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Voice MagPosts Tagged: christmas
  • Review The Nutcracker (English National Ballet Company) Review - by Rebekah
    6 January 2023

    The Nutcracker (English National Ballet Company) Review - by Rebekah

    by Helen Morley

    I saw the Nutcracker for Christmas. This is my review of the production.

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  • Review ‘Christmas Bells’: A Christmas song of grief
    21 December 2022

    ‘Christmas Bells’: A Christmas song of grief

    by Ciéra Cree Contributor

    A year on since its initial release, this underrated Christmas number is still relevant. 

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  • Review ‘Loneliest Time of Year’: A thought-provoking Christmas tune
    20 December 2022

    ‘Loneliest Time of Year’: A thought-provoking Christmas tune

    by Ciéra Cree Contributor

    Looking back at Mabel's 2019 Christmas release and why its message is timeless. 

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  • Blog A small reminder on domestic abuse this Christmas
    20 December 2022

    A small reminder on domestic abuse this Christmas

    by Nelle Osei Contributor

    Christmas is the end-of-year joy we all need, but sadly, it's not what all of us get. 

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  • Review ‘Single On The 25th': A new song with an old message
    19 December 2022

    ‘Single On The 25th': A new song with an old message

    by Ciéra Cree Contributor

    Lauren Spencer Smith is a fresh new voice on the Christmas music scene but sadly isn't telling us anything we haven't heard before. 

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  • Review The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at Regent Theatre in Stoke
    17 December 2022

    The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at Regent Theatre in Stoke

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    Not quite the night in Neverland I had hoped for...

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  • Review Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Telford Theatre
    15 December 2022

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Telford Theatre

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    This year’s pantomime at Telford Theatre is the fairest pantomime of them all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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  • Blog What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?
    9 December 2022

    What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    A list of all the things that contribute to our excitement during the build-up to Christmas. 

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  • Review Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!
    25 November 2022

    Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!

    by Ellie Blackwell Voice Reviewer

    All singing-all dancing, this traditional event is bound to open the floodgates to the anticipation and excitement of Christmas! However steer clear if you can't handle crowds...

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  • Review A review of NATIVITY! The Musical
    25 November 2022

    A review of NATIVITY! The Musical

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    NATIVITY! The Musical is written, directed, and composed by the award-winning Debbie Isitt. I went along to the opening night at Birmingham Repertory Theatre to see this production and here is what I thought... 

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  • Event Free magical Santa visits this Christmas at Lil's Parlour CIC in Birmingham!
    19 December 2022 – 21 December 2022

    Free magical Santa visits this Christmas at Lil's Parlour CIC in Birmingham!

    by Gregary Burnsen-Hicks

    Lil's Parlour CIC based in Northfield, Birmingham are offering FREE magical Santa visits this Christmas, all tickets are FREE and are now available from: https://lilsparlour.co.uk/magical-santa-visits

    Ticket booking is essential!

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  • Review ‘Christmas Under the Stars’- Not unputdownable, but easy to pick up again.
    28 June 2022

    ‘Christmas Under the Stars’- Not unputdownable, but easy to pick up again.

    by Ellie Blackwell Voice Reviewer

    Written by Karen Swann, romantic and deliciously descriptive, isolation, deceit and escapism are subtly woven through this plot which explores heartbreak and what it is to truly live your life.  

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  • Blog Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking
    23 December 2021

    Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Much beloved by millions around the world, The Muppets Christmas Carol is the perfect Christmas movie, so join us as we rank its songs from worst to best. 

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  • Blog A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions
    22 December 2021

    A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    From torching twigs of rowen to knocking on someone's door after midnight, Scotland has many festive traditions. Join us as we break down some of our favourites!

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  • Feature The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas
    21 December 2021

    The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    Ambiguity and loneliness are celebrated in the story of the tomten, at odds with some of our more traditional Christmas folklore.

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  • Feature Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism
    21 December 2021

    Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    Human sacrifice, fertility rituals, and more feature in the histories of some of our well-known Christmas plants.

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  • Blog Five festive games to play on Christmas Day
    21 December 2021

    Five festive games to play on Christmas Day

    by Hamish Gray Kickstart

    Whether you spend the day with friends, family, or a mix of both, it's always a treat to celebrate the festive time with the ones you care about. Why not bring out everyone's competitive spirit by giving the following games a try this 25 December? 

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  • Feature The not-so-Christian origins of Christmas
    20 December 2021

    The not-so-Christian origins of Christmas

    by Dulcie Geist Kickstart

    The holiday has its roots in some surprising traditions and, it turns out, has ‘always been an extremely difficult holiday to Christianize’.

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