WHAT is Christmas without a good party?

And with this in mind Worcester Arts Workshop is to play host to - not one - but two evenings of ‘Old School and Acid House Tunes’ this month, “the alternative to Christmas carols and music with mince pies”.

It’s not at all likely to be a silent night, on both occasions.

The spokesman added: “DJ Ed Steelfox will be on the decks for the Worcester Arts Workshop Old School Christmas Disco on Friday December 21, from 9pm until midnight.

“DJ Ed will be mixing, mashing and blending Christmas party favourites with hot requests from the dance floor. A local DJ with a massive Worcester following, he is guaranteed to play lots of festive crowd pleasers, skipping through genres as though tearing off wrapping paper and throwing the end-of-term bash to bring the festive run-up to its knees.”

The spokesman added: “The newly refurbish upstairs bar The Third Space will be open earlier in the evening for drinks and refreshments, so visitors to the workshop can meet prior to the disco and get the party started.

“The following evening on Saturday December 22, Worcester Arts Workshop welcomes Birmingham band Ivory Wave with their Christmas Catastrophe.”

Rapidly becoming known for their ‘acid house indie’ style of music, Ivory Wave are returning to Worcester for this one off Christmas show.

This show opens at 7pm and is for people aged 18 and over.

The spokesman said: “Taking place downstairs at Worcester Arts Workshop in intimate club style venues, The Theatre and The Vaults, The Old School Christmas Disco and Ivory Wave’s Christmas Catastrophe will be the perfect pre-Christmas night out and celebration with friends.”

For further information or to book tickets, visit www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk