Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders

Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas - Birmingham Rep

Showing now until Sunday, January 18, 2026

At The Rep, it’s Christmas in Victorian London but in the West End – where dreams come true and nothing bad ever happens – a flurry of performers are suddenly dying mid-scene. Scotland Yard rules out foul play…until the world’s greatest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, discovers an intriguing link to The Twelve Days of Christmas. The game is afoot!

Racing against the clock to save French Hens, find Gold Rings and rescue Mother Goose, Sherlock plunges himself into mortal danger.  Will this really be the last stand for our hero, or will his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and rival hotshot detective Athena Faversham ensure he lives to consume another Christmas Pudding…?

This World Premiere comedy whodunnit is penned by Fringe-favourites and comic geniuses, The Penny Dreadfuls’ Humphrey Ker and David Reed, with brand new songs by legendary musical theatre duo Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

A laugh-out-loud festive murder mystery, join us at 221b Baker St this Christmas for mischief, mayhem and a Partridge in a Pear Tree! For everyone aged 10 to 110!

For more information and to book, see here.

Cinderella - Lichfield Garrick

Friday, November 21 to Sunday, January 11, 2026

Don't miss this year's hilarious, fun-filled, family pantomime Cinderella starring Lichfield Pantomime favourite Sam Rabone!

Once again, this fabulous, festive production is written by Paul Hendy, directed by Daniel Buckroyd, and produced with Evolution Productions - the same creative collaboration behind last year's smash hit, Jack and the Beanstalk!

With hilarious comedy, beautiful sets and costumes, and a magical cast, Cinderella promises to be Lichfield Garrick's funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever!

For more information and to book, see here.

Winter Light Trail - Trentham Gardens

Friday, November 21 to Sunday, January 4, 2026

Returning Christmas 2025! Step into a brand new illuminated light trail through Trentham Gardens this winter.

Watch little faces light up in awe and wonder at the festive surprises around every corner. This year’s trail takes new twists and turns, over a mile long, and will feature never-before-seen displays, mesmerising new soundscapes and plenty of interactive installations to delight the whole family! This year’s winter light trail is the place to be to create unforgettable memories with loved ones.

Plus there’s an apres bar and mini chalets, local independent food vendors, children’s funfair amusements, marshmallow toasting and more!

For more information and to book, see here.

One Parish Christmas Festival - Holy Trinity Hadley, Telford

Saturday, November 22 

Holy Trinity Hadley and Christ Church Wellington will be holding their combined One Parish Christmas Festival at Holy Trinity Hadley.

The festival will feature live Christmas music from amongst others the Telford Community Ensemble.

There will be a special appearance of Saint Nicholas, and there will be a wide range of stalls including Christmas decorations and special handmade gifts and craft items, cold and hot food stalls.

The special culmination of the day's entertainments will be a Lantern Walk through the church grounds with the One Parish Singers.

For more information, see here.

Santa Safari - West Midlands Safari Park

Saturday, November 22 to Wednesday, December 24

A magical festive day out at West Midlands Safari Park the whole family will love! Combining a four-mile winter Safari with an unforgettable visit to Santa in his beautifully decorated Grotto.

With your pre-booked time slot, you’ll begin your journey at the Discovery Trail, where one of Santa’s cheerful Elves will greet you and guide you through a magical North Pole adventure. Along the way you can spot some elves making some gifts ready for the workshop! You'll also encounter some delightful characters and be dazzled by the northern lights…

Relaxed Santa Safari Sessions also available. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Magical Christmas Experience - Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn

Saturday, November 22 to Wednesday, December 24

Santa Claus is coming to Hockerhill! A magical Christmas experience awaits where children can enjoy a 10-minute session with Father Christmas, receive a festive gift, sip on hot chocolate, decorate a biscuit and play to their hearts’ content in Hockerhill’s play areas. 

SEN sessions are also available on selected dates.

A festive treat for the whole family – don’t miss the chance to create Christmas memories with Santa.

