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Family Shows in December

A Christmas Carol

Old Vic Theatre Until Jan 6, 2024

not even Scrooge himself could dislike this

A Christmas Carol, Old Vic Theatre, London
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Jack Thorne's (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) joyful version of A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic for the 2023 festive season, with Christopher Eccleston stepping in to the role of Scrooge!...

My Neighbour Totoro

Barbican Theatre Until Mar 23, 2024

dazzling staging of the Studio Ghibli classic...The Royal Shakespeare Company's production has astonishing puppetry, magical music and huge emotional impact

My Neighbour Totoro, Barbican Theatre, London
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The Royal Shakespeare Company and Joe Hishaishi's multi-Olivier Award-winning My Neighbour Totoro is returning to the West End stage this Autumn! Combining the Ghibli joy, Hishaishi's glorious score, puppetry...

Disney's Frozen: The Musical

Theatre Royal Drury Lane Open Run

stunning musical extravaganza creates its own magic...Beyond the visual thrills and powerful ballads, this adaptation brings an unexpected depth to the relationship between two tortured sisters

Disneys Frozen The Musical, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
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Grab your coat and get ready for the ice storm of Disney's Frozen. It continues to play in the West End at the refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Following a dazzling Broadway run, which garnered three...

Back To The Future - The Musical

Adelphi Theatre Open Run

A near-seamless slice of escapist entertainment.Even the time machine's a triumph in this larky musical version of the 1985 cult movie classic

Back To The Future The Musical, Adelphi Theatre, London
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Great Scott! Back To The Future has landed in London - The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a musical adaptation. Back To The Future follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc...

Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre Open Run

Wicked will entrance every generation in wonder, wit and suspense

Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
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The subversive and downright twisty hit musical follows two unlikely friends and how they become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the South. Based on Gregory Maguire's best-selling...

Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre Open Run

Easily the standout musical of the decade!

Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre, London
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Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012.Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare...

Elf: The Musical

Dominion Theatre Until Jan 6, 2024

A ridiculous hoot... the show has a core of genuine, touching charm and innocence.

Elf The Musical, Dominion Theatre, London
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Buddy the Elf is stepping into the Dominion Theatre this Christmas, all the way from the North Pole. This hit musical follows the hilarious and touching story of a man who was mistakenly brought up as...

Lion King

Lyceum Theatre Open Run

A wonderful, wonderful musical. It will touch a deep chord in anybody

Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, London
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This immensely successful reimagining of Disney's 1994 animation continues to captivate audiences over two decades after its opening at the Lyceum Theatre. It conjures up the African savannah in all its...

The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre Open Run

We laughed until the tears ran down our faces

The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre, London
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Now eyeing up a decade in the West End, Mischief Theatre's bonkers theatrical farce is one of the capital's most consistent audience favourites. The original production from the company, discover where...

The Nutcracker

London Coliseum Dec 14, 2023 - Jan 7, 2024

A Christmas cracker!

The Nutcracker, London Coliseum, London
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A tale of adventure and magic, The Nutcracker is one of the Christmas season's must-see shows and who better to perform this cherished classic than the English National Ballet? Back and more glorious than...

The Snowman

Peacock Theatre Until Dec 20, 2023

Guaranteed to melt the heart of even the most cynical Scrooge

The Snowman, Peacock Theatre, London
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The wildly successful live stage adaptation of Raymond Brigg's best-loved children's cartoon marks its 26th year at the Peacock this Christmas! On a cold winter's night, a young boy gets the surprise of...

Cinderella

Lyric Hammersmith Until Jan 6, 2024

Don't miss the Lyric's famous pantomime!

Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith, London

The Lyric Panto is back for 2023 and this time we're heading back to the ball with the ever-popular Cinderella, written by composer and comedian Vikki Stone and directed by Tonderai Munyevu! One of the...

A Very Very Bad Cinderella

Other Palace Studio Until Jan 7, 2024

Side splitting and certainly risque

A Very Very Bad Cinderella, Other Palace Studio, London

At the Other Palace Theatre this Christmas come and see the naughtiest Christmas fairytale in town: A Very Very Bad Cinderella! Intended for audiences aged-16 and up, this mischievous comedy tells the...

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre Until Dec 18, 2023

These hideously talented regulars are pushing improv in new directions - go marvel

Showstopper The Improvised Musical, Cambridge Theatre, London

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is back! Watch as this brilliant company puts on a completely new and different musical at each performance with the help of you, the audience! Your suggestions will...

Peter Pan

Rose Theatre Until Jan 7, 2024

A stout-hearted adventure

Peter Pan, Rose Theatre, London

It's time for a swashbuckling trip to Neverland via the Rose Theatre, with this all-new production of Peter Pan! Newly adapted by Canadian-British playwright Evan Placey (whose recent credits include an...

Hansel and Gretel

Shakespeares Globe Theatre Until Jan 7, 2024

A road made of bits of bread, says she? Yes, a road, and a road we can eat follow me!

Hansel and Gretel, Shakespeares Globe Theatre, London

The Globe becomes a winter wonderland this Christmas as they stage this glittering new adaptation of Simon Armitage's reimagining of the classic folk tale. Join siblings Hansel and Gretel for a delicious...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Lyric Theatre Until Jan 14, 2024

Technically challenging and hilariously funny. We were in tears of laughter.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Lyric Theatre, London

Oh dear, it looks as if the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is up to its old tricks again, only this time the clumsy theatre troupe have decided to take on J.M Barrie's beloved classic, in only the way...

