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PAUL WHITEHOUSE is to appear in concert with a full band and choir for Christmas performances of The Gritterman.
Former Maccabees frontman and writer Orlando Weeks is revisiting his debut book The Gritterman – and its companion album – with live performances featuring The Fast Show comedy star in the title role. Go to orlandoweeks.co.uk for details.
NIGHT AT THE OPERA, AT THE CINEMA
OPERA favourite La Traviata is the next cinema offering from New York’s famous Met Live season.
The production is directed by Michael Mayer, who is best known in the UK for his recent West End production of Funny Girl The Musical starring Sheriden Smith and the movie The Seagull starring Annette Bening and Saoirse Ronan. La Traviata can be seen on December 15.
Go to metliveinhd.co.uk for cinema details.
AVATAR-INSPIRED SHOW FOR CIRQUE
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S new show inspired by film director James Cameron’s blockbuster sci-fi fantasy movie Avatar is to make its UK debut next year.
Toruk – The First Flight is the company’s first production developed alongside a film franchise and the spectacular show brings to life the alien world of the Na’vi. The show reaches the UK in June.
Go to cirquedusoleil.com/toruk for details.