For the fifth and final part of our Christmas roundup we’re covering some of the shows in the Capital. There’s so much going on this Christmas that we were spoilt for choice and very sorry we couldn’t include every show. Feel free to get in touch with us and tell us about some of the great shows you see over the festive break.

Petrushka
Little Angle Theatre, Angel
Featuring the music of Stravinsky and written by celebrated poet John Agard, this is a fabulous production with real heart. Please see our review of Petrushka.
http://www.littleangeltheatre.com

The Famous Five
Tabard, London : 8 December – 10 January
Enid Blyton’s Five on a Treasure Island brought to life on stage. Anne, Dick, Julian, George and Timmy are all there on stage for a ‘jolly good show’.
http://www.tabardweb.co.uk/

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
artsdepot, London : 5 December – 3 January
Big Wooden Horse present the little known L Frank Baum story, which tells of the origins of Santa Claus who was raised amongst forest folk.
http://www.artsdepot.co.uk/

The Enchanted Pig
Royal Opera House, London : 10 December – 2 January
Original shown at the Young Vic back in 2006 the show comes to the Royal Opera House this Christmas. It’s a family friendly opperetta based on the clasic Romanian fairy story about a princess who is fated to marry a pig.
http://www.roh.org.uk/

Charlie and Lola
Hampstead Theatre : 10 December – 2 January
Everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, are spending the Christmas period in Hampstead in their absolutely ever so wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets and music.
http://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/

Stick Man
Soho Theatre : 10 December – 10 January
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?
http://www.sohotheatre.com/

and finally a plug for the show I was involved with…

James and the Giant Peach
Polka Theatre : 13 November – 13 February
Join James and his new-found insect friends as they embark on an extraordinary adventure which takes them halfway around the world. Along the way there are dangers and excitement, friends and enemies, music and laughter. Will James survive the journey and find the new life he longs for?
http://www.polkatheatre.com/

We hope you have found our Christmas Roundups useful and you all enjoy whichever shows you catch this Christmas.

Best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year,

The FCTBlog team