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works with a post-show discussion on Wednesday 21 November 2012. The Snow Queen Tue 4 Dec–Sat 5 Jan, times vary. £15–£19 (children £7). This adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale from playwright Mike Kenny follows the story of little Gerda and her race to save her brother Kay from the clutches of the evil Snow Queen.
■ HOWDEN PARK CENTRE Howden, Livingston, 01506 777666. Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 30 Nov–Sun 9 Dec, times vary. £8. A version of the classic fairytale from the New Town Entertainers about a boy who must defeat a Giant to save his princess in this family friendly pantomime. Cinderella Tue 11 Dec–Thu 13 Dec & Mon 17 Dec–Mon 24 Dec, 7pm. Fri 14 & Sat 15 Dec, 2pm & 7pm. £13.50 (£9; family £45). NLP Theatre company present a pantomime chock-a-block with sing-a-longs, slapstick and mayhem as Prince Charming goes on a mission to find the owner of the glass slipper. ■ MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK Craigallion Road, Milngavie, 956 6100. Puss in Boots Sat 8–Mon 24 Dec, times vary. £9 (£6). Join Bertha, Hamish and Puss on their journey in this pantomime from the Fizzgig Theatre Company. School parties. Booking essential.
■ PERTH THEATRE 185 High Street, Perth, 01738 621031. Scottish Opera: La Traviata Sat 24 Nov, 7.30pm. £14 (under 26s £5). See Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh. Mother Goose Fri 7 Dec–Sat 5 Jan, 10am. £19.50 (£17.50; under 16s £12.50). Perth Theatre’s eggsellent take on the classic festive panto, written by Alan McHugh.
■ PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATRE Port–na Craig, Pitlochry, 01796 484626. White Christmas Fri 30 Nov–Sun 23 Dec, 2pm & 7pm. £15–£32.50. Scottish production of Irving Berlin’s classic festive musical. ■ REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE 24–34 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, 01506 630085. A Christmas Carol Wed 21 Nov–Fri 23 Nov, 7.30pm. £12. A fun take on the Christmas classic, in which a team of badly rehearsed players attempt to stage their version of Dickens’ tale. Cinderella Sat 1 & Sun 2 Dec; Sat 8 & Sun 9 Dec, 2pm & 7pm. Mon 3 Dec–Fri 7 Dec, 7pm. £13.50 (£9; family £45). See Howden Park Centre, Livingston.
■ ROTHES HALLS Kingdom Centre, Glenrothes, 01592 611101. Jump Wed 28 Nov, 7pm. Thu 29 Nov, 1.30pm & 7pm. £3. See Platform, Glasgow.
■ TOLBOOTH Jail Wynd, Stirling, 01786 274000. The Intoxicating Rose Garden Thu 15 Nov, 8pm. £12 (£10). See Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. ■ THE TOWN HOUSE 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, 01698 452299. Sleeping Beauty Fri 7 Dec–Wed 12 Dec, Times vary. £13 (£11; family £39). Featuring Real Radio’s Steve McKenna, sing-a-long-songs, slapstick, mystery and magic for the whole family. Join Beauty, Chester the Jester and Prince Charming as they try to outsmart the Wicked Fairy.
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