 Christmas at Wollaton - Twixmas Offer
 Until Sun 31 December
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
There are just five days left to experience Christmas at Wollaton!
Use code TWIXMAS when booking online to get 50% off all timeslots until Sunday 31 December. Join friends, family and loved ones for a unique and exciting spectacle, with surprises and picture-perfect moments around every corner.
You can also save time on the day by booking your car parking in advance for just £5 per car.
 Winter Wonderland
 Until Sun 31 December
Old Market Square
Enjoy the last few days of festive fun at Winter Wonderland - it's a great day out for all the family.
Skate above the crowds on the Sky Skate ice path, enjoy the ground level ice rink, indulge in tasty food and drink and get a twinkling view of the city on the observation wheel.
It's best to book in advance for the attractions to avoid disappointment on the day. Nottingham city residents can get 10% off super off-peak and off-peak ice skating.
Dick Whittington
 Until Sun 14 January
Theatre Royal
TV favourite and panto legend Shane Richie leads the cast in the title role, and TV Doctor and children’s BAFTA winner Dr Ranj plays Spirit of The Bells. Musical theatre star Anne Smith is rodent-in-chief, Queen Rat, Emily Beth Harrington is Alice Fitzwarren, panto dame extraordinaire Iain Stuart Robinson joins as Sarah the Cook, and performer Kenan-Lewis Smith stars as Dick Whittington’s trusty sidekick, Kitty Cat.
Join Dick Whittington as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness journeying to become Lord Mayor. Can he outwit the evil Queen Rat and free the city from her team of revolting rodents? Find out in the ultimate magical pantomime adventure!
Packed with all the traditional panto ingredients Nottingham audiences know to expect, don’t miss the action-packed pantomime that promises to be full of laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
 Cinderella
 Until Sat 13 January
Nottingham Playhouse
Polish your glass slippers and line up your pumpkins for you shall go to the ball! Nottingham Playhouse's legendary panto is the most enchanting story of them all - the magical tale of Cinderella.
You’ll be booing Cinderella’s surly sisters Rose and Violet, swooning at Prince Charming, marvelling at the Fairy Godmother and enjoying an added touch of fabulous glamour and glitz from Nottingham’s favourite panto dame John Elkington.
With live music, dazzling dance and comedy chaos galore, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family.
Narnia at Newstead
 Until Mon 1 January
Newstead Abbey
This festive season, Newstead Abbey is hosting a magical Narnia at Newstead experience.
See the enchanting installations with a self-led walk through the historic house, or book onto a family friendly house tour and learn all about the Abbey (weekend only).
Sinfonia Viva's New Year Gala
 Sun 31 December
Royal Concert Hall
Take a tour of some of the world’s most popular orchestral music.
In one night visit imperial Vienna (Strauss waltzes), Bohemia (Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances) and the wilds of Norway (Grieg’s In The Hall of the Mountain King). Then journey to Mexico, sultry Seville and the American West with popular dances, opera arias and showtunes, including music from Oklahoma!
The concert is timed to fit perfectly into New Year’s Eve, however you choose to celebrate. The music starts at 6pm and finishes at 8.15pm, so you can enjoy time with friends afterwards or get home to watch the fireworks.
Peter Pan - The Arena Spectacular
 Tue 2 January
Motorpoint Arena
This adaptation of J.M Barrie's much-loved tale will fly into arenas for a spectacular spin on the timeless classic adventure.
Although the show has traditional pantomime elements, it is so much more...including a stellar cast with Boy George debuting as Captain Hook!
The cast of 50 includes cirque performers, dazzling aerial stunts, a giant battle and a death-defying escape from a locked water tank by rising comedy star Jordan Conway playing Peter Pan, plus a large troupe of Irish and Highland dancers.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
 Until Sun 31 December
Lakeside Arts
This beautiful, warming, wintery tale is the story of a bother of a boy, a mithered mother and a grand old brass band of a granddad. All set in the village of knitters, with fingers flicking and needles clicking - this is a place where every new Christmas jumper has a tale to tell.
Inspired by the famous Aesop fable this wonderful play sees a gifted group of actor-musicians become a whole host of hilarious characters, including the baaarmy sheep, and perhaps even a scary wolf or two.
Relaxed performances are available on Thursday 28 December.
Just the Tonic - NYE Comedy Special
 Sun 31 December
Metronome
Just the Tonic brings the comedy, Metronome serves the drinks, you bring the laughter and cheer!
Described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country, and with Just the Tonic’s notorious reputation for the best comedy line-ups in the country, you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town.
Book for the early show (7pm) or late show (9pm) to work around your NYE plans.
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