TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Come From Away (musical) by by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. On September 11th, 2001, 38 planes with 6579 passengers are stranded in Gander, Newfoundland. Runs Sep 22, 2024, to Mar 2, 2025. Royal Alexandra Theatre,  1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com. ★★★★★

Into the Woods (musical) by Stephen Sondheim. Characters from various fairy tales find themselves in a magic woods. In concert. Runs Dec 28 to Dec 31. Koerner Hall, www.rcmusic.com.

The Lion King (musical) by Elton John et al. The stage version of the 1994 Disney animated film. Runs Nov 10, 2024, to Aug 30, 2025. Princess of Wales Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (musical) by John Logan. A stage version of the spectacular Baz Luhrmann movie musical. Runs Nov 19, 2024 to Jan 12, 2025. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre,  1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

The Nutcracker (ballet) by James Kudelka to music by Tchaikovsky. A boy and girl find a magic world under the Christmas tree. Runs Dec 6 to Dec 31. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Tatiana Stepanova. The Toronto International Ballet Theatre presents its version of the famous ballet. Runs Dec 21 to Dec 22. Bluma Appel Theatre, tolive.com.

Titanique (musical) by Marla Mindelle et al. A musical about Rose and Jack and Céline Dion. Runs Dec 5, 2024 to Jan 12, 2025. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre,  1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

’Twas the Night Before… (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. A circus show inspired by the Clement Clark Moore poem. Runs Dec 12, 2024, to Jan 3, 2025. Meridian Hall, www.tolive.com.

The Wizard of Oz (panto) by Matt Murray. Dorothy and her companions navigate the strange landscapes of Oz. Runs Dec 6, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025. Elgin Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

Alligator Pie (children) by the ensemble. The 2024 Soulpepper Academy ensemble presents stories by Dennis Lee. Runs Dec 11, 2025, to Jan 5, 2025. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

The Bidding War (comedy) by Michael Ross Albert. What happens when Toronto’s last affordable house is for sale? Runs Nov 12 to Dec 19. Streetcar Crowsnest, www.crowstheatre.com. ★★★☆☆

Big Stuff (comedy) by Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus. A look at the sentimental power of objects. Runs Nov 15 to Dec 15. Streetcar Crowsnest, www.crowstheatre.com.

A Case for the Existence of God (drama) by Samuel D. Hunter. A play about parenthood, financial security and empathy. Runs Nov 3 to Dec 6. Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave, www.coalminetheatre.com. ★★★★☆

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (musical) by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. A musical adaptation of the well-known book by Roald Dahl. For ages 6+. Runs Nov 12 to Dec 30. Young People’s Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales (storytelling) by Dylan Thomas. A reading of Thomas’s well-known tale. Runs Dec 22 only. Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Dr, 416-699-5871.

Cinderella in Muddy York (puppetry) by Ann & David Powell. The well-known fairy-tale is relocated to Toronto in the 19th century. Runs Dec 21 to Dec 28. VideoCabaret, 10 Bust St, puppetmongers.com.

Cocktails & Candy Canes (concert). A festive musical theatre evening of holiday song. Runs Dec 16 only. Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Ave, www.ticketscene.ca.

Countess Maritza (operetta) by Imre Kálmán. The wealthy Countess Maritza’s engagement is a fiction to keep suitors away but then a man she likes turns up. Runs Dec 29 & Jan 3 and 4. Jane Mallett Theatre, www.torontooperetta.com.

Craze (comedy) by Rouvan Silogix & Rafeh Mahmud. Two couples shelter from a storm for a late night drinking session. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 15. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com. ★★☆☆☆

Holiday! An Improvised Musical (musical) by Jan Caruana. Following audience suggestions the troupe creates vignettes about love, relationships and the true meaning of the season. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 21. Factory Theatre, www.factorytheatre.ca.

Honey I’m Home (drama) by Lester Trips Theatre. When Janine uploads her consciousness into her home it leads to a horrifying discovery. Runs Nov 21 to Dec 1. Factory Theatre, www.factorytheatre.ca.

