There are a dozen ways to stage A Christmas Carol in December — lavish ensembles, swirling snow, celebrity Scrooges. One Christmas Carol goes the opposite way, and in the intimate upstairs room of the Bread & Roses Theatre, that choice feels like a declaration. Dickens is stripped back to story, language, and performance, with Gwithian Evans conjuring an entire Victorian world solo through voice, precision, and extraordinary control. It’s the one.

Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story at Charing Cross Theatre is a gloriously queer panto packed with bawdy laughs, dazzling tartan-punk costumes, and THAT yellow kilt moment. Matt Kennedy charms as Bertie, Keanu Adolphus Johnson transforms as the Beast, and Matthew Baldwin’s Dame steals the show in jaw-dropping couture. Naughty but just avoiding crude—book now at charingcrosstheatre.co.uk!

A jolly festive cracker where you are the star. This fast-paced, tech-filled Christmas caper mixes party tricks, games, musical mayhem and audience antics to keep Krampus at bay. Tom Clarkson and Own Visser dazzle with Vic-and-Bob-meets-tech energy, delivering nonstop gags, clever twists and riotous surprises. A joyful, inventive festive treat.

Our round up of all the nice and naughty shows for Christmas, some old favourites, some pantos - traditional and adult, and other fun experiences. Do come and join us and get into the festive spirit.

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