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Aladdin

The classic adventure story of Aladdin and his magic lamp is brought to life in Hackney Empire’s own unique style. Starring Clive Rowe, Tameka Empson, Kat B, Stephen Emery, and featuring the voice of Sharon D Clarke.

Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 (020 8985 2424). Continues until Jan 9, 7pm. £9.50 -£22.50.

Cinderella

Join the beautiful Cinderella, Buttons, the Ugly Sisters and the handsome Prince in this traditional family pantomime. Starring Ortis Deley.

The Broadway Theatre, Rushey Green, Catford London SE6 (020 8690 0002). 7.30pm. £10.50, £13.

Dick Whittington

A daring and dashing Dick, a cool cat, the most lovely Alice, a Rat Father and his ridiculous Rat Pack all make for a purrfect pantomime treat for the whole family not to be missed!

The Broadway Barking, Broadway, Barking IG11 (020 8507 5607). Continues until Jan 2. 6.30pm. £14 /£10.

Aladdin

A magic carpet ride of a panto, as Aladdin, a poor boy from the mystical East, battles with the evil Abanazar to thwart his plot to rule the world. Will the help of the Genie of the Lamp's mighty fine powers be enough for Aladdin to overcome this wicked foe and win the heart of the beautiful princess?

Theatre Royal, Stratford, 15 Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 (020 8534 0310). Continues until Jan 16, 7pm. £6, £10, £16/£12, £19.

Mother Goose

Greenwich Theatre presents traditional panto fun for all the family to enjoy with their adaptation of Mother Goose.

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 (020 8858 7755). Continues until Jan 3, 7pm. £3.75-£22 £55.

Verdi’s Othello

Birmingham Opera Company presents an operatic production of the Shakespeare classic.

Argyle Works, Great Barr Street, Birmingham. (08444 77 1000). Continues until Dec 19, 7.30pm

Only When I Dance

Irla and Isabela are ordinary teenagers living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Both dream of leaving the shanty towns and becoming professional dancers – but will prejudice and poverty beat them? A powerful and beautiful documentary.

Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 (020 7372 6611). Continues until Dec 17.

Into The Hoods

The award-winning smash hit from the West End and two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals returns. Join two runaway kids on their adventures at the Ruff Endz estate. Meet aspiring singer Lil Red under contract to greedy producer Wolf, Prince, who is two-timing rapper Rap-on-Zel, and gold trainer-wearing DJ Spinderella.

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 (0844 875 0073). Dec 16. £27.50, £22.50, £20, £15.

KING OF THE CASTLE

Tell Terra presents this play which tells the tale of newly retired Cornelius, the head of the family, revealing his Christmas surprise. With plenty of laughs and a few home truths, we’re taken on a ride in this black comedy that dares to delve into family secrets.

Rich Mix, 34 -47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 (020 7613 7490). Dec 17, 18, 19. £12/£10.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs in the West End with a star-studded cast, including James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan and Adrian Lester. Directed by Debbie Allen.

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, London (0844 482 5170). £49.50, £40, £30, £20, £10.

Seize the Day

Jeremy Charles has got the face to represent as the first black mayor. Well-spoken, good-looking, with an appetite for change, he sold his pitch on reality TV, but can he be the real people’s candidate? Written by actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah. Part of the Not Black and White season at the Tricycle Theatre.

Tricycle Theatre, 269 High Road, London NW6 (020 7328 1000). Continues until Dec 22, 8pm. £10/ £15/ £20.

Detaining Justice

Justice is locked in a cold dark cell, his asylum application pending. His sister, Grace, would like to help but has been told to leave it in God’s hands. The clouds of recession loom, unemployment rises and the fight to remain is tougher than ever.

Olivier Award-winning playwright Bola Agbaje returns to the Tricycle Theatre with this excellent play as part of the Not Black and White season.

Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 (020 7328 1000). Continues until Dec 15, 8pm. £10/ £15/ £20.

Six Degrees of Separation

John Guare’s award-winning play, inspired by the story of a flamboyant con artist who claimed to be the son of Sidney Poitier.

Old Vic, 103 The Cut, Waterloo Rd, London SE1 (0870 060 6628). Opens January 2010. £15-£44.50.

THRILLER LIVE

Thriller Live is a spectacular, high-octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael Jackson – and the Jackson 5.

The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1. 8pm. £78. www.the-lyric-theatre.co.uk

SISTER ACT

Musical based on the hit movie.

The London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1 (0844 412 2704). Booking until Feb 2010, 7pm. £17.50/£60.

AVENUE Q

Adult puppet-based musical with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, story by Jeff Whitty.

Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2 (0844 412 5141 / 0844 847 1545). 7pm. £20/£50.

HAIRSPRAY

Award-winning musical version of the 1988 John Waters film.

Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2 (020 7379 5399). 7pm, £60.

STOMP

Percussive dance show performed by a UK rhythm dance troupe.

New Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London WC2 (0870 060 6627). 7pm. £47.50.

Published: 13 December 2009
Issue: 1402