London Offers Much Children's Theatre This Holiday Season

Focusing on key venues presenting top quality theatre for children and young people, these listings highlight the best of theatre for children this Christmas. This listing is compiled by a consortium of venues aiming to raise the profile of high quality theatre for children in London - artsdepot, Half Moon Young People's Theatre, Little Angel Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, New Diorama, Polka Theatre, Stratford Circus, Unicorn Theatre.

Artsdepot presents CATCHING FATHER CHRISTMAS from 3 December - 2 January.

Amy is staying up late to catch Father Christmas. What she doesn't realise is that on Christmas Eve, there are plenty of others in her house with the same idea. Can our young heroine save Christmas and get back to bed in time?

The theatre is located at 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, N12 OGA. Tickets are £10/£8 conc or £32 for a family ticket. To purchase, call 020 8369 5454 or visit www.artsdepot.co.uk

Half Moon Young People's Theatre presents THE SLEEPING PRINCESS on Saturday 18 December.

Once upon a time, in a fairytale world, meet a Princess who fell into an enchanted sleep... This Christmas at Half Moon, a fast-moving retelling of the classic fairytale featuring beautiful puppets and integrated British Sign Language. For ages 3-7.

All tickets are £6. To purchase, call 020 7709 8900 or visit www.halfmoon.org.uk

Little Angel Theatre presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND from 20 November - 30 January.

On a lazy summer's afternoon Alice whiles away her time. Little does she know that a great adventure is about to begin... Join her as she encounters the White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts, in this puppetry adventure. For age 5+. And for younger children, HOLD ON MR RABBIT! is especially for 2-5 year olds.

Tickets are £5 - £13. Tickets for previews are £8 and family tickets are £42. To purchase, call 020 7226 1787, or visit www.littleangeltheatre.com

Lyric Hammersmith presents SNOW from 2 December - 2 January.

Lyngo, makers of Egg & Spoon and What a Wonderful World, return to the Lyric with a delightful interactive new show all about playing in the snow. This magical wonderland will even give you the chance to get crafty and make your own festive treat. Ages 2 - 7. A Lyngo and Lyric Hammersmith Production.

Tickets are £8 adults and £6 children with family tickets for £25. To purchase, call 0871 22 117 29 or visit www.lyric.co.uk

The New Diorama Theatre presents GRANNY'S CHRISTMAS JOURNEY from 30 November - 23 December.

It is that time for family getting together but for Granny Onie this is not so simple. A silly argument, all that time ago with her daughter, threatens to put a dampener on what should be a happy occasion. Determined to put things right, Granny Onie sets out on a journey to make things better. For children 3 to 5 years old and grown ups.

All tickets are £6. To purchase, call 0844 2090 344 or visit www.newdiorama.com

Polka Theatre presents THE SNOW QUEEN from 19 November - 5 February.

Mike Kenny's new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved fairy tale will take you on a journey through icy landscapes this Christmas as you enter the magical world of The Snow Queen. For ages 7 - 11. And for younger audiences...LOST AND FOUND is for age 0-5

Tickets are £8 - £16. To purchase, call 020 8543 4888 or visit www.polkatheatre.com

Stratford Circus presents THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS from 7 - 11 December.

A magical tale about a young girl waiting excitedly for Christmas morning, and a little mouse on a quest to ask Santa Claus why only humans get presents. A wonderful festive treat for families and school groups. For ages 3 +

All tickets are £6. To purchase, call 0844 357 2625 or visit www.stratford-circus.com

Unicorn Theatre presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from 4 December - 23 January.

Belle Brizzlewink has a fierce temper, but is pretty handy with a trowel. When her father meets the terrifying Beast, he is forced to trade his daughter for his life. Will she and the savage Beast be able to tame one another? For ages 7+

Tickets are £19 / £13 conc. Tickets for previews are £9 and family tickets are £54. To purchase, call 020 7645 0560 or visit www.unicorntheatre.com