Hi everyone, well this is a new first - Christmas events planning in July - but here we are! Someone spotted this event on The Old Market programme and - not only will it be MUCH more fun if we go as a group or 12, but also - it will be a whole lot cheaper!!! There are performances all through December, but I've selected the 5.30 early evening slot on the first Sunday, 6th December. Described as "The Gift - A Feast, A Game, A Ritual, A Show" , it quite simply looks like a must-do to me, and should kick off the seasonal celebrations nice'n'early! Seems somewhat pricey, but the £49.20 cost includes a 3 course meal, and reduces to £42 if there are 12 of us - plus we get our own table! At this time, please RSVP to let me know if you'd like to join us, and to indicate your choice of menu. There are only 2 menus available, "Standard" and a "vegan/gluten-free" menu. (No other variations available) ***Preference will be given to existing subscribers to my Meetup group. If you don't get on the RSVP list straight away, it may well be worth joining the waiting list.*** Once I get 12, I'll collect the money and book immediately so as not to lose our slot. "***The Gift* is back at TOM this December!** Part feast, part performance, part choose-your-own-adventure. As you enter this world of midwinter magic, the cast of brilliant cabaret artists, musicians, clowns and performers will help set the evening in motion… but where it goes is up to you. Every show is completely different, shaped by the people in the room. Inspired by Berlin’s *Social Muscle Club*, America’s *Burning Man* and the intimate theatre of Colombia’s *Theatre of the Senses*, ***The Gift*** is a warm, generous and joyfully chaotic antidote to the usual festive season. With a beautiful new menu courtesy of our friends at Circa, featuring hearty festive food to be shared between friends old and new. Throw yourself in, or sit back and let the magic unfold around you. Either way, you’ll leave with a full belly, a warm

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