Christmas Festivals

Christmas in Trafalgar Square 1st December - 8th JanuaryChristmas at Trafalgar Square starts with the lighting of the world famous Christmas Tree from Norway, a historic tradition that’s been carried out every year since 1947. Join a torch-lit procession for the Blessing of the Crib at the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields or enjoy Carol Singing beneath the tree and fantastic performances on weekdays and weekends. Check website for dates and details.Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DS

Syon Park’s Enchanted WoodlandWeekends 8th November - 4th DecemberWatch as the magnificent oak trees and gardens are illuminated in a rain-bow of colours as a guide leads you through the Enchanted Woodland! So wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and meander your way through the mystical corners of the estate on a frosty winter’s night!Park Rd, Isleworth TW7 6AZ

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park18th November - 2nd JanuaryGet into the festive spirit as Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland returns to London for the 10th year. This free-to-enter family event includes a host of Christmas-themed fun and activities, including Winter Wonderland ice skating, big top shows, an observation wheel and a huge Christmas market.Hyde Park, London W2 2UH

Temple Winter Festival12th - 19th DecemberTemple Church and Middle Temple Hall will once again share this beau-tiful space with new audiences during an unforgettable – and immense-ly varied – week of music. This year sees the festival expand its diverse programme of festive choral music, with seven concerts from some of the biggest international names.Middle Temple, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 9AT

A Victorian Christmas at Kensington Palace26th November - 2nd JanuaryAdd a dash of royal glamour and history to the festive season. The beau-tiful building has been stylishly dressed for the occasion, taking visitors back in time to the days of Queen Victoria, born and brought up there.Kensington Palace, Sydney Close, London SW3 6HW

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Medieval Christmas at the Tower of London27th - 31st DecemberSpend Christmas with King Richard III, Queen Anne Neville, and the knights and ladies of medieval at the Tower of London, home to almost 1000 years of history. Not just a prison and a fortress, the Tower was a palace fit for royal celebration.Tower of London, St Katharine’s & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB

Elizabethan Christmas at Hampton Court Palace21st - 23rd December & 27th December - 1st JanuaryTravel back in time to Elizabethan England and the Tudor court in 1592 as Hampton Court Palace celebrates the festive season in royal style. Queen Elizabeth I will be in attendance with her court, promising live drama, historic cookery, and musical performance.Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

Christmas Cruise On The ThamesDecember Celebrate Christmas in style with a cruise along the river Thames! A cruise on the river is great fun and a different way to light up Christ-mas day. Sail With Santa, as he swaps his sleigh for a cruise on the river: on a decorated boat children meet Santa and receive gifts while adults sip mulled wine and munch on mince pies.

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Concerts and Carols Singing 2016

The Children’s Trust Christmas Concert5th DecemberHosted by journalist and BBC news presenter Nicholas Owen, the night will feature special guest conductor Nigel Hess, along with Piers Adams of Red Priest, soprano Ana Maria Rincon, the Amici Ensemble, Rupert Johnston and celebrity readings.Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X 9DQ

Christmas Celebration at London’s Guildhall5th - 6th DecemberStart the festive season with the Legion’s annual Christmas celebration concert at London’s great Guildhall. Join a spectacular celebration of Christmas with music and carol-singing led by the Bach Choir, the Le-gion’s own Central Band, and the close harmony trio The Sugar Sisters. A selection of readings will be given by our celebrity guest readers.Guildhall, Gresham St, London EC2V 7HH

Trafalgar Square Christmas Carol Singing ProgrammeThe Carol Singing Programme runs from Monday 5th – Friday 23rd De-cember, excluding Saturdays 10th & 17th December 2016.Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS

St Paul’s Cathedral Christmas 201611th - 23rd DecemberFew places are better for traditional Christmas services and carols than St. Paul’s, the spiritual home of Great Britain. This year Ceremony of Carols will be held on December 11th, Celebration of Christmas on the 15th and Family Carols on 17th and 23rd December. These events are free but need to be booked in advance.St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD

ChildLine’s Merry Little Christmas Carol Concert13th DecemberCome to iconic St Paul’s Cathedral for a glittering festive evening filled with celebrity readings and headline music performances as well as tra-ditional Christmas carols. This year, acclaimed tenor Russell Watson will be performing during the concert.St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD

