The Night Before Christmas. A perfect alternative to pantos. Suitable for children aged six and over. Until February 2. Tickets priced at 5.50 to 12.50.

The Elves And The Shoemaker. A classic fairy tale about two elderly shoemakers. Until February 9. Tickets priced at 5 to 6. Polka Theatre For Children, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon. % 020 8543 4888.

Jack And The Beanstalk. Shane Richie, Geoffrey Hayes and Sadie Nine star. On until January 20. Tickets priced at 10 to 17. Show times; 2pm, 7.15pm. Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon Broadway. % 020 8540 0362.

Alice In Wonderland: Forbidden Theatre presents original musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale for Christmas. Until December 22; 7.30pm. Matinees on and December 22; 4pm. Wimbledon Studio Theatre, The Broadway. 7.30pm. % 020 8540 0362.

December 19, 2001 21:00