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Designer Dazzled by Christmas Spectacular
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Designer Stephen Adnitt was surprised by the show's glamour.
- He found the rural setting of the show charming.
- The Thursford Christmas show has run since 1977.
Stephen Adnitt, a designer celebrated for his work with iconic figures like Dame Edna Everage and Cilla Black, described his experience at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular as a delightful surprise. He was initially unaware of the show's scale and was "knocked out by the glamour and the glitz" of the festive production.
Despite the dazzling performance, Adnitt found himself drawn to the unique charm of the event's setting. He expressed a fondness for "the bizarre way it's in the middle of nowhere," highlighting the unexpected appeal of the rural location for such a grand show.
The Thursford Christmas Spectacular has been a fixture in the Norfolk village of Thursford since 1977. This popular variety show, featuring a mix of singing, dancing, music, and comedy, attracts visitors from across the United Kingdom annually.
