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Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS)

Winter Wonderland Christmas Cabaret

Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th December 2021

The MADS team are back! And they are very excited to bring to the stage this December a sparkly evening of glitz, glamour and entertainment at their Winter Wonderland Christmas Cabaret show.

The evening will consist of a variety of acts to entertain you, including singers, comedians, magicians and so much more. This promises to be a truly spectacular evening filled with Christmas fun.

Guests will be seated 6 people per table. Tables will be appropriately distanced to keep everyone safe! Please note that if your group is less than 6 people, please be prepared to share with other ticket buyers on the night.

It’s been a difficult 18 months for us all and now we are all in need of some Christmas fun, so why not come along, dust off those sparkly Christmas outfits and allow yourself to be transported into a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland! Please book early as space is limited. We are all very excited to welcome you back!

Licensed bar available & a fabulous Christmas hamper to be won on both evenings! Tickets £15 per person (which includes fish and chip supper).

Tickets available from Melbourn Hub or call the MADS Box Office on 07513457845. Donna Sleight, MADS Producer

Cambridge Past, Present and Future

Events programme for Autumn and Winter Forest of Imagination Exhibition » Winter Wreath Making at Wandlebury

Country Park

Sun 5 Dec. All day, 90 minute sessions. £18 per family. Create your own wreath with the whole family. » Winter Trees at Wandlebury Country Park

Wed 8 Dec, 10am – 12. Free (donations welcome)

Gentle guided walk to learn how to identify tree species in winter. » A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) at the Leper Chapel

Fri 10 & Sat 11 Dec, 7.30pm. Adults £14/under 18s £10

Festive play as Dicken’s performed it himself:

One man, one stage. » Winter Wreath Making at Wandlebury Country

Park Sat 11 Dec. All day, 90 minute sessions. £18 per family. Create your own wreath with the whole family. » Winter Trees at Wandlebury Country Park

Tues 18 Jan, 10am – 12. Free (donations welcome)

Gentle guided walk to learn how to identify tree species in winter. » History and Archaeology Walk at Wandlebury

Country Park

Weds 2 Feb, 10am – 12. Free (donations welcome). Gentle guided walk with a Warden. » Children’s Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury

Country Park 14–18 Feb, 8.30am –4pm. £38 per day.

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