Christmas at East Point Pavilion
This Christmas at East Point Pavilion we have got something for all the family. From party nights, Christmas computer gaming to Christmas quizzing, we are sure there will be something for everyone this Christmas.
Festive Fayre - 1 December - 4pm - 9pm
An opportunity to explore local makers and small businesses to shop for artisan gifts this Christmas, accompanied by our delicious street food, craft beer, mulled wine and festive surprises.
Christmas Classics with Loddon Brass Band - 7 December 8pm
East Point Pavilion welcomes Loddon Brass Band, playing all your favourite hits with some favourite Christmas classics thrown in the mix.
Tickets are £9 (plus booking fee), available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/loddon-brass-band/e-yxkvzr
Believe in Christmas Bingo with Shell Suit Cher! - 8 December 7.30pm
Ever wondered what would happen if Cher gave up singing, donned a shell suit and became a bingo caller? Well now is your chance to find out as East Point Pavilion welcomes award winning comedian Tracey Collins with her alter ego Shell Suit Cher. Be prepared to laugh. Be prepared to sing and be prepared to win some (questionable) life changing prizes with some bingo games – HOUSE!
Tickets are £15 each with group discounts available, available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/believe-in-christmas-bingo-with-shell-suit-cher/e-aazrzp
Fright Christmas - Saturday 9th December 8pm
Telling ghost stories at Christmas is an aged old tradition and Fright Christmas brings this tradition back to life. East Point Pavilion will be hosting local theatre company, Raconteur Theatre with their very own unique stories that have been specially written for Christmastime.
Tickets are £10 each, available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/fright-christmas-four-spine-chilling-yuletide-tales/e-pxvkjj
Christmas Party Night - 14 December 2023 from 7.30pm
Celebrate the festive season and celebrate with friends and family at East Point Pavilion’s Christmas Party Nights!
Our unique Christmas party nights are for all the family or for you and work colleagues or if you are looking for something that little bit different.
Presented by our fantastic resident DJ – L.U. you can dance the night away to festive floor-fillers. Sir Toby’s Beers will be serving up a range of seasonal cocktails and a great non-alcoholic selections for those needing to drive the party home and our street food vendors will be open with some Christmas specials as well as their own usual menus. So what are you waiting for!
Tickets are £6 booked online in advance or £8 on the door, available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/east-point-pavilion-christmas-party-night/e-mdryva
Christmas Celebration - 15 December 2023 4pm - 9pm
Bringing a variety of local produce to Lowestoft, browse and buy artisan bakes, hampers, liquor and more alongside a fantastic line-up of live music & children's activities.
An event for the whole family to begin celebrations to warm up for the big day!
WiFi Wars Xmas Special - 16 December, 4pm and 7.30pm
WiFi Wars returns with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit comedy/gaming show "Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit") and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
Entirely different games/quizzes at each show, if you fancy coming to both! Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/Xi7umT7zTWA
The Guardian - "Not To Be Missed", Time Out - Critic's Choice, The Times - Hot List, Metro - Top Ten London Geek Nights Out
Recommended for ages 6+ (matinee), 12+ (evening)
Tickets are £15 each (plus booking fee), available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/wifi-wars/e-qabkko
‘A Christmas Carol’ by Mr Charles Dickens - 20 December, 7.30pm
East Point Pavilion welcomes European Arts and John O'Connor has he performs 'A Christmas Carol' just as Charles Dickens would have in the mid 1800s. This is your chance to experience what it would have been as John O'Connor brings this excellent production to Lowestoft.
A Christmas Carol was the first public reading Dickens gave of his own work. He enacted it over 150 times and the effect on the public was phenomenal. ‘The success was most wonderful and prodigious – perfectly overwhelming and astounding altogether!’ he said after the first night. This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience! Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future.
'This almost feels immersive. John O'Connor's performance is delightful. A festive treat.' - The Stage ★★★★
'O’Connor is mesmerising – and as haunting as the ghosts he conjures before our eyes. Beautiful, urgent, important and utterly brilliant.' - Brighton & Hove Independent
'This is a beautifully intimate piece of storytelling with a familial, cosy atmosphere. It embraces its classical origin and has a true heart-warming Christmas spirit.’- York Press
'A tour de force by John O’Connor starring as the great author himself’- On Yorkshire
Tickets are £15 adult, £9 under 16 (plus booking fee), available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/a-christmas-carol-by-mr-charles-dickens/e-zqkdpl
Christmas Party Night - 21 December 2023, from 7.30pm
The second of our Christmas Party Nights, kick start your Christmas and raise a toast to friends, colleagues and family.
Presented by our fantastic resident DJ – L.U. you can dance the night away to festive floor-fillers. Sir Toby’s Beers will be serving up a range of seasonal cocktails and a great non-alcoholic selections for those needing to drive the party home and our street food vendors will be open with some Christmas specials as well as their own usual menus. So what are you waiting for!
Tickets are £6 booked online in advance or £8 on the door, available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/first-light-festival-cic/east-point-pavilion-christmas-party-night/e-mdryva