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The 2024 theatre lovers Christmas gift guide

The 2024 theatre lovers Christmas gift guide

Mrs Doubtfire releases original Christmas song “Nollaig Chridheil”

Mrs Doubtfire releases original Christmas song “Nollaig Chridheil”

Top shows to see this Christmas

Top shows to see this Christmas

Our pick of festive stage shows and Christmas musicals to see across the UK

Our pick of festive stage shows and Christmas musicals to see across the UK

A 2023 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

A 2023 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

The Snow Queen at the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh – review

The Snow Queen at the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh – review

Cinderella at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre – review

Cinderella at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre – review

The Choir of Man to release new Christmas album

The Choir of Man to release new Christmas album

<em>Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical</em> is coming to London

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical is coming to London

CBeebies hit <em>Hey Duggee</em> coming to the stage later this year

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year

Andrew Lloyd Webber: <em>Cinderella</em>'s opening may have been a costly mistake

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Cinderella's opening may have been a costly mistake

Tom Hiddleston to star in <em>The Play What I Wrote</em> BBC broadcast and Bath shows

Tom Hiddleston to star in The Play What I Wrote BBC broadcast and Bath shows

ITV's All Star Musicals – first look

ITV's All Star Musicals – first look

Forget <em>Spider-Man</em> – swings, covers, alternates and understudies are the real superheroes

Forget Spider-Man – swings, covers, alternates and understudies are the real superheroes

<em>Cats</em>, <em>Walden</em> plus Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> and <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast this Christmas

Cats, Walden plus Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes and Swan Lake to be broadcast this Christmas

Freelance community criticise Culture Secretary following Omicron tweet

Freelance community criticise Culture Secretary following Omicron tweet

Our theatre community is defined by what it does do, rather than what it does not

Our theatre community is defined by what it does do, rather than what it does not

Paul Zerdin talks Michael Harrison, last year's closure and bringing panto back to the Palladium

Paul Zerdin talks Michael Harrison, last year's closure and bringing panto back to the Palladium

<em>Claus the Musical</em> to have world premiere next Christmas

Claus the Musical to have world premiere next Christmas

<em>Half a Sixpence</em> to be broadcast on TV this Christmas

Half a Sixpence to be broadcast on TV this Christmas

Theatre lovers' 2021 Christmas gift guide

Theatre lovers' 2021 Christmas gift guide

<em>Anything Goes</em> to be broadcast on BBC this Christmas

Anything Goes to be broadcast on BBC this Christmas

<em>She Loves Me</em> revival at Sheffield Crucible announces complete cast

She Loves Me revival at Sheffield Crucible announces complete cast

Line-up announced for ITV's <em>All Star Musicals</em> Christmas special

Line-up announced for ITV's All Star Musicals Christmas special

Matt Croke and Alexandra Burke to star in Manchester's <em>Aladdin</em> pantomime

Matt Croke and Alexandra Burke to star in Manchester's Aladdin pantomime

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic: in rehearsals

A Christmas Carol with Stephen Mangan at the Old Vic: in rehearsals

Thursford Christmas Spectacular to return in 2021

Thursford Christmas Spectacular to return in 2021

<em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em> revival casting announced

Wendy and Peter Pan revival casting announced

Mark Gatiss' <em>A Christmas Carol</em> unveils complete cast

Mark Gatiss' A Christmas Carol unveils complete cast

Stephen Mangan to play Scrooge in Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> with further casting announced

Stephen Mangan to play Scrooge in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol with further casting announced

<em>Potted Panto</em> sets West End return this Christmas

Potted Panto sets West End return this Christmas

<em>The Rhythmics</em> musical world premiere initial casting and new music video unveiled

The Rhythmics musical world premiere initial casting and new music video unveiled

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

Chichester Festival Theatre announces winter season including <em>Doubt</em> with Monica Dolan

Chichester Festival Theatre announces winter season including Doubt with Monica Dolan

<em>A Chorus Line</em> revival at Curve full casting announced

A Chorus Line revival at Curve full casting announced

Anton du Beke to make pantomime debut in Richmond

Anton du Beke to make pantomime debut in Richmond

The London Palladium pantomime to return this Christmas with Donny Osmond

The London Palladium pantomime to return this Christmas with Donny Osmond

Trinity Theatre appoints Sean Turner as artistic director and reveals first in-house productions

Trinity Theatre appoints Sean Turner as artistic director and reveals first in-house productions

Lawrence Batley Theatre announces autumn season

Lawrence Batley Theatre announces autumn season

Sheffield Theatres to stage <em>She Loves Me</em>, <em>Anna Karenina</em> and new Morgan Lloyd Malcom play

Sheffield Theatres to stage She Loves Me, Anna Karenina and new Morgan Lloyd Malcom play

Donmar Warehouse announces new season with Kit Harington, Rory Kinnear and Jackie Sibblies Drury

Donmar Warehouse announces new season with Kit Harington, Rory Kinnear and Jackie Sibblies Drury

Theatre producers begin legal action to force government to publish pilot events data

Theatre producers begin legal action to force government to publish pilot events data

Tall Stories adapting Donaldson and Scheffler's <em>The Smeds and The Smoos</em>

Tall Stories adapting Donaldson and Scheffler's The Smeds and The Smoos

National Theatre announces new season of work into 2022

National Theatre announces new season of work into 2022

<em>Circus 1903</em> returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Circus 1903 returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas

Open casting call for <em>The Wiz</em> revival announced

Open casting call for The Wiz revival announced

Mischief to stream live improv show, filmed in front of studio audience

Mischief to stream live improv show, filmed in front of studio audience

Hit revival of <em>Company</em> announces Broadway reopening date

Hit revival of Company announces Broadway reopening date

New <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> West End trailer released

New The Ocean at the End of the Lane West End trailer released

Orange Tree Theatre will reopen next month with new season

Orange Tree Theatre will reopen next month with new season

Liverpool Royal Court season includes new musical <em>Homebaked</em>

Liverpool Royal Court season includes new musical Homebaked

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to reopen with Tim Firth play and new jukebox musical

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to reopen with Tim Firth play and new jukebox musical

Curve Leicester to revive <em>A Chorus Line</em> musical this Christmas

Curve Leicester to revive A Chorus Line musical this Christmas

Storyhouse Chester unveils plans for 'largest ever' summer season

Storyhouse Chester unveils plans for 'largest ever' summer season

<em>Bring It On</em> musical to run at the Southbank Centre this Christmas

Bring It On musical to run at the Southbank Centre this Christmas

Theatres may be able to reopen this summer – everything you need to know

Theatres may be able to reopen this summer – everything you need to know

New <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> film in the works with <em>Watchmen</em> director attached

New The Wizard of Oz film in the works with Watchmen director attached

Theatre flashbacks: Shanay Holmes and Lucie Jones sing "Take Me Or Leave Me" from <em>Rent</em>

Theatre flashbacks: Shanay Holmes and Lucie Jones sing "Take Me Or Leave Me" from Rent

Vinyl musical cast albums and recordings to buy right now

Vinyl musical cast albums and recordings to buy right now

Guildford's G Live to be used as vaccination centre as HQ Theatres reveals plans to repurpose venues

Guildford's G Live to be used as vaccination centre as HQ Theatres reveals plans to repurpose venues

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical <em>Swingin' the Dream</em> and 2021 hopes

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical Swingin' the Dream and 2021 hopes

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

<em>The Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> new musical to be streamed for online audiences

The Sorcerer's Apprentice new musical to be streamed for online audiences

Michael Ball, <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

Michael Ball, Jesus Christ Superstar and more shows to be presented on Sky Arts this week

Drive-in venues forced to close under tier four following government 'mistake'

Drive-in venues forced to close under tier four following government 'mistake'

Sky Arts Freeview channel adds <em>The Wiz!</em>, <em>Cats</em>, <em>Funny Girl</em> and <em>Swan Lake</em> to festive programming

Sky Arts Freeview channel adds The Wiz!, Cats, Funny Girl and Swan Lake to festive programming

Video: Mountview graduates sing new version of "In the Bleak Mid-Winter"

Video: Mountview graduates sing new version of "In the Bleak Mid-Winter"

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (National Theatre – online)

Review: Dick Whittington (National Theatre – online)

