Christmas extravaganzas set to raise the roof at Morecambe church

Carols and festive singalongs will be part of Morecambe Parish Church's Christmas Extravaganzas.

Three evening and afternoon shows will be held at the church over the weekend of Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22.

The church’s choir, three local primary school choirs, a full orchestra made up of local professional musicians and acclaimed Vox Consort chamber choir, will fill the church in the heart of Poulton village with music and song.

There will be a licensed bar, open for an hour before each performance.

Choral and orchestral performances will include the much-loved Christmas story ‘The Night Before Christmas’ set to music by professional composer and former Morecambe Parish Church chorister, Oliver Tarney.

The orchestra will play Leroy Anderson's iconic ‘Sleigh Ride’.

“Christmas is a traditional time for people from all backgrounds to come together, "said Don Gillthorpe, musical director.

"These concerts really are the highlight of the season for me, as the musical talent on display will be mesmerising. It is absolutely not a ‘sit and listen’ performance, we‘re encouraging the audience to take part and join in with the traditional favourites they know, including ‘O Come, all ye Faithful’, ‘The First Noel’, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, and ‘White Christmas’. 

"It’s a really fun celebration - we’re expecting the rafters to be well and truly raised!”

Lasting 90 minutes, the three Christmas Extravaganzas will be held at 3pm and 6pm.

Priced £8 for adults and £5 for children, tickets are available at the Church, the Sanctuary Cafe (13 Queen Street, Morecambe) or HERE.