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas Wonderland - Drayton Manor 

Selected dates between November 22 to December 31

Step into a winter wonderland at Drayton Manor this Christmas, where magical memories are made around every corner! Hop aboard the Twinkle Express, enjoy festive family fun, and don’t miss a visit to the Enchanted Santa’s Grotto, where little ones can meet Santa and receive a special gift.

New for 2025: Explore Elftoria, filled with festive surprises and elf-sized charm, and experience the magic of our brand-new Cinderella pantomime – a dazzling show packed with songs, sparkle, and seasonal cheer.

Whether you're here for sparkling lights, heartwarming shows, or a touch of festive magic, Christmas at Drayton Manor is a seasonal celebration you won’t want to miss!

For more information and to book, see here.

Festive Fun - Alton Towers

Selected dates between November 28 to January 4, 2026 

Get set and enjoy a whole host of selected family rides and attractions including the UK’s only CBeebies Land at Alton Towers! 

Soak in the atmosphere of Towers Street in all its merry brilliance with fantastical sights and sounds throughout the day, and join in the festive fun and enjoy theme park entertainment and activities, creating magical memories with the whole family!

For more information and to book, see here.

The Santa Experience - Park Hall Countryside Experience, Oswestry

Selected dates between November 29 and December 24

An unforgettable Christmas experience! The Santa Experience is a wonderful way to make festive memories with your children at Park Hall Countryside Experience. 

Come along to the farm for an extra special visit to see Santa and his elves. Every child will receive a generous gift from Santa to take a little bit of magic home with them.

Plus, there'll be some pantomime fun with a Christmas show!

For more information and to book, see here.

Winter Wonderland - Wonderland, Telford Town Park

Saturday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 23

Discover the magic of Winter Wonderland at their daytime event, including personal Santa visit in Winter Village with a wrapped premium gift; visit Mrs Claus; enjoy five rides and Christmas maze; strike a pose with Elsa and Anna! (subject to availability); real life snow; Christmas biscuit icing and three daily activities with the characters; 11 acres of Christmas themed woodland to explore; meet the Grinch; scavenger hunt and Wonderland pencil; on site gift shop and catering - and more! 

Also enjoy An Evening in Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 12 and Friday, December 19.

For more information and to book, see here.

Dick Whittington - Shrewsbury Theatre Severn

Friday, November 28 to Sunday, January 4, 2026

Tommy J Rollason (ITV Britain’s Got Talent) is back for his fourth year in Shrewsbury! They will be joined by BAFTA and Olivier winner Tim Whitnall, Cara Dudgeon, Ollie Wray (Les Misérables, West End) and Lottie Stone!  

The show, written by Telford-born Paul Hendy, produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, is the same team behind more than a decade of Box Office smash-hit pantomimes at Theatre Severn.

Join Dick Whittington and his streetwise cat for this purr-fectly magical pantomime, filled with toe-tapping tunes, laughter and a host of outrageous characters! 

For more information and to book, see here.

Gala Youth Christmas Charity Concert - Wrekin College

Saturday, November 29

Wrekin College will welcome The Beaumaris Youth Band from Anglesey, conducted by Peter Cowlishaw, who will be joined by the award winning Wrekin College Chapel Choir (four time Barnardo's Youth Choir of the Year finalists) and Wrekin Prep (formally Old Hall) Choir.

Over 150 young people will be giving up their Saturday evening to raise money for two charities, one based in Anglesey and the other one the Midlands Air Ambulance. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas Carols with Lichfield Cathedral Chorus - Shugborough Estate

Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, 30 November

Enjoy Christmas carols with Lichfield Cathedral Chorus at Shugborough Estate's Christmas opening weekend.

With audience participation encouraged, wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine or mince pie and enjoy well loved Christmas carols and some modern classics. 

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Fort more information, see here.

The Last Letter to Santa - Black Country Living Museum

Saturday, November 29 to Tuesday, December 23 

Every year millions of letters to Father Christmas race through the tunnels of the Black Country Living Museum to the Sorting Caverns before jetting off to the North Pole. The Post-Boat-Masters are experts at getting all the children’s letters to the big man himself and work flat out, boat after boat filled to the brim with letters.

This year is busier than most, and there are loads of brand new Post-Boat-Masters in training, who need your help to make sure that every letter, including your own, gets delivered through our tunnels, caverns and basins, and off to Santa.

