{"id":4057,"date":"2014-11-20T12:12:56","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T12:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/news\/?p=4057"},"modified":"2023-03-28T13:39:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:39:12","slug":"christmas-shows-youve-got-see-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/christmas-shows-youve-got-see-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Shows You’ve Got to See in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ChildrenStars of Christmas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit quite like a festive children’s show. And London is packed with them! From musicals to pantomimes and even snow shows, the capital has it all. Here is our pick of the best for 2014:<\/p>\n

1. Antarctica<\/em> at Battersea Arts Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running from the 2nd of December to the 4th of January, Antarctica<\/span><\/a> promises to be an exhilarating show for young children. Staged by the Little Bulb Theatre, who also performed A Christmas Carol<\/em> on CBeebies, Antarctica<\/em> is all about exploration. Get ready for an unforgettable journey to meet perky penguins, gorgeous sea lions and naughty birds through the use of song, puppetry and plenty of snow. Antarctica<\/em> is an interactive show that will zoom you and your kids to the South Pole and back. Not to be missed!<\/p>\n

2. Edward Scissorhands<\/em> at Sadler’s Wells<\/strong>
\n\"BalletBallet performance<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands<\/span><\/a> is a ballet like no other. This totally up-to-date retelling of Tim Burton’s classic film is a treat for the whole family (even the ones that would normally moan at going to the ballet!). It runs from the 2nd of December to the 11th of January. But be warned: once you see one Matthew Bourne production, you’re bound to be hooked.<\/p>\n

3. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe<\/em> at The Rose Theatre Kingston<\/strong><\/p>\n

A little further afield, at The Rose Theatre in Kingston, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe<\/span><\/a> promises to be a delightful family show telling the classic Christmas story of Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter and their adventures in Narnia. Director Theresa Heskins, also artistic director of the New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire, has cast several local children, making this show a brilliant piece of community theatre at an impressively professional level. Running from the 30th of November to the 4th of January, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe<\/em> is worth a visit outside Central London. And a Kingston Travelodge makes a perfect riverside base<\/span><\/a> for your London break.<\/p>\n

4. Slava’s Snow Show<\/em> at the Southbank Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ChildChristmas clown (left)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The global hit returns to the Southbank Centre for a magical performance all about snow. Slava’s Snow Show<\/span><\/a> is the king of Christmas shows and will have even the grumpiest audience member filled with joy. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this is a beautiful work of performance art, exquisitely mastered by Slava and his troupe of clowns. You can catch them from the 17th of December to the 5th of January. Prepare to be snow-dazzled as you’re plunged into the fairytale Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n

London is a great place to take a Christmas break as there are zonks of kids’ Yuletide activities that won’t bore the adults. Stay in a London Travelodge<\/span><\/a> for complete comfort and ease of travelling, so you can stay in the Christmas mood.<\/p>\n

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