Christmas at Southwark Cathedral6th - 23rd DecemberHead to Southwark Cathedral for a host of carols, concerts and recitals this Christmas. Don’t miss a candlelit carol concert in aid of the Marie Curie charity, the annual Finnish Carol Concert, the Southwark Cathe-dral Choir Christmas Concert, and performances of early music classics at the Christmas Baroque by Candlelight Concert.Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA

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Children & The Arts: A Special 10th Anniversary Christmas Concert15th DecemberJoin famous faces for a series of festive events to celebrate Children & The Arts’ 10th anniversary. This charity concert in Chelsea puts on a feast of seasonal tunes. Once again they invite well-loved celebrities and friends of the charity for a festive evening of music and seasonal read-ings, all in aid of their work with disadvantaged children across the UK.Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X 9DQ

A Ceremony of Carols at Westminster Abbey 18th DecemberHear Benjamin Britten’s famed sequence of carols performed in the stun-ning surrounds of Westminster Abbey. Sung by The Choristers of West-minster Abbey, Britten’s twelve movements for treble voices and harp are set to delight once more as this annual recital returns.Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA

Carol Singing at Hampton Court Palace18, 19, 21, 22, 23 December and 5 January, Get Christmas off to a traditional start by singing carols through some of the palace courtyards accompanied by the Epsom & Ewell Silver Band.Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

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Canary Wharf Santa’s Grotto

Duke of York Square Christmas Grotto

Harrods Christmas GrottoI Met Father Christmas at Hamleys

Meet Santa at ZSL London Zoo

Santa at Kew Gardens

Sutton Santa’s Sleigh

Westfield London Santa’s Grotto

Winter Wonderland Christmas Grotto

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Children’s Activities

The Enchanted Christmas House26th November - 24th DecemberVarious activities will be offered to kids: surprise meetings from magical Christmas characters, making presents in ‘The Busy Elves Workshop’, interactive games in ‘The Genie’s Christmas Cave’ and many more… 2-18 Britannia Row, Islington, London, N1 8PA

Christmas at the Charles Dickens Museum November - DecemberDecorated with holly and ivy decking the halls, beautiful Victorian decorations and a whole host of other festive surprises, Charles Dickens Museum in London offers a glimpse in to Christmas Past. After all, what better place to experience the rich traditions of a Dickensian Christmas than in the home of the author of A Christmas Carol? Enjoy talks, walks and carol singing concerts through the festive season.Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX

Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London19th November - 29th JanuaryThis festive season, you are invited to experience Christmas time at Hog-warts and discover how filmmakers created fire, ice and snow that never melts as we undergo a magical makeover for Hogwarts in the Snow.Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR

Festive Activities at Canary WharfWeekends 3rd - 24th DecemberChildren are invited to enjoy a variety of festive art and craft workshops every weekend such as decorate your own Countdown to Christmas Clock, design a Festive Stocking, customize a Christmas Bauble and enjoy a sweet treat by crafting your Gingerbread Man. Also, explore Ca-nary Wharf to find the different members of the Gingerbread family and to claim your treasure in Jubilee Place.Canary Wharf, London

Christmas Choir Competition at Westfield London6th - 9th DecemberWatch over 20 local primary schools perform a medley of Christmas car-ols and songs at this popular event. With awards including Best Choir, Best Dressed and Best Performance, this competition is going to get festively fierce!Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherds Bush, London W12 7GF

Aladdin at Lyric Hammersmith19th November - 7th JanuaryBe amazed by exciting musical routines and comedy with Aladdin. Relive the romance of Aladdin’s classic story with a Christmas panto twist, and don’t miss the chance to see acclaimed comedian Vikki Stone playing Abanazer. Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL

The Snowman 23rd November - 1st JanuaryThe Snowman has transported a generation of children and their fami-lies into the wintery world of a boy and his magical snowman. This per-ennial family favourite returns to the Peacock Theatre for the 18th year. The Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT

Christmas Panto’s

Peter Pan 16th November - 29th DecemberThis winter, J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale takes flight. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow during a visit to London, head-strong Wendy helps him re-attach it. In return she is invited to Never-land.National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

