Bath Life

Family Fun

 

12 DECEMBER
The Nutcracker
This Christmas rediscover Hoffmann’s original story in the egg’s very own Christmas production. A visual treat of giant Christmas trees made of candy, chocolate forests, spun sugar flowers, trees hung with glazed fruit and gates wrought from milk chocolate. But with the battle of the toys and exploding mouse heads, this adventure has more than enough to keep you entertained (until 10 Jan). The egg; 01225 823409

 

 

18 DECEMBER
Jack and the Beanstalk
In Bath this Christmas former Doctor Who and The Brothers star Colin Baker, director and dame extraordinaire Chris Harris, Emmerdale’s Susan Penhaligon, Lewis Bradley from Any Dream Will Do and pantomime favourite John Monie star in the family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (until 25 Jan). Theatre Royal, Bath. 01225 448844

18 DECEMBER
Jack and The Beanstalk
In Bath this Christmas former Doctor Who and The Brothers star Colin Baker, director and dame extraordinaire Chris Harris, Emmerdale’s Susan Penhaligon, Lewis Bradley from Any Dream Will Do and pantomime favourite John Monie star in the family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (until 25 Jan). Theatre Royal, Bath. 01225 448844

2 JANUARY
Half Price JANUARY
Enjoy half price admission throughout JANUARY at Horseworld Visitor Centre (until 31 Jan), Whitchurch, Bristol. www.horseworld.org.uk

15 JANUARY
Alice the Musical
Alice is at her school desk during a particularly dull lesson, when she discovers a rabbit in her classroom! In his rush, the rabbit drops a white glove and Alice decides to follow him... Enter Wonderland and join Alice on a weird, magical, musical journey, meeting up with a whole host of world-famous characters as you’ve never seen them before (until 17 Jan). The egg; 01225 823409

20 JANUARY
My House
Come and visit a very special house – where all is not as it seems. Watch the rooms and chimneys grow, and see how many shapes and textures you can spot (until 24 Jan, ages 18 mths-3yrs). The egg; 01225 823409

31 JANUARY
Jackajack
The tears of a little girl leave a curse lingering over the new world. Its destiny rests in the paws of one little puppy. Little Jack searches for her through the metallic forest – but will he be able to save himself? Enter a world of broken magic and strange creatures in this award-nominated new fairytale (ages 6-adult). The egg; 01225 823409