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With a cumbersome script and no sense of danger or atmosphere, this production loses its way ...

This is a sprightly adaptation of Chris Haughton's popular book, adding circus skills, projections and BSL ...

Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser's anarchic evening has some bright ideas but it may be more fun for those taking part than onlookers ...

There's plenty of festive, fact-filled fun at this kids' show hosted by the cheery TV presenter ...

The beloved Christmas ballet, with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was first performed in 1892 ...

Absorbing adaptation is faithful to the original, with sepia lighting and a whiskery, curmudgeonly Scrooge pinching pennies in hard times ...

It won't win prizes for originality, but the joyful ensemble spirit of Clive Rowe's show will keep the kids happy ...

Two Edinburgh fringe favourites have teamed up to play mainstream entertainment titans Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in this festive season's most unlikely stage show ...

Marian and Robin plan to steal Prince John's gold in this musical take on the Sherwood adventures ...

Noel Streatfeild's classic about three adopted sisters who go to stage school is spirited, spiky and spectacular ...