Now until 21st December – Guildford: Wintershall Nativity
Bringing the nativity tale to life with their annual promenade theatrics, Wintershall produce a magical occasion for all ages. This year they come to London as well.
Read Michael Billington’s four star review if you’re in any doubt!
20th December – Edinburgh: Jackets for Goalposts: The Christmas Truce 1914
Bringing home a powerful Christmas message, this event will both entertain and inform. The Scottish Storytelling Centre bring the famous wartime tale alive with songs, shadow-puppetry, and good old fashioned story-telling.
20th, 22nd & 23rd December – London: Meet Father Christmas!
Waterstones deliver the classic kid’s Christmas experience and you can find Santa and his elves in the children’s department for storytime and more.
Now until 28th December – Huddersfield: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Lawrence Batley theatre bring a winter twist to this classic Aesop fable. Audio Described and British Sign Language performances are available.
Now until 4th January – Newcastle: Seven Stories Winter Wonderland
Seven Stories always have tons on offer and this Christmas they introduce you to Ellen Giggenbach’s colourful new paper craft Christmas book. In this free drop-in event you can create your own decorations and festive cards.
Now until 4th January – Kingston: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Crawl through the wardrobe and transport yourself to the wintry world of Narnia where it’s always winter and never Christmas with Rose Theatre. Stunning visuals and fun performances make this a real family pleaser. And you’ll be pleased to know that Christmas still exists when you get out!
Now until 4th January – London: The Snowman
Who doesn’t love The Snowman? This popular theatrical adaptation includes flight, music, and Jack Frost.
Now until 4th January – Exeter: George’s Marvellous Medicine
The Birmingham Stage Company travel to Exeter Northcott Theatre to bring Roald Dahl’s tale to life. If you want “fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic” this Christmas, look no further.
Now until 11th January 2015 – Manchester: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen’s classic picture book is brought to the stage at The Lowry. The performance promises to be fun, interactive, and ideal for young children.
Now until 31st January – York: Old Mother Goose Panto
Always a Christmas favourite, York Theatre Royal’s annual pantomime is a raucous affair. This year the indefatigable Berwick Kaler delights in drag as the old mother herself.
