Boredom Busters

Stick Man

Scamp Theatre uses puppetry, live music and songs to present Julia Donaldson and Axel

Scheffler’s popular picture book about a lost stick man, who is trying to make his way back to the family tree. A bright and heart-warming Christmas tale that you’re guaranteed to enjoy quite as much as the little ones.

Leicester Square Theatre until 7 January.

For more information, visit scamptheatre.com

The Snow Queen

A girl voyages through snowy wastes in The Snow Queen, a magical story of friendship and love overcoming evil. Mike Kenny’s new adaptation of the magical Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale is perfect for primary school-aged kids. Plus, if they need any further encouragement, it’s the inspiration behind Disney’s incredibly popular Frozen.

Polka Theatre, South Wimbledon, London. For more information, visit polkatheatre.com

#LightUpXmas

The first memory-powered Christmas tree is in London this year, on the South Bank. The lights on the 7m tree will shine more brightly as people share their positive memories on Twitter and Instagram using #LightUpXmas. Behind the idea is the charity Marie Curie, reminding us that Christmas is about making happy memories.

From 4-17 December, mariecurie.org.uk