Get merry at the T-VINE Christmas Party

T-VINE Christmas Party 2013. Photo: David James

CULTURE / VARIETY SHOW

If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate this festive season, then book your place at the T‑VINE Christmas Party at Cyprus Garden on Sunday 21 December. This cabaret-style dinner and variety show offers a unique mix of English and Turkish entertainment, making it the ideal fun environment for all the family, friends or the annual office Christmas Party.

T-VINE is the UK’s first and only English language magazine for British Turks. The bi-monthly publication held its glittering debut at the same venue last Christmas. They return with another superb line-up of music, comedy, dance, dinner and plenty of festive treats.

Comedy pair Eray & Koray will again host this year’s shenanigans. Our very own ‘Kıbrıslı Boys’ will be working the crowd with their charm and wit, and perhaps a bit of singing if you’re unlucky.

Headlining this year’s party is Turkish Pop princess Peri Aziz. Formerly of chart-topping group Babutsa, Peri will be singing covers of Turkey’s biggest hits that are guaranteed to get diners on their feet. 

She is supported by Cyprus Garden’s house band Huseyin Cemgünal (keyboard) and Ercüment İbrahim (violin), who will also play an early evening set of traditional uplifting Turkish and Cypriot songs to get everyone in the party spirit.

Keeping them on the dance floor will be Ali Köse (pictured left), whose sensational singing powered him to the quarter-finals of O Ses Türkiye (The Voice). He promises a night of uplifting British and American Soul and Pop, blending familiar tracks such as Pharell’s Happy with his own songs.

Who needs Turkish coffee for fal (fortune reading) when Destiny will be pulling into Cyprus Garden? Ten lucky guests at the Christmas Party will experience a private comedy show courtesy of Hakbrayne – the world’s first Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee tribute act. Their motor home of mystery offers a totally psychedelic, bonkers, immersive comedy theatrical experience.

And that’s not all! No Turkish party would be complete without bellydancing. The delightful Melisa Yavaş will be performing her hip-thrusting, sword-twirling show. 

Our thigh-stomping finale is courtesy of DJ Elliot Patterson. His party classics will keep everyone dancing late into the night.

Peri Aziz headlines this year's party

Anyone aged 16 or over is welcome. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30. There is a set menu comprising of 12 hot and cold meze dishes, a roast Christmas Turkey dinner with all the trimmings (vegetarian option also available), and mince pie with custard.

Tickets are priced £35 for both the variety show and dinner – drinks are not included. There are also discounts for group bookings of 10 and over (one free ticket for every ten people as long as you book and pay altogether).

Pre-party scene from last year's Christmas Party & Melisa Yavaş performing. Photos: David James

You can buy then from T-VINE’s online ticket shop (T-VINE.com or Facebook.com/tvinemedia) – price includes booking fee. Or go conventional and buy them direct from Cyprus Garden – call 07738 410 870 to book your place.  

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