Corn Exchange Christmas Gift Guide

Give the gift of experience this year. From music and dance, to theatre and family fun, there's something for everyone.

Christmas is just around the corner! Luckily, we can help you discover the perfect gift for theatre lovers and creative minds this festive season. Check out our top picks below.

For the music lover

The Ultimate Boyband Party Show

For the 90s lovers in your life, an epic night of boy band hits and total nostalgia! Following two sold-out UK tours, The Ultimate Boyband Party Show is back with more slick moves, dreamy harmonies and swoon-worthy star quality. With hits from Take That, Boyzone, Westlife, NSYNC, Blue and more!

Sat 18 Apr, 4pm & 8pm, Tickets £27.25

Live Forever

A celebration of the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen… Oasis! A catalogue of songs showcasing the incredible rise to fame of this iconic band, from their humble beginnings, to their now legendary Knebworth concerts. 30 years on, and with their reunion tour this year, what better time to witness this supersonic night of music?

*Not endorsed by, or affiliated with, Oasis or Liam and Noel Gallagher. 

Thu 12 Feb, 7.45pm, Tickets £30.75

For the dancer

The Monocle

Revealing the long-forgotten history of of Le Monocle, the legendary 1930s Paris nightclub where glamorous dined, danced, sang and socialised without fear of persecution. Step within its plush, secret walls for this highly-acclaimed, stylish contemporary dance and music production. 

Tue 10 Feb, 7.30pm, Tickets £18.25 (£16.25 concs)

Vincent Simone: Tango Passions

Accompanied by world-class Argentine tango and latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust set at the turn of the 20th century. 

Fri 27 Feb, 7.30pm, Tickets: Band A £38.25  /  Band B £34.25

For the lifelong learner

Wonders of our Universe

For the friend or family member with their head in the stars - an evening of cosmic exploration presented by two Fellows of the Royal Astronomical Society. Wonders of Our Universe takes you on a visually stunning journey through the universe, weaving powerful storytelling, live demonstrations and live music. Let your imagination soar.

Sat 7 Feb, 7pm, Tickets £22.25 (£20.25 child, £79 family)

For the whole family

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Bringing alive the illustrations and music that has rocketed this series to popularity around the world, witness the stage show based on the best-selling books! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, it's pure fun for the whole family.

Sat 14 Feb, 1.30pm & 4pm, Tickets £18.75 (£17.75 child, £69 family)

Gift a voucher

The ideal choice for any occasion. Whether it's a a trip to the theatre to enjoy one of our captivating shows, a visit to our cinema or a workshop, course or exhibition at The Learning Centre. They'll have a full year to redeem their voucher, they can choose the perfect date to suit their schedule.

Gift a membership

Get a great gift while making a difference! A membership features priority booking for all live events, film, Learning Centre activities and exhibitions at The Base, as well as discounts at our Café & Bar and other exclusive benefits.

For getting involved

Immersive Sound Bath

Relax in the calming sounds of nature, and the healing tones of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls. Led by world-renowned meditation teacher and musician Andy Hobson, this session aims to help ease tension, and encourage restful sleep, restoring harmony and leaving you feeling refreshed and re-recentred. 

Sundays, 15 Feb & 8 Mar, £25 per person

Yoga Nidra & Crystal Bowl Sound Healing

Help them unwind, release, and reconnect in this deeply nurturing one-off session combining guided Yoga Nidra meditation with the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls. This session promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, calms the mind, and supports nervous system restoration for overall wellbeing.

Sun 22 Mar, 10am - 11.45am, £35 per person

Mighty Mums & Minis

Designed for mums with little ones in tow, enjoy a course delivering 45 minutes of you time. Each week focuses on a different outcome for you to leave feeling strong, supple, energised and mobilised. Suitable for parents with children aged 18 months - 3 years.

Fridays, 16 Jan - 13 Feb & 27 Feb - 27 Mar, 11.45am - 12.30pm, £45 per 5 week course

Musical Theatre Dance 

This course for young people provides the perfect environment for young performers looking to build their confidence and explore their passion for musical theatre. Suitable for children aged 9 - 12. 

Thursdays, 15 Jan - 12 Feb & 26 Feb - 26 Mar, 4.30pm - 5.30pm, £37.50 for 5 week course

Ballroom and Latin

Course for adults. Beginners sessions are designed to introduce you to a wide variety of dances, from waltz to cha-cha-cha. Our Improvers sessions are suited to those looking to develop their skills.

Mondays, 12 Jan - 23 Mar, Beginners: 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Improvers : 7.30pm - 8.30pm, £100 per 10 week course

Dare to Dance

Contemporary dance classes perfect for improving fitness and flexibility. Designed for those 55+ and for dancers of all abilities. 

Presented as part of our Ageing Creatively programme for ages 55+

Wednesdays, 14 Jan - 25 Mar, 2.45pm - 3.45pm, £100 per 10 week course (£85 for over-65s)