# The Lunch Discussion - Christmas Musical Spectacular — Star-Studded Nights coming to the AO Arena

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Podcast: [The Discussion Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-discussion-podcast-7670425)
Published: 2026-05-13T18:02:46+00:00
Episode link: https://TheDiscussionPodcasts.podbean.com/e/christmas-musical-spectacular-%e2%80%94-star-studded-nights-at-ao-arena/
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Duration seconds: 1800

## Resource

This episode previews the Christmas Musical Spectacular, a star-studded arena concert at Manchester’s AO on 22–23 December featuring West End talent, a 30‑piece Manchester Camerata orchestra, choir, and debut duets. Producers, musical director and artists discuss the show, preparation and ticket sign-ups.The launch highlights the family-friendly, feel-good spirit of the event, the large-scale production behind it, and Forever Manchester as the designated charity. Tickets go on sale next Thursday—sign up at christmasmusicalspectacular.co.uk. The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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