Christmas season is magical and if you want to make memories with festive shows, we have a collated the list for you. Please check the websites to check the exact details.
Featuring an all-star cast, this lively retelling of Dickens’ timeless tale is packed with song, dance, and plenty of Christmas cheer. It’s a must-see for anyone ready to embrace the joyful chaos of the holidays.
Location: Soho Place
Age Recommendation: Ages 10+
Dates and Times: 16th November 2024 – 31st December (Monday-Saturday 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday 2:30pm)
Duration: 120 minutes
Price: from £23.80
Link: https://sohoplace.org/shows/a-christmas-carol-ish
Your wishes have been granted—Aladdin is soaring into the Lyric this festive season. Buckle up for a whirlwind ride above the streets of Hammersmith as Aladdin and Jasmine embark on a hilarious, high-flying adventure packed with magic, mayhem, and mischief.
Location: Lyric Hammersmith
Age Recommendation: Ages 6+
Dates and Times: 16th November 2024 – 05th January 2025
Duration: 120 minutes
Price: from £10.00 (family tickets available)
Link: https://lyric.co.uk/shows/aladdin-2024/
Dreaming of a happier life, Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle and held captive by a terrifying beast. To her surprise, the castle is full of magical characters placed under a spell by an evil enchantress. Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Or will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl who has melted his heart?
Location: Richmond Theatre
Dates and Times: 7th December 2024 – 05th January 2025
Price: from £13.00
Link: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/beauty-and-the-beast/richmond-theatre/
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley
Commissioned as part of Moomin Characters 80th anniversary, the UK’s home of contemporary circus, Jacksons Lane is presenting its world première stage adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic tale, Christmas Comes to Moominvalley.
Location: Jacksons Lane
Age Recommendation: Ages 3-103
Dates and Times: 06th December 2024 – 05th January 2025 (10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM)
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: £10.00 – £25.00
Link: https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/christmas-comes-to-moominvalley/
Join Dick Whittington and his Cat as they seek fame and fortune in an adventure through good old London Town! Can he outwit the evil King Rat, defeat his gang of revolting rodents?! Will he win the beautiful Alice Fitzwarrens hand in marriage and become Lord Mayor of London?! Find out in this pantomime paved with gold!
Location: Greenwich Theatre
Age Recommendation: All ages
Dates and Times: 22nd November – 5th January
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes inc. interval
Link: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/dickwhittington/
At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realises that he’s forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE!
Location: Arts Theatre
Dates and Times: 7th – 24th December (Saturday & Sunday 10am)
Age: all ages
Duration: 90 minutes including interval
Price: From £24.90
Link: https://artstheatrewestend.co.uk/events/father-christmas-needs-a-wee
Horrible Christmas by Horrible Histories
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season!
Location: Alexandra Palace
Dates and Times: 12th December to 4th January 2025
Age: 5+
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes, including an interval
Link: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/horrible-christmas/
Don’t miss Wimbledon’s GIGANTIC panto spectacular! Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Location: New Wimbledon Theatre
Dates and Times: 7th December – 5th January
Price: From £13
Link: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-night-before-christmas/studio-at-new-wimbledon-theatre/
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
Location: Theatre Royal Haymarket
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes including an interval
Dates and Times: 28th November – 5th January 2025
Price: From £12.30
Link: https://trh.co.uk/whatson/peppa-pigs-fun-day-out/
From the creative team behind the last eight years of panto, expect a West End spectacle to remember, with stunning sets and costumes, rip-roaring comedy and incredible special effects, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into the night.
Location: London Palladium
Dates and Times: 7th December – 12th January
Link: https://palladiumpantomime.com/
Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist
As winter’s first snow falls, there’s little Christmas cheer in Sherwood. Cupboards are bare, the nights are cold, and the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham squeezes his citizens for every penny they’re worth. But deep in the forest, in the heart of the Major Oak, legendary outlaw Robin Hood plots an audacious scheme to bring some festive joy to all.
Location: Rose Theatre
Age Recommendation: Ages 5+ but all ages welcome
Dates and Times: 30th November – 5th January 2025
Duration: 2 hours including interval
Price: Adults £14.50 – £19.50, Under 16s £12.50 – £16.50, Disabled Person £7.25 – £9.75
Link: https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/199/written-by-chris-bush/robin-hood-the-christmas-heist
The Holly King and The Oak King
Based on the old Celtic folk tale, this magical adventure takes you across the seasons. After a hundred years of summer, join us in helping The Holly King restore winter and bring balance back to nature. With puppetry, performance, and surprises around every corner, this theatrical trail promises an unforgettable journey for the whole family.
Location: Battersea Arts Centre
Age Recommendation: Ages 4+ but all ages welcome
Dates and Times: 29th November – 24th December 2024, Tuesday – Sunday (Entry times at 30 min intervals, 10am-5pm)
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: Adults £14.50 – £19.50, Under 16s £12.50 – £16.50, Disabled Person £7.25 – £9.75
Link: https://bac.org.uk/whats-on/the-holly-king-and-the-oak-king/
Wandsworth Borough Council’s The Little Mermaid is coming to town, bringing a dazzling show that combines theatre, dazzling dance, and plenty of laughter. This modern reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale promises an adventure for audiences of all ages, which you can dive into at the Wandsworth Civic Suite this festive season.
Location: Wandsworth Civic Suite
Dates and Times: 14th- 15th and 19th-22nd December (10:30am, 1:30pm and 4:30pm)
Price: Tickets start at £12
Duration: 90 minutes and a 15 minute interval
Link: https://www.wandsworthpanto.com/
This enchanting Christmas adventure is suitable to 3 – 8 year olds and features festive fun, classic Christmas songs and lots of audience participation plus the opportunity to join Santa, his helpers and Woody and Milly on-stage for photos.
Location: New Wimbledon Theatre
Age: 3- 8 years
Dates and Times: 11th- 24th December
Price: Tickets start at £17.60
Link: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-night-before-christmas/studio-at-new-wimbledon-theatre/
Join Olivier award-winning Little Bulb (“Wolf Witch Giant Fairy”) and Polka Theatre for a brand-new magical, musical quest inspired by the story of ‘The Nutcracker’. Full of surprising rodent singalongs and featuring a sleigh-load of familiar festive bangers that’ll have you dancing in your seat.
Location: Polka Theatre
Age: 5- 12 years
Duration: 80 minutes
Dates and Times: 16th November 2024 – 26th January 2025
Price: Tickets start at £10
Link: https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-nutcracker/
Make your Christmas a cracker with this family treat that will melt your heart. Join the Boy as his Snowman comes to life and they embark on a magical adventure far across the world. Meet a host of woodland creatures, an assemblage of international Snowmen, and even a dancing Pineapple.
Location: Peacock Theatre
Age: All ages
Dates and Times: 23rd November – 4th January
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including one 20 minute interval)
Price: Tickets start at £18 (family ticket available)
Link: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/the-snowman-2024/
Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brand-new dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate icy adventure.
Location: Polka Adventure Theatre
Age: 1-4 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Dates and Times: 6th December 2024 – 2nd Febuary 2025
Price: Tickets start at £14
Link: https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-snowy-day/
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