Syd Lawrence Orchestra: Sinatra And Santa at The Stoller Hall

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Syd Lawrence Orchestra: Sinatra And Santa

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
18 December 2021

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Join the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for a festive big band spectacular celebrating the unique voices of Glenn Miller and the Rat Pack – with a liberal sprinkling of Christmas cheer. Described as “The best band currently playing the music anywhere in the world” by BBC Radio 2’s Malcolm Laycock, their sleigh ride through legendary dancehall classics all the way to Yuletide favourites will get even biggest scrooge tapping their feet.

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