A Sherlock Carol

Marylebone Theatre Until Jan 7, 2024

A clever, crowd-pleasing holiday comedy!

A Sherlock Carol, Marylebone Theatre, London

Delve into the smog-filled streets of Victorian London and join Sherlock Holmes and the ever-loyal Dr. Watson as they race to find the killer of one Ebeneezer Scrooge as this elementary mystery that fuses...

The Gruffalo's Child

Garrick Theatre Until Jan 7, 2024

Just like the book, the live production is written beautifully, rhyming with a rhythm that sets the pace

The Gruffalos Child, Garrick Theatre, London

Join the Gruffalo's Child as she embarks on an exciting adventure in Tall Stories' captivating musical adaptation of the beloved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler! On a stormy night the Gruffalo's...

Edward Scissorhands

Sadlers Wells Theatre Until Jan 20, 2024

Bourne has reinvented Edward Scissorhands. Using his acute directorial skills and the incredible design flair of Lez Brotherston, Bourne has fashioned a tender and funny dance play about the ultimate outcast.

Edward Scissorhands, Sadlers Wells Theatre, London

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures revive this glorious adaptation of Tim Burton's gothic fairytale for 2023/24, giving audiences another chance to enjoy the peculiar story of Edward Scissorhands and his...

ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo Open Run

With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL London Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages.

ZSL London Zoo, ZSL London Zoo, London
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Whether you love animals cuddly, scary, creepy, slinky, big or small, old or very young, you are bound to be thrilled by at least one of the 750 species of animal at ZSL London Zoo. Nestled within Regent's...

London Dungeon

London Dungeon Open Run

A ghoulishly great time!

London Dungeon, London Dungeon, London
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What's scarier than stepping into the London Dungeon? Knowing that all the horrors within are all based on real historical events! London's grisly past is brought to creeptastically realistic life by London...

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Palace Theatre Open Run

So this is Dickens, with magic. It's the real deal, live in front of you, so much better than any film could be.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Palace Theatre, London

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne. It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first...

Kew Gardens

Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Open Run

Explore the world's most famous garden!

Kew Gardens, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London

Founded in 1840 by Lord Capel John of Tewkesbury, Kew Gardens remains one of the capital's most popular and unique attractions. A vast expanse that covers some 300 acres, Kew comprises numerous greenhouses,...

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace Open Run

Henry VIII's epic palace!

Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Palace, London

This huge red-brick palace sprawls in lush green grounds of Surrey and was Henry VIII's favourite dwelling in all of England! The grand rooms are fit for a king, decorated with paintings, velvet drapes...

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

London Aquarium Open Run

The SEALIFE London Aquarium underwent a 5 million pound refurbishment and transformed into Sea Life London Aquarium in 2009, and still continues to improve

SEA LIFE London Aquarium, London Aquarium, London

Situated next to the London Eye at County Hall, this mega aquarium is the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life Centres throughout the UK and Europe. You will be taken on a truly fascinating journey from...

Original London Sightseeing Tour

The Original London Visitor Centre Open Run

The best way to see London

Original London Sightseeing Tour, The Original London Visitor Centre, London

London is one of the most tourist-friendly cities in the world, with every square mile of the capital absolutely packed with iconic buildings, new and old. And there's no better way to see it all than...

Tower of London

Tower of London Open Run

Step back in time!

Tower of London, Tower of London, London

Step back in history to experience life in the Middle Ages, at the most famous of Britain's fortresses and places of execution, as well as the home of the Crown Jewels. You can choose to take a guided...

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle Open Run

An official royal residence for over 900 years

Windsor Castle, Windsor Castle, London

The oldest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle is an official royal residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Home to the British Royal family since the reign of Henry I, the castle, which...

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour & Exhibition

Shakespeares Globe Theatre Tour Open Run

The capital at its very best

Shakespeares Globe Theatre Tour Exhibition, Shakespeares Globe Theatre Tour, London

Get schooled in Shakespeare with The Globe Exhibition, London's ultimate guide to The Bard. Packed full of video, artifacts and practical reconstructions, it takes you back in time to the raucous streets...

View From The Shard

The Shard Open Run

The mangled, magnificent history and scale of the city is on full display.

View From The Shard, The Shard, London

No matter where you are in London, there is one sight that you will always see, towering above the rest of the skyline majestically. We are of course talking about the Shard building at London Bridge,...

London Eye

London Eye Open Run

The most famous Ferris wheel in the world

London Eye, London Eye, London

Since opening in March 2000 The London Eye (formerly The Millennium Wheel) has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is the UK's most popular paid-for visitor attraction,...

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace Open Run

What was once a stuffy and frustrating member of the Historic Royal Palaces to visit is now accessible, lively, intriguing and very, very modern.

Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace, London

Kensington Palace is synonymous with the generations of stylish royal women who have called it their home: where Queen Victoria was born and raised; Queens Mary, Anne and Caroline held court; and the royal...

London Eye River Cruise

London Eye River Cruise Open Run

The live commentary is superb and everyone who takes this river cruise will learn something new about one of theattractions they pass.

London Eye River Cruise, London Eye River Cruise, London

All aboard for this history and view-packed circular cruise which launches from just underneath the London Eye! In 40 minutes, you will be sweeping along the Thames taking in the sights and sounds of London...

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