Christmas Shows, Pantomimes and Seasonal Events
There are more Christmas events in our What's On section
Numberjacks - WIN a family ticket
Theatre Royal, 35 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1SD
18 December - 31 December 2011
For the very first time children's TV favourite, Numberjacks comes to the stage. Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure - and help them solve problems as they go! But watch out for the dastardly Spooky Spoon and Numbertaker who do all they can to get in the way....
The Numberjacks TV series won the Royal Television Society Award for Best Pre-School Educational programme two years in a row, acting as a building block for young children to learn about numbers, shapes and sizes in a fun and exciting way.
A wonderful introduction to theatre for children of all ages, the Live Show has all the fun, comedy, music and excitement from the TV show, and lots more!
Running time: 85 mins including interval
www.ambassadortickets.com/theatre-Royal-Brighton
Box Office: 0844 871 7617
Spamalot - WIN a family ticket
Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD
December 15 2011 - January 14 2012
Starring Marcus Brigstocke as King Arthur and Todd Carty as Patsy.
Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python's Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005.
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation's favourite Comedy song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.
Don't miss your night with the Knights of The Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium.
Evening shows: generally at 7.45pm but some Mondays at 6pm. Matinees 2.30pm (Saturdays and some Thursdays)
Running time: 2 hours
www.ambassadortickets.com/brighton
Box Office: 0844 871 7617
Cinderella
Connaught Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX
Friday 2 - 31 December 2011
Peter Pan
Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PX
Thurs 8 December 2011 - 1st January 2012
Peter Pan
Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ
9 December - 31 December 2011
Box Office: 01293 553636
Robin and The Big Freeze
Brighton Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UG
Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 December 2011
Thu 10am, 1.30pm, Fri 10am & 6pm, Sat 11am, 2pm & 6pm, Sun 11am, 2pm & 6pm
With suitcases and Sat Navs, the birds are getting ready to leave town. Robin remains; he's got lots to do like tweeting at anyone who comes near his patch and posing for Christmas cards. But the snow is on its way and lots of it ... is everyone ready for the big freeze?
A festive family treat, Robin and the Big Freeze breaks the ice and warms the heart with fantastic puppets, live music and bird-watching for all - whether you're fleeing the nest or ruling the roost this Christmas!
Age: all ages
Price: £8 adults, £6 children, £25 family ticket (2 adults and 2 children)
Tel: 01273 700747
www.brightondome.org/events/Robin-and-the-Big-Freeze/3811
Shoe Baby
Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton
Sat 17 December - Sat 31 December 2011 (not 25 or 26 Dec)
Times vary so please see the Komedia website below.
Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show! A fantastical sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air, the zoo all in a shoe! Shoe Baby is adapted from the book written by well known author, Joyce Dunbar, published by Walker books. The music is written by talented musician, Tom Gray of the award-winning band Gomez.
Suitable for 2-6 year olds
'A great glittery adventure' ***** 3 Weeks
'Wonderful, magical children's theatre at its best' Edinburgh Guide
'Absolutely fantastic' The Guardian
http://www.longnosepuppets.com/
For tickets and prices visit www.komedia.co.uk/brighton or tel: 0845 293 8480
Royal Pavilion Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
12 November 2011 - Sun 22 January 2012
Sessions run from 10am to 10.15pm daily.
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or tel: 0844 847 2352 or go to www.royalpavilionicerink.co.uk
Holiday on Ice - Tropicana Win a family ticket
Brighton Centre
Friday 13 January - Friday 29 January 2012
Opening on Friday 13th January, the first show is helping The Rockinghorse Children's Charity by giving a percentage of the proceeds to the charity.
Times and prices visit www.brightoncentre.co.uk or tel: 0844 847 1538 Group sales: 01273 292695
Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
17 December to 22 December 2011
Father Christmas visits Brighton once again in the extraordinary surroundings of the Royal Pavilion. Enjoy a Dickensian tour of the palace in your best fancy dress, as part of this unforgettable family Christmas treat.
Father Christmas visit £7.50 per child aged 15 and under (includes gift) in addition to Royal Pavilion fee (special rates for Brighton & Hove residents).
Brighton and Hove residents, half price admission to the Royal Pavilion with free admission for up to four children (proof of residency required BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41)
Please book in advance, telephone 03000 290902
All ages
Bluebell Railway Santa Specials
The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park Station, TN22 3QL
Every weekend in December plus the 23rd and 24th
Santa visits every child on board and every child receives a gift, entertainment and refreshments on the trains
Tickets: Tel: 01825 720806 or visit www.bluebell-railway.com
Santa Specials on the Lavender Line
Dec 4. 10, 11, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
See website for prices and times www.lavender-line.co.uk
Winter Ceilidh
Corn Exchange, Brighton
Tuesday 20th December 2011 More details.....
Christmas Magic at Drusillas Park
Dashing into Drusillas Park with a bumper sleigh full of presents, Santa merrily takes ho-ho-host in his magical Christmas Cottage during weekends from December 3 and then daily from December 10 - 23 inclusive. Full of enchantment and the wonder of Christmas, the cottage is jam packed with presents and other festive treats ready for delivery on Christmas Eve. For a small additional charge children have the opportunity to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas gift.
During this time, the festive cheer will spread throughout the Park. Visitors can jump aboard the Thomas & FriendsTM train to complete the Bauble Challenge.
The Drusillas elves will also be busy showing children a selection of seasonal activities in the Wacky Workshop. There will also be the opportunity for children to have their faces painted as reindeers, fairies or even a Christmas pud.
Opening times: 10:00am until 5:00pm (last admission 4:00pm). For further details please telephone (01323) 874100 or visit the website at www.drusillas.co.uk
Santa at Spring Barn Farm
Sat 10 & Sun 11 and 17-24 Dec inclusive
Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road, Lewes, BN7 3ND
Santa lands at Spring Barn Farm on the 10th and 11th December and then again from 17 - 24 December inclusive. Meet Santa in his stable and then listen to the fesive story from one of the elves before travelling through the new winter walkway to choose a present from Sants's toyshop.
Normal park admission applies plus a £2.75 charge per child to visit Santa and receive an early Christmas gift.
01273 488450 and www.springbarnfarm.com