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Elf The Musical Dublin

Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. A modern Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF this Christmas.

Features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin. Book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin. Direction & choreography by Morgan Young. Set and Costume design by Olivier Award winner Tim Goodchild. Lighting design by Oliver Award winner Tim Lutkin and Sound design by Ciem Rawling.

CAST TO BE ANOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!

Please note under 3’s are not permitted.

A SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!”

– The New York Times

“ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”

-Variety

16 Dec 2014 – 10 Jan 2015
€20 – €60
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Grand Canal Square Docklands
Dublin 2
Tel :
Email : justask@bgetheatre.ie

 

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Imagine at Fota Island Resort Cork

Imagine at Fota Island Resort

This Winter, the gorgeous woodlands at Fota Island Resort in Cork will be transformed by Santa and his magical elf helpers into a dramatic and exciting Christmas experience for the whole family. Imagine will begin the 28th of November and runs until the 23rd of December.

imagine at fota island resort cork

We are happy to give you a little hint about what the Imagine experience will involve, but as the element of surprise is essential to the magic of Christmas, we can’t give away everything at this stage!

What we can tell you is that there will be a Christmas market, an interactive North Pole experience, a train journey that will take you to our winter wonderland walkway which culminates in a magical visit to Santa in his snow covered log cabin in the heart of the enchanted Christmas woods. You will enjoy a warming hot chocolate along the way and of course there is lots of other unexpected festive fun during the Imagine experience!

Remember to dress ‘Christmassy’ and although the majority of the experience is indoors, there are outdoor elements so dress accordingly!

imagine at fota island resort cork

Ticket prices:

Grown Ups €12.50/pp

Little Ones €20/pp

Children under 12 month are free of charge.​

Book online from www.fotaimagine.ie

Fota Island Resort
Cork
Tel : 021 4883700
Email : imagine@fotaisland.ie
Web : www.fotaimagine.ie

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Jack and the Beanstalk Dublin

Jack and the Beanstalk 2015

The Helix is a state of the art multi media and theatre complex situated on the campus of Dublin City University (DCU).

TheatreworX Productions, the hugely successful team behind the last seven pantomimes at The Helix including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty & the Beast and Aladdin return for their eighth panto with their latest hilarious adaption of Jack and The Beanstalk.

Enjoy the best value panto Christmas has to offer at The Helix this year. With the funniest show in town, onsite parking and festive treats, The Helix Panto is the perfect family choice this Christmas. 27th November 2015 – 17th January 2016

Sensory Friendly Performances: 22 Dec 2015 @ 3pm

Tickets

  • Full Price €26, €22 (child) & from €74 (family)*
  • Previews €19.50, €18.50 (child)

*Limited tickets available at this price

Jack and the Beanstalk at The Helix is accessible via the M50, then via Ballymun, as well as via Dublin city and Whitehall. A multi story car park is on site with a reduced price ticket of €4 for the duration of the show. Kids love the Christmas pantomime at the Helix but why not treat yourself to show some other night? The Helix have a fully licensed bar, which includes an extensive wine menu and exclusive craft beer selection. They also serve a wide range of speciality teas and coffees, as well savoury snacks and treats. A gourmet range of sandwiches, toasted panini’s & fresh salads are available all evening.

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Helix DCU
Collins Avenue
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Tel : 01 700 7000
Email : info@thehelix.dcu.ie
Web : Jack and the Beanstalk

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Santa Village at Mount Juliet Kilkenny

Please note : Due to the redevelopment of Hunter’s Yard at Mount Juliet Estate, the Santa Village is postponed until Christmas 2017

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Santa and his elves are returning once again to The Santa Village at Mount Juliet Kilkenny from 4th to 23rd December.

Santa Village at Mount Juliet

Our interactive theatrical production promises to be packed full of Christmas wonder and magic. Can you think of anybody who would like to make this magical trip?