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

<em>Stick Man</em> stage show available to stream after early closure

Stick Man stage show available to stream after early closure

Exclusive: First look at Curve's <em>Sunset Boulevard in Concert</em>

Exclusive: First look at Curve's Sunset Boulevard in Concert

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

English National Ballet streams <em>Nutcracker Delights</em> for Christmas

English National Ballet streams Nutcracker Delights for Christmas

Prime Minister unveils new tier four and stricter Christmas rules: here's how it affects theatres

Prime Minister unveils new tier four and stricter Christmas rules: here's how it affects theatres

<em>42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows</em> and <em>Hetty Feather</em> to be broadcast on Virgin Media

42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows and Hetty Feather to be broadcast on Virgin Media

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

<em>Miss Saigon</em>, <em>Billy Elliott</em>, <em>Les Mis</em> and <em>Phantom</em> to be broadcast on Sky Arts this Christmas

Miss Saigon, Billy Elliott, Les Mis and Phantom to be broadcast on Sky Arts this Christmas

stream.theatre to release West End <em>Potted Panto</em>, <em>Pirates of Penzance</em> and more

stream.theatre to release West End Potted Panto, Pirates of Penzance and more

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk <em>The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas</em>: heading online from tomorrow

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott talk The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas: heading online from tomorrow

<em>Les Misérables</em>: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

Les Misérables: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

'A disaster for London's theatres' – responses to today's news that the capital's venues will close

'A disaster for London's theatres' – responses to today's news that the capital's venues will close

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

Review: <em>Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter</em> (Almeida Theatre)

Review: Nine Lessons and Carols: stories for a long winter (Almeida Theatre)

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Bridge Theatre)

Listen to new musical <em>Gabriel</em> featuring Daniel Boys, Lauren Samuels, David Bedella and more

Listen to new musical Gabriel featuring Daniel Boys, Lauren Samuels, David Bedella and more

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Listen to two tracks from new DIY musical <em>Saving Christmas</em>

Listen to two tracks from new DIY musical Saving Christmas

Review: <em>The Gruffalo's Child</em> (Alexandra Palace Theatre)

Review: The Gruffalo's Child (Alexandra Palace Theatre)

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Watermill Theatre)

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Turbine Theatre)

Review: Cinderella (Turbine Theatre)

National Lottery to host special <em>Pantoland</em> show for key workers at The London Palladium

National Lottery to host special Pantoland show for key workers at The London Palladium

Curve Leicester to stream <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> with Ria Jones later this month

Curve Leicester to stream Sunset Boulevard with Ria Jones later this month

New company to give iconic musical performances on doorsteps and in gardens

New company to give iconic musical performances on doorsteps and in gardens

RSC and Nottingham Playhouse to present shows online as tier three rules close venues to audiences

RSC and Nottingham Playhouse to present shows online as tier three rules close venues to audiences

The London Palladium confirms socially distanced pantomime will go ahead

The London Palladium confirms socially distanced pantomime will go ahead

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

DIY musical <em>Saving Christmas</em> announced featuring the voice of Simon Callow

DIY musical Saving Christmas announced featuring the voice of Simon Callow

<em>The Prom</em> Netflix cast album announces release date

The Prom Netflix cast album announces release date

Little Angel Theatre announces digital Christmas season

Little Angel Theatre announces digital Christmas season

Hope Theatre launches season of online monologues

Hope Theatre launches season of online monologues

<em>RuPaul's Drag Race</em> winner The Vivienne stages Christmas show at Apollo

RuPaul's Drag Race winner The Vivienne stages Christmas show at Apollo

Series of musical concerts to take place at Charing Cross Theatre

Series of musical concerts to take place at Charing Cross Theatre

Free NHS tickets, Birmingham socially distanced panto and further festive casting announced by ATG

Free NHS tickets, Birmingham socially distanced panto and further festive casting announced by ATG

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

The Show Must Go On! series to release new merchandise for festive season

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Riverside Studios announces Christmas season with musical concerts and more

Riverside Studios announces Christmas season with musical concerts and more

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> West End musical announces casting including Lucie Jones, Jacqueline Jossa and Sandra Marvin

A Christmas Carol West End musical announces casting including Lucie Jones, Jacqueline Jossa and Sandra Marvin

Bristol Old Vic announces socially distanced and streamed winter season

Bristol Old Vic announces socially distanced and streamed winter season

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott to create and star in new show <em>The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas</em>

Gina Beck and Neil McDermott to create and star in new show The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas

Christmas tree delivery company set up to help out-of-work entertainers and musicians

Christmas tree delivery company set up to help out-of-work entertainers and musicians

Theatres Trust: 'We are seeking urgent clarification whether theatre rehearsals can continue'

Theatres Trust: 'We are seeking urgent clarification whether theatre rehearsals can continue'

Prime Minister: 'Entertainment venues will close' from Thursday

Prime Minister: 'Entertainment venues will close' from Thursday

<em>The Nutcracker</em> to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

The Nutcracker to run at the Birmingham Rep and Royal Albert Hall this Christmas

<em>The Pirates of Penzance</em> to be staged in the West End this Christmas

The Pirates of Penzance to be staged in the West End this Christmas

Mayflower in Southampton to stage socially distanced pantomime, supported by the National Lottery

Mayflower in Southampton to stage socially distanced pantomime, supported by the National Lottery

New animated film released to remind people of the magic of live theatre

New animated film released to remind people of the magic of live theatre

Chancellor announces changes to Job Support Scheme with more funds going to freelance workers

Chancellor announces changes to Job Support Scheme with more funds going to freelance workers

Trailer for <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em> film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman released

Trailer for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman released

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> to be staged at Liverpool Playhouse this December

A Christmas Carol to be staged at Liverpool Playhouse this December

West End stars to appear in Christmas concert series at the Palace Theatre

West End stars to appear in Christmas concert series at the Palace Theatre

Elaine Paige to return to London Palladium pantomime this Christmas

Elaine Paige to return to London Palladium pantomime this Christmas

New comedic play <em>The Comeback</em> to open in the West End in December

New comedic play The Comeback to open in the West End in December

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'

Cameron Mackintosh: 'It is time to tear down the barricades and let tomorrow come'

Cameron Mackintosh: 'It is time to tear down the barricades and let tomorrow come'

Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in new comedy <em>Death Drop</em> in the West End this Christmas

Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in new comedy Death Drop in the West End this Christmas

Watch <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Phantom</em> and <em>Les Misérables</em> casts perform together on <em>Britain's Got Talent</em>

Watch Mary Poppins, Phantom and Les Misérables casts perform together on Britain's Got Talent

National Lottery announces nationwide scheme to support socially distanced pantomimes

National Lottery announces nationwide scheme to support socially distanced pantomimes

Sadler's Wells unveils socially distanced autumn season

Sadler's Wells unveils socially distanced autumn season

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

Edinburgh Lyceum announces plans to reopen in December with new seating arrangement

Nottingham Playhouse to present socially distanced pantomime – casting announced

Nottingham Playhouse to present socially distanced pantomime – casting announced

The Old Vic to present <em>A Christmas Carol</em> live-streamed show from empty auditorium

The Old Vic to present A Christmas Carol live-streamed show from empty auditorium

<em>Potted Panto</em> to return to the West End this Christmas

Potted Panto to return to the West End this Christmas

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury to present socially distanced pantomime

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury to present socially distanced pantomime

New Dolly Parton musical movie to premiere on Netflix in November

New Dolly Parton musical movie to premiere on Netflix in November

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

<em>Nativity! The Musical</em> postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

Nativity! The Musical postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

Exeter Northcott 'breaks box office records' with socially distanced Christmas show

Exeter Northcott 'breaks box office records' with socially distanced Christmas show

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

York Theatre Royal to present travelling pantomime across the city this winter

Stage shows will not be affected by new government rules except where audience groups are above six

Stage shows will not be affected by new government rules except where audience groups are above six

Prime Minister reveals plans for indoor and outdoor events utilising rapid Covid tests in Salford

Prime Minister reveals plans for indoor and outdoor events utilising rapid Covid tests in Salford

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

'This Is No Pantomime' campaign launched to highlight plight of the arts

'This Is No Pantomime' campaign launched to highlight plight of the arts

Janie Dee on her first cabaret show since lockdown: 'It was so good to be back!'

Janie Dee on her first cabaret show since lockdown: 'It was so good to be back!'

<em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

The Ocean at the End of the Lane moves West End transfer to autumn 2021

Review round-up: Was the <em>Sleepless</em> musical the stuff of dreams?

