What’s on at the theatre this festive season…
What’s on at the theatre near you for families?
I have listed below all the shows suitable to take your children to, but please visit WHAT’S ON | Borough Halls as they have many more shows on for us parents and grandparents! ‘Support local’ and go to any shows that take your fancy.
7th November – 19th January
The Red Shoes*
Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon
13th – 17th November
Nativity the Musical
Wolverhampton Grand
22nd November – 14th December
The Nutcracker
Birmingham Hippodrome
26th November – 31st December
Wizard of Oz Pantomime
The Old Rep, Birmingham
30th November – 5th January
Beauty and the Beast Pantomime
Wolverhampton Grand
Sunday 1st December
The Grinch Stole Christmas Bernard Mosely Live Show
Brierley Hill Civic
2nd December – 5th January
Aladdin Pantomime
Swan Theatre, Worcester Rep
5th December – 12th January
The Snowflake
Birmingham Rep
Sunday 8th December
Santa’s Got Talent Bernard Moseley Live Show
Brierley Hill Civic
Sunday 8th December
Dear Santa Live
Stourbridge Town Hall
12th December – 4th January
The JingleClaw
Birmingham Hippodrome
14th – 24th December
Hansel and Gretal
Swan Theatre, Worcester (swan studio)
14th December – 5th January
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Redditch Palace
21st December – 2nd February
Peter Pan Pantomime
Birmingham Hippodrome
Sunday 22nd December
The Grinch Stole Christmas Bernard Mosely Live Show
Brierley Hill Civic
Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th December
Dear Santa Live
Dudley Town Hall
Looking ahead into the early New Year:
9th – 12th January
The Snowman
Birmingham Rep
Sunday 12th January
Ministry of Science
The Alexandra, Birmingham
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*More about ‘The Red Shoes’ by RSC
This Christmas, get up close to Andersen’s dark fairy tale where a young woman’s beautiful pair of red shoes takes her places she doesn’t wish to go
‘What’s wrong with wanting to dance?’
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world, or so they say.
When an orphaned young woman is taken in by some local do-gooders, she is expected to be seen and not heard. Dazzled by a pair of beautiful shoes, she sees the chance to do and be so much more, but soon her feet betray her, taking her to places she does not wish to go.
This Christmas, get up close to the magic as playwright Nancy Harris brings Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairy tale into the 21st century in the intimate surroundings of the Swan Theatre.
Directed by Kimberley Rampersad (Associate Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival, Canada) in her RSC debut, The Red Shoes is both a magical story and cautionary tale of pride, vanity and how we all deserve to dance how we wish to dance.
For more information about themes and contents of this play, please see our content advisory page.
Age guidance: 7+ years. Parental discretion recommended for under 12s
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Family theatre is an exciting way to bring the whole family together and experience the joy of storytelling. With a variety of plays, musicals and performances, family theatre allows parents, children and grandparents to explore stories that can help them learn about different cultures, values and life lessons. From classic tales to modern adaptations, family theatre offers something for everyone! So come along and join in the fun – you won’t regret it!
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