Hansel + Gretel
Northern Stage ... until early January 2009
Combining the creative energies of Neil Murray and Erica Whyman — and following the company's tradition of innovative theatre for young people — this year's Christmas production is bound to be a delight.
Aladdin
Rosemary Branch Theatre ... until 14th January 2009
Grab a seat, and a cushion, and join Charles Court Opera for this delicious, stupendously silly production of a festive favourite. Plenty of audience participation and groan-worthy jokes.
Oliver ... now booking
Drury Lane Theatre
In Sir Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular revival, Rupert Goold is restaging Sam Mendes' acclaimed production, which will use every inch of London's greatest musical stage. Choreography: Matthew Bourne.
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Battersea Arts Centre ... until 5th January 2009
One of the most talked about productions of this years' Edinburgh Fringe: a stunning debut by multi-disciplinary company 1927. Beautiful fractured fairytale stories — 1927's highly crafted world is a sensual delight, utterly original and hugely engaging.
The Time of Your Life
Finborough, Earls Court ... until 20th December
Boasting the largest cast ever assembled at the Finborough, the Icarus Theatre Collective brings William Saroyan's best known play to life. Christopher Hone's intimate set immerses you in the action in a seedy 1930s San Francisco bar.
