Beloved children’s entertainer Peter Combe Brings his adored Christmas album to life in Adelaide
Much-loved Peter Combe’s Christmas Album is coming to Adelaide on Saturday 8 December. Having released 15 albums of all original children’s material throughout his career, one of Peter Combe’s all-time favourites, and most cherished among his fans, is his 1990 Christmas album release. Now, 28 years after its first release he is bringing it back for two shows only at Adelaide Festival Centre’s Dunstan Playhouse.
The 17-track Christmas Album of original festival-themed songs has been embraced across generations. The 1990 album landed its way firmly in the ARIA Albums Top 50 Chart and went Gold in five weeks.
With a career that spans more than three decades, Peter is loved Australia-wide for tracks like Wash Your Face In Orange Juice and Newspaper Mama.
The Christmas Album holds a special place in his heart:
I’ve been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of wonderful letters, emails, Facebook messages and many many more comments from families for 28 years expressing their love for this particular album. I’ve been deeply touched by these expressions of love for the songs.
The album expresses the optimism of the Christmas message. I like to think the audiences will be uplifted by the joy expressed in the songs and the care that went into writing them. It was a genuine labour of love. Christmas is unique in that it can be appreciated at a deep level whether you are Christian, agnostic or atheist.
My son Thom, whose idea it was to embark on this project, will be playing guitar in at least seven of the shows with me. My keyboard player, Phil Cunneen, who played on the Christmas Album in 1990 will be doing every concert with me, and Steve Todd, who also played on the recording, will be doing every concert except one.
Don’t miss this special festive, family affair at Adelaide Festival Centre on Saturday 8 December. Tickets on sale from Thursday 23 August at 9am.
Tickets*: A Res $28 | A Res Concession $24 | B Res $24 | B Res Concession $20 | Subs $24 | Groups, $24 | Family (4) $90
*A one-off service and handling fee of $8.95 applies per transaction regardless of the number or value of items purchased.
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Festival Centre website.
What: Peter Combe’s Christmas Album Live In Concert
When: Saturday 8 December 2018 | 3pm & 7pm
Where: Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre | King William Street, Adelaide
Who: Suitable for ages 6 and up
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Image Source: Adelaide Festival Centre website
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