 

Tickets for our experience are now on sale. Children €17.50 (including a present) and adults €12.50. Early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Our hour-long theatrical production is filled with wonder and awe and begins with the children writing that all important letter with some entertaining elves. But we can’t stay too long as Mrs. Claus will be waiting to meet everyone in her gingerbread kitchen. The journey continues with a quick check of our naughty and nice list with some cheeky elves who pave the way for the arrival of our train driver, Kris Kindle, announcing “All aboard the Santa Train. The train winds its way through the mystical forest to where Rudolph and his friends are playing but watch out for a sneaky peek of the toy workshop along the way.

But wait there is even more follow the enchanted pathway to Santa’s grotto where the man himself will be waiting to meet each family individually with a very special present for all the good children. The experience doesn’t end there! Sit back and relax and soak up the Christmas atmosphere in our festive restaurant makes for a perfect end to a super festive experience.

And a visit to our Christmas Shop is a must for last minute gifts while the children can have some fun in our North Pole inspired frosted snow play area.

Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and the elves are all really looking forward to meeting you and your family for this magical experience.

Please note all bookings for The Santa Village at Mount Juliet must be completed on line.
We do not have the facility to take telephone bookings.

Book your tickets today

Santa Village and more at Mount Juliet Kilkenny

Steeped in heritage, Mount Juliet is Ireland’s leading country estate and the most luxurious hotel in Kilkenny. We pride ourselves in our family culture, while at the same time maintaining the high-end service and hospitality for which Mount Juliet is internationally renowned. Experience the luxury Mount Juliet has to offer. Allow us to pamper and indulge you as you see fit.

Mount Juliet is a wonderfully relaxed location for a luxury break away in the South East of Ireland. From luxury weddings, family holidays and spa breaks to luxury spring breaks, golf and equestrian breaks.

Mount Juliet Hotel is only 20 minutes from Kilkenny, one hour from Dublin and 30 minutes from Waterford. While we’d love you to consider our Santa Village experience, Mount Juliet can offer lots more and can be the ideal destination for your next break away. Enjoy everything our estate has to offer including golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, treatments in our luxury spa, river and lake fishing, woodland walks, bike rides through the estate, and much more.

The Santa Village, Mount Juliet, Thomastown,
Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
Tel: +353 56 7773051
Email: santa@thesantavillage.ie
Web : www.thesantavillage.ie

 

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Rumleys Open Farm Cork

Rumleys Open Farm Cork

Christmas Farm 2015

Meet Santa and all his real live animals at Rumleys Open Farm Cork

  • Receive a great present
  • Tractor ride around 20 acres of farmland. Wave at Santa’s real deer as you pass by
  • Farm is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with thousands of sparkling lights
  • Access to all play areas indoor and outdoor (incl zip wire and go karts)
  • Free tea/coffee or mulled wine for Mum and Dad

rumleys open famr cork santa

We recommend that you arrive about 30 minutes before you are due to meet Santa, but you will have the use of all of the facilities on the farm from when you arrive for as long as you wish to stay

The farm will also be open to the general public and you can visit the animals and experience our Winter Wonderland without going to Santa.

Prices

  • Children €18
  • Toddlers (Under 24 months with present) – €8
  • Adults accompanying children -€7
  • Babies and Toddlers with no present – Free

Rumleys Open Farm provides a great location for many different occasions from birthdays to school tours and an excellent day out for all the family. The farm has a wide range of activities for children of all ages and has many exotic and domestic animals.

While their is fun aplenty, the ethos of the farm is to provide an educational experience to all visitors, young and old. As we have become a more urbanised race, we have lost touch with nature and with how our food is cultivated and how it ends up on our supermarket shelves.

As well as an open farm Rumley’s is a real working farm, operating 7 days a week buying and selling produce and animals. The complete food cycle is on view from the farm all the way to our shop where you can buy produce from the farm.

