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Theatre Round-Up: Panto And Christmas Shows In London

The pick of this year’s festive shows.

Kiss Me Kate at the Old Vic

What’s On In London Theatre 27 Nov-3 Dec

Our top tips for the best theatre, opera and seasonal shows opening in London this week.

The Comedy of Errors at the National Theatre

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 29 November – 5 December

Our pick of the best theatre, dance, opera, music and art shows opening this week

Royal Ballet: Tales of Beatrix Potter. Photo by Johan Persson

Arts Ahead: What’s New in London 14 – 20 December

As Christmas creeps closer, London’s cultural calendar rolls over and lets its tummy be tickled by endless children’s shows and pantomimes. Where else in the world can you see a Hamlet adapted for kids in the same city as the Hoff stars as Hook in Peter Pan? There’s also Japanese cinema, American art and French farce. And dancing squirrels.

Black Watch. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 30 Nov – 6 Dec

This week’s Arts Ahead features plenty of festive fare for younger theatre audiences, as well as some Shakespeare, some schmaltz, an annual Snowman, and a touch of ventriloquism. There’s also a smattering of exciting new contemporary art shows, and a new Climate Change gallery opening at the Science Museum…