Theatre Listings December 7-13

Around The World In 80 Days. This year's big Christmas musical at the BAC follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his quest to circle the globe. 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.

Nothing To Declare. Fragments of a Red Cross lorry are scattered across a deserted highway. A would-be interior designer agonises over the perfect colour scheme to transform the wreckage into her ideal mobile home. Something out of the ordinary. 8pm, £3.50-£4.75, closes December 13.

Progress In Flying Machines. From amateur birdmen who jumped off high buildings with only a pair of false wings to the wearisome reality of jet lag, Progress In Flying Machines voyages through the world of aerial ships to the heart of a dream. Closes December 9th, 8pm, Sun 6pm, £5.50-£8.75.

The Gathering. Hip Hop culture and contemporary theatre fuse into an uncompromising, hilarious depiction of Afro-American life. Closes December 9, 8.30pm, Sun 6.30pm, £5.50-£8.75.

Shadow Boxer. A young boy growing up in Trinidad is punished with licks and rewarded with kung fu movies to keep him in line; it works until he discovers James Brown and girls. December 6 - December 8, 7.30pm, £3.50-£4.75.

Barton Green Theatre, Elm Road, New Malden, 020 8942 0155.

Top Girls. Caryl Churchill's tale of strong women and their lives. Closes December 8th December, 7:45pm, £5.

Charles Cryer Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, 020 8770 4950.

The Night Before Christmas. A mischievous elf pretends to be hard at work in Santa's grotto on Christmas Eve, but he is secretly hiding toys for himself. Father Christmas explains to the elf what Christmas is all about. From Friday 7-24 December, 11am, 2pm, 7pm, £6.50.

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. November 22 - 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 742555/227.

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Recreate the sights and sounds of the swing era. Tuesday only, 8pm, £12.40-£15.50.

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? Opens Friday, December 14, 7.30pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, £9.50-£16.50.

Hampton Hill Theatre, High Street, Hampton Hill, 020 8979 9499.

Wind In The Willows. A new adaptation of Kenneth Graham's classic story which tells of the adventures of Ratty, Mole and Mr Toad. Opens tomorrow- December 15, 7.30pm, mats Sun 6pm, Sat 2.30pm.

Hook Parish Hall, Hook Road, Chessington, 02083973932.

Pinocchio. Christmas pantomime with proceeds to The Kingston Cancer Unit Appeal. Fri 7th Dec & Sat 8 Dec 2001, 8pm Evenings 2.30pm matinee, £5.00-£6.00.

Mary Wallace Theatre, The Embankment, Twickenham, 020 8744 0547.

The Taming Of The Shrew. Shakespeare's comedy about the battle of the sexes. Tonight-December 15th, 7.45pm, mat Sat 3pm, Sun 6.30pm, £5-£6.

New Victoria Theatre, The Peacock Centre, Woking 01483 761144.

Rock n' Roll Heaven. Get ready to rock and roll when this musical celebration hits the stage, recreating the sounds of Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Elvis and many others. Closes tomorrow, 8pm, £9-£21.

Aladdin. Pantomime fun with John Inman, Gary Wilmot, Russ Kane and Vanessa Feltz making her panto debut as the Genie of the Lamp. Opens Thursday December 14-January 27, 7.30pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5.30pm, £9.50-£17.50.

Orange Tree, Clarence Street, Richmond 020 8940 3633

Have You Anything To Declare. French farce about a man trying to consummate his marriage. Opens December 12, 7.45pm, £5-£15.50

Oval House Theatre, 52-54 Kennington Oval, 020 7582 7680.

Souls. An explosive comedy which looks at what binds brothers together. Three brothers are brought back together by their mother's death, but sparks are going to fly after the funeral. Closes December 8, 7.45pm, £5-£8.

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 fairytale about two elderly shoemakers. With two actors and puppets this perfect for younger children. Closes February 9 2002, £5-£6.

Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney, 020 8788 6943.

The Wind In The Willows. This stunning interpretation is suitable for all the family. Opens Thursday December 13-Sunday 16, 7.45pm, mats Sat Sun 3pm, £5-£7.

Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond 020 8940 0088

Murder By Misadventure. Robert Powell and Liza Goddard star in this stylish thriller. Closes tomorrow, 7.45pm, £8-£22.

Cinderella. Julian Clary and Postman Pat star in this years pantomime, complete with ugly sisters and a handsome prince. Opens Thursday December 13, 7pm, other shows 1.30pm, 2pm, £10-£17.

Richmond Drama School, The Studio Theatre, Parkshot College, Parkshot, Richmond, 020 8439 8944.

The Golden Pathway Annual. Coming-of-age comedy about a boy growing up after the Second World War. Closes December 8th, 7.30pm, £5.

The Riverhouse Barn Theatre, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames 01932254198.

Morag McLaren. The Scottish West End singer and comedienne in a special one-off Christmas Cabaret. Sunday December 9th, 7.30 pm £8- £10.

The Rose and Crown Theatre, 59-61 High Street, Hampton Wick, 020 8296 9100.

Illusion. A show which takes the audience on a fantastic adventure which is full of magic and dance. Monday 3 - December 23, 8pm, mats Sat-Sun 2.30pm, £6-£24.

Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon 020 8680 4060

Dick Barton Episode III: Tango Of Terror. After two highly successful shows Sick Barton returns for the latest installment in his long running battle against EFIL (Evil Foreigners In London). Opens tonight-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 the timeless fairy story which follows the adventures of Jack after he sells his cow for a handful of magic beans. Opens tonight-Sunday January 20 tickets £10 tonight only, £10-£17, 2pm, 7.15pm.

Wimbledon Studio Theatre

L'avare (The Miser). A triangle of deceit and intrigue, desperate situations, and desperate remedies give an unforgettable taste of French playwright Molire at his best. Closes tomorrow, 1.45pm, 7.30pm, £7.50-£5.

Alice In Wonderland. Musical Adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic story featuring the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and the Queen Of Hearts. Opens Tuesday-Saturday December 22, 7.30pm, mats Wed 1,30pm, Sat 4pm, £6-£8.

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