Children’s Christmas Party at Benjamin Franklin House10th December, 10.30 amWith Christmas just around the corner, children will discover the magic of the holiday – 18th century style – with crafts and treats. Sing along to festive classics such as ’Silent Night’ and ’Jingle Bells’ with accompani-ment on the glass armonica, Franklin’s musical instrument. Enjoy mince pies and deck the halls with Christmas crafts to make and take home! Suitable for 5-11 year olds.Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven St, London WC2N 5NF

Father Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall6th - 24th DecemberThis magical adventure through the Royal Albert Hall is led by a cap-tivating Victorian doorkeeper who knows all of the Hall’s secrets. To-gether you will solve puzzles and follow clues to find the key to Father Christmas’s grotto, where a wonderful visit awaits. Children of all ages will be delighted by this interactive festive experience. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

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Sleeping Beauty at Hackney Empire26th November - 8th JanuaryFollow the adventures of Princess Tahlia (Sleeping Beauty) in the en-chanted world of Hackneytonia. Enjoy exciting musical routines and irresistible comedy as the classic tale is reinvented for modern times in a hilarious Christmas panto.Hackney Empire Theatre, 291 Mare St, London E8 1EJ

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Cinderella at the London Palladium10th December - 15th JanuaryDon’t miss this sparkling production of Cinderella at the London Palla-dium, during a limited five-week run. Cinderella is the first pantomime to be staged at the London Palladium in almost 30 years, and promises to be a magical theatre show for all the family.London Palladium, 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TE

Mr Popper’s Penguins15th - 31st DecemberPainter and decorator by day, Mr. Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate arrives on his doorstep, out of which waddles a penguin! A fun, action-packed musical. Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, W1V 9LB

Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre10th December - 8th JanuaryRevisit seven pantomimes in just one evening with Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre. This hilarious Olivier Award-winning show is brim-ming with silly jokes, slapstick fun and classic panto characters from Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin and more.Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH

Tower of London Ice Rink 6th November - 3rd January

Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink 25th November - 8th January

Natural History Museum Ice Rink 27th October - 8th January

Somerset House Ice Rink 17th November - 15th January

Canary Wharf 4th November - 25th February

Westfield London 24th November - 8th January

Performing Arts & Christmas shows

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The Nutcracker23rd November - 12th JanuaryThe Royal Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is London’s best-loved holiday ballet. Follow the coming of age tale of Clara and her mysteri-ous Nutcracker prince, enjoy the stirring music of Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Snowflakes and the fleet-footed Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, set against a glorious Victorian Christmas background.Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD

Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (Or Love’s Labour’s Won)9th December - 18th MarchLove’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (or Love’s Labour’s Won) arrive in London this Christmas. This is the first chance Londoners get to see the Chichester Festival Theatre production of two of the most popular comedies in the English language.Haymarket Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT

The Little Match Girl10th - 30th December A snowy stage sets the scene for an icy cold Christmas Eve, where the Little Match Girl paces the emptying streets, shivering and desperate, trying to sell her matches. This magical production based on Hans Chris-tian Andersen’s classic story, adapted by celebrated director and chore-ographer Arthur Pita, returns to the Sadler’s Wells following a sell-out season last year.Lilian Baylis Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN

Christmas Festival at Royal Albert Hall13th - 24th DecemberTreat your family to the best festive entertainment in town with Ray-mond Gubbay’s Christmas Festival with the Hall’s fantastic concerts and Carol singing.Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP

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Picasso Portraits at National Portrait GalleryUntil 5th FebruaryFollow Pablo Picasso’s personal life and the evolution of his artistic style through his depiction of his acquaintances, from the realist portraits of his youth to the gestural paintings of his maturity. Showcasing more than 75 artworks in all media, the display includes renowned master-pieces as well as portraits that have never been exhibited in Britain before.National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE

Paul Nash, Tate Britain ExhibitionUntil 5th MarchThis is the largest display of the artist’s work for a generation. The exhibition features some of Nash’s famous war paintings, alongside his visionary landscapes and early drawings. It reveals Nash’s importance to British modern art in the most significant show of his work for a gen-eration.Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG

Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World at the Design Mu-seum24th November - 23rd AprilSee how design can influence our emotions with Fear and Love: Reac-tions to a Complex World at the new Design Museum on Kensington High Street. Enjoy 11 extraordinary installations by some of the world’s leading designers and architects.Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG

