'Dude! Where's My Teddy Bear' at the Tricycle Theatre
Christmas shows and pantomimes in London 2009
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Compiled by Natasha Polyviou
Updated: Wed Oct 7 2009 -
Roll up! Roll up! For Time Out's complete list of Christmas shows and family pantomimes in London. Our round-up includes treats for tiny tots, festive family productions and, of course, traditional pantos. It wouldn't be Christmas without them
Under-fives | Family shows | Pantos | Grown-ups
For under-fives
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Christmas Baking Time
Nov 27-Jan 3 2010, Lyric Hammersmith
A multisensory experience for younger children from Oily Cart, with seasonal baking aromas, doughy characters and snow storms of flour. Age 3-6. Read more
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Circus Minimus
Dec 29-Jan 3 2010, Unicorn Theatre
Lyngo Theatre's show takes the idea that every family is a circus and sets loose its toddling clowns, teenage lions and plate-spinning parents. Age 2-4. Read more
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Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Dec 11-Jan 18 2010, National Theatre, Cottesloe
Tickets are disappearing quickly for Dr Seuss's classic tale, adapted and directed by Katie Mitchell for three to six year olds. It opens in the National's Cottesloe and moves to the Young Vic in Jan. Read more
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Dude! Where's My Teddy Bear
Dec 29-Jan 2 2010, Tricycle
Children are encouraged to take a bear along to this teddy quest. Max teddy's missing so Granny and Max retrace their steps which leads them to the beach, where a Bermuda-shirted surfer is, like, totally prepared to help. This is where all the dude-ing starts, much to the childrens' amusement. Age 2-7. Read more
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Egg and Spoon
Dec 16-20, Unicorn Theatre
Lyngo Theatre's interactive show takes the audience through the four seasons from the comfort of floor cushions, with lullabies and games of peek-a-boo. Age 1-3. Read more
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Until Feb 19 2010, Polka Theatre
The Polka's new, playful version of the fairytale is directed by Jonathan Lloyd with music by Julian Butler. It's accessible to a wide range of audiences including visually impaired children and there are special versions for children aged 1-2 (early booking advised). Age 3-5. Read more
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Handa's Hen
Nov 25-Dec 13, Unicorn Theatre
The story of Handa and her friend as they go looking for Grandma's hen: puppet show based on the book by Eileen Browne. Age 2-5. Read more
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Something Else
Dec 1-23, Chelsea Theatre
An adaptation of a children's picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell which explores the touching friendship between two unusual creatures, Something and Something Else, from Tall Stories, the company behind 'The Gruffalo'. Age 3+. Also showing at Arts Depot on Sun Nov 8. Read more
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Splish Splash!
Dec 10-Jan 31 2010, Little Angel Theatre
Written by Lyndie Wright and directed by Christopher Leith, the revival of this puppetry piece from 2006 provides lots of interaction and an opportunity for young children to enjoy a watery world. Age 2-5. Read more
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What a Wonderful World
Dec 22-27, Unicorn Theatre
This highly interactive show from Lyngo Theatre celebrates the universe by singing to the Earth and playing with the baby stars. Age 2-5. Read more
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Hi-5 Surprise Party!
Wed Nov 11, Hammersmith Apollo
Stage show of the originally Australian TV programme (here performed by a British cast) featuring a five-piece band. The production includes educational segments, introducing shapes and colours and the concepts of rhythm and melody and solving puzzles. Suitable for pre-schoolers. Read more
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