Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, Battersea, 020 7223 2223.
Around The World In Eighty Days. This year's big Christmas musical at the BAC follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his quest to circle the globe. From the same team which brought you Seven Brides For Seven Brothers and The King And I this promises to be fantastic. Opens tonight to January 12, 2002, 7.30pm, Sun 5.30pm, mats Sat 2.30pm Tues Thurs 1pm, £4.50- £12.75.
Meat And Two Veg. A crackling off the wall comedy based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Marooned in post war Britain it's boiled eggs and strong tea for the tank topped Cartoon de Salvo and rock and roll is about to become the next big thing. Opens January 2, 8.30pm, Sun 6.30pm, £5.50-£8.75.
Battersea Power Station, Battersea, 020 7957 4090.
Cirque Du Soleil. Astounding sets, incredible effects and astonishing feats of acrobatic artistry come to town in this circus with a difference. Closes December 30, daily 7.30pm, mats Sat, Sun 3.30pm, £13-£39.50.
Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood, 020 8542 6644.
Cinderella. Fun packed adaptation of the story suitable for children aged three and above. Saturdays and Sundays 2pm, 4pm £5.
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, 01372 742555/742227.
Jack and his Magical Beanstalk. Spectacular family pantomime with Roman Marek as Jack and TV personality Rick Bowers. Closes January 12, call the box office for times and prices.
The Fairfield, Barclay Road, Croydon, 020 8688 9291.
Cinderella. Mr Blobby and Darren Day star in this lavish production. Will Cinderella get to the ball, will the slipper fit and will she live happily ever after? Closes January 20 2002, 7.30pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, £9.50-£16.50.
The Nutcracker. The Russian National Ballet stage Tchaikovsky's magical ballet. With glittering costumes and traditional fairytale staging this is a great show for the whole family. Closes Monday December 31.
New Victoria Theatre, The Peacock Centre, Woking 01483 761144.
Aladdin. Pantomime fun with John Inman, Gary Wilmot, Russ Kane and Vanessa Feltz making her panto debut as the Genie of the Lamp. Closes January 27, 7.30pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, £9.50-£17.50.
Orange Tree Theatre Clarence Street Richmond 020 8940 3633
Have You Anything To Declare? French farce. On the night train to his honeymoon a young man fails to consummate his marriage because he is interrupted by a customs officer asking if he has anything to declare. Due to his flagging ardour his new in laws threaten to hand their daughter over to a new suitor unless the situation is rectified in three days. Closes February 2, 7.45pm, £5-£15.50
Polka Theatre For Children, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, 020 8543 4888.
The Night Before Christmas. For Jimmy Tibbs it doesn't feel like Christmas Eve. His grandparents are acting strangely, there is frost on the inside of the house and who is the strange woman in the garden? The Night Before Christmas is the perfect alternative to pantomimes and is suitable for children aged six and over. Until February 2002, £5.50-£12.50.
The Elves And The Shoemaker. A classic fairy tale about two elderly shoemakers. With two actors and puppets this perfect for younger children. Closes February 9 2002, £5-£6.
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond 020 8940 0088.
Cinderella. Julian Clary and Postman Pat star in this year's pantomime, complete with ugly sisters and a handsome prince. Closes January 20th, 7pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2pm, £10-£17.
Riverhouse Barn, Manor Road, Walton upon Thames, 01932 253354.
Beyond The Fridge. Songs and sketches which take an irreverant look at Christmas and provide a welcome antidote to a surfeit of mince pies, carols and robins. Opens Thursday January 3-Sunday 6, 8pm, £8-£10.
Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon 020 8680 4060.
Dick Barton Episode III: Tango Of Terror. After two highly successful shows Dick Barton returns for the latest installment in his long running battle against EFIL (Evil Foreigners In London). Closes Sunday February 3, 8pm, matinees Mon Tue 6.30pm, Sun 5.30pm, £6.50-£12.50.
Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon Broadway 020 8540 0362.
Jack And The Beanstalk. Shane Richie, Geoffrey Rainbow' Hayes and Sadie Nine star in this extravaganza. The timeless fairy story follows the adventures of Jack after he sells his cow for a handful of magic beans Closes Sunday January 20 £10-£17, 2pm, 7.15pm.
December 28, 2001 15:01
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