Review Round-Ups

Review round-up: Was the Sleepless musical the stuff of dreams?

Giant big top pantomime <em>Aladdin</em> announced with socially distanced audiences

Giant big top pantomime Aladdin announced with socially distanced audiences

Review: <em>Sleepless – A Musical Romance</em> (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre)

Review: Sleepless – A Musical Romance (Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre)

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> tour and London run postponed

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! tour and London run postponed

St Helens Theatre Royal to stage socially distanced <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> pantomime

St Helens Theatre Royal to stage socially distanced Beauty and the Beast pantomime

Birmingham Hippodrome postpones 2020 pantomime and closes until February 2021

Birmingham Hippodrome postpones 2020 pantomime and closes until February 2021

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Immersive <em>Lapland</em> experience to open this Christmas as planned with social distancing measures

Immersive Lapland experience to open this Christmas as planned with social distancing measures

Sheffield Theatres to close two venues until spring 2021 and enters into redundancy consultations

Sheffield Theatres to close two venues until spring 2021 and enters into redundancy consultations

'It will not be economically viable' – reactions to the government's green light for socially distanced indoor shows

'It will not be economically viable' – reactions to the government's green light for socially distanced indoor shows

<em>Gatsby</em> and <em>Red Ellen</em> co-productions postponed due to coronavirus

Gatsby and Red Ellen co-productions postponed due to coronavirus

Government says outdoor performances will be able to begin this week

Government says outdoor performances will be able to begin this week

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may be able to begin 'shortly' with news coming in mid-July

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may be able to begin 'shortly' with news coming in mid-July

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

Curve Leicester delays Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> Christmas production

Curve Leicester delays Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's The Wizard of Oz Christmas production

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

Chester Storyhouse: 'The future of Storyhouse is in doubt'

Chester Storyhouse: 'The future of Storyhouse is in doubt'

Theatre by the Lake cancels winter shows and begins plans to make staff redundancies

Theatre by the Lake cancels winter shows and begins plans to make staff redundancies

Watch Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Watch Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Kings Theatre Portsmouth's pantomime to go ahead with limited capacity this Christmas

Kings Theatre Portsmouth's pantomime to go ahead with limited capacity this Christmas

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

Stephen Fry, Jo Brand and Gyles Brandreth to host Riverside Studios charity quiz nights

The Old Vic announces <em>A Christmas Carol</em> return and postpones <em>Local Hero</em> musical

The Old Vic announces A Christmas Carol return and postpones Local Hero musical

Star-studded stage shows you can book for right now

Star-studded stage shows you can book for right now

Neil Gaiman's <em>The Ocean at the End of the Lane</em> stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation to transfer to the West End

Curve Leicester to stage Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> this Christmas

Curve Leicester to stage Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's The Wizard of Oz this Christmas

Shirley Ballas to star in Blackpool Winter Gardens' <em>Cinderella</em>, the first pantomime at the venue in 60 years

Shirley Ballas to star in Blackpool Winter Gardens' Cinderella, the first pantomime at the venue in 60 years

Review: <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham Hippodrome)

First look: Sandi Toksvig and Chris Jarman in <em>Christmas at the (Snow) Globe</em>

First look: Sandi Toksvig and Chris Jarman in Christmas at the (Snow) Globe

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> to be staged at the Coliseum by ENO and LMTO in 2020

A Christmas Carol to be staged at the Coliseum by ENO and LMTO in 2020

Top five selling regional pantomimes on WhatsOnStage in November

Top five selling regional pantomimes on WhatsOnStage in November

Review: <em>Snowflake</em> (Kiln Theatre)

Review: Snowflake (Kiln Theatre)

Blackpool Winter Gardens to stage first pantomime in over 60 years in 2020

Blackpool Winter Gardens to stage first pantomime in over 60 years in 2020

Review: <em>Joan of Leeds</em> (New Diorama Theatre)

Review: Joan of Leeds (New Diorama Theatre)

<em>Nativity! The Musical</em> opening night – Michelle Visage, Kelly Osbourne and more on the red carpet

Nativity! The Musical opening night – Michelle Visage, Kelly Osbourne and more on the red carpet

<em>Nativity!</em>'s Sharon Osbourne, Danny Dyer and cast celebrate opening with Michelle Visage, Kelly Osbourne and guests

Nativity!'s Sharon Osbourne, Danny Dyer and cast celebrate opening with Michelle Visage, Kelly Osbourne and guests

The enduring relevance of <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

The enduring relevance of A Christmas Carol

<em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears</em> at The London Palladium opening night with Matt Baker, Sophie Isaacs and more

Goldilocks and the Three Bears at The London Palladium opening night with Matt Baker, Sophie Isaacs and more

<em>Snowflake</em> at the Kiln Theatre: first look photos

Snowflake at the Kiln Theatre: first look photos

Review: <em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears</em> (The London Palladium)

Review: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (The London Palladium)

Matt Lucas, Andy Serkis, Grace Potter and more to appear in Royal Albert Hall's first ever Christmas Variety Show

Matt Lucas, Andy Serkis, Grace Potter and more to appear in Royal Albert Hall's first ever Christmas Variety Show

<em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears</em> at The London Palladium: first look photos

Goldilocks and the Three Bears at The London Palladium: first look photos

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

Lesley Garrett: I am approaching my first panto in the same way as I approach opera

Review: <em>CinderELLA</em> (Nuffield Southampton Theatres)

Review: CinderELLA (Nuffield Southampton Theatres)

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to embark on a UK and Ireland tour

Review: <em>The Snow Queen</em> (Park Theatre)

Review: The Snow Queen (Park Theatre)

Review: <em>Jack and the Beanstalk</em> (King's Theatre, Glasgow)

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk (King's Theatre, Glasgow)

Review: <em>Peter Pan</em> (Birmingham Rep)

Review: Peter Pan (Birmingham Rep)

Review: <em>Christmas Carol – a fairy tale</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: Christmas Carol – a fairy tale (Wilton's Music Hall)

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Old Vic: Paterson Joseph is joined by guests on opening night

A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic: Paterson Joseph is joined by guests on opening night

Review: <em>Dick Whittington and His Cat</em> (Hackney Empire)

Review: Dick Whittington and His Cat (Hackney Empire)

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (Theatre Royal, Stratford East)

Review: Dick Whittington (Theatre Royal, Stratford East)

Matthew Bourne's <em>Nutcracker!</em> to return for Sadler's Wells run and UK tour

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! to return for Sadler's Wells run and UK tour

Turbine Theatre Christmas concerts to feature T'Shan Williams, Samantha Barks, Tyrone Huntley and more

Turbine Theatre Christmas concerts to feature T'Shan Williams, Samantha Barks, Tyrone Huntley and more

Review: <em>An Edinburgh Christmas Carol</em> (Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh)

Review: An Edinburgh Christmas Carol (Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh)

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (The Vaults)

Review: Cinderella (The Vaults)

Review: <em>The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit</em> (Hope Mill Theatre)

Review: The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit (Hope Mill Theatre)

<em>White Christmas</em> in the West End: opening night at the Dominion Theatre

White Christmas in the West End: opening night at the Dominion Theatre

<em>The Boy Friend</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and cast

The Boy Friend at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Adrian Edmondson and cast

<em>White Christmas</em> celebrates West End opening night

White Christmas celebrates West End opening night

Review: <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Bridge Theatre)

Top immersive shows to catch this season

Top immersive shows to catch this season

<em>Wicked</em> extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wicked extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre)

Review: Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre)

Review: <em>Escape from Planet Trash</em> (Pleasance Theatre)

Review: Escape from Planet Trash (Pleasance Theatre)

<em>White Christmas</em> in the West End: first look at Danny Mac, Dan Burton and more in the festive musical

White Christmas in the West End: first look at Danny Mac, Dan Burton and more in the festive musical

<em>Cinderella</em> pantomime at the Lyric Hammersmith: first look photos

Cinderella pantomime at the Lyric Hammersmith: first look photos

Chris Bush and <em>The Last Noël</em>: my perfect Yuletide might not look anything like yours

Chris Bush and The Last Noël: my perfect Yuletide might not look anything like yours

Give the gift of theatre with a Theatre Club membership this Christmas

Give the gift of theatre with a Theatre Club membership this Christmas

Review: <em>The Prince and the Pauper</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: The Prince and the Pauper (Watermill Theatre)

Watch the <em>White Christmas</em> cast recording a special festive medley

Watch the White Christmas cast recording a special festive medley

<em>The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre: first look photos released

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre: first look photos released

Curve Leicester's Nikolai Foster on musicals – 'what's not to love?'

