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Thursford Christmas Spectacular review

“Part variety show, part Las Vegas revue”
ReviewsNov 22, 202409:00 by Alistair SmithThursford Steam Engine Museum, Norfolk
Thursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Steam Engine Museum, Norfolk. Photo: Focalpoint Digital
Thursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Steam Engine Museum, Norfolk. Photo: Focalpoint Digital
Kitsch, traditional, high-budget show delivers on scale, Christmas camp and high-quality musical performances

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