I want to say it's too early to be mentioning the C word, but in truth, I don't think it is. I start planning the festivities as soon as Ember's birthday is out of the way at the end of August. Don't worry, I'm not one of those (unhinged) people who put their tree up in October. I just like to be prepared.
I like to know what we're doing as a family, as we usually plan a few days out during the Christmas holidays. This year, we've been gifted tickets to go and see The Snowman at Chester Cathedral. The screening will be accompanied by a live orchestra playing the music from the animation. And, obviously, it will feel even more magical because it's taking place in a stunning Cathedral.
The Snowman will be performed in Chester on the 20th and 21st December 2019. Tickets are on sale now so make sure you get yours before they sell out. You can book tickets directly from the Chester Cathedral website here.
You can find out more about Carrot Productions' The Snowman tour on their website. Carrot Productions are the world’s leading performers of The Snowman, having staged over 200 performances to date across the UK, including at many of the country’s finest Cathedrals and venues, with musicians drawn from the UK’s top orchestras.
Each of their magical performances includes a toe-tapping Christmas Medley and a fun musical tour of the orchestra, presented by our performers alongside specially commissioned animation and original music.
The show will be travelling to various venues across the country throughout December. For a full list of venues, and to find out more about the show, click here.
Photography © Gareth Widdowson
Disclaimer: I have been gifted a family ticket to go to see The Snowman in return for this promotion. See you there!