THE ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS SHOW

If ballet isn’t quite your thing, then the Royal Opera House is serving an alternative Christmas show this season to shock and delight its younger audiences. Ruination is a reworking of the classic Greek tale of Medea (spoiler: she didn’t murder her children) by the Olivier-nominated Lost Dog dance company. Because nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a Greek tragedy, eh? 1-31 Dec. Tickets from £4 (roh.org.uk)