THE Evesham Arts Centre Choir will be performing their 23rd annual Christmas Carol Concert next weekend.

The programme features excerpts from the Messe De Minuit by Charpentier and the guest singer is mezzo soprano Alison Ogden from the London Philharmonic Chorus.

There will also be carols, new and old, for the audience to sing.

The concert takes place on Saturday, December 10 at 7.30pm.

Contact 01386 861298 for tickets which are £5.

The Saltmine Theatre Company presents Three Wise Men and A Baby by David Robinson on Saturday, December 17 at 7.30pm.

Based at Dudley, the Saltmine Theatre Company works across the UK in theatres, schools and prisons.

This production is a joyous mix of fun and festivity, suitable for all the family.

At St Mary's vicarage, will the new vicar get it right at midnight mass? Will the panto ever be ready? Do we really need a camel? Will the turkey be big enough and will the family survive each other? Tickets are available from the Evesham Book Centre, Library Arcade on 01386 45567.

The Norwick Players present the musical A Christmas Carol based on the Dickens novel, from tonight to Saturday, December 3. A real family show to start the Christmas festivities. Tickets are available from the Evesham Book Centre on 01386 45567.

The Evesham Music Club presents the Dante Quartet, with a programme of music by Mozart, Ian Wilson and Beethoven, on Friday, December 9 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the Almonry, Abbey Gates, Evesham, on 01386 442348 and the Evesham Book Centre. For further details call 01386 550211.

The Bretforton Band Christmas Concert is on Sunday, December 11 at 7.30pm. Tickets can be bought from Evesham Book Centre or ring 01386 834326.

Prince Henry's High School Christmas Concert is on from December 12 to 14. Details are available from the school.

St Egwin's School Christmas Musical is on December 15 and 16. Call the school for more information.