Creation’s Christmas Carol, until 6 January, The North Wall. READ OUR REVIEW HERE Will Ebenezer Scrooge learn the error of his ways? From Victorian steam punk to a joyous Fezziwig party, and a generous serving of music, misers and Christmas spirits, this is a festive treat for the whole family BOOK NOW
Jack & the Beanstalk, Oxford Playhouse, Until Sun 7 Jan. READ ABOUT IT HERE Join Jack and his friends on an adventure of a lifetime, as they scale the beanstalk and take on a Giant. Full of infectious laughter, brilliant storytelling, singing, dancing, cheering for the goodies and booing for the baddies, fabulous festive fun for young and old alike. Tickets from £10 BOOK HERE
ASHMOLEAN Adventure – slots left in December and January. Come and meet St Nicholas, who inspired the real Santa Claus through one of the Ashmolean’s most magical exhibits in this family-friendly, interactive digital highlights tour with an animated retelling of the miracle featured in the 15th century painting. BOOK HERE
Cinderella, The Theatre Chipping Norton, until Jan 14. READ OUR REVIEW HERE In the small town of Santa Maria de las Orejas de Soplillo, aka Cinderella, is trying to save her beloved rain forest. With Latin American music and dance, a riot of colour and non-stop, laugh-out-loud silliness from beginning to end, come and join the carnival! BOOK HERE
Dear Father Christmas, Burton Taylor Studio, Until Sat 6 Jan. There’s a spot of bother at the North Pole. All the presents have been muddled up, a sack of letters has gone astray, the elves are misbehaving and a polar bear has knocked over the Christmas tree. Father Christmas needs your help! Visit the festive post-room for stories, songs and decoration making. For ages 3-6 and their family and friends. BOOK HERE
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, The Dodo’s Christmas Trail. 21 December to 7 January. Just drop in to take part at the Museum of Natural History and find all things festive in their collection with the help of one of their most famous exhibits, the Dodo. For all ages. Free. MORE INFO HERE
