16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Festive Family Fun / Where’s Santa? Friday 1st December – Sun 7th January Garrick Theatre The Gruffalo’s Child One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103 in this enchanting adaptation by Tall Stories of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. thegarricktheatre.co.uk/ Saturday 2nd – Sunday 24th December Royal Albert Hall Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall has been the home of Christmas in London for 150 years. This year’s programme is full of heart-warming live events to be enjoyed with your loved ones. There’s something for everyone, from our Christmas carols to traditional concerts, drag, jazz, gospel and so much more... www.royalalberthall.com Friday 8th – Sunday 10th December Guildford Spectrum Alice in Wonderland on Ice Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and join her on an enchanted adventure with the unique characters of Wonderland. guildfordspectrum.co.uk Friday 8th December – Sunday 7th Jan New Wimbledon Theatre Cinderella You shall go to the ball with the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming. The clock is ticking, so book your tickets today! Joining the fab-u-lous Wicked Stepmother Craig Revel Horwood will be Wimbledon fan-favourite, comedian and magician extraordinaire Pete Firman as Buttons, returning for his third Wimbledon panto… www.atgtickets.com/ shows/cinderella/new-wimbledon-theatre/ Friday 8th December – Sunday 7th Jan Shakespeare’s Globe Hansel and Gretel A beautifully epic new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel, by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, transforms the Globe Theatre this winter. The perfect winter treat for everyone aged 5+ www.shakespearesglobe.com/ Sat 9th December – Sunday 7th January Richmond Theatre Dick Whittington Join Dick Whittington as he seeks fame, fortune, and happiness journeying to become Lord Mayor. Can he outwit the evil rodent King Rat and free the city from his team of revolting rodents? Find out in the ultimate magical pantomime adventure! Writer, actor, comedian, radio and television presenter Paul Merton will be stepping out from behind the iconic Have I Got News For You desk as the Panto Dame’s role of Sarah the Cook! www.atgtickets.com/shows/ dick-whittington/richmond-theatre/ Wednesday 13th - Sunday 24th Dec Cecil Hepworth Playhouse Ellie & Starlight’s Christmas Adventure Ellie and her best Friend Starlight the Polar Bear are heading for the North Pole to find Father Christmas in this perfect family show to get you into the Christmas spirit. www.ellieandstarlight.co.uk Sunday 17th December: 2pm and 5pm Mozart Symphony Orchestra The Snowman (at Cadogan Hall) The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall, for which the film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. 14-year-old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’. Plus, The Gruffalo (for narrator and orchestra) returns, alongside its sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child, with each character represented by a different instrument of the orchestra. A perfect treat for all the family. cadoganhall.com/ Monday 18th – Sunday 24th December Hobbledown Heath /Hobbledown Epsom Breakfast with Santa Take a seat at the table for a very special breakfast... one with the Hobbledown Elves, and Santa Claus himself! www.hobbledown.com Monday 18th Dec – Sat 6th January Orange Tree Theatre Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol When Bob Cratchit takes over the company from his old boss Ebenezer Scrooge, he discovers it’s tough at the top. In fact, he works so hard that this year he might cancel Christmas. So now it’s up to Tiny Tim to remind his father of the story of Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas. Charles Dickens’ muchloved Christmas story is reinvented for families with children aged five to ten. orangetreetheatre.co.uk/
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