Curve Leicester's Nikolai Foster on musicals – 'what's not to love?'

10 shows to catch if you're trying to avoid Christmas

10 shows to catch if you're trying to avoid Christmas

Best pantomimes to watch this Christmas 2019

Best pantomimes to watch this Christmas 2019

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

10 opera and ballet shows to catch this Christmas

Photos: In rehearsals with new musical <em>CinderELLA</em>

Photos: In rehearsals with new musical CinderELLA

Laura Elphinstone and <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em>

Laura Elphinstone and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Middle Child to run Polish-described performance of <em>The Little Mermaid</em>

Middle Child to run Polish-described performance of The Little Mermaid

<em>White Christmas</em> in the West End: the cast launch the show at the Dominion Theatre

White Christmas in the West End: the cast launch the show at the Dominion Theatre

<em>Peter Pan Goes Wrong</em> on UK tour: exclusive first look

Peter Pan Goes Wrong on UK tour: exclusive first look

15 <em>Cinderella</em>-themed shows to catch this season

15 Cinderella-themed shows to catch this season

Review: <em>Groan Ups</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: Groan Ups (Vaudeville Theatre)

<em>How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical</em> to star Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Terry and Edward Baker-Duly

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to star Griff Rhys Jones, Matt Terry and Edward Baker-Duly

<em>Magic Goes Wrong</em> in the West End: exclusive first look

Magic Goes Wrong in the West End: exclusive first look

Jac Yarrow to star in Birmingham Hippodrome panto <em>Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs</em>

Jac Yarrow to star in Birmingham Hippodrome panto Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Jenna Russell, Giles Terera and more to star in Chichester Festival Theatre charity concert

Jenna Russell, Giles Terera and more to star in Chichester Festival Theatre charity concert

Tarinn Callender and Annette McLaughlin join the cast of Hackney panto <em>Dick Whittington</em>

Tarinn Callender and Annette McLaughlin join the cast of Hackney panto Dick Whittington

<em>The Boy Friend</em> musical to be revived at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Boy Friend musical to be revived at Menier Chocolate Factory

New <em>Cinderella</em> musical to run at Nuffield Southampton Theatres over Christmas

New Cinderella musical to run at Nuffield Southampton Theatres over Christmas

Actors announced for rep season at New Wimbledon Studio

Actors announced for rep season at New Wimbledon Studio

Clive Rowe, Kat B and Tony Whittle to star in Hackney Empire 2019 pantomime <em>Dick Whittington</em>

Clive Rowe, Kat B and Tony Whittle to star in Hackney Empire 2019 pantomime Dick Whittington

<em>Amélie the Musical</em> to run at The Other Palace in London over Christmas 2019

Amélie the Musical to run at The Other Palace in London over Christmas 2019

David Walliams' <em>Grandpa's Great Escape</em> to be adapted for arena tour

David Walliams' Grandpa's Great Escape to be adapted for arena tour

London Palladium pantomime <em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears</em> to star Paul O'Grady and Matt Baker

London Palladium pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears to star Paul O'Grady and Matt Baker

Lyric Hammersmith announces Rachel O'Riordan's first season as artistic director

Lyric Hammersmith announces Rachel O'Riordan's first season as artistic director

Robert Lindsay, Clive Rowe and more among Great British Pantomime Awards 2019 winners

Robert Lindsay, Clive Rowe and more among Great British Pantomime Awards 2019 winners

David Hasselhoff to star in <em>Scrooge</em> arena Christmas tour featuring £3,000 cash prize

David Hasselhoff to star in Scrooge arena Christmas tour featuring £3,000 cash prize

Rylan Clark-Neal joins <em>Nativity! The Musical</em> in London at the Eventim Apollo

Rylan Clark-Neal joins Nativity! The Musical in London at the Eventim Apollo

<em>Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical</em> to run at Liverpool Playhouse this Christmas

Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical to run at Liverpool Playhouse this Christmas

<em>Peter Pan Goes Wrong</em> to embark on tour and run at Alexandra Palace

Peter Pan Goes Wrong to embark on tour and run at Alexandra Palace

<em>White Christmas</em> to transfer to the Dominion Theatre in the West End with Danny Mac and Dan Burton

White Christmas to transfer to the Dominion Theatre in the West End with Danny Mac and Dan Burton

<em>Elf</em> musical to have 2019 arena tour with Kym Marsh, Tam Ryan and Shaun Williamson

Elf musical to have 2019 arena tour with Kym Marsh, Tam Ryan and Shaun Williamson

Hackney Empire 2019 pantomime announced

Hackney Empire 2019 pantomime announced

<em>How The Grinch Stole Christmas!</em> musical to embark on UK tour

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! musical to embark on UK tour

Review: <em>The Dame</em> (Park Theatre)

Review: The Dame (Park Theatre)

Artistic director of Theatr Clwyd Tamara Harvey steps in to star in panto

Artistic director of Theatr Clwyd Tamara Harvey steps in to star in panto

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: the ticket rush before Christmas

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: the ticket rush before Christmas

Jack Fincham joins Dani Dyer and Danny Dyer at the <em>Nativity!</em> London gala night

Jack Fincham joins Dani Dyer and Danny Dyer at the Nativity! London gala night

Review: <em>Peter Pan</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Review: Peter Pan (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Danny Dyer, Dani Dyer and Jo Brand in Nativity! the Musical at the Eventim Apollo: photos

Five reasons to celebrate Christmas with Gareth Malone at The Union Chapel

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Review: <em>Rumpelstiltskin</em> (Southbank Centre)

Review: Rumpelstiltskin (Southbank Centre)

West End stars release Christmas single for Barnardo's

West End stars release Christmas single for Barnardo's

Review: <em>The Worst Witch</em> (Royal and Derngate)

Review: The Worst Witch (Royal and Derngate)

<em>Rumpelstiltskin</em> becomes a fashion designer in this 21st century adaptation at the Southbank Centre

Rumpelstiltskin becomes a fashion designer in this 21st century adaptation at the Southbank Centre

Review: <em>Aladdin</em> (New Wimbledon Theatre)

Review: Aladdin (New Wimbledon Theatre)

Review: <em>White Christmas</em> (Curve, Leicester)

Review: White Christmas (Curve, Leicester)

Danny Mac and Emma Williams in <em>White Christmas</em> at Curve, Leicester: first look photos

Danny Mac and Emma Williams in White Christmas at Curve, Leicester: first look photos

The best and worst pantomimes of 2018

Review Round-Ups

The best and worst pantomimes of 2018

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: <em>Peter Pan</em> (Richmond Theatre)

Review: Peter Pan (Richmond Theatre)

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Bristol Hippodrome)

Review: Cinderella (Bristol Hippodrome)

Jennifer Saunders joins Dawn French at <em>Snow White</em> at the Palladium: photos

Jennifer Saunders joins Dawn French at Snow White at the Palladium: photos

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2018

Review: <em>Kiss Me, Kate</em> (Sheffield Crucible)

Review: Kiss Me, Kate (Sheffield Crucible)

Review: <em>Snow White</em> (London Palladium)

Review: Snow White (London Palladium)

Tom Daley, Beverley Knight and Stephen Fry at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's <em>Swan Lake</em>

Tom Daley, Beverley Knight and Stephen Fry at the opening night of Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Review: <em>The Messiah</em> (The Other Palace)

Review: The Messiah (The Other Palace)

<em>Snow White</em> at the London Palladium: first look at Dawn French and Julian Clary

Snow White at the London Palladium: first look at Dawn French and Julian Clary

<em>Nativity! the Musical</em> to head out on 2019 tour

Nativity! the Musical to head out on 2019 tour

Review: <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Review: Sleeping Beauty (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Review: <em>Aladdin</em> (Hackney Empire)

Review: Aladdin (Hackney Empire)

Pearl Mackie, Roger Allam and Haydn Gwynne celebrate opening night at Old Vic's <em>Christmas Carol</em>

Pearl Mackie, Roger Allam and Haydn Gwynne celebrate opening night at Old Vic's Christmas Carol

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (The Old Vic)

Review: A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic)

<em>Murder for Two</em> at The Other Palace: watch a 1-minute Christmas music medley

