Here’s the line-up in the DAD Virtual Arts Marquee compered by BBC Radio’s Derek Jones -

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Be entertained by:

Comedy

Lee Ridley, Lost Voice Guy

Winner of “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2018 and the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid

Comedy and Magic for Children

Ian Zippy Lees

With 35 years of entertaining children with his magic, comedy, circus skills and lots of fun

Musical Theatre

Ella Together

One of UK’s leading inclusive performance groups, receiving Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2019

Dance

Para Dance UK

Developing and promoting dance as a sport and an inclusive leisure activity across the country

Strictly Wheels

Led by UK’s first and only top class Latin Wheelchair Dance Sport couple who compete for Team GB

Choirs and Singers

Bexi Owen

Bringing people together for the health and well-being benefits of singing

BSL for You Choir

Bringing Deaf and Hearing people together through the joy of signed music

Creating Adventures

Enriching the lives of people autism and learning disabilities, including the “Beautiful Noise” Choir

Concert Signers

Signing at concerts and festivals to raise deaf awareness and awareness of language with music

Emily Smith

Soloist, singing In memory of Peter Ives, her grandad, who was a leading DAD volunteer for 28 years and sadly passed this year

Red Notes

A small group that enjoys singing folk songs, early music, sea shanties as well as more modern songs

Rock Choir

The largest contemporary choir company in the UK, teaching pop, rock and chart hits to all ages and abilities

Warrington BSL Choir

Performing at many events. Raising awareness and funds to support the local Deaf community

Warrington Male Voice Choir

One of Great Britain’s oldest choirs that has performed in concert halls and cathedrals internationally

Wired for Sound

A community choir that is all about participation

Brass Bands

Birchwood Community Brass Band

A friendly community band where all ages and abilities are welcome

Brass ensembles (Wa4Brass and Caldo Brass)

Braved the cold to entertained the many families visiting Santa at WDP’s Christmas Grotto

Signature Brass Band

Brass ensemble that aims to raise money for local charities through musical entertainment

Warrington Brass Band

A social, non-contesting band that enjoys performing at community events throughout the year

Warrington West Concert Band

Performs a wide variety of music, including excerpts from musicals, popular film, and classic standards, at local venues and around the UK