With lots of laughs throughout and plenty going on to keep audiences entertained Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a fabulous alternative to a traditional pantomime with laughs for all the family.
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‘A gem of a show’: THE BARRICADE BOYS CHRISTMAS CABARET – The Other Palace ★★★★★
The Barricade Boys are back in London with their Christmas Cabaret – a fun-filled festive show that you just can’t help but love.
‘The perfect family trip to the theatre’: PETER PAN – Southampton ★★★★
With its colourful set, fast-paced story and funny jokes Peter Pan keeps the younger members of the audience transfixed and it was a delight to hear them chuckling and booing.
‘There are some clever moments’: THE CAT IN THE HAT – Turbine Theatre ★★★
‘There are some clever moments’: While Donna Easton is a little underwhelmed by The Cat in the Hat at the Turbine Theatre, her joyful daughter loves the show.
‘One great dance routine after another’: 42ND STREET – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★
42nd Street works thanks to inventive choreography, mesmerising dancing and great ensemble singing.
‘Lots of laughs & plenty of magic’: CINDERELLA – New Wimbledon Theatre ★★★★
With an all-star cast, lots of laughs and plenty of magic, Cinderella at the New Wimbledon Theatre is a show not to be missed.
‘Another standout is the wonderful choreography’: GUYS & DOLLS – Sheffield ★★★★★
Each year I always think Sheffield Theatres can’t excel the previous Christmas production, but once again I have been proved wrong with Guys and Dolls.
‘Sparkling production’: THE BOY FRIEND – Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★
Just walking into the theatre and seeing Paul Anderson’s vibrantly coloured set for The Boy Friend chases away the winter blues and transports you to 1920s Riviera in this sparkling production.
‘A delightful piece’: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – Leeds ★★★★
The theatre’s production of The Night Before Christmas is a delightful piece, full of fun and silliness, with moments of wonder and the chance for the children to interact with the cast.
‘Quite an empowering production’: BAND OF GOLD – Touring ★★★★★
Kay Mellor’s Band of Gold, based on the TV series of the same name also penned by Mellor is very gritty, very northern but also very witty.
‘Hilarious & thought-provoking’: NOR WOMAN NEITHER – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★★★
The exposing environment of Nor Woman Neither gives the two actors nothing to hide behind but their exceptional talent and we simply don’t need anything else.
‘Electrifying dancing, beautiful singing & wonderful acting’: WEST SIDE STORY – Leicester ★★★★★
Electrifying dancing, beautiful singing and wonderful acting, if you want to treat yourself to something really special this Christmas, get a ticket for West Side Story at Curve Leicester.
‘Powerful performances’: THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT – Manchester ★★★★★
With powerful performances and a vibrant cast, The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit creates an entertaining musical filled with laughter which is perfectly complemented by the Christmas atmosphere.
‘Unmissable performance from beginning to end’: THE WIZARD OF OZ – Leeds Playhouse ★★★★★
The Wizard of Oz is a celebrated and must see Christmas/winter treat for one and all. The Leeds Playhouse again has successfully delivered.
‘Heartbreaking, joyous & painfully honest’: E-BABY – Jack Studio Theatre ★★★★
Jane Cafarella’s award-winning play e-baby deals with the harsh realities of surrogacy with wit, warmth and compassion.
‘Does not disappoint’: Motown the Musical – Touring ★★★★
More than a celebration of Motown, it highlighted issues such as acceptance, racism, strained relationships, acceptance and the problems faced with fame and fortune which often musicians face.
‘The main treasures are the artists’: CIRCUS 1903 – Touring ★★★★
Circus 1903 gives a unique perspective of how it would have felt to watch an American circus over 100 years ago. This is done with the help of an amazing amalgamation of set, costumes, lighting, music and the raw talent of the performers.
‘Heartfelt but flawed’: STRAY DOGS – Park Theatre
Olivia Olsen’s new play about Anna Akhmatova, the Russian poet who voiced the suffering of the people in Stalin’s Russia is heartfelt but flawed.
‘This play is epic’: TOUCHING THE VOID – West End ★★★★★
Make no mistake, Touching The Void at the Duke of York’s Theatre is tantalising theatre & what David Greig has achieved in this adaptation is remarkable.
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment at its best’: CURTAINS – Touring ★★★★★
Full of red herrings, marvellous music, divine dancing, stunning singing and laugh out loud funny, Curtains is a not just a musical whodunit it’s one of the best nights out I’ve had in a long time.