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Black Beauty

14 Dec - 5 Jan
relaxed performances
british sign language

A five-star children’s show retells the much-loved tale of a brave horse for ages five and over.

From the cosy horsebox they call home, Andy and...

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Fascinating Aïda

10 Dec - 5 Jan
accessible events
british sign language

The songs are hilarious and topical, the glamour is unstoppable: Britain’s greatest cabaret trio are back with a world premiere show.

Dillie...

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Circus 1903 at Southbank Centre

Circus 1903

19 Dec - 5 Jan
performance & dance
family & young people

Experience the thrills and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century circus this Christmas.

Circus 1903 returns to Southbank Centre, with...

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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Purcell Room entrance

Royal Festival Hall

7:30 pm | Tue 10 Dec 2019

Kate Rusby at Christmas

Hark! It’s a magical evening of festive Yorkshire songs and carols with the folk singer-songwriter

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Hayward Gallery

1:30 pm | until Tue 21 Jan 2020

(B)old Visions: Film-making for Dementia

Expand your creativity on a nine-week film-making programme for people with dementia

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Various times | until Thu 19 Dec 2019

Winter Choirs

Embrace seasonal cheer with our carol-singing community choirs, and join in with the classics

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Purcell Room

Various times | Tue 10 Dec 2019 - Tue 10 Dec 2019

When I Get Home

Join us for a screening of Solange Knowles’ film, an exploration of origin and spiritual expedition

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