Events: Christmas Play Local


If it’s a bit of drama and escapism you’re after this festive season, then there’s no need to go too far afield, with a whole variety of theatre for all ages on your doorstep.

If you fancy yourself as an amateur sleuth, don your trench coat and grab your magnifying glass for a Murder Mystery Dinner and Christmas disco at Highbury Hall on 6th December. Hunt for clues and interrogate the witnesses to see if you can solve the crime. Afterwards, with the murderer safely behind bars, you can bust some arresting moves on the dance floor. The £38.50 ticket includes a three course meal.

For more family-friendly festive fantasy, the MAC is playing host to two Christmas shows this season. ‘The Snow Dragon’ is for ages 3 and over, and takes you into a magical, mysterious world of comedy and song from 26th November to 8th December. ‘Hansel and Gretel’ adapts the classic fairytale with live music and clowning, for ages 5 and over, from 3rd to 14th December. Both also have accompanying workshops available and tickets range from £9 to £13.50.

And it wouldn’t be Christmas without our uniquely strange British tradition of pantomime, but leave the kids at home for this one! Brought to you by irreverent performers the Dirty Old Folkers, ‘Old Mother Goose’ is strictly for adults and will be followed by a Christmas sing-along. Catch it at the Kitchen Garden Cafe on 16th December, or at the Hare & Hounds on 21st and 23rd, both on York Road in Kings Heath. Tickets are between £10 and £12.

Also look out for comedian Tank Sherman at Highbury Hall on 12th December and a special Christmassy Storytelling Cafe at the Kitchen Garden Cafe on 18th December.

Booking in advance is recommended for all of the above events.

(Published in 'My Moseley and Kings Heath' October 2013)

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