You’ll need some magic, these aren’t just ordinary tunnels, you’ll be embarking on an adventure like none other, you’ll see elf houses, the elf wrapping factory, before floating off to Sorting Cavern and returning to a magical Christmas grotto.

For more information and to book, see here.

Sleeping Beauty - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, January 4, 2026

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not too far from our own, the wicked fairy Carabosse placed a curse on the Princess Beauty that before the stroke of midnight on her 21st birthday, she would prick her finger on a spinning wheel and sleep for all eternity!

Starring Danny Beard (Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK/Runner Up of Celebrity Big Brother 2025) as Carabosse, the most fabulous panto villain you’ve ever seen! Impressionist Debra Stephenson (Bad Girls/Coronation Street/Spitting Image) is the Queen, joined by TV’s Zak Douglas (G’WED/Lockerbie/The Good Ship Murder), musical theatre stars Solomon Davy (Grease/Hairspray) and Georgia Iudica-Davies (Heathers/Bat Out Of Hell) and of course pantomime royalty Tam Ryan and Ian Adams.

With a festive spirit only the Wolverhampton pantomime can bring, join us on a journey to break the curse in an all-new spellbinding pantomime adventure! Sleeping Beauty is the pantomime you could only dream of!

Don’t snooze on it, this fun-for-all-the-family show promises to be another spectacular West End quality show so book your tickets to secure the best seats and guaranteed festive fabulousness at The Grand!

For more information and to book, see here.

RAF Shawbury's Christmas Carol Concert - St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury

Tuesday, December 2

RAF Shawbury is hosting a Christmas Carol Concert featuring the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment. 

The concert is open to all and entry is free (registering essential), with donations and the collection going to charities supported by RAF Shawbury and St Chad’s. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Celebrating a Victorian Christmas - Blists Hill Victorian Town

Wednesday, December 3 to Tuesday, December 23

In the run-up to Christmas, step back to the Victorian era at Blists Hill Victorian Town and discover the origins of the festive traditions we know and love today.

Around the town, streets and buildings will be decked with traditional decorations, and visitors can take part in a variety of festive activities.

On 6-7 and 13-14 December, you can enjoy live festive music from choirs and brass bands and watch a dramatic retelling of A Christmas Carol and other Christmas stories in the special Victoria & Albert Playhouse.

For more information and to book, see here.

Ex Cathedra: Christmas by Candlelight -  St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury 

Thursday, December 4

A beautiful, candlelit celebration for the festive season from one of the UK's most renowned choirs

Ex Cathedra’s annual pre-Christmas concert has become a cornerstone of Shrewsbury's musical calendar, offering a feast of seasonal favourites both traditional and modern, together with a menu of inspiring readings, all served up by gentle candlelight.

For more information and to book, see here.

Ex Cathedra will also be performing Christmas by Candlelight at St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, on Saturday, December 13. For more information and to book, see here.

A Shoddy Christmas Carol - Lichfield Garrick

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, January 4, 2026

It’s Christmas Eve at Lichfield Garrick, the audience is seated, and the curtain’s about to rise - but there’s just one problem: the cast of A Christmas Carol hasn’t turned up. With only one actor, a panicking stage manager, and a deluded director left to save the show, the trio must attempt the impossible - staging Dickens’ festive classic with a collapsing set, missing props, and wildly conflicting ideas of how the story goes.

Cue quick changes, questionable accents, and chaotic carolling in this unhinged retelling of A Christmas Carol. 

Fresh from their hit UK Tour A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception, Shoddy Theatre are back with their most catastrophic festive production yet - a slapstick seasonal spectacular stuffed with silliness, spirits, and just a touch of Shoddy magic.

For more information and to book, see here.

Sleeping Beauty - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Friday, December 5 to Sunday, January 4, 2026

When the wicked fairy’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?

What do you think?? Well with more jokes than ever before, superb musical numbers, a live band and full professional cast this is set to be the biggest and best Gatehouse panto ever.

