Popular actor and author Ben Miller will be the star turn at next month’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on!
Ben will be returning to the town he grew up in to hit the switch and light up Nantwich on Friday November 21.
The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, will run from 5pm on the Town Square and promises an evening of music and entertainment.
There will be a festive market as well as a touch of literary magic from former Malbank School student Miller, star of hit TV shows like Death in Paradise and Professor T.
The evening will be hosted by compere Chris Radford and will feature a live performance by Lauren G, performing a tribute to pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter.
There will be a JDL Mini Market along Churchyardside, filled with handmade gifts, festive food, and artisan crafts, as well as Nantwich’s Traditional Market staying open late for seasonal shopping and Christmas treats.
The highlight comes when the Mayor of Nantwich takes to the stage alongside Father Christmas and Miller to officially switch on the town’s dazzling Christmas lights, illuminating the town and marking the start of the festive season.
Miller will also be celebrating the upcoming release of his enchanting new picture book, The Night I Met Father Christmas, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Based on his bestselling debut novel, this illustrated adaptation tells the story of Jackson, a boy determined to stay awake until Father Christmas arrives.
What unfolds at the stroke of midnight is a magical adventure across the world — and a heartwarming lesson in the true meaning of Christmas.
“It’s the perfect Christmas stocking filler,” says Miller, whose new edition publishes in paperback on November 6th.
“I’m thrilled to be part of Nantwich’s switch-on — it’s an event that celebrates community, imagination, and festive wonder.
“And that’s what my story is all about. Not only that, but I have a personal connection to the town having grown up here.”
Since his first children’s book in 2018, Miller has become one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors, with titles such as Once Upon a Legend, The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, and The Christmas Elf Chronicles.
(featured image of Ben Miller by David Reiss)
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Well done Grinch, have you any better ideas?
Former Malbank pupil comes home to switch on the start of Xmas, kids inspired, everyone has a great night.
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So basically there to plug his book?