From Sleeping Beauty to Jack and the Beanstalk, Peter Pan to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, fairytales are coming to life on stage in star-studded glittering productions.
But if your family doesn’t like pantomime, there’s plenty of other shows in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to charm you over the festive season.
9. Sheffield
Jack Frost And The Search For Winter, Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, Sheffield, December 13 to 31, 2022.
A mischievous boy finds that he can freeze items simply by touching them. But when the snow melts, his magical power fades. This story, with important environmental themes, is enhanced by live music. Age guidance 3+ years. Tickets from £11, go to www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 249 6000. Photo: Brian Slater
10. Derby
The Christmas Toy Shop Mystery, Derby Market Place, December 9 to 30, 2022.
When her baby brother's beloved toy bear disappears into mysterious shop, a girl dusts off her deerstalker and grabs her magnifying glass to track it down. Babbling Vagabond presents this detective story full of seasonal magic and cheer. Tickets £14 and £11 (concessions), go to www.derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 255800. Join Lucy as she tries to unravel the mysteries, fish out the red herrings and find the clues so she can retrieve her bothersome brother's beloved bear. Photo: Submitted