It Sees You When You’re Sleeping (comedy) by Phil Rickaby. Susan receives an elf doll for Christmas that unleashes a malevolent force into her life. Runs Dec 19 to Dec 22. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 922 Queen St East, eldritchtheatre.ca.

Make It Reindeer (comedy) by The Second City. A mélange of songs and sketches about the holidays from The Second City’s archives plus new material and improv. Runs Nov 14 to Dec 31. The Second City, 1 York St, www.secondcity.com.

The Master Plan (comedy) by Michael Healey. Google decides to build an ideal city in Toronto. Runs Nov 24, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca. ★★★★☆

A Merry Munsch-Mas (musical) by M. John Kennedy. One actor performs four of Munsch’s Christmastime stories. For ages 4+. Runs Dec 14 to Dec 15. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave, tickets.ticketwise.com.

Murder at Sea (comedy). A nautical whudunnit featuring Hercule Perrier and other hilarious characters. Runs Dec 7 & 14. Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St West, mysteriouslyyours.ca.

Naughty, Nice & Undecided (comedy) by The Second City. Songs, scenes and characters about the holidays in a “nice” version for families and a “naughty” version for the late night crowd. Runs Nov 19 to Dec 31. The Second City, 1 York St, www.secondcity.com.

Oraculum (performance) by Denim & Pythia. Drag artists go on a journey of divine mystery through an online psychic reading website. Runs Dec 1 to Dec 15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

Pettson and Findus at Christmas (puppetry) by Humpty Dumpty Puppet Theatre. A kind old man and his playful cat prepare for the holidays. For ages 3-12. Runs Dec 14 to Dec 22. Studio N, 312 Dolomite Rd, puppettheatre.ca.

Playing Shylock (drama) by Mark Leiren-Young. When a performance of The Merchant of Venice is cancelled mid-performance by protests, the actor playing Shylock delivers a passionate appeal. Runs Oct 26 to Dec 8. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com. ★★★★☆

The Snow Queen Musical (children) by Haddon Kime. Gerda goes on a dangerous quest to rescue her best friend from the Snow Queen. For ages 6+. Runs Nov 22, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave, tickets.ticketwise.com.

Speakeasy Sunday: Holiday Edition 2024 (dance) by Vintage Taps. Vintage Taps is back with a one-of-a-kind experience that combines the festive warmth of the holidays with the glitz and glamour of the roarin’ 20s. Dec 1 only. Annette Studios, 566 Annette St, www.thevintagetaps.com.

Swordplay: A Play of Swords (comedy) by Sex T-Rex. A comedic love letter to swashbucklers. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 14. The Assembly Theatre, 1479 Queen St West, www.eventbrite.ca.

Unbelievably Believable (comedy) by Catherine Maleikova. On a December evening dreams come to life for a little mouse. Preview Dec 5, opens Dec 6, runs to Dec 15. Red Sandcastle Theatre, 933 Queen St East, twisteddog.ca.

Winter’s Whisper: Solstice Storytelling (storytelling). An evening filled with seasonal storytelling and music. Runs Dec 7 to Dec 8. Weston Commons, 34 John St, www.instagram.com.

Les Zinspiré.e.s: le nombre sublime (plays). Five new scripts by Ontario students are performed by professional actors. In French with English surtitles. Runs Dec 5, 2024, to Jan 10, 2025. Berkeley Street Theatre, theatrefrancais.com.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

The Christmas Story (pageant). Now in its 87th year, a re-enactment with music of the first Christmas. Runs Dec 7 to Dec 22. [community] Church of the Holy Trinity, www.thechristmasstory.ca.

The Emperor’s New Clothes (panto) by Lina M. Blue & Johnny Blue. An emperor is sold clothing so special that it is invisible. Runs Dec 6 to Dec 21. [community] Scarborough Village Theatre, theatrescarborough.com.

Munschstock! (children) by James Simon et al. Stories by Robert Munsch told with song and dance. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 7. [student] Young Centre, www.youngcentre.ca.

