Pantos and shows - Midlands, Wales and west
Midlands
Robin Hood, Birmingham
John Barrowman returns to the Hippodrome in a true spectacular including a giant robot called Titan, an ice dance display and all the usual fun you expect from a panto.
When? Dec 19 - Feb 1
How much? £13 - £26.50
- www.birminghamhippodrome.com
Snow White and Seven Dwarfs, Derby
Only Fools & Horses' Sue Holderness and former Dr Who Sylvester McCoy come to the Assembly Rooms in this enchanting family favourite.
When? Dec 10 - Jan 11
How much? from £8.50
- www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk
The Wizard Of Oz, Northampton
The Royal & Derngate is celebrating Christmas somewhere over the rainbow with the classic tale of Dorothy and the Yellow Brick Road.
When? Dec 12 - Jan 11
How much? £8 - £20
01604 624811 or www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Aladdin, Nottingham
Local favourite Kenneth Alan Taylor celebrates his 25th anniversary as the Dame at the Playhouse. Written and directed by Taylor, this is a fantastic traditional show that will leave everyone happy.
When? Nov 28 - Jan 24
How much? £16 - £20
- www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Cinderella, Nottingham
The annual celeb favourite sees Brian Conley take the lead as Buttons - it will ghave you hooting with delight.
When? Dec 5 - Jan 19
How much? £11 - £22
- www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Wales
Dick Whittington, Llandudno
John 'Boycie' Challis plays King Rat and Torchwood's Kai Owen is Dick Whittington at the Venue Cymru team up to prove that Llandudno streets are also paved with gold.
When? Dec 12 - Jan 4
How much? £12.50 - £16.50
- www.venuecymru.co.uk
Aladdin, Cardiff
Cardiff's New Theatre plays host to Corrie's Chris Gascoyne and Blue's Antony Costa star in this year's bumper panto.
When? Dec 8 - Jan 21
How much? £12.50 - £16.50
- www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
West
Jack and the Beanstalk, Bath
The magical adventure comes to The Theatre Royal with former Dr Who Colin Baker, Lewis Bradley from Any Dream Will Do and Emmerdale's Susan Panhaligon.
When? Dec 18 - Jan 25
How much? £7 - £22
- www.theatreroyal.org.uk/
A Christmas Carol, Bristol
The Tobacco Factory puts on a Dickens-style version of the classic Christmas tale. The occasional fright means it's suitable for kids aged 6 and over.
When? Dec 11 - Jan 18
How much? £8 - £15
- www.tobaccofactory.com
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