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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory- The Musical
Dates: 18 November- 28 January
Roald Dahl’s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take you to a world of pure imagination this festive season.
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical features memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as a host of sensational new tastebud-tickling toe-tappers. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they’ve always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.
Leeds Playhouse
Cinderella
Dates: 25 November- 8 January
This festive season at the Carriageworks Theatre, Cinderella (Fri 25 Nov 22 – Sun 8 Jan 23) escapes her rags and wicked stepsisters to attend the Royal Ball. With the help of loyal friend Buttons and a sprinkling of Fairy Godmother magic, she dances the night away with the charming Prince. But when the clock strikes midnight the magic fades and Cinderella must leave the ball before anyone finds out.
Featuring breath-taking special effects, spectacular scenery, and sparkling costumes along with plenty of traditional pantomime mayhem, laughter, and chances for you to join in the fun…the clock is ticking to Leeds’ most magical pantomime yet!
Jack and the Beanstalk Panto at This Green Moon
Dates: 22nd – 23rd December 2022
Festive cheer is here! This Green Moon invites you to join us at a table and usher in the spirit of Christmas with fine food, drink and a whole lot of love. Join us midst the lamplight and sparkle with the brilliant and talented IKProductions
20 woodland tables with rustic tree stump seats are available for booking. Delicious street food will be available to purchase along with a fully licensed bar to help you relax and unwind.
For younger audiences, The Carriageworks offer a studio festive show. Christopher’s Christmas (Sun 18 – Sat 31 Dec) is written especially for children aged 2-7 and their families and is a Makaton Friendly performance. Told using beautiful puppets and stunning scenery, Christopher’s Christmas is a new wintery tale for the whole family.
Its Christmas Eve and Christopher Nibble’s festive fun is interrupted by a shocking radio announcement. Father Christmas’s Santa Nav has broken, and he can’t find Dandeville! The guinea pigs gather and hatch a plan to save Christmas…but everything they do seems to cause chaos and calamity.
BOOK CHRISTOPHER’S CHRISTMAS NOW
Stick Man
Dates: 7-31 December 2022
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ award-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is coming to Leeds Playhouse this Christmas! From the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, expect a stick-tastic hour of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
However, it seems that star of the show, Stick Man, hasn’t turned up to rehearsals and has been reported missing by his concerned family. Recent sightings suggest he may have been carried off by a dog or possibly ended up in a swan’s nest. Let’s hope he turns up soon…
Visit StickManLive.com to book tickets and join the search.
Book your tickets for Stick Man at Leeds Playhouse here
A Christmas Carol
Date: 14th December 2022
This season, Planet Ice present a fun filled version of A Christmas Carol adapted by the Show & Skate class of amateur skaters and supported by their Professional On Tour Cast.
This is the ultimate Christmas Classic for the entire family to enjoy. You will journey with Ebenezer Scrooge and much-loved characters through a story of how your community can be transformed for the better through generosity, kindness, and compassion.
This show features amateur local skaters who have learnt their craft through Planet Ice’s Learn to Skate and Show & Skate lessons, giving the skaters a real moment to remember under the spotlight.
The show will be taking place on 14th December and full details can be found on our website https://planet-ice.co.uk/christmas/
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Date: 20 Dec- 7 January
An echanting experience for all ages, expect dazzling sets and costumes, Northern Ballet’s signature sparkle and Tchaikovsky’s treasured music played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.
This Christmas, ‘Bravo Victor’ takes to the stage at Guiseley Theatre. This Brand New piece of theatre is brought to life by award-winning theatre company, Codswallop CIC who are back to bring their usual Christmas magic to families for the first time since before the pandemic.
The story follows the station staff of Lumberg train station who reminisce about a disaster that put the world’s supply of Christmas trees at risk! Suitable for all the family, it’s the perfect pre-Christmas tradition.
Codswallop CIC has a proud history of offering affordable, accessible, family fun and Bravo Victor is no different. Every performance is Pay What You Can, BSL interpreted and Audio Described.
Book tickets now at www.guiseleytheatre.org/boxoffice
Once Upon a Time
Dates: 2-22 Dec, Various Theatres
Have you ever heard of a young boy that doesn’t like Christmas? Well, meet Ted, a 21st century Scrooge. Christmas makes Ted feel fed up, he misses his dad, hates roast dinners and mum has given him a box of junk for Christmas.
Enter the Spirit of Christmas, bold, mischievous, full of hope and on a mission.
The Christmas Spirit takes Ted back in time to meet his ancestors. How can the stories from the past help Ted to heal and grow?
Join Falling Stars Theatre on this immersive, interactive adventure celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
Box Office 07816269690
www.ticketsource.co.uk/falling–stars-theatre
See our full listings of pantos and festive shows around Leeds here, and for more details of festive events and activities happening click here.