JOURNEY on a festive romp through the ages in Dorchester.

Historical musicians Blast from the Past are returning to Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange on Saturday December 5, with a festive romp through 600 years of Christmas music, songs and stories.

Blast from the Past is the company that brought the charming Medieval Christmas to Dorchester last year.

Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending in the 20th century, A Brief History of Christmas is a whistle-stop tour of the origins of our midwinter festivities.

It features long-forgotten songs and tales as well as some familiar and well-loved carols,

The first half takes in 600 years of music – featuring music and songs played on archaic instruments such as cittern, shawm and rauschpfeife, as well as more familiar instruments such as guitar, flute, oboe and accordion, and all helped along by Blast from the Past’s trademark wit and humour.

The second half is a thrilling retelling of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – using song, drama and music to bring this classic story to life in a riot of sound and colour.

A Brief History of Christmas is the perfect show for anyone looking to recapture the simple Yuletide delights of fellowship, laughter and good cheer.

Other festive treats from Dorchester Arts this season include an enchanting children’s theatre production of Hansel and Gretel from the ever-popular Forest Forge theatre company in association with Bumblefly, who will perform at Dorchester Corn Exchange on Friday December 18.

Expect vibrant traditional storytelling packed with laughs and songs for the whole family to enjoy.

See dorchesterarts.org.uk for more information. Contact Dorchester Arts box office for tickets.

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