Voicebox: Christmas on Voice
This Christmas we'll be bringing you festive 'How To...' guides, lists, quizzes, and team thoughts and insights into next year in the art world.
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Review
21 December 2022‘Christmas Bells’: A Christmas song of grief
View ReviewA year on since its initial release, this underrated Christmas number is still relevant.
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Review
20 December 2022‘Loneliest Time of Year’: A thought-provoking Christmas tune
View ReviewLooking back at Mabel's 2019 Christmas release and why its message is timeless.
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Blog
20 December 2022A small reminder on domestic abuse this Christmas
View BlogChristmas is the end-of-year joy we all need, but sadly, it's not what all of us get.
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Review
19 December 2022‘Single On The 25th': A new song with an old message
View ReviewLauren 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
15 December 2022Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Telford Theatre
View ReviewThis year’s pantomime at Telford Theatre is the fairest pantomime of them all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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Blog
9 December 2022What contributes to the build-up to Christmas in the UK?
View BlogA list of all the things that contribute to our excitement during the build-up to Christmas.
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Review
9 December 2022Alice in Wonderland at Brixton House
View Review“Break the loop change track and change your futures.”
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Review
8 December 2022ALADDIN at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
View ReviewIt's pantomime time again in Wolverhampton, and this year I went along to the press night to experience the magical show that is ALADDIN.
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Review
5 December 2022Shrewsbury Theatre Severn Pantomime: Utterly Unmissable
View ReviewA smashing show ‘Fitt’ for the West End. Watch out Shrewsbury, Brad is back! ‘The perfect anecdote to everything going wrong in the year’ - David Jack, Theatre manager.
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Review
25 November 2022Shrewsbury Lights Review: Absolutely heaving with people… and festive cheer!
View ReviewAll 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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Blog
23 December 2021Voice Retrospects: Muppets Christmas Carol song ranking
View BlogMuch 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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How-to Guide
23 December 2021Voice's guide to the perfect mulled wine
View How-to GuideA cornerstone of winter festivities, join us as we break down how to make a perfect batch of mulled wine.
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Blog
22 December 2021A Caledonian Christmas: Scotland's festive traditions
View BlogFrom 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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Blog
22 December 2021Top Christmas foods
View BlogMy take on popular Christmas foods and some staples I believe everyone needs to experience at Christmas time.
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Feature
21 December 2021The Tomten: a lonely and existential alternative to Father Christmas
View FeatureAmbiguity 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
21 December 2021Festive ecology: Christmas plants and their historical symbolism
View FeatureHuman sacrifice, fertility rituals, and more feature in the histories of some of our well-known Christmas plants.
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Feature
21 December 2021When Santa came to town: The madcap story of the Santa Claus bank heist
View FeatureDelving into the 'true crime' of Christmas time, join us as we relate to you the story of Texas' most infamous festive felony, the Santa Claus bank robbery.
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Blog
21 December 2021Five festive games to play on Christmas Day
View BlogWhether 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?
