What’s going on this weekend? 20-22 December 2019
It’s nearly Christmas! This is the last ‘what’s going on this weekend?’ article for 2019 but no need to worry we will be back in 2020! Why not start off the Christmas festivities by visiting one of the many fantastic events happening within Kirklees this weekend.
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Holmfirth Film Festival
Holmfirth Film Festival’s 2019 Christmas film show runs at Holmfirth Civic Hall, 20- 22 December. This year’s selection-box of screenings opens with Friday night and Saturday afternoon family films and Aardman animation, continues with a great Saturday night musical, and ends with a beautifully wrapped restoration for the grown-ups.
Make sure you leave space in the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and preparations to take a well-earned break, or to occupy the kids for a couple of hours at one of these great films.
When is it?
Friday 20- Sunday 22 December 2019
Where is it at?
Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
More information
Full details can be found on the Holmfirth Film Festival website.
Wheels on the Christmas Bus (Slaithwaite)
Grandy is a musical bus driver, when his passengers leave the bus he finds some lost property, including a comical goose! With a magic feather the children help Grandy create a winter surprise!
This show includes lots of enjoyable participation and is especially for young children and their families. Based on the popular The Wheels on the Bus rhyme, the snowy story is told with magic, live music, puppets, and songs.
When is it?
Saturday 21 December 2019 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where is it at?
Watershed Workshops Ltd, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN
More information
For more information visit the event’s page.
Huddersfield Winter Festival
Huddersfield Live brings a little magic to Huddersfield by way of beautiful festive tipis adorning St George’s Square with a traditional bar, festive food and coffee area all surrounding a blazing open fire. There’s entertainment from local artists with live music, spoken word, open mic nights, theatre performances and networking events.
When is it?
- Friday 15 November- Tuesday 24 December 2019
Where is it at?
St George’s Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JF
More information
To find out more visit the event’s page.
The 12 days of Christmas with the Hey Diddles
Join the Hey Diddles for their 8th Christmas Show at Moldgreen URC. The popular trio are back again this year with a show full of Christmas fun, action & Christmas songs.
The Hey Diddles are busy getting ready for Christmas but Poppy is struggling with her gift for Skye. Poppy has decided to write Skye a new version of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, Skye’s favourite song. But it’s proving tricky…can Sunny help? Will it be finished in time?
The show offers a lot of interaction with the children and engages them from the start, through action songs and children being asked to help keep Sunny from opening the big present before Christmas.
When is it?
- Sunday 22 December 2019 – 2:00pm
Where is it at?
Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s website.
Tickets £7 each, under 18 months free.
The Krumpus
Alice knows at Christmas if you’ve been good you receive presents and if you’re naughty to expect a lump of coal. She had heard stories of monsters under the bed but didn’t really believe them.
But when the Krumpus visits her on Christmas Eve she discovers not only are the monsters real, but even they have their demons.
The UK’s most followed poet and bestselling author Nikita Gill (Fierce Fairytales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul) brings her stories to life on stage for the first time in this interactive tale for older children and adults.
When is it?
- Various dates available
Where is it at?
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
More information
For tickets and more information visit the event’s website.