Arts and Exhibitions

Christmas Markets and Festive Shopping

Hyper Japan Market25th - 27th NovemberHyper Japan is back this November with a Christmas market celebrat-ing Japanese culture and cuisine at its best. Entertainment over the weekend includes martial arts displays, live J-pop music, and food and drink demos. The Christmas Market will feature a scaled-up selection of authentic Japanese food, unique gifts, and Christmas presents for loved ones at the many stallsTobacco Dock, Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF

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Christmas Design and Food Market at Sutton House26th November - 18th DecemberSutton House offers a vibrant alternative to the more traditional ‘Ger-man style’ Christmas market. The magnificent Tudor house provides the perfect setting for the pantomime themed Christmas event combined with the opportunity to find original and quality Christmas gifts. It is promised to be a splendid event for boutique shoppers and families looking for a fun day out.Sutton House, 2 & 4 Homerton High St, London E9 6JQ

Christmas By The River at London Bridge City30th November - 3rd JanuaryThe traditional Christmas market stretches along The Queen’s Walk from Hay’s Galleria and London Bridge City Pier to The Scoop at More London, overlooking London icons including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the City of London.London Bridge City is situated between London Bridge and Tower Bridge on the south side of the River Thames

Horniman Christmas Fair3rd - 4th DecemberEnjoy family art activities, shop for gifts in the arts and crafts markets, pick up your seasonal produce at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday and enjoy mince pies, mulled wine and carols on the Bandstand on Sunday.Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3PQ

BBC Good Food Festive Fayre at Hampton Court Palace9th - 11th DecemberThis festive event will be the perfect start to your seasonal celebrations. Enjoy festive entertainment and carols from local choirs. Stock up the pantry for Christmas, pick up some great gifts and enjoy delicious treats.Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

Sports Events

NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters30th November – 4th DecemberWatch the world’s best wheelchair tennis players in action and join Brit-ain’s Paralympic stars on the road to Rio at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters. The athletes will battle on the site of the London 2012 Paralym-pic Games to be crowned master of their division at the year-end NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters. Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 2ST

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Revolution Series2nd - 3rd DecemberThe world’s only elite track cycling league, the Revolution Series comes to London. The London event takes place at Lee Valley VeloPark and will be a fast-paced occasion that’s exciting for all ages, as well as pro-viding the opportunity to visit one of the London 2012 Olympic venues.Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,LondonE20 3AB

Great Christmas Pudding Race3rd December This fun event is organised by CRAC on behalf of Cancer Research UK. Register and join a team of 6 people to compete in the Great Christmas Pudding Race. A fun day out is guaranteed with entertainment, guest celebrities and the chance for you and your company team to receive full media coverage.Covent Garden, London WC2

Santa in The City charity run3rd & 4th DecemberJoin a charity fun run with a difference this Christmas. Become Santa with a red suit and white beard and run with 2000 other Santas through Battersea Park or the streets of the City. No previous experience needed for this fantastically festive day. Simply register online, turn up on the day, collect your free Santa outfit and tackle the run.Various venues

Holiday Season Post These are the deadlines for Royal Mail Christmas 2016 deliveries:

International Standard (Airmail), International Tracking Signature services3rd December – Africa, Middle East7th December - Cyprus, Asia, Far East (including Japan), Eastern Europe8th December - Caribbean, Central and South America10th December - Greece, Australia, New Zealand14th December - Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland15th December - Canada, Finland, Sweden, USA16th December - Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland17th December - Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg

National Mail20th December - UK 2nd Class and UK 2nd Class Signed For21st December - UK 1st Class and UK 1st Class Signed For22rd December - Special Delivery Guaranteed23rd December - Special Delivery Saturday Guaranteed

Check www.royalmail.com/greetings for more information.

