The Wind in the Willows The Lowry 2nd Dec to 14th Jan Suitable for ages 6+
The tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the incorrigible, preposterous Toad have been delighting us for generations. When Mole abandons his spring-cleaning for the enchanting world of the riverbank, so begins an adventure that leads to magnificent Toad Hall; to the open road (poop poop!), to the perilous Wild Wood – and finally to battle!
Scrooge The Lowry 12th Dec to 7th Jan
The ideal Christmas treat, Leslie Bricusse’s musical extravaganza Scrooge is a heartwarming story based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. So join Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and a whole host of Dickensain characters in this award-winning, international smash hit musical.
Snow Play The Lowry 27th Dec to 3rd Jan Suitable ages 3-7 years
When Mr Green comes back from his Christmas holidays he finds that Mr White has moved into his house, covering everything in snow, inside and out. Mr Green does all he can, but Mr White won’t budge.
Make a giant snowman, have a super snowball fight and help us to bring back the Spring in this highly interactive smash-hit London production with Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies
Cinderella Manchester Opera House 3rd Dec to 31st Dec
Starring Louie Spence & Suzanne Shaw. A glittering parade of everything you could possibly wish for in a traditional family pantomime – sensational costumes, dazzling songs, superb dance routines & great comedy
Red Riding Hood Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester 14th Dec to 31st Dec
A young girl, a hungry wolf and a walk through the woods – it sounds like a recipe for disaster, but Red Riding Hood’s not scared… well maybe she’s a little bit scared.
For the first time Horse + Bamboo take an original tale and give it their own twist. Exquisite visuals blend with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments to create an enchanting piece of theatre suitable for everyone aged 4+
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Buxton Opera House 10th Dec to 1st Jan
Throw away that shovel, pick up the phone and “Hi ho” your way to Buxton Opera House, where we’re digging deep to bring your family an unforgettable Christmas treat
The Magic Piper Buxton Opera House 7 Dec
Once, long ago, there wandered about the countryside a piper. Whenever the children heard his music, they would look at one another and laugh, for they and the piper shared a secret, and that secret was…Wonderland! It was said that at night the piper charmed the children away with him, and then brought them home again just as dawn was breaking.
Jack and the Beanstalk Stockport Plaza 9th Dec to 8th Jan
Stockport’s Giant Family Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk explodes onto the stage of great family entertainment with sumptuous costumes, amazing scenery and classic seasonal entertainment for everyone to enjoy starring Claire Sweeney and Paul Shane
Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play Waterside Arts Centre, Sale 13th Dec to 1st Jan
Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music. Will Charlie ever get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? It won’t be easy - the Tigers want their bedtime milk, the Dancing Dogs have borrowed Lola’s pyjamas and Lola thinks there is an ogre hiding in the wardrobe!
Little Red Riding Hood, Knutsford Little Theatre 19th to 28th Jan
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Romiley Forum 8th to 17th Dec
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Woodford Centre, Woodford 4th to 7th Jan
The Sleeping Beauty, Wilmslow Guild Players, Bourne Street 14th-17th Dec
Cinderella Carver Theatre, Church Lane, Marple 6th - 14th Jan
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Chads Theatre Company, Cheadle Hulme 10th-17th Dec
Little Red Riding Hood, Knutsford Little Theatre 19th to 28th Jan
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Romiley Forum 8th to 17th Dec
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Woodford Centre, Woodford 4th to 7th Jan
The Sleeping Beauty, Wilmslow Guild Players, Bourne Street 14th-17th Dec
Cinderella Carver Theatre, Church Lane, Marple 6th - 14th Jan
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Chads Theatre Company, Cheadle Hulme 10th-17th Dec