8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON ARC Stockton Arts Centre 9 Dec – 24 Dec – The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood, and excitement is in the air.Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cosy sleepover with her best friend Kai, and you’re invited. But something’s not quite right… A sudden chill sweeps through the trees. The mysterious Snow Queen has cast a spell over the forest, and suddenly Kai vanishes in a flurry of snow. Gerda must set off on a daring adventure to bring him home. Can she break the spell and save Bluebell Wood in time for Christmas? She’ll need courage, kindness..and your help! Bursting with sing-along songs, enchanting puppetry, lively dance and wintry surprises, The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure is a heart warming retelling of a classic tale filled with friendship, bravery and the magic of helping others. arconline.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 26 Nov - 6 Dec - The Yule Tree HurlyBurly and Theatre Hullabaloo invite you and your little one on a multisensory journey through a year in the life of a tree: feeling the wind on your cheeks, marching through fallen leaves and smelling new blossoms. As the days get shorter the Christmas preparations begin. What secrets does The Yule Tree have in store? With beautiful singing and relaxing music at its core, The Yule Tree is the perfect opportunity for 0-2s (under 3s) and their grown-ups to unwind and have fun this festive season. Older siblings are very welcome to join in the fun too. 10 Dec – 24 Dec - Little Red Riding Hood In our story, a wardrobe can take you to magical spaces, to all sorts of tales and wonderful places, and this wardrobe is a portal to the wild wood where something is roaming the forest, animals are mysteriously going missing, and a little girl has just received a beautiful red cloak from her granny. Join a very cheeky wolf in granny’s clothing as he takes Little Red Riding Hood on an adventure down the path into the snowy wild wood. theatrehullabaloo.org.uk Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 27 Dec – Cinderella Get ready for a truly magical pantomime experience at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre this Christmas, as Hartlepool Borough Council and AJ Theatrical Productions present the muchloved fairytale Cinderella! Grab your glass slippers and join us for a sparkling adventure filled with laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular musical numbers, dazzling costumes, magical moments and plenty of audience participation. With stunning sets, talented performers and the high-energy entertainment that AJ Theatrical Productions is renowned for, Cinderella promises to be the most enchanting pantomime of the festive season. creativehartlepool.com For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.co.uk What's on at the Theatre Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 28 Dec - Peter Pan and the Lost Boys Get ready to join Peter and the lost boys as they fight to defend Neverland against the dastardly Captain Hook! So get ready to hiss, boo and sing along! As Peter Pan takes flight, what could possibly go wrong? culturehartlepool.com Gala Durham 23 Nov - 6 Jan - Cinderella A new take on the oldest fairy tale of all time, full of magic and excitement, strange characters and talking animals. New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told! 5 Dec - 24 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. galadurham.co.uk Empire Consett 1 Dec - 31 Dec - Jack and the Beanstalk Join Jack, Dame Tilly Trot, Lord Mayor Tommy Tomato, Big Mac the Cow, Cowella Daville and a whole host of other characters on an adventure packed full of fun, hit songs, dazzling costumes, audience participation and more, in our GIANT panto that’s Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! empireconsett.co.uk Bishop Auckland Town Hall 8 - 10 Dec - Aladdin Join a whole host of hilarious and colourful characters on an enchanted journey of magic and mysticism as the greatest panto of them all flies into Bishop Auckland this Christmas… Aladdin! 30 Nov - 3 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk Darlington Hippodrome 8-31 Dec Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all! darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 18 Nov - Little Murmur Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is a dance theatre show about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trial and tribulations of seeing things differently. 6 - 24 Dec - Snow Mouse An enchanting winter's tale for the very young. Come and join two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk WIN TICKETS Lots of tickets to be won! Enter on the Raring2go! website, look out for the win tickets symbol WIN TICKETS WED 2 DEC 2026 - SUN 3 JAN 2027 BOX OFFICE: 01642 552663 Book in person at the office, by phone or online forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk AN ICON THEATRE PRODUCTION, CO-PRODUCED WITH THE ALBANY, DEPTFORD 9-24 Dec 2026 www.arconline.co.uk From £14 | £50 Family Ticket for 4 ‘A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TREAT’ Fairy Powered Productions For Ages 3 - 8
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