Also featuring panto veteran Ian Billings as King Louis, TikTok sensation Finlay McKillop as Prince Rufus, Staffordshire star Emily Vinnicombe as Fairy Flutterby and sensational Soleil Quarless as Sleeping Beauty herself, there’s something for all the family in this laugh-a-minute show.

Make your dreams come true and join us for the sensational family pantomime Sleeping Beauty – it’s what Christmas is all about.

For more information and to book, see here.

The Wizard Of Oz: A Wicked Pantomime - Walsall Arena

Ding Dong! Panto is back this Christmas with The Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Pantomime!

When Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a whirlywind somewhere over the rainbow, it’s time for adventure unlimited!

A misunderstanding involving the theft of some Ruby Crocs, rubs the Wicked Wench Of The West up the wrong way, and, green with envy, she vows revenge.

Luckily help is it at hand! With the fabulously popular Dame Glinda (The Good Wench Of Walsall) as her guide, Dorothy’s off down the Yellow Brick Road to find a way back home.

She’ll need all the brains, heart and courage she can get from the new friends she meets along the way—a scatty Scarecrow, a heavy metal Tin Man, and a cowardly Lion who just wants a cuddle.

Expect classic pop bangers, dazzling dancing, groanworthy jokes, and plenty of audience participation in a show bursting with all the panto silliness you’ve come to expect from Walsall Arena.

For more information and to book, see here.

Santa & Mrs Claus: Festive Fun - Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World, Telford

Saturday, December 6 to Tuesday, December 23

Light up your winter at the Father Christmas Experience at Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World.

What to expect: Help the elves with a festive craft, travel through the Winter Wonderland and meet Father Christmas (every child receives a small gift), join Mrs Claus and the Head Elf for a singalong and storytime (most days), full-day admission to all animals and dinosaurs included (10am–6pm).

Prefer a calmer visit? Quiet Sessions every Wednesday & Thursday — no singalong and reduced noise.

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas Village & Christmas Grotto - Exotic Zoo, Telford

Saturday, December 6 to Tuesday, December 23

Get ready to step into a magical festive wonderland this December as Exotic Zoo launches its all-new Christmas Village 2025!

This enchanting event promises fun for the whole family, with: market stalls, Candy Cane Café – sweet treats and holiday cheer, carnival games – exciting activities for all ages, food and drink stalls – seasonal snacks and hearty winter warmers. 

With twinkling lights, festive stalls, and the magic of Christmas all around, the Exotic Zoo Christmas Village 2025 is set to be a truly memorable holiday experience.

For more information and to book, see here.

Winter Funland - NEC Birmingham

Saturday, December 6 to Saturday, January 3, 2026

The UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair to Birmingham NEC!

It’s the perfect Christmas experience for all the family where you can enjoy 4 hours of unlimited funfair rides, skate on our gigantic ice rink, visit our amazing festival circus and watch our extreme motorbike show – all included in your ticket price!

Winter Funland is a great opportunity to wear your Christmas jumpers and get into the festive spirit….without worrying about the weather! Expect plenty of Christmas magic, with all the fun of the fair and a spectacular circus show.

They’ll be lots of smiles on the ice rink too, whether you’re gliding along like a pro or wobbling along with the help of one of our penguins!

Watch out for the mischievous elves who’ll be popping up around the event to help you make some special memories.

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas by Candlelight - Wolverhampton Arts Centre 

Sunday, December 7

Christmas by candlelight at Wolverhampton Arts Centre starring Wolverhampton born pianist Matthew James Richards as featured on Channel 4 TV series 'The Piano' will take you on a festive journey performing familiar Christmas favourites to get you in the festive season.

Including free hot drink and mince pie.

For more information and to book, see here.

The Grinch: BIG Christmas Steal - Brierley Hill Civic

Sunday, December 7, 22 & 23

A hilariously interactive holiday show for the whole family at The Civic! 

This Christmas, get ready for mischief, music, and magical mayhem in the most unforgettable festive adventure of the season!

Santa’s getting ready for the big night… but not everyone is feeling the holiday cheer. The Grinch is back – and this time, he’s not coming alone. He’s teamed up with none other than the mischievous Elf on the Shelf, and together, they’re determined to stop Christmas from happening altogether!  

