Thursford Christmas Spectacular is ready for 2023 shows

The curtain will rise on the 46th Thursford Christmas Spectacular on Wednesday, November 8.

An array of musical performances from Lakmé to festive favourites will be performed. There are also all-cast performances from Mary Poppins and musical numbers We Go Together and Consider Yourself (Image: Thursford)The event which has attracted almost six million visitors to date, is a three-hour extravaganza of singing, dancing, comedy, and festive fun with the steam museum transformed into a winter wonderland for the event.

Dress rehearsals took place last weekend, revealing a first look at 2023's offering, featuring one of the largest casts on stage, with singers, dancers, speciality acts and a live orchestra.

John Cushing, OBE, CEO, director and producer of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Image: Thursford Collection)John Cushing, CEO, director and producer, said: “We’re thrilled to reveal our 2023 show in its entirety.

"With an amazing, talented cast of over 120, a new line-up of speciality acts and a brilliant compere comedian, we couldn’t be more excited for this year’s production. Our sound system has also been upgraded, rivalling some of the best shows on the West End, making this our most immersive show yet.”

The curtain will rise on the 46th Thursford Christmas Spectacular on Wednesday, November 8 (Image: Thursford)New costumes, routines and speciality acts have also been revealed including acrobatic roller-skaters, a multi-British and European Mountain Bike Trials champion, and a juggling duo. 

The compere and comedian has been confirmed as Lloyd Hollett – The Comedy Wordsmith, who will bring his more than 30 years of experience to the stage. 

The curtain will rise on the 46th Thursford Christmas Spectacular on Wednesday, November 8 (Image: Thursford Collection)An array of musical performances from Lakmé to festive favourites will be featured - as well as all-cast performances from Mary Poppins and musical numbers We Go Together and Consider Yourself.

Mr Cushing added: “Whether it’s classic Christmas or all-out theatre, there is an abundance of festive fun to enjoy. Tickets are selling fast so you need to book now to avoid disappointment.”

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular runs from November 8 to December 23, with performances at 2pm and 7pm. Book tickets at www.thursford.com or call 01328 878477.

Lloyd Hollett – The Comedy Wordsmith is the host for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2023 (Image: Thursford Collection)