00:00At the Birmingham Hippodrome, audiences will be treated to the much-anticipated return
00:09of Peter Pan, running from the 21st of December to the 2nd of February. The production promises
00:16a star-studded cast, led by Birmingham's own Alison Hammond as the Magical Mermaid, alongside
00:22comic favourite Matt Slack, who returns for his 11th season as Smee. Expect stunning sets,
00:28special effects and plenty of familiar faces from Neverland, making it a treat for the
00:34whole family.
00:37Over at The Rep, two festive productions are set to light up the stage. First, there's
00:42The Snowflake, based on Benji Divey's beloved story. Running from the 5th of December to
00:48the 12th of January, it tells the tale of a snowflake, a young girl and her grandfather,
00:53all searching for their own place in the world. It's a perfect choice for younger audiences
00:59and those seeking a gentler Christmas story. In contrast, The House of The Rep will be
01:05hosting a darker, more thrilling festive offering, A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story, from the
01:1014th of November to the 5th of January. This spine-chilling retelling of Dickens' classic
01:15tale, adapted by Mark Gatiss, promises to captivate audiences with its supernatural
01:21special effects and a cast including Matthew Cottle as Scrooge and Rufus Hound as Jacob Marley.
01:30Finally, at the Royal Southern Coalfield Town Hall, Robin Hood, the merriest panto in the
01:35land, will bring traditional panto fun from the 7th to the 31st of December. Packed with
01:41songs, slapstick and a dangerous archery competition, this family-friendly production promises plenty
01:47of laughs. The show will feature local stars including Anna Cumble and Jairus Bartlett,
01:53ensuring it's one of the highlights of the holiday season.
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