Continued on P18... 16 raring2go.co.uk 17 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON CHRISTMAS Raring2go! WHAT’S ON CHRISTMAS Santa’s Christmas Diary Thurs 7 November 2024 – Sun 19 January 2025. The Red Shoes at The Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon. When an orphaned young woman is taken in by some local dogooders, she is expected to be seen and not heard. Dazzled by a pair of beautiful shoes, she sees the chance to do and be so much more, but soon her feet betray her, taking her to places she does not wish to go. www.rsc.org.uk Wed 13 - Sun 17 November. Nativity The Musical, Bilston Operatic Society, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Adapted from the much-loved festive film, this spectacular musical is a favourite for all the family! The story starts with a Midlandsbased primary school, St Bernadette’s, and a teacher, Mr Maddens, who is attempting to put together a musical version of the nativity with the help of his goofy and hilarious teaching assistant, Mr Poppy. www.grandtheatre.co.uk Fri 22 November - Tue 24 December. Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park. New for this year is Santa’s Enchanted Elevator – a magical journey transporting you to the heart of the North Pole. As soon as the doors close, the elevator comes to life and you will travel up and away on a fantastical flight across snowy landscapes and festive scenes to then meet the big man himself. www.wmsp.co.uk Sat 30 November 2024 - Sun 5 January 2025. Beauty and the Beast, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Be our guest as we invite you to join us for a tale as old as pantomime! Journey into an enchanted castle with Princess Beauty who discovers a host of magical characters cursed under an evil spell, including a fearsome beast! Will he learn to love another in the ultimate adventure to turn him back into a prince before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose? Find out in a spectacular pantomime featuring Gladiator’s GIANT alongside panto favourites Tam Ryan and Ian Adams plus West End musical stars including Jarné ia Richard-Noel from SIX as the fairy and Olivia Mitchell from Waitress as Belle. www.grandtheatre.co.uk WIN a family ticket see P31. Sat 30 November – Tue 24 December. Santa Trains and Enchanted Express at Severn Valley Railway. Santa Trains: Travel on a steam train to see Santa in a pantomime! Enchanted Express: Meet Father Christmas on a steam train and listen to our enchanted Christmas tale, Inspired by the classic poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. www.svr.co.uk Sat 30 November - Tue 24 December. Santa’s Grotto, Dudley Zoo and Castle. Visit Santa in his Grotto set within the walls of the 11th-century castle. www.dudleyzoo.org.uk Every weekend in December. Hockerhill Adventure Playground, Brewood. Christmas package: £25 per child - meet Father Christmas to include a gift, hot chocolate, crepe or churros, Christmas craft activity and loads of play time. www.hockerhill.com Mon 2, 9, 16 December. Wolves Play Café. Drop-in Play Cafe! Themed indoor play session.10.00-12.00 and 12.00-2.00. Pay As You Feel supported by National Lottery Community Fund. Orchard Cafe available 10.15-1.15. All Saints Community Centre, WV2 1EL www.wolvesplaycafe.org Sun 5 December, 10am-1pm. Santa Sleigh and Christmas Festivities, The Kingswood Trust, Wolverhampton. Follow the Christmas trail to find Santa’s sleigh and visit him in his grotto. Join in Christmas activities. www.eventbrite.co.uk
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