So now Halloween is well and truly under way, it's never too early to get planning for the festive season. Embrace the child inside of you this Christmas with Festival Productions production of 'Annie' live at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.

The classic musical is the winner of 7 Tony Awards and has played to packed houses on Broadway and the West End for 35 years. This lavish production features a star studded cast, spectacular costumes and sets, the wonderful Festival chorus, dancers and orchestra. The production comes to the National Concert Hall for 11 performances only from the 27th December until the 3rd January.

Directed by Tony Finnegan and brought to you by Festival Productions, the team behind The Sound of Music last year, this is not worth missing this Christmas. Tony Finnegan makes a welcome return to the Festival stage as Daddy Warbucks - the larger than life billionaire whose heart is captured by little orphan Annie and her unique brand of sunshine and optimism! The role of Annie is played by young Irish rising stars Zena Donnelly and Sarah Conway. Featuring the much loved music 'It’s a Hard Knock Life', 'Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile', 'Easy Street', the classic 'Tomorrow' along with a cast of 50 young Irish singers and dancers will make this another wonderful Christmas show from Festival Productions.

Annie runs from the December 27th to January 3rd and includes matinee and evening performances. Tickets are from €20 from the National Concert Hall on 01 4170000, or ww.nch.ie.