Top 5 must-watch theatre shows this Christmas
The festive season will soon be upon us once more, and while many families will be booking tickets to their local pantomime, there are plenty of other theatre shows that are well worth catching. If pantomime isn’t your thing, or you’re simply looking for something a little different, why not check out these fun-filled productions?
Starlight Express
While not specifically Christmas themed, Starlight Express is a feel-good show created by the king of musicals himself, Andrew Lloyd Webber. When a child’s train set comes to life, all the engines are racing to become the fastest in the world. Rusty the steam train has little chance against his modern rivals - until he’s inspired by the legend of the Starlight Express. A great production for the whole family, this is sure to inspire young and old alike.
Running until 26 October 2025, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
A Sherlock Carol
Returning after previous successful runs, A Sherlock Carol combines the mystery of a Holmes adventure with the festivity of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Holmes has lost his appetite for sleuthing until a now-grown Tiny Tim asks him to investigate the mysterious death of his benefactor, Ebenezer Scrooge. Can Holmes crack the case while overcoming his own ghosts? This is a must-see for those who love a good old-fashioned murder mystery.
29 November 2024 - 5 January 2025, Marylebone Theatre
Only Fools and Horses - The Hit Musical
If you’re looking for ‘fun days out near me’, don’t miss the Only Fools and Horses musical, back for a limited run over the Christmas period. Starring Paul Whitehouse as Grandad and Vinnie Jones as Danny Driscoll, the show takes audiences back in time to Peckham, where love is in the air. Del Boy is looking for his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra are tying the knot, and even Trigger has a date. With 20 songs and a script by original creator John Sullivan’s son Jim, it’s a riot for longtime fans of the show.
17 December 2024 - 5 January 2025. Eventim Apollo
Horrible Christmas
When it comes to family theatre shows, you can’t go wrong with Horrible Christmas. Discover the terrific tale of Christmas as told Horrible Histories style. Christmas is under threat from a jolly man in red and it’s up to a young boy to save the day. Travel back in time to discover the history of Christmas and meet Medieval monks, Victorian villains and even King Henry VIII along the way. Kids will adore it!
12 December 2024 - 4 January 2025, Alexandra Palace
Here You Come Again
Dolly Parton fans mustn’t miss this showcase of the country icon’s biggest hits in this joyful musical comedy. Telling the story of a diehard Dolly fan whose fantasy version of the singer gets him through trying times, it features all the classics from Jolene and 9 to 5 to I Will Always Love You.
10 December 2024 - 18 January 2025, Riverside Studios
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