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25 NOVEMBER – 30 DECEMBER SPECTACLE OF LIGHT

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

25 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER ENCHANTED LIGHT TRAIL

Our family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wondrous nighttime experience, showcasing marvellous creations, installations and illuminations. Our Christmas light trail tells a beautiful story of encouraging inclusion and kindness, with clues and puzzles for young inquisitive brains to engage with. Tickets from £12-£25, babies go free. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

26 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER SNOW WHITE

Snow White is horrified that evil queen Malvinha is stripping Tewkesbury’s natural resources to fund her desperate bid to be the fairest in the land. She sets out to save the county with the help of her buxom Nanny, the palace IT guy and some very strange small people. Various dates and times. Tickets from £15. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. For more information, please visit www.rosestheatre.org

1 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY ELF HUNT

The naughty elves have gone missing in Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child. Admission fees apply to children and accompanying adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9AT. For more details, please visit www.batsarb.co.uk

7 JANUARY CHELTENHAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Prokofiev: Classical Symphony. Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite. Mozart: Symphony 40. St Andrew’s Church Montpellier. 7.30pm. Tickets £20. Students free. Tickets available on the door or from The Playhouse, Cheltenham. www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk. For more information visit www.cheltenhamchamberorchestra.org.uk

14-15 JANUARY WILD WINTER WEEKEND

Two days of workshops, talks and demonstrations. Guides in the Hide will be on hand to help you identify the winter wildlife. Highlights include a talk with Chris Moore on his book –Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation – and Winter Goose ID Workshops. For more details, please visit wwt.org.uk/Slimbridge

19 JANUARY THE ROYAL BALLET: LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE

Inspired by Laura Esquivel’s novel – a captivating family saga where the central character’s emotions spill out through cooking to influence everyone around her in startling and dramatic ways. An entertaining and engrossing new ballet. An event cinema screening. 7.15pm. Tickets from £12.50. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. For more information, please visit www.rosestheatre.org

19 JANUARY PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY ACOUSTIC

Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats – ranging from Howlin’ Wolf and John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson –they actually played alongside them, and enjoyed their friendship. 7.30pm. £28. The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud, GL5 1AE. For more details, visit www.thesubrooms.co.uk

20 JANUARY THE GUITAR ICONS SHOW

A colourful, dynamic and exciting tribute show featuring the music of some of the world’s most iconic and influential electric guitar players. Musicians that have shaped pop and rock music over the years – and many that continue to do so. Faithful live renditions of the original pieces to showcase the work of the greatest guitar icons. 7.30pm. £18.50. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. For more details, visit gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

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25 JANUARY ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONAIRES BAND

The Famous Royal Air Force Squadronaires Band are performing a public concert at the Bacon Theatre. Tickets are free of charge and there will be a retiring collection in aid of Forces charities, to be nominated by the Squadronaires. 7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

25-28 JANUARY CINDERELLA

Promenade Productions’ traditional family pantomime for fun, laughter and audience participation. The Playhouse, Cheltenham. 7pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 12pm Saturday (4.30pm performance sold out). Tickets: adults £16, children £12 from theatre Box Office on 01242 522852 or online at www.cheltplayhouse.org.uk

26 JANUARY THE CRUCIBLE

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power. Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial. Captured live from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre. £16.50 (£14.50, students £12.50). 7pm. The Bacon Theatre, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham GL51 6EP. www.bacontheatre.co.uk

27-29 JANUARY GLOUCESTER CAJUN AND ZYDECO FESTIVAL

Featuring live performances from The Cajun & Creole Express, Chanky Chank, Cajun Roosters UK, The Rosellys and many more! We will also have special talks and performances in ‘Jim’s Lounge’ takeover of the cinema stage including ‘Get Your Roots Out’ live podcast, American Roots Revue and more. With a mixture of live music and dancing all day, the party atmosphere is contagious, bringing the spirit of Louisiana to Gloucester. Various times and prices. Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, GL1 1NS. For more details, visit gloucesterguildhall.co.uk

4 FEBRUARY LIONEL

Following his TV appearances with Lionel Richie himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a breathtaking performance in this high-octane show, celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award-winning five star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including musical director Jonny Miller from Talon. 7.30pm. Tickets from £20. The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX. More details at www.rosestheatre.org

14-15 & 17-18 FEBRUARY ROCOCO PLAYERS PRESENT GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Neil Bartlett’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ well-loved story, directed by Antoinette Wilson. St. Mary de Crypt, Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP. (7.30pm, plus Saturday 2.30pm). £15 (£12 concessions). 01452 305235. www.discoverdecrypt.org.uk

26 MARCH NATIONAL STAR’S SUNRISE WALK

Join National Star’s Sunrise Walk on Sunday 26th March 2023 from Ullenwood, Cheltenham. By putting your best foot forward you will transform the lives of young people with disabilities with every step. The beautiful 12k circular route will give plenty of opportunity to soak up the stunning views around the Cotswold Way. Registration from 4.30am with the walk starting at 6am. nationalstar.org/get-involved/sunrise-walk

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