CHRISTMAS
CHILDREN’S What’s On THEATRE
Your festive guide to
What's On
Pantomimes & Family Theatre All listings are correct at the time of going to print.
Assembly Hall Theatre Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU Box Office: 01892 530613 www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk Sat 9 Dec to Sun 31 Dec Beauty and The Beast In our pretty French town, Bookish Belle is ready to start a new chapter. Life isn’t quite the Parisdise she’s been dreaming of. She’s just a ‘Oui’ bit different and longs to find some adventure. The award winning Little Wolf Entertainment return with even more shimmering sets, outrageous costumes, magic and mayhem in this brand new furry-tail pantomime adventure! 29 Dec relaxed performance, 28 Dec BSL performance. Various times. Book online. The Alexander Centre Faversham, ME13 8NZ Box Office: 01795 591691 www.thealex.org.uk Tue 19 Dec Cinderella You are invited to a family-friendly presentation of this well-loved, heart-warming rags to riches romance, with loads of comedy, pathos, music and audience participation, it’s a show not to be missed! Two hours running time. Adult: £10. Child: £7.50. The Amelia Scott - Exhibition Space Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LS www.theamelia.co.uk Fri 8 to Sun 24 Dec Little Owl and the Christmas Lights This enchanting production uses puppetry, original songs and spectacular animations. A perfect introduction to live performance for young audiences. Ticket include a free-gift, a free downloadable activity pack and are just £10 including booking fees. The Granville Theatre Ramsgate, CT11 8DG Box Office: 03330 096 697 www.thegranvilletheatre.com Fri 15 Dec to Sun 31 Dec Beauty and the Beast Get ready for a star-studded cast led by Hollyoaks and TV legend Jeremy Edwards. Buckle up for barrels of laughter as the hilarious ‘Jezo’ returns for his 7th sensational panto year. Adding to the fun, Panto royalty ‘Dave Short’ will bring heaps of glamour as Dame. EM Forster Theatre Tonbridge School, TN9 1JP Box Office: 01732 304241 www.emftheatre.com Sun 19 Nov Little Red Riding Hood A wolf in granny’s clothing knows all about what fun dressing-up can be and in Little Red Riding Hood. As you go down the path into the snowy wild wood, you’ll hear catchy songs on the wind and spot hilarious puppets between the trees. £12. Ages 3+.
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feature a brand-new line up of comedians every month. The whole show will last approx. 75 minutes. Sat 9 Dec to Sun 31 Dec Beauty and The Beast Soap star, actress and singer Shona McGarty leads the cast of the Orchard Theatre’s spectacular and enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast as Belle. The Stag Theatre Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ Box Office: 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk The Snowman™ at The Peacock Theatre
Fri 8 Dec to Sun 31 Dec Aladdin With laugh-out-loud jokes, fabulous costumes and magical special effects that will leave you in awe, you’ll be singing along to all your favourite songs. And, of course, no Aladdin pantomime is complete without a larger-than-life Genie, who will grant your every wish. So, dust off your old lamp and give it a good rub because you won’t want to miss this fantastic show. Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury, CT2 7JA Box office: 01227 287234 www.malthousetheatre.co.uk Thu 14 Dec to Mon 1 Jan Snow White The Malthouse Theatre in association with Gardner Hodges Entertainment are proud to present Canterbury’s Fairest Pantomime of all, Snow White! This year’s production will feature stunning sets and costumes, spectacular special effects, side splitting comedy and a dazzling West End cast. The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone, ME14 1PL Box office: 01622 758611 www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ Hazlitt-Theatre Wed 15 Nov The Wizard Of Oz Join Ballet Theatre UK and follow the yellow brick road to discover all the wonders of Oz. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family-friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet. The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication. Sat 25 Nov to Sun 31 Dec Peter Pan Join Wendy, Michael and John as Peter Pan takes them on a magical journey to Neverland. Along the way meet Tinkerbell, The Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Mrs Smee and the Pirates and of course the infamous Captain Hook. With audience participation, fun for all the family and dazzling special effects this promises to be our most spectacular pantomime ever.
Thu 21 Dec to Sun 24 Dec The Adventures of Arthur Christmas This Christmas join the Hazlitt as you go on an adventure with Arthur Christmas. When Santa forgets to deliver one present, can Arthur rise to the challenge and live up to his family name? £15. Ages 5+. The Rylance Theatre Ashford TN24 9AL Box Office: 01233 367 399 www.ashfordpantomime.co.uk Fri 15 to Sat 30 Dec Cinerella Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Ashford audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming. From £15. All ages. The Marlow Theatre The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS Box Office: 01227 787787 www.marlowetheatre.com Fri 24 Nov to Sun 7 Jan Aladdin Don’t miss this fun-filled family pantomime Aladdin, starring TV and West End star Kevin Clifton, children’s favourite TV presenter, Phil Gallagher and Marlowe Legend Ben Roddy. The show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions. Sat 9 Dec to Sun 31 Dec The Littlest Yak This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of selfacceptance for all the family. Based on the book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley. Ages 3+. The Orchard Theatre Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED Box Office: 0343 310 0033 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Mon 13 Nov Bring Your Own Baby Comedy The funniest comedy stars from the circuit and TV. The events are all about you, the parents! The shows
Fri 8 to Sun 31 Dec Jack & The Beanstalk Fee-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun! See website for available times and prices. Sun 10 & Sat 23 Dec Baby Broadway Christmas Family Concert A fun interactive Christmas performance with West End singers. The whole family can sing and dance along to seasonal songs from hit musicals and Christmas films. Ages 0-7. Trinity Theatre Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JP Box Office: 01892 678 678 www.trinitytheatre.net Sat 9 to Sun 31 Dec Cinderella A Christmas pantomime for all the family. With a highly entertaining score of popular songs from the charts and musical theatre, our enchanting Fairy Godmother conjures a recipe for love to ensure that everyone lives happily ever after and audiences return home feeling warm, Christmassy and full of festive joy. Wed 27 6pm – BSL Interpreted and Thu 28 2pm – Relaxed Performance. Tue 12 Dec to Sun 24 Dec The Princess And The Winter Dragon A charming, rhyming tale of adventure and unlikely friendship, including a magical dragon puppet. Ages 4+. The Peacock Theatre London, WC2A 2HT Box Office: 020 7863 8222 www.sadlerswells.com/your-visit/ peacock-theatre 18 Nov to 30 Dec The Snowman™ This winter family favourite is the timeless tale of a boy and a snowman who comes to life. Back for it’s 26th year, The Snowman™ is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed by Dianne Jackson. Showing times and prices are available online, plus there is a relaxed performance on Wed 29 Nov, 2.30pm and a BSL performance on Sat 9 Dec, 7pm. Tickets from £18. Book online at www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/ the-snowman-2023
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