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About the show
Directed by Chris Dean.
The Ultimate Big Band Christmas Spectacular!
Get ready to swing into the festive season as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra presents Big Band Wonderland – a sparkling evening of Christmas cheer, toe-tapping tunes, and timeless swing classics!
Step into a winter wonderland of music, where the UK’s most sensational big band brings the magic of the holidays to life. Under the masterful direction of world-renowned trombonist and vocalist Chris Dean, the orchestra delivers a sparkling performance packed with festive favourites, big band showstoppers, and plenty of Yuletide joy.
Expect the likes of: Let It Snow, White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland. Alongside a selection of Big Band classics from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and more!
Featuring
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Join the legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra and enjoy the musicianship of this world class big band. Regularly voted Best Band In The Land, the SLO has notched up over 50 years of touring with a huge repertoire of classic arrangements. The “Best Big Band in the Land” is back for their UK tour with their explosive new show ”BIG BAND BRASS” This concert is a Big Band Musical extravaganza not to be missed. A rip roaring, exciting swing journey, Performed by the finest musicians in the country, playing a concerto of the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald. All your favourites including “In The Mood”, “The Peanut Vendor” and “Moonlight Serenade”, just to name a few. Unquestionably this is stunning, dynamic “best in class“ show. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerising performance is packed with all your Big Band Favourites and a few new surprises. No less than Count Basie himself described the orchestra as 'so good it should be banned!'. Chris Dean directs.
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Address
Whitstable Road
Rough Common
Canterbury
CT2 9DT
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on Tuesday 16 December 2025