Murder for Two at The Other Palace: watch a 1-minute Christmas music medley

Christmas gift guide 2018 for theatre lovers

Christmas gift guide 2018 for theatre lovers

Review: <em>Room on the Broom</em> (Lyric Theatre)

Review: Room on the Broom (Lyric Theatre)

Review: <em>Hot Gay Time Machine</em> (Trafalgar Studios)

Review: Hot Gay Time Machine (Trafalgar Studios)

Review: <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> (Birmingham Rep)

Review: The Wizard of Oz (Birmingham Rep)

Review: <em>The Snow Queen</em> (Liverpool Everyman)

Review: The Snow Queen (Liverpool Everyman)

18 <em>A Christmas Carol</em>s you can see on stage this Christmas

18 A Christmas Carols you can see on stage this Christmas

Five striking reasons you need to see <em>Striking 12</em> at the Union Theatre

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Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (Lyric Hammersmith)

Review: Dick Whittington (Lyric Hammersmith)

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: <em>How to Catch a Krampus</em> (Pleasance Theatre)

Review: How to Catch a Krampus (Pleasance Theatre)

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Awful Auntie</em> at the Bloomsbury Theatre

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Competition: win tickets to see Awful Auntie at the Bloomsbury Theatre

Watch West End stars including Rachel John, Rachel Tucker and Tyrone Huntley perform "Oh Holy Night"

Watch West End stars including Rachel John, Rachel Tucker and Tyrone Huntley perform "Oh Holy Night"

<em>Dick Whittington</em> at Lyric Hammersmith: first look photos

Dick Whittington at Lyric Hammersmith: first look photos

Five rocking reasons you need to see <em>Rumpelstiltskin</em>!

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Gary Lineker to appear as a projection in <em>Treasure Island</em> at Leicester Haymarket

Gary Lineker to appear as a projection in Treasure Island at Leicester Haymarket

Disability History Month 2018: what's going on

Disability History Month 2018: what's going on

<em>West Side Story</em> to run at Curve over Christmas 2019

West Side Story to run at Curve over Christmas 2019

14 shows to see this Christmas that have nothing to do with Christmas

14 shows to see this Christmas that have nothing to do with Christmas

Meera Syal's first panto: 'Pantomime made me want to become a performer'

Meera Syal's first panto: 'Pantomime made me want to become a performer'

Sheila Atim and Jonathan Bailey to join <em>A West End Christmas</em> at Cadogan Hall

Sheila Atim and Jonathan Bailey to join A West End Christmas at Cadogan Hall

Best pantomimes to watch this Christmas 2018

Best pantomimes to watch this Christmas 2018

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Horrible Christmas</em> at the Alexandra Palace Theatre

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Griff Rhys Jones, Lucie Jones, Miriam-Teak Lee and more to star in LMTO's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Griff Rhys Jones, Lucie Jones, Miriam-Teak Lee and more to star in LMTO's A Christmas Carol

Robert Lindsay's first pantomime: 'I worry I'll forget which hand my hook is on'

Robert Lindsay's first pantomime: 'I worry I'll forget which hand my hook is on'

What is Sink the Pink?

What is Sink the Pink?

14 Christmas shows to see that aren't panto

14 Christmas shows to see that aren't panto

Hugh Dennis: It's weird saying exactly the same thing at exactly the same time every night

Hugh Dennis: It's weird saying exactly the same thing at exactly the same time every night

Gemma Sutton, Julie Yammanee and Kat B join Hackney Empire's <em>Aladdin</em>

Gemma Sutton, Julie Yammanee and Kat B join Hackney Empire's Aladdin

Christmas shows you need to book now

Christmas shows you need to book now

Charlie Stemp and Danielle Hope to star in <em>Snow White</em> at the London Palladium

Charlie Stemp and Danielle Hope to star in Snow White at the London Palladium

Sharon D Clarke, Janie Dee, Jenna Russell and more confirmed for Christmas concert at Cadogan

Sharon D Clarke, Janie Dee, Jenna Russell and more confirmed for Christmas concert at Cadogan

Alexander Vlahos to star as Captain Hook in Park Theatre's <em>Peter Pan</em>

Alexander Vlahos to star as Captain Hook in Park Theatre's Peter Pan

Warwick Davis, Eva Noblezada and Willemijn Verkaik to star in Cadogan Hall <em>West End Does: Christmas</em>

Warwick Davis, Eva Noblezada and Willemijn Verkaik to star in Cadogan Hall West End Does: Christmas

Celebrities in pantos – who's going where?

Celebrities in pantos – who's going where?

Ten things you need to make a pantomime <em>actually</em> good

Ten things you need to make a pantomime actually good

Simon Callow's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> to return to the West End

Simon Callow's A Christmas Carol to return to the West End

Danny Dyer and Jo Brand join Nativity! the Musical London production

Lyric Hammersmith's <em>Dick Whittington</em> pantomime casting announced

Lyric Hammersmith's Dick Whittington pantomime casting announced

<em>The Messiah</em> starring Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to run at The Other Palace over Christmas

The Messiah starring Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez to run at The Other Palace over Christmas

Confessions of a Panto Virgin

Confessions of a Panto Virgin

Simon Lipkin returns to <em>Nativity the Musical</em> for Christmas 2018

Simon Lipkin returns to Nativity the Musical for Christmas 2018

Oh yes it is! Our ultimate guide to panto

Oh yes it is! Our ultimate guide to panto

Menier Chocolate Factory to stage <em>Fiddler on the Roof</em> this Christmas

Menier Chocolate Factory to stage Fiddler on the Roof this Christmas

Tameka Empson to return to Hackney Empire pantomime this Christmas

Tameka Empson to return to Hackney Empire pantomime this Christmas

Mike Bartlett's new play <em>Snowflake</em> to premiere at Oxford's Old Fire Station

Mike Bartlett's new play Snowflake to premiere at Oxford's Old Fire Station

Robert Lindsay to make pantomime debut in Richmond

Robert Lindsay to make pantomime debut in Richmond

Clive Rowe to return to Hackney Empire's pantomime for 2018

Clive Rowe to return to Hackney Empire's pantomime for 2018

Theatre503 announces new autumn season

Theatre503 announces new autumn season

New musical <em>Women in Power</em> to open at Nuffield Southampton

New musical Women in Power to open at Nuffield Southampton

Old Vic announces Alexander Litvinenko play and details of Emma Rice's <em>Wise Children</em>

Old Vic announces Alexander Litvinenko play and details of Emma Rice's Wise Children

Martin Kemp and Milton Jones to star in <em>Peter Pan</em> arena tour

Martin Kemp and Milton Jones to star in Peter Pan arena tour

Paul Merton to play Widow Twankey in New Wimbledon Theatre's 2018 pantomime

Paul Merton to play Widow Twankey in New Wimbledon Theatre's 2018 pantomime

<em>Elf</em> musical arena tour announced starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon

Elf musical arena tour announced starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon

Review: <em>Dublin Carol</em> (Sherman Theatre)

Review: Dublin Carol (Sherman Theatre)

<em>Bananaman</em>, <em>De Profundis</em> and <em>Hanna</em> are among our top shows to see this week

Bananaman, De Profundis and Hanna are among our top shows to see this week

Top news stories of 2017

Top news stories of 2017

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Review: Cinderella (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: 'Tis the season to receive sugary goods

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: 'Tis the season to receive sugary goods

Why Glasgow pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why Glasgow pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Review: <em>The Christmasaurus</em> (Eventim Apollo)

Review: The Christmasaurus (Eventim Apollo)

The Queen meets Dickens: the challenges of mounting <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at Windsor Castle

The Queen meets Dickens: the challenges of mounting A Christmas Carol at Windsor Castle

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

The best and worst pantomimes of 2017

Review Round-Ups

The best and worst pantomimes of 2017

Why Birmingham pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why Birmingham pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Review: <em>Wilde Creatures</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: Wilde Creatures (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: <em>Matthew Bourne's Cinderella</em> (Sadler's Wells)

Review: Matthew Bourne's Cinderella (Sadler's Wells)

6 Christmas films that should be adapted for the stage

6 Christmas films that should be adapted for the stage

Matt Trueman's top ten shows of 2017

Matt Trueman's top ten shows of 2017

Beverley Knight on panto: 'I've had to channel my inner Idina Menzel'

Beverley Knight on panto: 'I've had to channel my inner Idina Menzel'

Steve McFadden: 'Would Phil Mitchell go and see a pantomime? Definitely.'

