ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre Youth and Community Theatre presents The Night Before Christmas, described by the show’s creators as “a magical family Christmas musical spectacular”.

From the team behind last year’s Miracle on 34th Street, The Night Before Christmas brings together the best in classic and contemporary musical theatre with a festive twist.

Start your Christmas season with a magical time for all the family with beautiful songs and carols and classic festive recitals.

Featuring a feast of favourite festive songs and with over 70 local people aged from eight to 80, this show is guaranteed to put you and your family well and truly in the Christmas spirit.

“The Christmas show is very much a family event - not just for our audiences - but for the cast as well,” said director Richard Hull.

“It is a pleasure to see the talents of our local community come together to ensure that our audiences are given an uplifting and fun start to the Christmas holiday period. It has been fantastic to select material that puts me in the Christmas mood.

“Father Christmas shall be making an appearance again this year, as well as the Grinch and a few other characters from Christmas past.”

The Night Before Christmas is on Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm, Tuesday at 7.30pm and Wednesday at 2.30pm.