From a boy who never grew up to to a little mermaid willing to give up her fins for love — the theatre becomes a magical place over the holidays. Pop down to your local playhouse to catch some great children’s theatre and start an annual family tradition. We’ve rounded up our top picks for the season across west London:
BRENTFORD
What: Snow Play
When: Sunday 1 December | 2.15pm & 4pm
Where: Waterman’s
Cost: £5.50 – £6.50
More info: website
HAMMERSMITH
What: Jack and the Beanstalk
When: November 23 – January 4, 2014
Where: Lyric, Hammersmith
Cost: from £12.50
More info: website
What: The Little Mermaid
When: December 10 – January 12, 2014
Where: Riverside Studios
Cost: £15-£20
More info: website
WIMBLEDON
What: Alladin
When: December 6 – January 12, 2014
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre
Cost: £11.90 – £37.90
More info: website
RICHMOND
What: Peter Pan
When: December 6 to Sunday 12 January, 2014
Where: Richmond Theatre
Cost: £11.90 – £40.40
More info: website
EALING
What: Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp
When: December 14 – January 4, 2013
Where: Questors, Ealing
Cost: £7 – £42
More info: website
CHISWICK
What: A Christmas Carol
When: December 4 – January 5, 2013
Where: Tabard Theatre
Cost: £9-£17
More info: website
CHELSEA
What: The Ballad of Rudy
When: December 4-22, 2013
Where: Chelsea Theatre
Cost: £8
More info: website