ALMONTE

J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow (performance) by Tom Allen. The story of the 18-year-old Bach’s 400 km journey to find a mentor. Runs Dec 7 only. Almonte Old Town Hall, tomtomallen.com.

BANCROFT

A Christmas Carol (drama). Another stage adaptation of the favourite tale by Charles Dickens. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 21. Bancroft Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.

BARRIE

Madame Minister (comedy) by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. A woman is treated poorly until she becomes the wife of a Cabinet Minister. Runs Nov 29 to Dec 7. Stevenson Heritage Mansion, www.tift.ca. ★★★★☆

BOBCAYGEON

Aladdin (panto) by Sarah Quick. A panto version of tales from 1001 Nights. Runs Dec 4 to Dec 15. Globus Theatre, globustheatre.com.

BRAMPTON

Swan Lake (ballet) by Andrei Litvinov. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine performs this ballet classic. Runs Dec 8 only. Rose Theatre, tickets.brampton.ca.

CAMBPELLFORD

A Westben Christmas Carol (drama) by Brian Finley. An adaptation of the Charles Dickens tale featuring traditional and original music. Runs Nov 30 to Dec 1. Westben Centre, www.westben.ca.

CAMBRIDGE

White Christmas (musical) by Irving Berlin. Two showbiz buddies try to help a struggling inn-keeper in Vermont. Runs Dec 4 to Dec 29. Hamilton Family Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

COLLINGWOOD

Alice in Wonderland: The Panto (panto) by Anne Raciunas. A panto version of the Lewis Carroll children’s book. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 21. Simcoe Street Theatre, theatrecollingwood.ca.

HAMILTON

A Christmas Story: The Musical (musical) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. A musical based on favourite 1983 movie. Runs Dec 4 to Dec 22. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

An Improvised Hallmark Christmas (comedy). A fully-improvised homage to Hallmark holiday movies. Runs Dec 6 to Dec 8. The Staircase, www.eventbrite.ca.

The Synch: Christmas Musical Parody (musical) by Emily Bolyea & Mason Micevski. The new Mayor of Hicksville and her dog rub the town’s rednecks in the meaning of Christmas. Runs Dec 6 to Dec 15. Melrose United Church, www.eventbrite.ca.

12 Tricks of Christmas Magic (magic) by Chris Westfall. Magic, humour and picture with Santa. Runs Dec 20 only. The Westdale, www.eventbrite.ca.

KINGSTON

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Charles Dickens. John D. Huston acts Dickens’s own solo stage version of his famous tale. Runs Dec 22 only. Tett Centre, www.eventbrite.ca.

Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny (children). Stage versions of two classic children’s books. For pre-K to Grade 3. Runs Dec 8 to Dec 9. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Andrei Litvinov. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine performs this holiday favourite. Runs Dec 5 to Dec 6. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

KITCHENER/WATERLOO

Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol (drama) by Richard Quesnel. The story of how Dickens came to write everybody’s favourite Christmas story. Staged reading. Runs Dec 1 only. Registry Theatre, www.eventbrite.com.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves (magic) by Rahul Menon. A mixture of storytelling and mind-bending magic. Runs Dec 7 only. Arts L:ecture Hall, Waterloo, www.eventbrite.ca.

Swan Lake (ballet) by Andrei Litvinov. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine performs this ballet classic. Runs Dec 7 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

UnHinged Festival of Disturbing Theatre (festival). Five plays written by sux playwrights in disturbing locations. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 14. Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre, Waterloo, https://kwlt.org.

LONDON

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Charles Dickens. John D. Huston acts Dickens’s own solo stage version of his famous tale. Runs Dec 15 only. The Aeolian, events.humanitix.com.

The Sound of Music (musical) by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II. A novice becomes the governess of seven children. Runs Nov 22 to Dec 29. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

MISSISSAUGA

The Nutcracker (ballet). The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents the holiday fovourite. Runs Dec 1 only. Living Arts Centre, www.mississauga.ca.