Steve McFadden: 'Would Phil Mitchell go and see a pantomime? Definitely.'

Meow Meow: 'I'm a highly flammable woman so I have to be careful in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse'

Meow Meow: 'I'm a highly flammable woman so I have to be careful in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse'

Lily James, Matt Smith and David Walliams attend opening night of Matthew Bourne's <em>Cinderella</em>

Lily James, Matt Smith and David Walliams attend opening night of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

Review: <em>Alice in Winterland</em> (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Review: Alice in Winterland (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Review: <em>Aladdin</em> (Richmond Theatre)

Review: Aladdin (Richmond Theatre)

The 2017 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

The 2017 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

Top 10 shows for kids this Christmas

Top 10 shows for kids this Christmas

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Tom Fletcher in rehearsals for <em>The Christmasaurus</em>

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Tom Fletcher in rehearsals for The Christmasaurus

Were the critics satisfied with <em>Dick Whittington</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were the critics satisfied with Dick Whittington?

<em>Dick Whittington</em> opening night video: Julian Clary, NIgel Havers, Beverley Knight and more

Dick Whittington opening night video: Julian Clary, NIgel Havers, Beverley Knight and more

Robert Lindsay, Elaine Paige and Beverley Knight at the opening of the Palladium's <em>Dick Whittington</em>

Robert Lindsay, Elaine Paige and Beverley Knight at the opening of the Palladium's Dick Whittington

Review: <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> (Sheffield Crucible)

Review: The Wizard of Oz (Sheffield Crucible)

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (London Palladium)

Review: Dick Whittington (London Palladium)

Susie McKenna's 5 ingredients for the perfect panto

Susie McKenna's 5 ingredients for the perfect panto

Review: <em>Jack and the Beanstalk</em> (New Wimbledon Theatre)

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk (New Wimbledon Theatre)

<em>Nativity!</em> to return for UK tour and London run in 2018

Nativity! to return for UK tour and London run in 2018

First look at Elaine Paige, Julian Clary and the cast of <em>Dick Whittington</em> at the London Palladium

First look at Elaine Paige, Julian Clary and the cast of Dick Whittington at the London Palladium

Review: <em>Rapunzel</em> (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Review: Rapunzel (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Exclusive: The Barricade Boys perform <em>White Christmas</em> and <em>O Holy Night</em>

Exclusive: The Barricade Boys perform White Christmas and O Holy Night

Review: <em>Thirty Christmases</em> (New Diorama)

Review: Thirty Christmases (New Diorama)

Review: <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (King’s Theatre, Glasgow)

Review: Sleeping Beauty (King’s Theatre, Glasgow)

Review: <em>The Box of Delights</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: The Box of Delights (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em> (Churchill Theatre, Bromley)

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Churchill Theatre, Bromley)

Why the Darlington pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why the Darlington pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Review: <em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Review: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: <em>The Hundred and One Dalmatians</em> (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Review: The Hundred and One Dalmatians (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Review: <em>The Lost Boy Peter Pan</em> (Pleasance Theatre)

Review: The Lost Boy Peter Pan (Pleasance Theatre)

Review: <em>Snow White and Rose Red</em> (Battersea Arts Centre)

Review: Snow White and Rose Red (Battersea Arts Centre)

Review: <em>The Passing of the Third Floor Back</em> (Finborough Theatre)

Review: The Passing of the Third Floor Back (Finborough Theatre)

Why the Wimbledon pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why the Wimbledon pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Our set for Polka's <em>The Snow Queen</em> is inspired by fashion photographer Tim Walker

Our set for Polka's The Snow Queen is inspired by fashion photographer Tim Walker

Rhys Ifans, Frank Skinner and Debbie Kurup at the opening night of Old Vic's <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Rhys Ifans, Frank Skinner and Debbie Kurup at the opening night of Old Vic's A Christmas Carol

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Old Vic)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Old Vic)

Top 5 tips for being a panto villain this Christmas, presented by Vikki Stone

Top 5 tips for being a panto villain this Christmas, presented by Vikki Stone

Review: <em>King Tut – A Pyramid Panto</em> (King's Head Theatre)

Review: King Tut – A Pyramid Panto (King's Head Theatre)

Why don't major theatres stage children’s work all year round?

Why don't major theatres stage children’s work all year round?

Why the Dartford pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why the Dartford pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Review: <em>Jack and the Beanstalk</em> (Lyric Hammersmith)

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk (Lyric Hammersmith)

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (Hackney Empire)

Review: Cinderella (Hackney Empire)

Bah humbug! 10 non–festive shows to see this winter

Bah humbug! 10 non–festive shows to see this winter

Exclusive photos: First look at <em>Scrooge the Musical</em>

Exclusive photos: First look at Scrooge the Musical

Why Richmond pantomime is the fairest in all the land

Why Richmond pantomime is the fairest in all the land

First look at the Watermill's <em>The Borrowers</em>

First look at the Watermill's The Borrowers

<em>Scrooge the Musical</em> and <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> in our top openings of the week

Scrooge the Musical and Everybody's Talking About Jamie in our top openings of the week

A week in the life of <em>The Borrowers</em>' Ed MacArthur

A week in the life of The Borrowers' Ed MacArthur

Top ten alternative Christmas shows

Top ten alternative Christmas shows

BBC to run Mischief Theatre's new show <em>A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong</em>

BBC to run Mischief Theatre's new show A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Jasper Britton: 'My advice to aspiring actors? Don't sing like me'

Jasper Britton: 'My advice to aspiring actors? Don't sing like me'

Debbie Isitt: 'There weren't any good roles for women, so I had to write some'

Debbie Isitt: 'There weren't any good roles for women, so I had to write some'

Review: <em>Nativity! The Musical</em> (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Review: Nativity! The Musical (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's <em>The Christmasaurus</em>

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's The Christmasaurus

Cast announced for Theatre Royal Stratford East's <em>Rapunzel</em>

Cast announced for Theatre Royal Stratford East's Rapunzel

Barricade Boys to feature as part of Other Palace Studio season

Barricade Boys to feature as part of Other Palace Studio season

Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Mel Giedroyc and more take part in Print Room festive show

Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Mel Giedroyc and more take part in Print Room festive show

Cast joining Rhys Ifans in <em>A Christmas Carol</em> announced

Cast joining Rhys Ifans in A Christmas Carol announced

Casting announced for Hackney Empire panto <em>Cinderella</em>

Casting announced for Hackney Empire panto Cinderella

First look at Elaine Paige and cast of <em>Dick Whittington</em>

First look at Elaine Paige and cast of Dick Whittington

Celebrities in pantos – who's going where?

Celebrities in pantos – who's going where?

Craig Revel Horwood: 'I encourage same sex <em>Strictly</em> dancing couples'

Craig Revel Horwood: 'I encourage same sex Strictly dancing couples'

Exclusive: John Dagleish and George Maguire to reunite for concert

Exclusive: John Dagleish and George Maguire to reunite for concert

Windsor Castle to host immersive production of <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Windsor Castle to host immersive production of A Christmas Carol

<em>Trump – The Panto</em> announced at Leicester Square Theatre

Trump – The Panto announced at Leicester Square Theatre

Test your theatre knowledge: Big fat quiz of 2016

Test your theatre knowledge: Big fat quiz of 2016

5 minutes with: Kate Prince – 'ZooNation is contemporary dance, but we don't look like Rambert'

5 minutes with: Kate Prince – 'ZooNation is contemporary dance, but we don't look like Rambert'

My Top 5 Showtunes: Father Christmas

My Top 5 Showtunes: Father Christmas

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Review: Dick Whittington (Birmingham Hippodrome)

London Palladium announces 2017 pantomime

London Palladium announces 2017 pantomime

The best stagey TV to watch this Christmas

The best stagey TV to watch this Christmas

Review: <em>Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves</em> (Theatre503)

Review: Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves (Theatre503)

5 minutes with: Simon Callow – 'I went from selling tickets for Biggins to performing panto with him'

5 minutes with: Simon Callow – 'I went from selling tickets for Biggins to performing panto with him'

Review: <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs</em> (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Christmas children's theatre shouldn't be all fun and games

Christmas children's theatre shouldn't be all fun and games

The best and worst pantomimes of 2016

Review Round-Ups

The best and worst pantomimes of 2016

Review: <em>Mr Popper's Penguins</em> (Criterion Theatre)

Review: Mr Popper's Penguins (Criterion Theatre)

