Wednesday 20th December 2023, 4pm
Thursday 21st December 2023, 10.30am & 2pm
There is a village high up in the mountains and in the winter the village glistens with frost.
Four friends wake to find they are completely snowed in, and a magnificent adventure unfolds in this playful, interactive family show. Our friends dream up an incredible imaginary hotel. A place where magical dances and stories are discovered. A topsy-turvy world where adults are nowhere to be seen.
They’re free to dance down corridors, to sing their hearts out, to throw snowballs, and to venture into the mysterious Room Zero…if they dare.
Make your reservation now and join in the festivities.
Suitable for ages 5+
Running time: 60 mins
Snowed In is brought to you by Anatomical, the award-winning duo behind the creation of The Buildy-uppy Dance Show and The Doodle Dance Show
TICKETS: £12 (£8) Book now: https://www.nscd.ac.uk/events/anatomical-snowed-in/
Beauty & the Beast
Fri 22 Nov – Sun 5 Jan 2025, Various Times, Main Auditorium, Carriageworks Theatre
Running Times: 2 hours and 20 mins including interval
Age Guidance: 5+
When a magical sorceress transforms the handsome Count into a frightening Beast, only true love will break the spell. In a tale as old as panto-time, join bookworm Belle and a whole host of colourful characters on a journey to discover that true beauty is more than just skin-deep. With plenty of audience participation and huge helpings of laughter, spectacular scenery, captivating costumes and enchanting special effects, Beauty & the Beast is the traditional family pantomime that will leave you spellbound!
The Lost Present… A Christmas Adventure
Sat 14 – Tue 31 Dec, Various Times, The Studio, Carriageworks Theatre
Running Times: approx. 50 mins
Age Guidance: 2-7
Topsy Turvy Theatre, the company who brought you Ruby Flew Too!, is back and invites young audiences on a Christmas adventure like no other.
It’s Christmas Eve, and, having tumbled to earth through the night sky, Elva sets out on a journey to find her best friend – a little girl she hasn’t even met yet. Has the lost present got what it takes to find her way through the cold winter night? Will she arrive in time for Christmas morning? Will Elva be everything the little girl wished for?
Written especially for children and brought to life using handmade puppets, original music and delightful storytelling, The Lost Present is an enchanting tale about true friendship. It really is the perfect gift for Christmas.
Audiences will be able to meet and greet Elva after the show.
Presented by Topsy Turvy Theatre.
27 Nov 23- 27 Jan 24
Consider yourself one of the family at Leeds Playhouse this festive season for Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical, Oliver!
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home.
Featuring memorable songs such as ‘Food, Glorious Food’, ‘Oom Pah-Pah’, ‘I’d Do Anything’ and the angelic sounds of ‘Where is Love?’, Oliver! is a heart-warming theatrical masterpiece suitable for all.
James Brining directs this timeless large-scale musical following the spectacular success of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
A Leeds Playhouse production by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh. Lionel Bart’s Oliver!. Book Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart, freely adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Production licensed by Music Theatre International.
Fri 24 Nov 2023 – Sun 7 Jan 2024, Various Times
2hrs approx
Age Guidance: 5+
When the vain Wicked Queen realises that she is no longer the fairest in the land, she seeks revenge against her beautiful stepdaughter Snow White. With the help of the magical Forest Fairy and her seven faithful friends, can Snow White escape the Wicked Queen’s evil clutches and live happily ever after with her handsome Prince?
Featuring breath-taking scenery and special effects, sparkling costumes, spectacular song and dance, with plenty of fun, laughter and audience participation, Snow White is the pantomime that is simply wicked, simply wonderful and simply must be seen!
At Leeds Playhouse until 6 Jan 2024. Snap up your tickets today!
‘For my lunch today I would like… a nice juicy little child!’
The ENORMOUS crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees. Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.
A new musical version of Roald Dahl’s picture book for the whole family to enjoy, expect tasty tunes, rib-tickling lyrics, exciting tunes and a menagerie of mischievous puppets. The jungle awaits the bravest of children!
A Leeds Playhouse, Roald Dahl Story Company and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Production.
Fri 15th – Sun 24th December 2023
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Our Christmas Spectacular returns bigger, better and more spectacular than ever before!
Our brand-new production features a superb cast, stunning costumes and enough festive cheer to make even the Grinch smile! Join the Magical Sleigh to the North Pole, meet Father Christmas and his elves, follow Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and even meet Rudolf and his tap-dancing penguin friends!
December 2023
Friday 15th 2:00PM | 7:00PM
Saturday 16th 2:00PM | 7:00PM
Sunday 17th 11:00AM | 2:00PM
From the team behind last year’s Cinderella join Same Difference this Christmas for our twist on Robin Hood.This inclusive family show promises festive fun for all the Family with silliness, songs and a good old showdown between the goodies and the baddies.
Join Robin and the Merry Men this Christmas as they try to make a change and put things right!
Duration:1hr
21st – 24th December 2023,
Get ready to celebrate Christmas Codswallop style, with this brand new Christmas Play ‘Me and THE SCALLYWAGS!’ at Guiseley Theatre.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were shipwrecked on a desert island right before Christmas? Where pirates put up their trees? Or what they eat for Christmas dinner?
Join this swashbuckling crew on an adventure like no other. Set amongst the sea and stars join them as they learn, adventure and play with an unlikely friend!
Expect planks to be walked, parrots to talk and loads of festive spectacle for the whole family!
9 Dec 2023 – 30 Dec 2023
Set sail this Christmas and join the swashbuckling pantomime adventures of Peter Pan in this high-flying pantomime for all the family!
Join Captain Hook and the Pirates of Neverland as they attempt to capture Peter Pan and his friends Tinkerbell, Wendy, the Hilarious Mr Smee and not forgetting the fabulous Mrs Smee.
Be part of the panto magic – hook your tickets today…the Croc is ticking!
9 Dec 2023 – 21 Jan 2024
Relaxed Performance – Tuesday 9 January 2024, 6pm
Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming, accompanied by the cheeky Buttons and a pair of unicorns. Book now to see this magical show starring local favourite Billy Pearce alongside Samantha Giles and John Whaite.
Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, BD7 1AJ
Box Office: 01274 432000
16th, 17th & 23rd December 2023
Jack and his poor old Mum are down on their luck… Jack sells his beloved cow, he gets is a measly bag of beans. But these are no ordinary beans! When a huge beanstalk appears in the garden, Jack realises adventures are about to begin…
Join us for a giant journey, featuring all the ingredients for the perfect Christmas family Pantomime!
£15.00 PER PERSON | ARRIVAL 2.00PM | PANTOMIME 2.30PM | CARRIAGES 4.00PM
Book tickets online
Yeadon Town Hall Theatre, Leeds, LS19 7PP
Fri 12th January 2024 – Sat 27th January 2024
In a land far, far away, a royal party is thrown for a new princess. But when an evil and wicked fairy is scorned at the party, she throws a needle in the works and puts a curse on the princess that lasts 100 years!
With stunning sets, a delightful dame, mesmerising music ad a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Yeadon’s DREAM of a pantomime and awake to a world of wonder.
BSL Signed Performances on Thursday 18th January 7.15pm and Sunday 21st January 1.15pm.