Rumleys Open Farm

Liberty Hill
Waterfall
Cork
Tel : 021 4885122 / 086 2613262
Email : info@rumleysfarm.ie
Web : www.rumleysfarm.ie

santa's playland dublin
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Santa’s Playland Dublin

SANTA’S PLAYLAND & INDOOR MARKET – A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS PARADISE

OPENS SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT THE AMBASSADOR THEATRE

One of this Christmas’ biggest events is here!

 Santa’s Playland & Indoor Market has taken up residence at The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin in preparation for this year’s festive season. Opening Saturday, December 6th at 10am the spectacular event runs until Tuesday, December 23rd.

And the great news is adults go free and there is no queuing for Santa!

Santa’s Playland transports children to a magical Christmas paradise. On entering Santa’s Playland children will be treated to a special Christmas play time. The Play Area is full of Christmas treats with bouncy castles, slides and Christmas displays.

This year Santa introduces his Indoor Christmas Market!

Of course, any visit to Santa’s Playland would not be complete without an audience with the Big Man himself and everyone will have the chance to chat to Santa and share their hopes and desires for Christmas presents. Every child will receive a present from Santa.

BOOK NOW!

Saturday December 6th – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm

Monday to Sunday – Doors open 10.00am, last entrance 6.00pm.

Entry for one hour per ticket on the hour every hour.

Tickets €12.50 Monday to Friday, Tickets €14.50 Saturdays and Sunday.

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The Ark Dublin

2016 updated information coming soon…

The Ark presents The Henry Girls in a festive music show celebrating some of the things we love to do and see when the world turns white.

“Walking through Winterland, what do you see?
Walking through Winterland, what could it be?”

Follow the heavenly harmonies of The Henry Girls into an enchanting world of winter. From sparkling icicles to wolves in the forest, the joy of sledding at high speed or the wonder of the Aurora Borealis on a frosty night, discover the magic and mysteries of the festive season in a music performance made for children.

And just what did make those tracks in the snow? Find out as the band’s playful humour and trademark folk and trad melodies bring to life some of the things that we love to do and see when the world turns white.

Tracks in the Snow has been commissioned and produced by The Ark as we continue to work with artists to create high-quality live music experiences crafted especially for young audiences.

the ark

 

Tickets

€5 per student
€4.50 Early Bird price
(available for ArkEd members if booked by Fri 24 Oct)
To become an ArkEd Member please go to our schools page.

Dates & Times

Previews
Wed 2 & Thu 3 Dec @ 10.15am & 12.15pm

Performances
Fri 4 Dec @ 12.15pm
Wed 9 – Fri 11 & Wed 16 – Fri 18 Dec @ 10.15am & 12.15pm

Autism Friendly Performance
Fri 11 Dec @ 12.15pm

Age Range & Duration

For 1st – 6th Class. Approx 50mins.

Artists

The Henry Girls

Production Information
  • Written & Performed by: The Henry Girls: Karen, Joleen & Lorna McLaughlin
  • Double Bass: Dave Redmond
  • Designer: Sinéad O’Hanlon
  • Lighting Designer: Mark Galione
  • Commissioned & Produced by: The Ark

The Ark
A Different Experience Every Visit
11a Eustace St,
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Tel : 01 6707788
Email : boxoffice@ark.ie
Web : ark.ie

The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, where children aged 2 -12 can explore theatre, music, literature, art, film, dance and more. Our programme of world class performances, exhibitions and creative workshops changes every few weeks, so expect a different experience every visit.

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The Snowman Christmas Special Dublin

The Snowman Christmas Special Dublin

This phenomenally popular show, The Snowman Movie comes to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre following its sellout success in recent years. A magical concert designed for all the family, Raymond Briggs’s captivating film has established itself as part of the Christmas festivities for young and old,  accompanied by Howard Blake’s score played live by the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra. Suitable for young children, this is an opportunity for the whole family to share the magic of Christmas. Featuring Walking in the Air, and a selection of popular Christmas Songs, bring your jingle bells, wear your fancy dress, and make sure you book early!

