BEST LONDON SHOWS FOR CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS 2012

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BEST LONDON SHOWS FOR CHILDREN THIS CHRISTMAS 2012

Posted by southoftherivermum on November 18th, 2012. Filed under: Uncategorized.

There is always so much on offer in London for children in the run up to Christmas. Last December we went to see the brilliant Matilda, Snow Queen and The Snowman. It’s the perfect way to get in the Christmas mood especially if you get the opportunity to take in the Christmas lights whilst ensuring you don’t get caught in the crowds doing their last minute shopping.

photo of Stick Man - Live On Stage!

Our Christmas show season has started early for us this year with a trip to see the brilliantly irresistible Stickman at the Leicester Square Theatre. It’s performed by Scamp Theatre who put on a run of Tiddler and Other Teriffic Tales at the Southbanks’s Udderbelly. If you have young children (between the ages of 4-7) then I really recommend The Stickman.

In case you are a grandparent or someone who is in charge of booking a Christmas Show but isn’t that familiar with contemporary children’s books, Stickman is the festive offering from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. As well as Stickman the pair have collaborated to write and illustrate some of the best picture books including The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale, ZOG and my favourite, Room on the Broom.

“Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.” But it’s dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree?

The Stickman, however, should come with a bit of a health warning. It idealises the traditional family set up of two loving parents and three good and adoring children. If you have any other set up at home you could come out feeling rather inadequate going into this often highly stressful time of year as we are all striving towards perfection.

Don’t let that put you off, however. It is brilliantly acted and was a delight for both Little T and me and will make the perfect start to Christmas as Santa drops in to the Stick Family Tree.

Tickets are £14.50 and £12.50 for children.

I’ll be posting other Christmas favourites as we head towards the big day. Do let us know which Christmas shows you have enjoyed.