Panto

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Until Sunday, January 3

Croydon's Ashcroft Theatre panto this year has a star-studded cast to entertain you.

The classic panto Snow White features The Magnificent Seven dwarves as well as some famous faces.

Letitia Dean stars as the Wicked Queen, Keavy Lynch is Snow White, and Sooty and Sweep will be putting in an appearance, too.

Tickets from £16.50, call 020 8688 9291.

For information on times go to www.fairfield.co.uk.

Aladdin

New Wimbledon Theatre

Until Sunday, January 10

No doubt about it - you get the most stars for your money in Wimbledon this Christmas.

The magical tale of Aladdin has last year's Croydon lead, Brian Blessed, as its resident celebrity.

But the role of the genie will be shared between three big names - Pamela Anderson, Ruby Wax and Paul O'Grady.

Tickets from £15, call 0844 871 7646.

For more information on times go to www.ambassadortickets.com/wimbledon.

Sleeping Beauty

The Churchill, Bromley

Until Sunday, January 10

Another panto favourite comes to Bromley, with Sleeping Beauty.

Will the princess find her prince? Will she wake up from her deep sleep in time? And can the Wicked Fairy ever be stopped?

Actress and singer Claire Sweeney stars as the Wicked Fairy, with comedian Kev Orkian as the jester.

Tickets from £18, call 0844 871 7620.

For more information on times go to www.ambassadortickets.com/bromley.

Other Theatre Previews

Thumbelina

Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, Carshalton

Until Thursday, December 31

Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story is this lovely tale for young children.

Thumbelina is a little girl no bigger than your thumb, but she's about to set off on an enormous adventure with goodies, baddies and lots of songs along the way.

For performances see www.suttontheatres.co.uk.

Tickets £9 adults, £8 children, call 020 8770 6990.

Twinkle, Twinkle

Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, Carshalton

Until Thursday, December 24

In The Wings Productions, the company who are putting on Thumbelina, also have this show for very little children.

Little theatre goers are welcome to join in with all the fun and songs, including Queen of the Night and Man in the Moon.

For performances see www.suttontheatres.co.uk.

Tickets £5 adults, £4 children, call 020 8770 6990.

Hansel and Gretel

Secombe Theatre, Sutton

Until Thursday, December 17

Two brave children venture into the woods to save their village from an approaching enemy.

On their adventure they find trolls, woodland creatures, and of course a wicked witch in a house made of sweets.

Performed by the Full House Theatre Company.

For performances go to www.suttontheatres.co.uk.

Tickets £11 adults, £9 children, call 020 8770 6990.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Fairfield, Croydon

Friday, December 11

Composer and conductor Carl Davis leads this Christmas concert.

Join in with sing-a-long carols and festive favourites.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets from £10, call 020 8688 9291.

Arthur Davison Family Concert

Fairfield, Croydon

Saturday, December 12

Popular orchestra the Arthur Davison Family Concert put on A Christmas Carol.

This is a special musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale featuring Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and Anderson's Sleigh Ride.

Look out for Santa and some carol singing, too.

Performance at 11am.

Tickets £9 adults, £7.50 children, call 020 8688 9291.

A Christmas Cracker

Barn Theatre, Oxted

Saturday, December 12

The Barn Theatre's Christmas event is one of the most popular in its calendar.

Festive family fun includes carols, music, readings and lots of decorations.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £12, call 01959 561811.

A Sound of Angels

Warlingham Church Hall, Warlingham Green

Saturday, December 12

The Coda Singers celebrate Christmas with a seasonal concert.

Music, carols, seasonal refreshments and a raffle in aid of the Orpheus Centre will all help to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £6 adults, £3 children, call 020 8660 9967 or buy on the door.

Dreaming of a Holy Night with Graham Kendrick

Fairfield, Croydon

Saturday, December 12

Graham Kendrick explores the mystery and wonder of the Nativity.

Songs explore the famous story of the Nativity and the meaning of Christmas.

Performance at 7.45pm.

Tickets from £12, call 020 8688 9291.

A Christmas Celebration

United Reformed Church, Caterham

Saturday, December 12

East Surrey Choral Society perform a selection of Christmas music, including carols and the rarely-heard Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens.

Including soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £7 adults, children free, including programme and refreshments, call 01883 346 308.

Salvation Army Christmas Praise 09

Fairfield, Croydon

Sunday, December 13

Croydon's Salvation Army celebrate their 46th Christmas Praise Concert.

Sing along with the carols and bands in this ultimate Christmassy concert.

Performances at 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

Tickets £8, call 020 8688 9291.

Celebrate Christmas

St Matthews Church, Chichester Road, Croydon

Tuesday, December 15

Croydon Philharmonic Choir invite you to celebrate Christmas with them by singing old favourites and new carols.

There'll be readings on a Christmas theme and Crispian Steele-Perkins and Ian Le Grice will both perform.

You can enjoy mince pies and mulled wine in the interval.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £12 adults, £6 children including refreshments, call 07903 011 477.

The Little Shop of Horrors

Fairfield, Croydon

Wednesday, December 16 until Saturday, December 19

If all those Christmas concerts and pantos are proving just too much for you, try something totally different at the theatre.

CODA present the cult musical Little Shop of Horrors, where nerd Seymour is trying to juggle his flower shop job with wooing his love interest.

But when a new and dangerous plant arrives at the shop, Seymour finds himself in a world of trouble.

Performances at 8pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 3pm.

Tickets from £15.50, concessions from £12, call 020 8688 9291.