Review: <em>Babe the Sheep-Pig</em> (Polka Theatre)

Review: Babe the Sheep-Pig (Polka Theatre)

Robert Lindsay, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more in rehearsals for <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Robert Lindsay, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more in rehearsals for A Christmas Carol

The week in pictures: 10 – 16 December

The week in pictures: 10 – 16 December

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Arts Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Arts Theatre)

In photos: Amanda Holden and cast at the opening night of <em>Cinderella</em>

In photos: Amanda Holden and cast at the opening night of Cinderella

Review: <em>Cinderella</em> (London Palladium)

Review: Cinderella (London Palladium)

Review: <em>Annie Get Your Gun</em> (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield)

Review: Annie Get Your Gun (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield)

Review: <em>Dick Whittington</em> (New Wimbledon Theatre)

Review: Dick Whittington (New Wimbledon Theatre)

5 minutes with: Lee Mead – 'My fans send me cake'

5 minutes with: Lee Mead – 'My fans send me cake'

Review: <em>Peter Pan</em> (Churchill Theatre, Bromley)

Review: Peter Pan (Churchill Theatre, Bromley)

Review: <em>Kiki's Delivery Service</em> (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: Kiki's Delivery Service (Southwark Playhouse)

Review: <em>Soho Cinders</em> (Union Theatre)

Review: Soho Cinders (Union Theatre)

Review: <em>Sinbad the Sailor</em> (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Review: Sinbad the Sailor (Theatre Royal Stratford East)

Review: <em>The Wind in the Willows</em> (Rose Theatre Kingston)

Review: The Wind in the Willows (Rose Theatre Kingston)

How Stagey Are You? Alexia Khadime vs Gavin Spokes

How Stagey Are You? Alexia Khadime vs Gavin Spokes

What's in my dressing room? – Penguins from <em>Mr Popper's Penguins</em>

What's in my dressing room? – Penguins from Mr Popper's Penguins

Review: <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (Richmond Theatre)

Review: Sleeping Beauty (Richmond Theatre)

Review: <em>The Snow Queen</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: The Snow Queen (Bristol Old Vic)

Review: <em>All the Angels: Handel and the First Messiah</em> (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Review: All the Angels: Handel and the First Messiah (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Scarlett Strallen: 'People think they know <em>She Loves Me</em>, but they actually don't'

Scarlett Strallen: 'People think they know She Loves Me, but they actually don't'

Let's Talk About Sets: Michael Vale on <em>Peter Pan</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Michael Vale on Peter Pan

Review: <em>Mother Goose</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Review: Mother Goose (Wilton's Music Hall)

Did the critics fall for <em>She Loves Me</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did the critics fall for She Loves Me?

Review: <em>A Christmas Treasure Island</em> (Hull Truck Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Treasure Island (Hull Truck Theatre)

Review: <em>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</em> (Ambassadors Theatre)

Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Ambassadors Theatre)

Video: 5 steps to becoming a pantomime dame

Video: 5 steps to becoming a pantomime dame

5 Christmas gifts for the uber stagey

5 Christmas gifts for the uber stagey

Review: <em>Dirty Dancing</em> (Phoenix Theatre)

Review: Dirty Dancing (Phoenix Theatre)

Review: <em>Once in a Lifetime</em> (Young Vic)

Review: Once in a Lifetime (Young Vic)

First look at Scarlett Strallen and the cast of <em>She Loves Me</em>

First look at Scarlett Strallen and the cast of She Loves Me

Video: In rehearsals with <em>30 Christmases</em>

Video: In rehearsals with 30 Christmases

Review: <em>Beauty on the Piste</em> (Above the Stag)

Review: Beauty on the Piste (Above the Stag)

Review: <em>Pinocchio</em> (King's Head Theatre)

Review: Pinocchio (King's Head Theatre)

What the hell is a Candleician?

What the hell is a Candleician?

Test your theatre knowledge: Pantomimes

Test your theatre knowledge: Pantomimes

Review: <em>Peter and the Starcatcher</em> (Royal & Derngate)

Review: Peter and the Starcatcher (Royal & Derngate)

Review: <em>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</em> (Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh)

Review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh)

Review: <em>The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales</em> (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Review: The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Review: <em>Grease</em> (Leicester Curve)

Review: Grease (Leicester Curve)

Review: <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (Hackney Empire)

Review: Sleeping Beauty (Hackney Empire)

In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's <em>The Emperor's New Clothes</em>

In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's The Emperor's New Clothes

Exclusive first look: Evelyn Hoskins and cast in <em>Peter and the Starcatcher</em>

Exclusive first look: Evelyn Hoskins and cast in Peter and the Starcatcher

Harry Shearer, Stephen Merchant and Elizabeth McGovern lead cast of <em>Christmas Without Tears</em>

Harry Shearer, Stephen Merchant and Elizabeth McGovern lead cast of Christmas Without Tears

Review: <em>The Borrowers</em> (Sherman Theatre)

Review: The Borrowers (Sherman Theatre)

Review: <em>Treasure Island</em> (Birmingham Rep)

Review: Treasure Island (Birmingham Rep)

Review: <em>Bianco</em> (Southbank Centre)

Review: Bianco (Southbank Centre)

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Kenny on <em>Sleeping Beauty</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Kenny on Sleeping Beauty

Scarlett Strallen: <em> 'A Chorus Line</em> almost wrecked my body'

Scarlett Strallen: 'A Chorus Line almost wrecked my body'

Review: <em>Aladdin</em> (Lyric Hammersmith)

Review: Aladdin (Lyric Hammersmith)

Exclusive: Robert Lindsay, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Giovanna Fletcher to star in <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Exclusive: Robert Lindsay, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Giovanna Fletcher to star in A Christmas Carol

Glenda Jackson to play <em>King Lear</em> on BBC Radio 4

Glenda Jackson to play King Lear on BBC Radio 4

In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's <em>The Borrowers</em>

In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's The Borrowers

<em>Nativity!</em> film to be adapted for the stage

Nativity! film to be adapted for the stage

Review: <em>La Soiree</em> (Spiegeltent, Leicester Square)

Review: La Soiree (Spiegeltent, Leicester Square)

Casting confirmed for <em>Peter and the Starcatcher</em> European premiere

Casting confirmed for Peter and the Starcatcher European premiere

Top shows to see this Halloween

Top shows to see this Halloween

Exclusive first look: rehearsals for the National Theatre's <em>Peter Pan</em>

Exclusive first look: rehearsals for the National Theatre's Peter Pan

Will Tuckett's immersive <em>Nutcracker</em> moves venue

Will Tuckett's immersive Nutcracker moves venue

Kerry Ellis and Brian May cancel December tour dates due to illness

Kerry Ellis and Brian May cancel December tour dates due to illness

Simon Callow returns to the West End in <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Simon Callow returns to the West End in A Christmas Carol

Sophie Thompson drops out of National Theatre's <em>Peter Pan</em>

Sophie Thompson drops out of National Theatre's Peter Pan

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Scullion on <em>Peter Pan Goes Wrong</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Scullion on Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Casting for Tara Arts' <em>Bollywood Jack</em> announced

Casting for Tara Arts' Bollywood Jack announced

Arlene Phillips to make panto debut this Christmas

Arlene Phillips to make panto debut this Christmas

Alexia Khadime and Sharon D Clarke to star in <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> at Hackney Empire

Alexia Khadime and Sharon D Clarke to star in Sleeping Beauty at Hackney Empire

Cast announced for Lyric Hammersmith's Christmas panto

Cast announced for Lyric Hammersmith's Christmas panto

Amanda Holden cast in Palladium's <em>Cinderella</em>

Amanda Holden cast in Palladium's Cinderella

Musical adaptation of Tom Hanks film <em>Big</em> to open in Plymouth

Musical adaptation of Tom Hanks film Big to open in Plymouth

London Palladium to stage first panto in 29 years

London Palladium to stage first panto in 29 years

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

Michael Coveney: five theatre resolutions for the New Year

Michael Coveney: five theatre resolutions for the New Year

<em>The Nutcracker on Ice</em> (Royal Albert Hall)

The Nutcracker on Ice (Royal Albert Hall)

David Hunter sings "Winter Wonderland"

David Hunter sings "Winter Wonderland"

<em>Aladdin</em> (Birmingham Hippodrome)

Aladdin (Birmingham Hippodrome)

<em>Cinderella</em> (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Cinderella (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

