1 December – 1 January
Wind in the Willows is at The Sherman Theatre; Cabaret-style theatre from Flossy and Boo at the Other Room Theatre; The Winter Show at Martin Tinney Gallery
Plays/Shows
1 – 30 DECEMBER
THE MAGIC PORRIDGE POT A new version of the Brothers Grimm tale, featuring the pot that just can’t stop making porridge! Songs, music and fun for all the family (under-7s especially). Sherman Theatre; shermantheatre.co.uk
WIND IN THE WILLOWS “Beyond the wild wood is the wild world”. Some quotes from Kenneth Grahame’s classic live with you for years and years. So take your kids along to the festive adaptation in the Sherman’s main house this year and introduce them to Ratty, Toad and Mole. shermantheatre.co.uk
26 NOVEMBER – 6 JANUARY
3 – 5 DECEMBER
25 NOVEMBER – 30 DECEMBER
MISS SAIGON Cameron Mackintosh’s record-breaking West End extravaganza. The musical premiered at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 1989 and has become one of the most successful musicals in history. The Wales Millennium Centre; wmc.org.uk
CINDERELLA The classic fairy tale is presented as a toe-tapping mixture of music, film and illustrations. A great introduction to orchestra for the whole family. Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama; rwcmd.ac.uk
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5 – 23 DECEMBER
FLOSSY AND BOO: THE ALTERNATIVITY Cabaret-style theatre which sees the eponymous heroes delve into the festive season in all its messy glory, bringing something a little bit racy, cheeky and downright silly to The Other Room at Porter’s this December. It may sound child-friendly but this gift is for adults only. otherroomtheatre.com 8 DECEMBER
NATHAN PALMER The Penarth designer launches his AW2018 collection, with Ian Wright MBE as the master of ceremonies, and Ministry of sound DJ Colin Francis playing at the after party. National Museum of Wales; museum.wales
12 – 31 DECEMBER
THE BEAR Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear’s lap? Or ride on its back? Follow Tilly on her furry adventure in Raymond Briggs’ much-loved story. The Wales Millennium Centre; wmc.org.uk 21 – 24 DECEMBER
THE NUTCRACKER When midnight strikes on Christmas Eve the audience are swept away to a fairytale world where toy dolls spring to life and magic is all around. Performed by the Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia. St David’s Hall; stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk 27 – 31 DECEMBER
SWAN LAKE Again performed by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia,