Christmas comes to Warwick Arts Centre

Family favourite Stick Man heads the festive line-up for 2022.

Plus Glisten, and festive music.

There's plenty to celebrate at Warwick Arts Centre this Christmas.

Leaving his family tree, Stick Man (Thu 1-Sat 31 Dec 2022) sees Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved character spring to life.

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire!

How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas?

This delightful and hugely acclaimed adaptation from Freckle Productions (Zog, Tiddler, Terrific Tales), is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music, and funky moves.

Alongside selected Stick Man performances, artist Benny Semp hosts a series of free Stick Man-themed family drop-in workshops (Sat 3, Sat 10, Sat 17, Sun 18 Dec, from 11am-4pm). Attendees can use real sticks to create their own Stick characters - and you don't need to have a ticket to the show to get involved.

Stick Man has also provided the inspiration for the decorations on the eco wooden trees that populate the Arts Centre's open foyer - these creative adornments have been made by over 300 pupils from four Coventry primary schools.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/3iaTuBISBK4

For younger visitors, Half Moon's Glisten (Mon 19-Sat 24 Dec) is the perfect alternative festive experience for babies aged 0-18 months (and their grown-ups). A gentle, sparkling and immersive multi-sensory experience, the show is performed to a small audience - creating an intimate and welcoming theatrical event - and is followed by an interactive free-play session where babies can explore Glisten's sparkling tactile world.

Watch the trailer here:

https://youtu.be/KL6-zHduGTA

Meanwhile, The University Of Warwick Chamber Choir also host their Winter Warmer (Fri 2 Dec), and a Festive Family Christmas Countdown (Sun 4 Dec) sees the University of Warwick Music Centre present an afternoon of magical music, sensational songs, and festive fun - with Christmas attire encouraged.

These special festive events and activities join an already packed December programme at Warwick Arts Centre which also includes free jazz on successive Fridays (Fri 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Dec, from 5.30pm); the Maxim Vengerov Gala Concert (Sat 3 Dec), a must-see celebration of a unique musical talent; harpist Alina Bzhezhinska's ground-breaking HipHarp Collective (Thu 8 Dec); and a crammed cinema programme that features Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, sci-fi epic Avatar: The Way Of Water, and Whitney Houston biopic,I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

For tickets and more information, see: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk

CHRISTMAS LISTINGS

Thursday 1 to Saturday 31 December 2022

Stick Man

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back at Warwick Arts Centre for Christmas 2022!

Suitable for all ages.

BSL Performance: Sat 17 Dec 10.30am

Relaxed Performance: Tue 20 Dec 10.30am (Chill-out from 10am in Creative Learning Space)

Familiarisation Session: Mon 19 Dec, 10.30am

Saturdays 3, 10, 17 & Sunday 18 December 2022, 11am-4pm

Stick Man Family Workshops

Festive Stick Man themed fun with artist Benny Semp. Create your own Stick characters.
FREE. No booking required.

LINK: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/Q7-stick-man-book-now-for-christmas/

Sunday 4 December 2022

Festive Family Christmas Countdown

LINK: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/1C-festive-family-christmas-countdown/

Monday 19 to Saturday 24 December 2022