Christmas Dance Shows
There will be Nutcrackers aplenty, but more than that, Christmas Dance 2018 celebrates winter in all its forms. Here are the key shows for London families
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet kicks off The Nutcracker season with its unsurpassable Peter Wright production of this most Christmassy of tales, with its glorious Tchaikovsky score
Read more ...English National Ballet, Nutcracker, London Coliseum
Not to be outdone, English National Ballet brings its own version of Nutcracker (dropping the definite article) to the Coliseum, in a production by its former Artistic Director, Wayne Eagling.
Read more ...Birmingham Royal Ballet, The Nutcracker, Royal Albert Hall
The Nutcracker season closes with Birmingham Royal Ballet's interpretation of the Peter Wright production, which manages to overcome all the handicaps of the cavernous Royal Albert Hall. Go, but don't buy Arena seats.
The Snowman, Peacock Theatre
On stage for 21 years and counting, this charming production of Raymond Briggs' favourite Christmas book, The Snowman, is ideal for the very little ones and loved by them. It'll be at the Peacock Theatre for the entire festive season.
Read more ...The Royal Ballet: Les Patineurs Triple Bill, ROH
Should you want an alternative to Christmas-themed shows, but still within the spirit of the season, then the Royal Ballet's delightful triple bill celebrating winter is an unmissable treat.
Read more ...Matthew Bourne/New Adventures, Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells
For the grown-ups in the family, Sadler's Wells has a very special treat this winter season: Matthew Bourne's reworking of his phenomenally successful Swan Lake, with its complement of feral male swans. This one will sell out very fast!