podcast Like Minded Friends to the Corn Exchange for some festive frolics.

“Christmas concerts include a programme of Ukrainian carols and the Nutcracker Suite from Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (7 Dec), the Big Christmas Singalong from Choir with No Name (11 Dec) and Brighton Festival Chorus’s annual performance with Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (14 Dec). Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus’s Beauty & The Bear is the choir’s unique twist on pantomime on 13 December; two of international cabaret’s grandest dames, Barb Jungr and Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane, perform on 14 December and Kate Rusby brings South Yorkshire’s rich Christmas traditions to Brighton on 16 December. The festive season kicks off on 30 November with Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band: A Festive Night of Songs & Laughter and Brighton Etsy bring their annual Christmas Fair to the Concert Hall Foyer on 6 December.”