Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 24 raring2go.co.uk Glittering festive family show When it comes to family entertainment, no-one does it like the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company. As the largest youth musical theatre group in the UK, their annual Christmas Spectacular! at Snape Maltings concert hall is a Suffolk tradition that attracts audiences from all over East Anglia. This year marks the Co-op Juniors 80th anniversary and their 18th year at the world-famous concert hall. Decked with thousands of twinkling lights and a specially designed stage set sparkling with gold and red, the venue is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! The cast of almost 100 young people, with 800 costumes, will set the stage alight with their selection of high-energy dance numbers, a stunning nativity scene, moving carols and more than a few surprises. Rehearsals are well under way, with a team of choreographers and musical director Jo King crafting the huge range of music into a seamless toe-tapping extravaganza. “We cover a diverse range of musical styles, there’s truly something for everyone and it’s a real joy for the creative team to see each one come to life in our Ipswich rehearsal studios.’’ Seasoned directors Oliver Brett and Lucy Allen work with Jo on the selection of music for this nonstop production, which lasts two hours with an interval. Says Oliver, ‘We want to send our audience home filled with Christmas spirit, having enjoyed a truly spectacular show!’ Christmas Spectacular! 13 performances 8th - 17th December. Tickets from £18. Book coopjuniors.co.uk/spectacular or call 01728 687110. Special offers for groups, under 16s, over 60s. CO-OP Christmas Spectacular 154x155.indd 2 06/09/2023 12:37
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