MORRISBURG

Miracle on 34th Street (comedy) by Mountain Community Theatre. A department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Santa Claus. Runs Nov 29, runs to Dec 15. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the years. Runs May 28, 2024, booking to Jun 24, 2025. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

Elf (musical) by Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin. A human boy raised as an elf at the North Pole wants to find his real father. Runs Dec 8 to Dec 18. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

Evolution (magic) by Greg Frewin. New large-scale illusions by Greg Frewin. Runs Oct 13, 2022, booking to Dec 30, 2025. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

THE SHAW FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 6 to Dec 22 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, two hours south from Toronto. For tickets and information phone 1-800-511-7429 or visit the website at www.shawfest.com.

At the Festival Theatre

My Fair Lady (musical) by Frederick Loewe & Alan Jay Lerner. The famous musical version of GB Shaw’s Pygmalion. Runs May 25 to Dec 22. ★★★☆☆

At the Royal George Theatre

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Tim Carroll. Another stage version of the famous story by Chalres Dickens. Previews from Nov 8, opened Nov 16, runs to Dec 22.

NORWOOD

A Westben Christmas Carol (drama) by Brian Finley. An adaptation of the Charles Dickens tale featuring traditional and original music. Runs Dec 7 only. Norwood United Church, www.westben.ca.

OAKVILLE

Big Fish (musical) by Andrew Lippa. Will looks to untangle the extraordinary yarns spun about his family’s history. Runs Dec 3 to Dec 10. [student] Studio Theatre, Sheridan College, www.sheridancollege.ca.

Mysteries of the Keyhole House (magic) by Ted Outerbridge. A magic show inspired the magician’s haunted house in Smith Falls. Runs Dec 31 only. Oakville Centre, www.oakvillecentre.ca.

Something Rotten! (musical) by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick. In Renaissance England the Bottom brothers write a musical to compete with Shakespeare’s plays. Runs Dec 5 to Dec 11. [student] Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, www.sheridancollege.ca.

ODESSA

Cinderella (panto). A panto version of the well-known fairy tale. Fot ages 5+. Runs Dec 19 to Dec 24. The Hall at Emmanuel United Church, torrentproductions.com.

ORANGEVILLE

Sleeping Beauty… A Fairy’s Tale (panto) by Debbie Collins & David Nairn. The authors take a well-known story, fracture it and put a topsy-turvy spin on it. Runs Nov 28 to Dec 21. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

OSHAWA

The Adventures of Robin Hood in the 6ix (panto) by Zac Mansfield. Six actors play 100 characters in this comic retelling of the familiar story. Runs Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025. Regent Theatre, regenttheatre.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

The Awakening (cabaret) by Frayne McCarthy. A woman seaches for her identity through dialogue and song. Runs Dec 18 to Dec 21. The Gladstone, www.thegladstone.ca.

Bear Grease (musical) by Crystle Lightning & Henry Andrade. An Indigenized version of the well-known musical. Runs Nov Dec 10 to Dec 14. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Chris Funk - Redefining Wonder (magic) by Chris Funk. A unique combination of music and magic. Runs Dec 3 only. Algonquin Commons Theatre, www.algonquinsa.com.

Cispersonnages en quête d’auteurice (comedy) by Catherine Bourgeois. Professional actors with disabilities struggle to find an idea for a future play. In French with English surtitles. Runs Dec 5 to Dec 7. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Le Cristal du temps (comedy)by Nicolas Noël. Père Noël tells marveillous stories through word and song. In French. For ages 2-6. Runs Dec 15 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

On the Farce Day of Christmas (comedy) by Ken Levine. Wendy has her ex pose as her husband for the family Christmas dinner. Runs Dec 4 to Dec 21. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

FLOP! An Improvised Musical (musical) by Ron Pederson & Alan Kliffer. After the creative team abandons them, the performers scramble to create a new musical. Runs Dec 10 to Dec 22. Great Canadian Theatre Company, www.gctc.ca.

The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime (panto) by Chard Connell & Shelley Simester. A cast of rivals vie to be heir to billionaire Scrooge’s fortune. Runs Dec 28, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025. Great Canadian Theatre Company, www.gctc.ca.

