ALADDIN
■ MUSSELBURGH The Brunton, Mon 19–Sat 24 Dec, thebrunton.co.uk
Festive family panto about a young man granted three wishes by a genie. Expect local references, chart hits and lavish costumes. Written and directed by Mark Cox.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
■ STIRLING Stirling Castle, Thu 22 & Fri 23 Dec, chapterhouse.org
The heartwarming tale of the miserly Scrooge who encounters ghosts of Christmas present, past and future to learn how to change his ways. Performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
■ EDINBURGH Festival Square, until Fri 23 Dec, edinburghschristmas.com
Award-winning musical featuring original jazz songs by Louis Jordan. Presented by Underbelly in association with Cameron Mackintosh. Part of Edinburgh’s Christmas.
LAST CHRISTMAS
■ EDINBURGH Traverse Theatre, until Fri 23 Dec, traverse.co.uk
Returning home for Christmas, Tom is confronted with the ghosts of his past. Forced to face his demons, he attempts to rescue his family and his future. Will Tom be able to save it all in time? Age 12+.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS
■ DUNDEE Dundee Rep, until Fri 23 Dec, dundeerep.co.uk
Puppet show for kids about shapes.
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THE PRINCESS AND THE PIE BY MORAG FULLARTON
■ GLASGOW Òran Mór, until Fri 23 Dec, oran-mor.co.uk
Festive panto for grown-ups. When Queen Jockina McTatty of Scone tries to find a bride for her son and heir, Prince Angus, the whole of Weegie Land is in thrown into a frenzy.
SCROOGE: THE MUSICAL
■ PITLOCHRY Pitlochry Festival Theatre, until Fri 23 Dec, pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story of the cantankerous, miserly Scrooge.
MOON DOG AND THE CHRISTMAS STAR
■ DUNFERMLINE Carnegie Hall, until Sat 24 Dec, onfife.com
Combining puppetry, clowning and a beautiful original score, Moon Dog is the perfect Christmas treat for young children. For kids aged 3 to 6, and their families.
BLACK BEAUTY
■ EDINBURGH Traverse Theatre, until Sat 24 Dec, traverse.co.uk
Anna Sewell’s classic tale is brought to life by Andy Manley and Andy Cannon.
SCOTTISH BALLET:HANSEL & GRETEL
■ EDINBURGH Edinburgh Festival Theatre, until Wed 28 Dec, scottishballet.co.uk
Christopher Hampson choreographs Scottish Ballet’s lavish production of the classic folk tale.
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MOTHER GOOSE
■ DUNFERMLINE Alhambra Theatre, until Thu 29 Dec, alhambradunfermline.com
An eggstravaganza of a pantomime with lavish costumes and sets.
ALADDIN
■ GLASGOW SECC, until Sat 30 Dec, secc.co.uk
Aladdin gets the panto treatment in 2016. Starring Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
■ GREENOCK Beacon Arts Centre, until Sat 31 Dec, imaginetheatre.co.uk
Panto fun for the whole family, featuring Still Game’s Mark Cox and Jane McCarry.
GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
■ DUNDEE Dundee Rep, until Sat 31 Dec, dundeerep.co.uk
See review in this section.
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
■ EDINBURGH Royal Lyceum Theatre, until Sat 31 Dec, lyceum.org.uk
Anthony Neilson brings to life a Victorian version of the classic Lewis Carroll tale. Part of Edinburgh’s Christmas.
MAMMA MIA!
■ EDINBURGH The Edinburgh Playhouse, until Sat 7 Jan, mamma-mia.com
The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA continues to storm the UK.
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HANSEL & GRETEL
■ GLASGOW Citizens Theatre, until Sat 7 Jan, citz.co.uk
Dominic Hill directs this festive production from the team behind 2014’s A Christmas Carol.
DICK MCWHITTINGTON
■ ABERDEEN His Majesty’s Theatre, until Sun 8 Jan, aberdeenperformingarts.com
Panto fun with Elaine C Smith, Alan McHugh and Jordan Young.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
■ EDINBURGH King’s Theatre, until Sun 15 Jan, edtheatres.com
Festive panto featuring Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott.
More reviews and listings at list.co.uk