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English National Ballet will perform Nutcracker at the London Coliseum from 12 December to 12 January, a magical Christmas tradition for all the family, in a brand-new production for this year. This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of colour and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians. 

Event of the Week

Slava’s SnowShow, the multi award-winning global phenomenon that recently celebrated 30 years enchanting people of all ages worldwide, returns to the UK this year after a seven-year hiatus, with a West End Christmas season at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 18 December. 

Music of the Week

The new interactive electric bus parks up at London Transport Museum in time for Christmas. The display has been installed in time for the festive period, where the Museum will be running a special programme of family activities as well as the chance to meet Santa Claus.

Exhibition of the Week

The London Palladium Pantomime returns to the West End for a ninth year, from 7 December to 12 January with a brand-new production of Robin Hood. Starring national treasure Jane McDonald as Maid Marion and Palladium panto royalty Julian Clary as Robin Hood, this spectacular show also sees the return of favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Charlie Stemp and Rob Madge, with West End stars Marisha Wallace and Tosh Wanogho-Maud who make their Palladium panto debut.

Theatre of the Week