For more information and to book, see here.

Aladdin - Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Wednesday, December 10 to Wednesday, December 31

Brought to you by, Ludwig Theatre Arts, this magical adventure promises all the sparkle, laughter, and festive fun of a traditional panto. Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and Widow Twankey on an action-packed journey filled with upbeat musical numbers, dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, a smoochy love story and plenty of audience participation. Oh yes, there is!

Over 80 local, young performers have been part of the pantomime journey over the last three years, along with local and visiting professional actors. The cast works with amazing choreographer, Leianne Bates of Insteps Dance Academy – homegrown talent galore!

The fabulous Jack Ludwig produces and directs the show along with co-producer Jess Laurie of Ludlow Assembly Rooms – Jack works with hundreds of local young people in achieving their artistic and performing dreams through his award-winning company, Ludwig Theatre Arts. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas by Candlelight at Shrewsbury Abbey

Thursday, December 11 - three shows 

The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at the beautiful Shrewsbury Abbey, by candlelight.

Featuring sing-along classics White Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Santa Baby, O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland and many more, this uplifting concert is the perfect way to celebrate a Holly Jolly Christmas with the whole family!

For more information and to book, see here.

A Holly Jolly Christmas - Oldbury Rep

Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14

Kick off your Christmas celebrations with Oldbury REP’s studio production featuring musical theatre songs from shows such as Elf, Calendar Girls: The Musical! and Annie to Christmas classics including Santa Baby, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas and White Christmas. 

Throw in some Christmas party singalong songs, a few carols and a nod to everyone’s favourite – pantomime! Not forgetting some new and original Christmas creative writing from Writing at the Rep Group.  

For more information and to book, see here.

Bella Acappella Christmas Concert - St John's Church, Ludlow 

Saturday, December 13

An evening of uplifting music featuring well known Christmas songs at St John's Church, Ludlow with Bella Acappella.

The concert will be raising funds for Hands Together Ludlow.

For more information and tickets, see here.

Big Christmas Singalong - St Martins in the Bullring, Birmingham 

Monday, December 15

Birmingham’s Choir with No Name return to St Martin's in the Bullring for their annual Christmas concert. As always there will be plenty of festive fun, audience participation, trumpets, seasonal songs old and new - and mince pies!

For a choir that has its roots in homelessness Christmas can be a mixed time – which makes this focus for celebration, sharing, joy and togetherness all the more meaningful and uplifting. And as if this wasn’t enough, we will be joined by friends of local community choirs Moseley & Rowheath Voices who will bring their own brand of Christmas carolling to the occasion! 

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas Light Show - Lichfield Cathedral 

Monday, December 15 to Sunday, December 21

Enjoy spectacular projections and beautiful lights around The Close and on the iconic West Front of the Cathedral. Enjoy popular carols and take a moment inside to reflect and celebrate this special time of year. A spectacular by the acclaimed animation team: Illuminos.

Includes after-hours access to the Christmas Tree Festival, Gift Shop and Crib. A perfect evening out for family and friends of all ages.

Allow around an hour for the full experience.

For more information and to book, see here.

Telford Pantomime: Cinderella - Telford International Centre 

Tuesday, December 16 to Friday, January 2, 2026

This Christmas, you’re invited to the biggest ball of all at Telford International Centre. Join Cinderella and her friends in this magical fairy-tale for all the family.

Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince. After the announcement that Prince Charming is going to hold a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all, but with the Ugly Sisters around, who knows what will happen. Maybe with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and a generous helping of fairy dust, and a glass slipper, perhaps Cinderella’s wish could come true and she will live happily ever after?

This magical pantomime features Great Songs, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Amazing Special Effects – It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

So, make sure you get your ticket for the biggest ball this year!

For more information and to book, see here.

Choral Christmas with Stephen Mangan - Symphony Hall, Birmingham 

Thursday, December 18

Stephen Mangan kicks off the festive season and presents the first of three festive concerts at Symphony Hall! You’ll hear your favourite Christmas carols performed by the full CBSO and our whole family of choirs.

