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29 December–2 January
– PUSS IN BOOTS
Family pantomime performed by the
Henley Children’s Theatre Group. A witty
and fun-filled version containing some
good old fashioned tunes and Monty
Python type humour. Tickets £11, conc.
£8. For bookings call 01491 613 991.
Christchurch Centre
Reading Rd, Henley, RG9 1AG.
12 December – HENLEY SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Bring your teddy bear or favourite toy
and listen to Henley Symphony Orchestra
performing a Christmas Concert with a
teddy bear theme. 4.30-5pm. For babies
and pre-school children. Tickets £4, child
£2, under 2’s free and available from
Bagatelle Toys in Henley and on 01628
526 504.
Bearwood Theatre
Sindlesham, Box Office: 0118 969 0925
18 December
– FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Trinity Concert Band perform traditional
favourites and carols, with children
invited to join in the music. Plus special
guest appearance from Father Christmas!
2.30pm. Tickets available from box office
or on the door.
The Corn Exchange
Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD,
01635 522 733,
www.cornexchangenew.com
20 November – ELMER THE ELEPHANT
The heartwarming and funny story of
Elmer, told with breathtaking puppets,
original music and stunning scenery.
12pm. Tickets £8, conc. £6.
27 November – SALVATION ARMY
BAND CAROL CONCERT
Get the Christmas period off to a really
festive start. Tickets £8.
3 December–3 January
– SLEEPING BEAUTY
Enjoy enough riotous song, dance and
slapstick to wake a storybook palace from
one hundred years of slumber. A festive
treat for all ages.Tickets from £14.50,
previews £8.
The Watermill Theatre
Bagnor, Newbury, RG20 8AE, 01635
46044, www.watermill.org.uk
25 November–2 January
– TREASURE ISLAND
Calling pirate girls and boys everywhere,
heave-ho me hearties, don’t miss this
tale of mysterious strangers, mutinous
pirates and buried treasure. Don’t forget
to throw on your pirate costume and
join in with the fun. For ages 4+. Tickets
from £10.50.
Haymarket Theatre
Wote Street, Basingstoke RG21 7NW.
Box Office: 01256 844244,
www.anvilarts.org.uk
22-23 November
– STICK MAN – LIVE ON STAGE
The world is a dangerous place for Stick
Man. A dog wants to play with him. A
swan builds a nest with him. He even
ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back
to the family tree? Touching, funny and
utterly original. For ages 4+. Tickets £9.
3 December–2 January
– THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Follow the adventures of good natured
Mole, friendly Ratty, their loyal friend
Badger and the jovial but conceited Toad.
The Anvil
Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR.
Box Office: 01256 844 244, www.
anvilarts.org.uk
23 November – CHRISTMAS WITH THE
SALVATION ARMY
A concert of Christmas favourites in aid
of charity. Tickets £8, £10.
9 December–2 January – CINDERELLA
A traditional family pantomime starring
Wendy Craig, Abi Titmuss and Andrew
Agnew (PC Plum from Balamory) with
dazzling special effects including flying
sequences and computer generated
animation. See the Prince fly through
time and the wicked Fairy transform
herself into an enormous fire breathing
dragon.
Central Studio
Queen Mary’s College, Cliddesden Road,
Basingstoke. Box Office: 01256 418 318,
www.centralstudio.co.uk
SATURDAY LIVE SHOWS
Special shows for children at 11am.
Tickets £7, child £4.50 unless stated.
6 November – ROCK‘N’ROLL PIRATES
BONFIRE PARTY
Musical Guy Fawkes entertainment. Join
in and bang the drum or shake
those castanets and, to make the event
even more special, dress up in your
finest Guy Fawkes fancy dress outfit to
win a prize.
27 November – THE LITTLE MERMAID
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is
brought to life in a unique style fusing
physical theatre, circus, music and film.
Beautiful, poignant, funny and full of
fishy fun. For ages 5+. 11am & 7pm.
Tickets £8.50, conc. £6.50.
4 December - THE SLEEPING PRINCESS
Fast moving re-telling of the classic
French fairy tale with beautiful puppets,
equally beautiful people, plus magical
tricks and the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan.
A Sign Language Arts production
featuring fully integrated Sign Language
throughout. For ages 3-7.
11 December – ROBINSON CRUSOE
& THE PIRATES
Robinson Crusoe is washed up on a
desert island, with his mother! Will
he find the treasure before the band
of hapless pirates? Comedy, catchy
songs, music, dance, colourful scenery
and lots of audience participation.
The Theatre Royal Windsor
Thames Street, Windsor.
Box office: 01753 853 888,
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
8 December–9 January – CINDERELLA
Join Charlie Dimmock (Ground Force) and
Kevin Cruise (Britain’s Got Talent) in this
enchanting tale. Fireman Sam will also
be on hand should things get too hot in
the kitchen for Cinderella. For show times
and ticket prices, call the box office.
The Novello Theatre
2 High Street, Sunninghill nr Ascot.
Ticket Agency 01628 822 982,
www.novellotheatre.co.uk
10 December–15 January
– HANSEL & GRETEL
Pantomime fun featuring
the sweetest house and
the most useless witch
ever. Tickets £16.50,
child £14.50.
The Camberley Theatre
Knoll Rd, Camberley, 01276 707 600,
www.camberleytheatre.biz
8 December–2 January – ALADDIN
Sonny Flood (Hollyoaks) stars as
Aladdin in this exciting new
production of the classic story.
Tickets £16.95, conc. £15.25,
various discounts available.
The Wycombe Swan
High Wycombe, 01494 512 000,
www.wycombeswan.co.uk
11 December–9 January –
PETER PAN
Steve McFadden, from Eastenders,
stars in the role of the villainous
Captain Hook in this swashbuckling
version of Peter Pan.
Tickets from £17, conc. £2/£3 off,
discounts available.
Visit Find us more now theatre at www. listings familiestvw.co.uk - www.familiestvw.co.uk/theatre
Out & About
Laura’s Star at Norden Farm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
11-12 December – ROBIN HOOD &
HIS MERRY HOODIES
A hip-hop pantomime brought to you
by the talented young performers of
Mo’s Pantomime Company. 1pm & 5pm.
Tickets £10, conc. £8.
Call 0797 783 6865 to book.
15-18 December – ONCE UPON A TIME
A tale set in Pantoland and presented by
Berzerk Productions. Tickets £9.50/£8.50.
Box Office 0118 324 0800,
www.readinginfo.co.uk
Abi Titmuss, the Wicked Fairy
in Cinderella at The Anvil
Thames Valley West
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