FILM Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium Dustin Hoffman stars as an eccentric 243-year-old toymaker who bequeaths his wondrous store to a young pianist, played by Natalie Portman. Opens December 14

FILM Enchanted Disney’s latest offering - a fantasy musical blending live action, animation and CGI - features Susan Sarandon as the wicked Queen Narissa . Opens December 14

DANCE The Snow Queen Sick of The Nutcracker? Michael Corder’s version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story is family ballet at its best. The Palace, Manchester to Dec 2, & London Coliseum, Dec 11-16. www.ballet.org.uk

OPERA The Adventures of Pinocchio Jonathan Dove turns his hand to Carlo Collodi’s fairytale about the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. The Grand, Leeds, Dec 21-29, then touring. www.operanorth.co.uk

THEATRE Cinderella The connoisseur’s panto choice: Stephen Fry has written the script, with music by Anne Dudley. Pauline Collins plays the fairy godmother and Sandi Toksvig narrates. Old Vic, London, SE1, Dec 4 - Jan 20 www.oldvictheatre.com

THEATRE Rapunzel Knee High Theatre’s fizzing production takes over the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank. Queen Elizabeth Hall, London SE1, December 18 to Jan 5.www.southbankcentre.co.uk

THEATRE Peter Pan More family musical than panto, Birmingham Rep’s Christmas show has music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drew. Birmingham Rep, Nov 28-Jan 19 (www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

THEATRE Cinderella Sunderland wins the award for biggest celeb panto appearance: Mickey Rooney, once accustomed to acting opposite Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn, plays Baron Hardup. Sunderland Empire, Dec 8 - Jan 6 (www.sunderlandempire.org.uk

THEATRE The Gruffalo’s Child Sequel to the original hit musical “The Gruffalo”, based on the book by Julia Donaldson. For 3 and over. Arts Theatre, London, WC2. To Jan 6 www.artstheatrelondon.com

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