Michael Coveney: 2015 was the year of the triple whammy

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

Matt Trueman: My top ten shows of 2015

David Haig: "Playing King George III changed the way I think about acting"

David Haig: "Playing King George III changed the way I think about acting"

Test your theatre knowledge: Christmas on stage

Test your theatre knowledge: Christmas on stage

Janie Dee stars in one-off show

Janie Dee stars in one-off show

First look at <em>The Lorax</em>

First look at The Lorax

Christmas gift ideas for theatre lovers

Christmas gift ideas for theatre lovers

<em>The Haunting of Hill House</em> (Liverpool Playhouse)

The Haunting of Hill House (Liverpool Playhouse)

<em>Rapunzel</em> (Park Theatre)

Rapunzel (Park Theatre)

<em>Cinderella</em> (Richmond Theatre)

Cinderella (Richmond Theatre)

Sleeping Beauty (Sadler's Wells)

Sleeping Beauty (Sadler's Wells)

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Noel Coward Theatre)

A Christmas Carol (Noel Coward Theatre)

<em>Mirror Mirror: A Snow White Pantomime</em> (King's Head Theatre)

Mirror Mirror: A Snow White Pantomime (King's Head Theatre)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Lyceum, Edinburgh)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Lyceum, Edinburgh)

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Matthew Bourne: 'I see myself as a man of the theatre'

Ben Hewis: Learning to fly with the RSC

Ben Hewis: Learning to fly with the RSC

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 6

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 6

<em>Dick Whittington</em> (Wilton's Music Hall)

Dick Whittington (Wilton's Music Hall)

<em>Rapunzel: Hairway to Heaven</em> (Liverpool Everyman)

Rapunzel: Hairway to Heaven (Liverpool Everyman)

<em>Oliver!</em> (Leicester Curve)

Oliver! (Leicester Curve)

<em>Sleeping Beauty</em> (Bristol Old Vic)

Sleeping Beauty (Bristol Old Vic)

Michael Coveney: start celebrating and get voting

Michael Coveney: start celebrating and get voting

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 2

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 2

Sally Cookson: We must allow our girls to be heroes

Sally Cookson: We must allow our girls to be heroes

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 1

WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 1

<em>The Snow Queen</em> (Royal & Derngate, Northampton)

The Snow Queen (Royal & Derngate, Northampton)

Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)

Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

<em>Jack and the Beanstalk</em> (Hackney Empire)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Hackney Empire)

<em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em> (RST, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Wendy and Peter Pan (RST, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

<em>Elf the Musical</em> (Dominion Theatre)

Elf the Musical (Dominion Theatre)

The top ten selling shows in October

The top ten selling shows in October

Christmas shows: 15 of the best theatrical treats

Christmas shows: 15 of the best theatrical treats

Casting for Park Theatre's <em>Rapunzel</em> is announced

Casting for Park Theatre's Rapunzel is announced

Casting announced for <em>Ben Hur</em>

Casting announced for Ben Hur

The show that changed my life: Stuart Piper

The show that changed my life: Stuart Piper

Alison Jiear announces Christmas concert at St James

Alison Jiear announces Christmas concert at St James

<em>39 Steps</em> team bring <em>Ben Hur</em> to Tricycle this Christmas

39 Steps team bring Ben Hur to Tricycle this Christmas

Sherman Cymru and Theatr Iolo adapt <em>Princess and the Pea</em>

Sherman Cymru and Theatr Iolo adapt Princess and the Pea

Matt Trueman: Bad theatre is bad for all of us

Matt Trueman: Bad theatre is bad for all of us

Bristol Old Vic stages gender-swap <em>Sleeping Beauty</em>

Bristol Old Vic stages gender-swap Sleeping Beauty

<em>Elf</em> musical comes to West End for Christmas run

Elf musical comes to West End for Christmas run

A Christmas Carol (Middle Temple Hall)

A Christmas Carol (Middle Temple Hall)

Aladdin (Dancehouse, Manchester)

Aladdin (Dancehouse, Manchester)

Muppits Die Hard (Wardrobe Theatre)

Muppits Die Hard (Wardrobe Theatre)

Mrs Gerrish's Grotto (Brewery Theatre)

Mrs Gerrish's Grotto (Brewery Theatre)

11 gifts every theatregoer would love for Christmas

11 gifts every theatregoer would love for Christmas

Arabian Nights (Sherman Cymru)

Arabian Nights (Sherman Cymru)

Dick Whittington (Bristol Hippodrome)

Dick Whittington (Bristol Hippodrome)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Salford Arts Theatre)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Salford Arts Theatre)

Jersey Boys (Tour – Birmingham)

Jersey Boys (Tour – Birmingham)

Scrunch (Unicorn Theatre)

Scrunch (Unicorn Theatre)

Elf (Plymouth Theatre Royal)

Elf (Plymouth Theatre Royal)

The Wind in the Willows (Vaudeville Theatre)

The Wind in the Willows (Vaudeville Theatre)

Rumplestiltskin (Liverpool, Unity)

Rumplestiltskin (Liverpool, Unity)

101 Dalmatians (Tobacco Factory Theatres)

101 Dalmatians (Tobacco Factory Theatres)

Rumpelstiltskin (Egg Theatre)

Rumpelstiltskin (Egg Theatre)

Swallows And Amazons (Bristol Old Vic)

Swallows And Amazons (Bristol Old Vic)

What The Dickens? (Drum Plymouth)

What The Dickens? (Drum Plymouth)

The Snow Queen (Nuffield Theatre)

The Snow Queen (Nuffield Theatre)

Neil Hannon Talks <em>Swallows And Amazons.</em>

Neil Hannon Talks Swallows And Amazons.

Times Square Angel (Union Theatre)

Times Square Angel (Union Theatre)

WOSAdvent: Win tickets to see <em>Assassins</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory

WOSAdvent: Win tickets to see Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Michael Coveney: Ding dong merrily in panto and classic kids' shows

Michael Coveney: Ding dong merrily in panto and classic kids' shows

The Holly and the Ivy (Chelmsford – tour)

The Holly and the Ivy (Chelmsford – tour)

Derek Bond chats about <em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> at the Royal Exchange

Derek Bond chats about Little Shop of Horrors at the Royal Exchange

<em>Little Shop of Horrors</em> adds more dates at Royal Exchange

Little Shop of Horrors adds more dates at Royal Exchange

<em>Potted Sherlock</em> comes to West End for Christmas

Potted Sherlock comes to West End for Christmas

<em>Love's Labour's Lost</em> (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Love's Labour's Lost (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Arthur Darvill to make National Theatre debut in <em>Treasure Island</em>

Arthur Darvill to make National Theatre debut in Treasure Island

Alan Titchmarsh makes West End debut in <em>Wind in the Willows</em>

Alan Titchmarsh makes West End debut in Wind in the Willows

Birmingham Rep to stage The BFG this Christmas

Birmingham Rep to stage The BFG this Christmas

<em>Jersey Boys</em> to play Birmingham's Christmas season

Jersey Boys to play Birmingham's Christmas season

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Birmingham)

<em>The Sound of Music</em> announced as 2014 Christmas production for Leicester’s Curve Theatre

The Sound of Music announced as 2014 Christmas production for Leicester’s Curve Theatre

Ghost the Musical (Birmingham)

Ghost the Musical (Birmingham)

Thriller Live (Birmingham)

Thriller Live (Birmingham)

Eight gifts every theatregoer will love this Christmas

Eight gifts every theatregoer will love this Christmas

Chicago (Leicester)

Chicago (Leicester)

The Jungle Book (Glasgow)

The Jungle Book (Glasgow)

Miracle on 34th Street (Birmingham)

Miracle on 34th Street (Birmingham)

A Christmas Carol (Birmingham)

A Christmas Carol (Birmingham)

Once Upon A Christmas

Once Upon A Christmas

Humorous adaptation of classic tale Little Red Riding Hood

Something (slightly) more serious? Our top Christmas shows

Something (slightly) more serious? Our top Christmas shows

Sleeping Beauty (Coventry)

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates (Birmingham)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Wolverhampton)

Cinderella (Glasgow)

WIN Robinson Crusoe Birmingham Tickets

Birmingham Hippodrome launches Robinson Crusoe Pantomime with Brian Conley and Lesley Joseph

Aladdin (Glasgow)

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (Glasgow)

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The Ugly Duckling (Sherman Cymru)

The Ugly Duckling (Sherman Cymru)

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