What's On in the Ashby de la Zouch area this week

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This weekend's Ashby events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities hopefully there is something for everyone.

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The Lyric Rooms has a double comedy treat coming up.

Monday and Tuesday sees two Christmas specials coming up at the Lower Church Street venue.

On Monday, topping the bill is 2021 British Comedian of the Year Finalist, the incredible Scott Bennett who has appeared on 'Live at the Apollo', had his own Radio 4 show and is widely tipped in the industry as on the brink of the big time.

He was also runner up in 2014 English Comedian Of The Year competition, Best Show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2019 and supported Michael McIntyre, Rob Brydon and Micky Flanagan in arenas

This loveable rising star enthrals the crowd with his warm and engaging delivery, he is a Yorkshire live wire with undeniable no-nonsense logic, who was busy entertaining people through the lockdown, with his 'Stand Up From The Shed' online show.

More details are HERE.

On Tuesday, Funhouse Comedy brings another Christmas Special night of laughter to the Lyric Rooms.

Topping the bill is multi-award nominated comedian, presenter, actor and writer the cheeky and camp Stephen Bailey, who's appeared on numerous TV shows including 'Live at The Apollo', 'Would I Lie To You', Big Brother's Bit On The Side', 'Pointless Celebrities', Celebrity Mastermind' and done warm-ups for 'Let's Lunch with Gino and Mel' and 'Loose Women'.

With his sharp wit and warm persona he soon has his audiences fascinated.

Opening the night will be The Noise Next Door who have appeared on BBC 1, BBC 3, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4 and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill; will be performing perfectly choreographed routines and enthralling the crowd with their wonderful blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories and musical mayhem. Their sharp improvised comedy always results in a hilariously unique show.

More details are HERE.

This Saturday sees St Helen's Church in Ashby hosting the Concordia Christmas Concert.

It promises to be a magical evening of beautiful festive music with Concordia Choir and the amazing Derby Central Salvation Army brass band.

More details are HERE.

On Friday, the Venture Theatre in Ashby stages The Mistletoe Bough.

The venue's Christmas concert this year has a decidedly spooky feel to it, but who doesn't like a good ghost story at Christmas?

This is the tale of a Christmas bride in song, music, prose and poetry whose wedding day doesn't end quite as expected!

The story is based on the well known folk tale, The Mistletoe Bough.

More details are HERE.

On Saturday afternoon, Holy Trinity Church in Kilwardby Street is hosting the Ashby Concert Band.

Join the band at 2pm for festive favourites, a drink and a mince pie. Tickets are available now.

More details are HERE.

Christmas at Calke Abbey near Ashby runs until December 23.

Join the festive fairs in the Riding School from 10am – 6.30pm.
See the House and St Giles Church decked for Christmas from 11am – 3.30pm (last entry 3pm).
Discover the parkland after dark in the tunnels from 11am – 6.30pm (last entry 6.15pm).
Enjoy pigs in blankets in the Stableyards from 12pm – 6.30pm.
Bump into Father Christmas and Mrs Claus on your travels from 2pm – 6pm (Saturdays and Sundays).
Explore Calke lit up in festive lights from 4pm – 6.30pm.

More details are HERE.