Pantomime and theatre
Aladdin, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
28 November - 24 January
WIN TICKETS Kenneth Alan Taylor makes his long awaited return as Dame Widow Twanky in his 25th anniversary Playhouse pantomime. Join Widow Twanky as she whisks away a lad and his lamp on a magic carpet ride of fun and frolics! A genie-us panto- come along and see, shout and sing for yourself. Tickets £10-£20. Discounts for schools and groups. Box office 0115 941 9419
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Nottingham
5 December - 18 January
Starring the inimitable Brian Conley as Buttons, and the best Ugly Sisters in showbusiness, Nigel Ellacott and Peter Robbins, who'll have you hissing and booing in true panto style. Adults £10 - £22. Discounts for under 16s, over 60s, registered unwaged, students, groups (20+) and school parties (10+). Box office 0115 989 5555
www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
St Petersburg Ballet Theatre, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
9-13 December
WIN TICKETS Beautiful productions and superb dancing make The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre a favourite for those looking for festive family entertainment. Presenting the Tchaikovsky trilogy:
- The Sleeping Beauty, 9 December
- Swan Lake, 10-11 December
- The Nutcracker, 12-13 December
Adults £12 - £31. Discounts available to under 16s, over 60s, registered unwaged, students, groups (20+), school parties (10+) and families. Box office 0115 989 5555
www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
The Elves and the Shoemakers, Nottingham Playhouse
16-27 December
WIN TICKETS People always need shoes but you can’t make them when you’re cold and hungry! What will the shoemakers do? At the dead of night help arrives unexpectedly when elves creep into the workshop.
This specially adapted Brothers Grimm tale is suitable for ages 4+. Immerse yourselves in a magical world of music and masks. Tickets from £4.50, early booking's advised.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Sleeping Beauty, Palace Theatre, Mansfield
29 November - 4 January
The most magical of all fairy tales. Starring Emmerdale's Malandra Burrows as Good Fairy and Last of the Summer Wine's Tom Owen. Adults £11, concessions £10.50. Discounts for family tickets, previews and groups. Box office 01623 633133.
Lakeside presents The Happy Prince
Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
5 December - 11 January
A magical reworking of the classic story by Oscar Wilde. High above the city sparkles the golden statue of the Happy Prince. One night a little swallow on his way to Egypt, rests at his feet. Splish splosh… the little bird thinks its raining and shivers…he looks up and realises it isn’t rain, but real tears falling from the statue’s eyes. The statue wants the swallow to help him, but it is growing colder and the bird wants to fly south. What is he to do? Suitable for ages 4+ and their families. Tickets £7.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Palace Theatre, Newark
10 December - 4 January
Jeffrey Holland, loveable Spike in Hi Di Hi, plays Jack’s mother Dame Trott in the family favourite. £12 - £14, concessions £11 - £13, family tickets £44 - £48. Discounts for schools and early bookings. Box office 01636 655755.
Beauty & the Beast, Majestic Theatre, Retford
8-11 January
Tom Hudson from Corrie & Jennifer Biddall from Hollyoaks star in the panto tale of love and redemption. Adults £9.50 - £10.50, concessions £7.50 - £8.50, family tickets £32 - £35. Box office 01777 706866.
For ticket bookings and more details of what’s on in Nottinghamshire
contact the Nottingham tourism centre on 08444 77 5678.