Amazônia Alternative Christmas fare about disappearing rainforest. Young Vic, London SE1 (020-7922 2922), from Nov 27

Angelmoth Return of this stylish, gothic adventure of a librarian. Lilian Baylis, London EC1 (0844 4124300), from Dec 18

Beauty and the Beast Told By an Idiot's delightfully Gallic romp. Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (024-7652 4524), from Nov 29

Cinderella From Melly Still, director of Coram Boy. With “ice-musician” Terje Isungset. Lyric Hammersmith, London W6 (0870 0500511), from Nov 28

Edward Scissorhands Matthew Bourne reprises his cutting edge version of the Tim Burton film. Sadler's Wells, London EC1 (0844 4124300), from Dec 2

Hansel and Gretel A promenade piece through enchanted forests galore: a day-long adventure. Barbican, London EC2 (020-7638 8891), from Dec 1

Hansel and Gretel A witty adaptation of the fairystory, directed by Erica Whyman. Northern Stage, Newcastle, (0191-230 5151), from Nov 28

Hansel and Gretel With music from the bhangra star Kuljit Bhamra and DJ Excalibur. Royal Stratford East, London E15 (020-8534 0310), from Nov 29

Heidi: A Goat's Tale Heidi's adventures through the eyes of her goats. No, really. Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough (01723 370541), from Nov 25

Home The Old Vic returns in tandem with acclaimed kids' company Travelling Light with a new show for ages 3 plus. Bristol Old Vic (0117 987 7877) from Dec 27

Horrid Henry: Live and Horrid John Godber adapts the children's books by Francesca Simon. Trafalgar Studios, London SW1 (0870 0606632), from Nov 21

Ida Barr: So This is Christmas Christopher Green returns as the OAP hip-hop star. Plus bingo. Not for kids. Barbican (020-7638 8891), from Dec 10

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe The C.S. Lewis classic by Birmingham Rep (0121-236 4455), from Nov 26

The Little Prince Anthony Clark reinvents Saint- Exupéry's fable of friendship. Hampstead Theatre, NW3 (020-7722 9301), from Dec 14

The Lost and Found Orchestra From the creators of Stomp!, a musical extravaganza emanates from an overflowing junk heap. Festival Hall, London SE1 (0871 6632584), from Dec 19

Matilda and Duffy's Stupendous Space Adventure A storm has silenced all music on Earth. Joanna Read's exuberant production intends to bring it back. Watermill Theatre, Newbury (01635 46044), from Nov 26

Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience Every J.K. Rowling book condensed in 75 minutes by muggles Dan and Jeff. Trafalgar Studios, London SW1 (0870 0606632), from Dec 1

Peter Pan J.M. Barrie's classic in a popular version by the director Rachel Kavanaugh. West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds (0113-213 7700), from Nov 22

Sleeping Beauty Rosy Fordham's unconventional, time-travelling take on the classic tale. Unicorn Theatre, London SE1 (020-7645 0560), from Dec 2

Mother Goose Clive Rowe offers another dame after raves for last year's Dick Whittington. Hackney Empire, London E8 (020-8985 2424), from Nov 29

The Snow Queen The icy monarch is bought to life with music, puppetry and dance. The Arches, Glasgow (0141-565 1000), from Dec 3

Oliver! Rupert Goold revives the Lional Bart classic, with Rowan Atkinson picking a pocket or two well into 2009. Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London WC2 (020-7494 5095), from Dec 12

Peter Pan Henry “the Fonz” Winkler returns for his third Captain Hook. Milton Keynes Theatre (0870 0606652), from Dec 5

The Scarecrow and his Servant Simon Read adapts Philip Pullman. Southwark Playhouse, London SE1 (0870 0601761), from Dec 10

The Snow Queen Al Seed directs Hans Christian Andersen's children's classic. The Arches, Glasgow (0141-565 1000), from Dec 3

The Snowman Much-loved staging of Raymond Briggs's modern classic returns again. Peacock Theatre, London WC2 (0844 4124322), from Dec 3

Treasure Island Keith Allen treads the boards as Bligh in Sean Holmes's lavish adaptation. Theatre Royal Haymarket, London SW1 (0845 4811870), from Nov 17

War Horse Queue for same-day seats if you want to see this extraordinary drama set in the First World War. Olivier, London SE1 (020-7452 3000), continuing

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