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FAMILYtalk
Bursting with festive

cheer

A magical destination like
no other, The Piece Hall
in the heart of Halifax is
bursting with festive cheer

FOR the first time, a Spiegeltent will take centre stage from 15 December
until New Years’ Eve, providing a very special intimate venue for an eclectic
programme of storytelling, family shows, live music, stand-up comedy
and late-night cabaret. A Spiegeltent, or ‘mirror tent’, is a 20 metre round
wooden structure, lavishly decorated inside with mirrors and glass, which
will become the perfect place for the festive celebrations.
Family shows include Leeds-based writer Matthew Bellwood who
will open the Spiegeltent each morning with A Selection of Stories From
Around The World, a brand-new family stage show featuring the wonderful
characters from the BAFTA award winning CBeebies show Sarah & Duck,
a comedy show filled with circus and stupid science from Funny Stuff for
Happy People with comedian Martin Mor and much more.
There is also a range of creative activities including the specially-created
industrious elves workshop and a series of bespoke window displays
crafted by 500 school children, with characters and light bringing the
building to life from dusk each evening.
More info: www.thepiecehall.com
PIC: SARAH & DUCK. Photo Credit Pamela Raith

PIC: (c) Andy Hollingworth - Funny Stuff for Happy People PIC: A selection of Winter Tales

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