Cheltenham Racecourse, part of Jockey Club Venues, is set to showcase the flexibility of its flagship events space this December with Santa – The Visit, a brand-new Christmas production directed by Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood.
Running from 19th to 24th December in The Centaur, the racecourse’s 2,250-capacity auditorium, the theatrical experience will transform the venue into a fully themed festive environment. Bringing together music, interactive storytelling, festive characters and high-spec production design, the show will welcome thousands of visitors across six days in the lead up to Christmas.
The event showcases The Centaur’s ability to host not only major conferences, exhibitions and corporate events, but also large-scale theatrical productions requiring complex staging, technical production and audience engagement.
Guy Lavender, Chief Executive, Cheltenham Racecourse said: “Cheltenham Racecourse has welcomed some very distinguished, VIP guests over many years but perhaps this is our most unusual and exciting yet. We’re not entirely sure what to expect, let alone where we’ll park his sleigh, but we’re honoured and thrilled to host his visit and help play our part in saving Christmas for the people of Cheltenham and beyond.”
Craig Revel Horwood, said: “Darlings, I am beyond thrilled to be teaming up with the one and only Santa Claus this December at Cheltenham Racecourse! Christmas is in a spot of bother – but never fear, because with a little theatrical flair, some Strictly-style sparkle, and a sprinkle of festive magic, we are going to save it together.
“‘Santa – The Visit’ is not just another meet-and-greet, oh no. It’s an immersive, musical, magical adventure where families will step into Santa’s world and become part of the mission to rescue Christmas spirit itself. Expect music, characters, laughter, and more than a few surprises along the way. I can’t wait to welcome you all, big kids and little ones alike to join Santa and his elite elves, on this extraordinary festive journey. It will be nothing short of… fab-u-lous!”
With more than 10,000sqm of flexible indoor space, breakout areas and award-winning hospitality, Cheltenham Racecourse has become one of the South West’s premier destinations for conferences, corporate events and exhibitions. The venue’s ability to host Santa himself, alongside a West End-level immersive production – further illustrates its capacity to deliver standout delegate and visitor experiences.
Tickets for Santa – The Visit start from £18 per person and are available to buy from Friday 26th September here: www.santathevisit.com.
Author: Sam Hyland
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