Oh no it isn't, oh yes it is...it's pantomime season in London!

If you are still trying to get into the spirit of Christmas then the traditional British pantomime is always a fun way for the entire family to get some of that festive cheer. There is a whole host of traditional pantomimes running over the Christmas period including some classic children’s stories, and one that is always well received is ‘The Snowman’. Adapted from the 1978 book by Raymond Briggs, it has turned into a timeless Christmas story well loved by children and adults alike. The stage show was first produced in 1993 but since 1997 the show has been traditionally shown at the Peacock Theatre in the West End. Just as in the 1982 cartoon the play depicts the story using action and music only, without dialogue, and look out for new characters including the Ice Princess and Jack Frost. The Snowman will be showing from the 3rd of December to the 11th of January so there will be plenty of opportunities to catch this time honoured Christmas story.

Also this Christmas look out for Jack and the Beanstalk in the Greenwich Theatre. From its first popularisation as a story in 1890 by Joseph Jacobs and to its transformation into a play by Charles Ludlam, the story has remained a favourite with Children. The play is running from the 2nd of December to the 4th of January and has been very popular over the last few years, so try to book early to avoid disappointment. Another special show in London this Christmas will be the Cinderella production at the Shaw Theatre on Euston Road, children are particularly enthralled with the story of Cinderella and her wicked stepmother. It is one of the longest serving pantomimes over the Christmas period and has been running since 1904, when it debuted at the Drury Lane Theatre. This seems to be one of the most highly anticipated years yet with the iconic bond girl of the 70’s Britt Ekland taking over the duties as the fairy godmother. You can catch this production from the 9th of December to the 3rd of January.

If you are looking for a little bit of harmless fun this Christmas then for just one day on Thursday the 18th, the piazza in Covent Garden will be turned into a giant snowball fight. And if you are a fan of reality TV, or maybe not, then just to start the snowball throwing are some of the celebrities from ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’ including Timmy Mallet, so it should be a great opportunity to join in with the festive cheer this Christmas.

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