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Looking to get your live performance fix? York's theatre scene has plenty on offer this month.

// DECEMBER THEATRE DIARY

Information correct at time of publishing but subject to change. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.

YORK THEATRE ROYAL To book, visit: yorktheatreroyal.co.uk, or call 01904 623568

CINDERELLA

// 3 DECEMBER - 2 JANUARY York Theatre Royal’s all-new magical pantomime opens this month featuring CBeebies star, Andy Day. The fun-filled family-friendly production tells the timeless tale of Cinderella, relocated to the city of York.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

// 17 - 19 DECEMBER Head on over to York Mansion House to see The Penny Magpie Theatre Company bring an exciting version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol to life.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE To book, visit atgtickets.com, or call 0333 009 6690

ELF: THE MUSICAL

// 25 NOVEMBER - 3 DECEMBER Based on the popular 2003 film starring Will Ferrel, Elf: The Musical follows Buddy, a young orphan child who doesn’t realise he's human. With Santa’s permission, he heads to New York to discover his true identity and help the city remember the true meaning of Christmas.

DICK TURPIN RIDES AGAIN

// 11 DECEMBER - 9 JANUARY Berwick Kaley reunites his band of pantomime favourites including Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, AJ Powell and David Leonard for a production packed with madcap comedy, spectacular song and dance and, of course, a Wagon Wheel or two.

THEATRE @ 41 To book, visit: 41monkgate.co.uk

THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 3/4 THE MUSICAL

// 8 - 18 DECEMBER Pick Me Up Theatre brings the musical version of Sue Townsend’s best selling books to the John Cooper Studio. Adrian Mole is a 13¾-year-old misunderstood intellectual living in a cul-de-sac in 1981. The play follows his well-loved tale of teenage angst, unrequited love and family feuding.

FRIARGATE THEATRE To book, visit ridinglights.org

// 18 - 23 DECEMBER

FIZZY FINN FINDS HIS FEET

Join Riding Lights Theatre for a magical blend of story-telling, original music and puppetry. Finn is a fidget. His brain is ablaze with an unbreakable buzz and when Christmas brings some not-so-nice surprises, he decides to go on the run.

JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE To book,visit: josephrowntreetheatre. co.uk, or call 01904 501935

DICK WHITTINGTON

// 4-11 DECEMBER Rowntree Players present this year’s panto offering, Dick Whittington. Dick Whittington arrives in London to find arch-villain, King Rat wreaking havoc across the city. Expect song, dance and slapstick silliness as he teams up with Dame Dora and Duncan to stop King Rat in his tracks.

THE SNOW DANCER

// 14-16 DECEMBER A family-friendly one here: something isn’t right in The Great Wood, and the animals are desperate for a long sleep, but it is just too warm! They’re sick of nuts already, and Christmas is nowhere to be seen. Join Bad Apple Theatre for this eco-fable.

A SEASONAL CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE WITH DON PEARS AND FRIENDS

// 19 DECEMBER Celebrate The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Enjoy an evening of songs spanning the best of musical theatre from Don Pears and friends.