GET INTO THE CHIRSTMAS SPIRIT WITH SCROOGE
What: A Christmas Carol
Where: Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport St, London, WC2H 7JB, 0845 017 5584, http://www.artstheatrewestend.com
When: November 14 – January 10
Price: £15.00-£37.50
About: Charles Dicken’s classic morality tale, adapted by Susie McKenna and Steve Edis with producers Tiny
Tim Productions. The Arts Theatre has gained a Victorian foyer to create extra atmosphere.
WANDER AROUND IN WONDERLAND
What: Winter Wonderland Children’s Show
Where: Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate, EC2N 3BA (020 7334 3983).
When: November 22, 3:00-6:00
Price: http://winterwonderland09.com
About: An afternoon of music, dance and fashion shows benefits Macmillan Cancer Support and Chase hospice care
for children!
CHILDREN’S CINEMA
What: London Children’s Film Festival
Where: Barbican Centre, Silk St, London, EC2Y 8DS, 0845 120 7500
When: November 21-November 29 Schedule online at londonchildrenfilm.org.
Price: £3-£5
About: Back for its fifth year, The London Children’s Film Festival hosts a variety of amazing films, workshops,
special events and activities for children and their families.
SKATE AWAY THE WINTER DAY
What: Winter Wonderland Hyde Park
Where: Serpentine Rd, W2 2UH, 020 7298 2100
When: November 21 – January 3
Price: Skating: £10-£13, Child: £7.50-£8, Family Tickets: £28-£34 , Skating, Wheel and Circus Package: £23-
£26.50, Family Tickets: £62-£70
About: For the third year, Hyde Park has undergone its family friendly seasonal makeover with last year’s
ambiance setting ‘Giant Wheel’ accompanied by the addition of a 35-minute show from the family-friendly
Zippo’s Circus and of course, lots of skating!
FAIRY TALES
What: Fairy School
Where: Coffee and Crayons, 915 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5HU, 0203 0801 050
When: November 22, 1:00-3:00
Price: £20 per child including snack and drink (bookings: 07847 472 015)
About: Sit and have a coffee while your little fairies and wizards dress up and take part in a variety of magic
themed games, dancing, music, face painting, balloon modelling, storytelling and crafts.
