Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing and Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season during performances of the National Touring Company’s “Irish Christmas” featuring an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by World Champion Dancers Scott Doherty (Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Rockin’ Road to Dublin) Tyler Schwartz (Magic of the Dance, Gaelforce Dance, Celtic Fyre) and Connor Reider. They are appearing Friday, Dec. 1, at the Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $62. They also are appearing Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Bankhead Theatre, 2400 First St., Livermore, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $80.