Shay Byrne (RTÉ Radio 1’s Risin’ Time) will tell the story of James and the flying snowman as you watch the film on the big screen. This family Christmas show will also feature a carols sing along with special guest and seasonal favourites from the talented children of FACT, Showtime and Junior Musicals theatre schools, adding to the spirit and excitement of Christmas. There may also be a surprise a visit from Santa!

Shay Byrne, narrator
Irish Philharmonic Orchestra
Santa Claus, very special guest
FACT School of Performing Arts
Showtime Theatre School
Junior Musicals Theatre School

Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103!

the snowman christmas special

Running Time: 1hr 20mins approx (no interval)

Babies in arms (children under 2 years of age) will be admitted free of charge provided they are seated on a parents lap

13 Dec 2014 – 14 Dec 2014
€18 – €24 (Children €12 – €18)
Group offers Family ticket: €55 – €75
(2 adults and 2 children)
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Grand Canal Square Docklands
Dublin 2
Tel :
Email : justask@bgetheatre.ie
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Wallaby Woods Donadea Kildare

Santa ……….is arriving at Wallaby Woods Donadea

Dates: Sat 6th, Sun 7th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th, Fri 19th, Sat 20th, Sun 21st, Mon 22nd &    Tues 23rd  December.

Times:        1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on each day

Price:          €18.00 per child

  • Come and enjoy the magic of  Wallaby Woods at Christmas
  • Write & post your letter to Santa
  • Walk the illuminated woods with our elves to meet Santa & Mrs Claus.
  •  Decorate your own Gingerbread cookies to take home along with your Santa Gift.
  • Visit our crib & fairy house

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Admission includes two parents/guardians accompanying a family or child.

Additional adults are charged at €5.

You can enjoy the woodland walks/petting shed and playgrounds after your Santa experience.

10% discount for patrons displaying Wallaby Woods Car Stickers

Pre booking is essential so to avoid disappointment book early

 

Wallaby Woods Donadea Kildare

Granary
Donadea
Co Kildare
Tel : Email : info@wallabywoods.ie
Web : www.wallabywoods.ie

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Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

When you arrive at Kilmeadan Station (Waterford & Suir Valley Railway) you will board the train. The conductor will check your train tickets and give you red blankets to keep you nice and cosy on the journey. Christmas music will be playing.

When everyone is safely on board the train will set off on an exciting journey through the countryside along the banks of the River Suir and in to the Magic Wood where you will meet Mrs Claus and some friends. Mrs Claus will give the children magic dust to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas night. The train journey lasts about 25 minutes.

You then return to the station, go through the Carriage shop to visit Santa as a family. Santa is in a cosy cottage outside the carriage. It snows outside Santa’s Cottage. The children will have a nice chat with Santa and get a good quality present. Photos are optional at €5.00

To entertain you at the station before or after your trip you can meet the Mayfield Birds of Prey – They have beautiful barn owls – Boo, Bobbins, Muffin, Peanut and Hiccup or you could meet Izzy the Bengal Eagle Owl or a magnificent Harris Hawk.

Hot chocolate, tea, coffee and snack will be available in the Carriage shop and at Mrs Claus’s Hot Chocolate stand.

Ticket Prices
Adults – €6.00
Children – €16.00

Babies (under 12 months) – FREE
All tickets must be booked and paid for in advance – Please telephone to check availability.

The Santa Express operates on the following dates in 2015

Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th December

Sunday 6th, 13th and 20th December

Tuesday 8th, 15th and 22nd December

Wednesday 16th and 23rd December

Departure Times
10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 12.30pm, 1.10pm, 1.50pm

The Santa Express must be booked in advance. It cannot be booked on line. Contact us to check availability or for more information.

Check out the Santa Express photo gallery.

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Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Company
Kilmeadan Station
Kilmeadan
Co Waterford
Tel : 051 384058
Email : info@wsvrailway.ie
Web : www.wsvrailway.ie