From Cinderella to Jack and the Beanstalk and Nutcracker!, all the great Christmas shows are on in London.

Nutcracker!
Accompany Clara on her magical journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr Dross's Orphanage, through an ice-skating winter wonderland to the candy kingdom of Sweetieland in Matthew Bourne's version of this Christmas classic.
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, EC1 (0870 737 7737, www.sadlers wells.com). £10-£40. 13 Dec-20 Jan.

Herggé's Adventures of Tintin
Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy must rescue their friend Chang, who has disappeared in a plane crash in the Himalayas.
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2 (0870 060 6631, www.tintintheshow.co.uk). £10-£40. 6 Dec-12 Jan.
Book tickets here

Cinderella
Stephen Fry's version of arguably the best-loved fairytale has all the usual ingredients of a pantomime, including passion, jealousy and love.
Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 (0870 060 6628). £10-£40. 4 Dec-20 Jan.
Book tickets here

Jack and the Beanstalk
In this classic Christmas pantomime, Jack swaps Daisy the Cow for some magic beans that grow into a gigantic beanstalk.
Barbican Theatre, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2 (0845 120 7550, www.barbican.org.uk). £8-£35 (children half-price). 1 Dec-12 Jan.

Christmas Carol Singalong
Jonathan Cohen returns by popular demand to lead the fun.
Royal Albert Hall, 189 Queen's Gate, SW7 (020 7589 3203, www.royalalberthall.com). £11-£40. 21 Dec at 7.30pm, 22 Dec at 1.30pm & 4.45pm.

Elgar on Boxing Day
Join Julian Lloyd Webber and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the music of Elgar.
Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2 (0845 120 7550, www.barbican.org.uk). £19.50-£37.50. 26 Dec.

Viennese New Year's Gala
This wonderful gala evening featuring favourites of the Strauss family and friends has been a Barbican tradition for more than 30 years.
Barbican Hall, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2 (0845 120 7550, www.barbican.org.uk). £37.50-19.50. 1 Jan.