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Where to celebrate Chanukah in London

Hanukah Ceramics Family Day11 December 2016Create a clay Hanukah lamp to take home or your own bowl for Hanukah gelt.Other activities include storytelling, singing, object handling and playing dreidel to get your family in the spirit of Hanukah.Jewish Museum London, Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert StreetLondon NW1 7NB

Chanukah Funukah25th DecemberWhilst everywhere else is closed, enjoy bouncy castles, doughnuts, latkes, crafts, music and dancing at our family celebration to welcome in the first night of Chanukah!For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Jewish Community Centre, London, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Holiday Season Transportation

Congestion Charge: There is no Congestion Charge between 25th December 2016 and 2nd January 2017

Tube, bus, trams, overground and DLR closures:Christmas Eve, 24th December: Tube: early finish (complete your journey around 23:30) with no Night Tube. Buses: 24 hour services finish around midnight, no night services. Taxis: an extra £4 per journey after 20:00

Christmas Day, 25th December: no service on public transport. Black cabs will cost an extra £4 per journey.Boxing Day, 26th December: tube: late start (07:45) with Sunday frequency service, closures on the District, Cir-cle, Waterloo & City and Bakerloo lines. Buses: Sunday service. London Overground: no service

New Year’s Eve, 31st December: Free travel on the TfL network between 23:45-04:30Tube: services run throughout the night, but some stations will be closed. Buses: Saturday service, with diversions in central London from early afternoon. Some day routes run into the night. Taxis: an extra £4 per journey after 20:00

Check www.tfl.gov.uk for more information.

Transportation can be an issue at holidays, especially on Christmas and New Year’s Eve and Day, so plan ahead.

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Outside London

A Country House Christmas at The Vyne1st December - 6th JanuaryExplore this country house, part of the National Trust, and step back in time to experience how Christmas traditions have influenced the owners of the house in the past. With a nostalgic nod to memories of Christmas past, they take you through a festive countdown, from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day lunch.Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL

Cambridge Jazz Festival16th - 27th NovemberJazz festival with live music, workshops, speakers and films, celebrating the art of jazz and improvisation and the multitude of genres jazz en-compasses: free jazz, contemporary jazz, big band, choral, gospel, gypsy jazz, nu-jazz, Latin, Soul, Neo-soul, hip hop, blues and funk.Multiple venues, Cambridge

The North Pole at Parkers Piece Cambridge18th November - 4th JanuaryCambridge’s ice rink and festive funfair is back for 2016.This winter festival season, the North Pole will be home to a wide selection of fun entertainment from the traditional to the modern, designed to bring out the big kid in all of us. Check out the Bungee Trampolines, Santa’s Slay Rides, Penguin Bumper Cars, Ski Slope, Snow Storm, Avalanche, and a multitude of fair games.Regent Terrace, Cambridge CB2 1AA, UK

Dick Whittington and his Cat1st December - 8th JanuaryGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime this Christmas as Cambridge Arts Theatre whisks you away on a magical journey for this year’s spec-tacular family pantomime: Dick Whittington!Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ

Aladdin at The Angles Theatre9th - 31st DecemberA traditional comedy pantomime from laundry to Genie via the magic lamp. Abanaza, the wicked magician, needs Aladdin, the laundry boy, to help him recover a magic lamp. But Aladdin has his eyes on the beauti-ful princess.Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1HQ

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Oxford’s Christmas Light Festival25th - 27th NovemberPrepare for a dazzling weekend with the Christmas Light Festival in Oxford. Explore the city during three days of performances, workshops, markets and much more. The weekend starts at 6.30 pm on Friday 25th November with the hugely popular Lantern Parade leaving Oxford Cas-tle and weaves through the city centre.Oxford, various venues

Cinderella25th November - 8th JanuaryJoin Cinderella on a midnight coach ride through pantoland!Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2LW

Oxford Christmas Market 8th - 18th DecemberWith the sound of choirs singing Christmas carols, market traders of-fering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, a visit to the Oxford Christmas Market is a truly magical Christ-mas experience.Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS

Dick Whittington8th - 30th DecemberJoin Dick and his feline friend Tommy on his fun-filled quest for fame and fortune. Will he defeat the evil rats to win the hand of lovely Alice and be crowned Major of London?Compass Theatre in Hillingdon, Glebe Ave, Uxbridge, Ickenham UB10 8PD

The Christmas Fairy’s Tale 8th - 10th DecemberThe world premiere of a festive family panto by Roger Utting. With songs, spectacle, laughs and some groan-inducing puns, The Christmas Fairy’s Tale takes the traditional panto characters and style, and show-ers it all with festive sparkle, making it the perfect start for your family Christmas.Caversham Park Theatre, Northbrook Rd Milestone Way, Reading, Berkshire RG4 6PF