The Magic Mike Christmas Special

The Magic Mike Christmas Special comes to the Scarborough Spa Grand Hall on Thursday 24 December, the day before Christmas. It's a family show, so it's one you can take the kids to rather than something for a night out with friends. The company bills it as their most magical show, and it mixes festive magic with dance routines, comedy magic, and a cast of characters.

There's a particular tradition to this one that's worth knowing about: Father Christmas makes a guest appearance on stage, and he brings presents for all the children in the audience. If you're bringing the little ones, that's the bit they'll be waiting for. Between that and the dance routines, it's built as a proper Christmas afternoon out.

As for how it works, tickets are sold as unreserved seating, so you'll be finding your own spot on the day. There are also VIP tickets, which get you in early and put you in the first two rows of table seating. If you've got a group or just want to be right up front, that's the one to go for. Otherwise, you'll be in the general seating.

The show is at the Grand Hall, part of the Scarborough Spa on South Bay, YO11 2HD. Doors open at 1:30pm and the show starts at 2:00pm, so it's an afternoon thing that leaves your Christmas Eve evening free. With the doors opening half an hour before the start, you've got a bit of time to get settled before it kicks off.