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ThereB次元官网网址檚 bound to be a personal Christmas favourite for everyone somewhere in the seasonal mix of song, dance and theatre that come together in Keeping PACE With Christmas.
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B次元官网网址淭his show is Christmas from top top bottom. We have the real deal Santa, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and some of the Muppets Christmas characters, to name a few. ThereB次元官网网址檚 a selection of carols, fun songs and comedic Christmas moments and more elaborate and traditional carols as well, guaranteed to launch you right into the Christmas spirit. ItB次元官网网址檚 very fast-paced, and thereB次元官网网址檚 definitely something for everyone.B次元官网网址�
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The shows take place Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., Dec. 3 at 2 p.m., Dec. 7 and 9 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Isabelle Reader Theatre, 1026 Goldstream Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. You can purchase tickets at the Westshore Centre for Learning and Training at 101-814 Goldstream Ave., or call 250-391-9002 to reserve or order by phone.
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