Your complete guide to the culture trust Luton’s festive shows and events!
Santa’s Marvellous Magical Toyshop Sat 14 – Sun 23 Dec Morning and afternoon performances Luton Library Theatre, £12 | £10.50 / £9 conc, ages 3+ A funny festive show, packed with glittery surprises, catchy songs and beautiful puppets. Christmas is coming, but after 164 years of service, Santa’s Chief Elf would like to retire. He’s getting old, and he wants to spend Christmas with his little family. So, poor Santa is left with a very big problem. Who will make all of the toys for the good girls and boys?
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Stockwood: Illuminated Fri 6 – Sun 29 Dec (Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 5.45pm – 8.15pm (7.45pm finish on Sundays) Stockwood Discovery Centre, £5.50 / £4 A magical trail of light weaves through the gardens of Stockwood Discovery Centre this December. Join us for an illuminated spectacle of colour and light. As you wind your way through the gardens on a self-guided journey you’ll discover enchanting installations, captivating lighting and immersive projections. Stay and enjoy live music (Fridays and Saturdays) mulled wine, festive treats and a trip round gift shop!
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A Christmas Carol Fri 6 – Sat 21 Dec Wardown House Museum & Gallery £15 / £12, ages 12+ Charles Dickens brings the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to life, in the traditional Victorian setting of Wardown House. On Christmas Eve, the miserly Scrooge receives a visit from the ghost of his business partner Jacob Marley, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, who force him to confront the consequences of his actions. A seasonal classic that will make your heart soar as Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
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Carols at Wardown Join us for the nation’s favourite Christmas carols performed in the beautiful setting of the Drawing Room at Wardown House. This year we welcome three different local choral groups to the house, to spread Christmas cheer across the festive season. Performances are free but booking is essential due to limited capacity.
B.I.G Hat Factory Choir Sat 30 Nov & 7 Dec, 2pm & 3pm Wardown House Free, booking required
Peculi8 Sat 14 Dec, 12.15pm Wardown House Free, booking required
Luton Male Voice Choir Sat 21 Dec, 2pm Wardown House Free, booking required
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Father Christmas visits Wardown House Sun 1, 8, 15 & 22 Dec 11am – 3pm £13 per child (ages 0-10) £3 adult or £5 inc tea/coffee and mince pie A magical Christmas experience awaits the whole family at Wardown House this December. Children can curl up and listen to Mother Christmas’s festive story, share milk and cookies with one of our special elves, meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift from under the tree. Tickets are for timed entry slots throughout the day.
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At our other venues BIG Gospel Choir: A Gospel Celebration Wed 4 Dec, 7.30pm Luton Library Theatre, £12 / £10 conc Join us for a special Gospel celebration with guests BIG Hat Factory Community Choir.
Utter! Abandon Thu 5 Dec, 8pm Hat Factory Arts Centre, £5 / £3 conc, 16+ An Utterly Seasonal Celebration: Join Utter! for the creative office party with Poetry, Revelry and maybe even a band.
The Hat Factory Seasonal Skills Swap Sat 14 Dec, 4pm, bar opens at 7.30pm Hat Factory Arts Centre, free*, ages 14+ Join us for a day of making, where participants are invited to share their skills with each other in a creative community gift swap. Whether you’re a crafter, a dancer, a writer or a beatboxer, we want you to come and celebrate the artistic community then join us after for drinks in the basement bar. *Tickets free, donations to the Food Bank of non- perishable items welcome.
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Christmas Afternoon Tea Wardown House Museum and Gallery The Garden Café at Stockwood Discovery Centre Seasonal sandwiches, cakes, spiced scones and a selection of teas to enjoy with friends and family. £18.50 each (minimum of two guests) Add a glass of Winter Pimms or mulled wine for £3.95
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Booking: venues@culturetrust.com 01582 547445 Offer ends 31/12/19
OUR VENUES Luton Library Theatre Luton Central Library St George’s Square LU1 2NG
Wardown House, Museum and Gallery Old Bedford Road LU2 7HA
Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road LU1 4LX
Hat Factory Arts Centre 65–67 Bute Street LU1 2EY
www.culturetrust.com Box Office: 01582 878100 We do not charge booking fees Registered Charity No. 1122964