Festive Fairytales: A Christmas Concert with James Mayhew

Escape to a world of winter magic in this enchanting Christmas concert featuring award-winning author and illustrator James Mayhew!

Meet a magical wintry version of Father Christmas, along with Cinderella and Hansel & Gretel in a special performance that blends orchestral masterpieces with live storytelling and art. James Mayhew returns to tell these fabulous fairytales and to illustrate them live, projected on screen for all to see, as the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra casts a spell with sparkling music by Humperdinck, Rimsky-Korsakov and Prokofiev.

The concert opens with the sweeping, nostalgic warmth of Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel Overture, before we journey into the mystical world of Russian folklore with Rimsky-Korsakov’s rarely performed, spellbinding Skazka. Finally, experience the romance, drama, and holiday wonder of Prokofiev’s spectacular Cinderella.

Perfect for families and music lovers alike, this festive celebration promises to spark the imagination and fill your holiday season with orchestral wonder!

Don't forget, UH students get FREE tickets to all our concerts so book your seats today!

(Please note that there will be two 60-minute performances on the day, one starting at 14:00 and one at 16:00. Please choose your preferred time from the dropdown menu when booking.)