If you’re new to our annual Choral Christmas tradition, expect carols, festive tunes and plenty of Christmas cheer – you'll even get the chance to join in!

Programme to include: Ding Dong Merrily on High, Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, In the Bleak Midwinter, Hark the Herald, Sussex Carol, Sleigh Ride and Feliz Navidad. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Brewood Singers Christmas Concert - St Mary & St Chad Church, Brewood

Thursday, December 18

This year The Brewood Singers are delighted to welcome the Shropshire Brass Ensemble as their guests. 

The singers will be holding a retiring collection for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, which is their chosen charity this year. 

For more information and to book, see here.

The Gingerbread Boy - Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

Friday, December 19

Deep in Fairy-tale Forest at Festival Drayton Centre, lives a remarkable boy made entirely of gingerbread! His lonely world is changed forever when Blake, a young lad from a nearby village, stumbles upon his incredible cookie cottage. Together, the two boys embark on a madcap journey of discovery.

And it’s Christmas Eve too... another surprise visitor is on his way!

Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand-new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences.

Meet Santa after the show, ticket includes a free present for every child.

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas with Of One Accord  - Shrewsbury Baptist Church

Saturday, December 20

Christmas concert with Of One Accord, Young at Heart and the Young Singers children's choir. 

For more information and to book, see here.

Christmas Concert -  St Augustine’s Church, Rugeley 

Saturday, December 20

Celebrate the festive season with a magical evening of music and community spirit at the Rugeley Christmas Concert, co-hosted by the Rugeley & District Lions Club. 

A heartwarming local event guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit, featuring Haywoods Community Choir and Uttoxeter Town Band. 

Ticket available from Instaprint, Rugeley (Tuesdays and Thursdays only), St Augustine’s Church Office during opening hours, or on the door - reservation recommended, please message Rugeley and District Lions Club to reserve via their Facebook page.

Christmas: The Candlelight Concert - Dudley Town Hall

Sunday, December 21

Xperience Live presents Christmas - The Candlelight Concert at Dudley Town Hall, an unforgettable festive musical celebration.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as our incredible singers and live band deliver a fresh take on your favourite classic Christmas songs, all performed live.

As the familiar melody of 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas' fills the air, join us for a magical evening illuminated by candlelight.

Featuring timeless sing-along favourites, including White Christmas, Santa Baby, Winter Wonderland, and many more.

For more information and to book, see here.

Wicked Wizard of Oz: Cirque Spectacular - bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham

Sunday, December 21 and Monday, December 22

The worlds biggest productions present a brand-new, breath-taking, cirque staging… of the Wicked Wizard of OZ. 

Join the arena stars of Elf - The Arena Spectacular, audience favourites Jordan Conway as the hilarious scarecrow and Kelly Banlaki as Dorothy on their amazing journey over the rainbow. Complete with a cowardly lion who is afraid to walk the high wire and a giant ten-foot tin-man transformer, they search for the Wicked Wizard played by the wacky Kev Orkian who runs the emerald circus. 

Only the Wizard can lead them through the enchanted forest to battle the broomstick flying green faced witch and her flying monkeys. Panto meets cirque… be amazed at Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz. 

With a cast of 60 and spectacular aerial stunts and amazing special effects this international class arena show is the event of the year, not to be missed at bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham.

For more information and to book, see here.

Hansel and Gretel - Theatre on the Steps, Bridgnorth

Saturday, January 10 to Saturday, January 31, 2026

Step into the enchanted Black Forest as the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel bursts to life on stage at Theatre on the Steps!

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, toe-tapping songs, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation, this is a magical treat for all ages.

Join Hansel, Gretel, and their friends on a wild journey through the woods where they’ll meet the lovable Dame Peggy Pumpernickel, her silly son Wally, the mischievous Nut-Meg and Basil, the dashing Prince Johann – and of course, the wicked Nightshade with her deliciously dangerous Sugar Candy Cottage!

Will Fairy Bluebell’s magic save the day? Will Gretel outsmart the evil witch? And will good triumph over evil in true pantomime style?

There’s only one way to find out – book your tickets now for a family show full of fun, magic, and adventure!

For more information and to book, see here.