Madame Pylinska et le secret de Chopin (comedy) by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt. An eccentric piano teacher introduces a young man to the music of Chopin. In French. Runs Dec 1 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

MJ the Musical (musical) by Lynn Nottage. A musical centred on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World tour. Runs Dec 31, 2024, to Jan 5, 2025. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Les Musiciens de l’orage (children) by Marianne Marceau & Maxime Robin. Harold tries to discover how the weather is created. In French. For ages 5+. Runs Dec 14 to Dec 15. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Fernand Nault. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens present the holiday favourite. Runs Dec 5 to Dec 8. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

O Christmas Tea (comedy) by Aaron Malkin & Alastair Knowles. Catastrophe strikes James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party when the world is flooded. Runs Dec 21 to Dec 22. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, meridiancentrepointe.com. ★★★★★

Oh Canada Eh?! (revue). Archtypal Canadian characters sing over 70 songs from all-Canadian artists. Booking to Dec 21, 2024. Oh Canada Eh?!, 330 Kent St, ohcanadaehottawa.com.

Santa Clöz (La Comédie Musicale) (musical) by David Christensen & Luke Holloway. On Christmas Eve after a 1000 years of work, Santa decides to retire. In French. Runs Dec 21 to Dec 29. Théâtre de l'Île, Gatineau, calendrier.gatineau.cloud.

A Very Merry Mystery (comedy). What could one of Santa’s elves have in common with an event planner and a disgraced TV host? Runs Nov 22 to Dec 20. Oh Canada Eh?!, 330 Kent St, ohcanadaehottawa.com.

PETERBOROUGH

The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good (comedy) by Megan Murphy & Kate Suhr. A combination of humorous storytelling, foot-tapping music and surpise guests. Runs Dec 11 to Dec 15. Peterborough Theatre Guild, www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

PORT COLBORNE

Cinderella - The Panto (panto) by Ken MacDougall. A panto version of the favourite fairy tale. Runs Dec 12 to Dec 15. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT DOVER

Cinderella - The Panto (panto) by Ken MacDougall. A panto version of the favourite fairy tale. Runs Nov 28 to Dec 8. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

Rapunzel: A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto (panto) by Carly Heffernan. A twisted take on the story of some very, very long hair. Runs Nov 22 to Dec 23. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

PORT PARRY

Chris Funk - Redefining Wonder (magic) by Chris Funk. A unique combination of music and magic. Runs Dec 4 only. Stockey Centre, stockeycentre.com.

SPENCERVILLE

The Diablo Manor X-Mass Extravaganza (magic) by Scott McClelland. A sumptuous meal followed by an intimate Victorian production of mystifying wonders and a séance. Runs Nov 1 to Dec 15. Diablo Manor, www.diablomanor.com.

ST. CATHARINES

Good Night Moon and The Runaway Bunny (children). Stage versions of two classic children’s books. For pre-K to Grade 3. Runs Dec 2 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

A Niagara Christmas Carol (drama) by Jamie Williams. Charles Dinkenss famous story relocated to St. Catharines during the Welland Canal build. Runs Dec 6 at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre; Dec 7 to Dec 8 at the Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, fosterfestival.com.

One Man Star Wars (comedy) by Charles Ross. Ross enacts the entire first Star Wars Trilogy. Runs Dec 28 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

OVO (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. A rush into a world where insects work, eat, play, crawl, flutter and fight. Runs Dec 21 to Dec 22. Meridian Centre, www.meridiancentre.com.

ST. JACOBS

A Christmas Carol: The Panto (panto) by Caroline Smith. A panto version of the famous story by Charles Dickens. Runs Nov 28, 2024, to Jan 12, 2025. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Merry & Bright (revue) by David Rogers. Holiday music, inspiring songs, Broadway anthems along with stories and humorous anecdotes. Runs Nov 12, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

STIRLING

Cinderella Stuck in Hallmark (panto). Cinderella, a big city girl with big city dreams, is stuck in a small town with her stepmother and stepsisters. Nov 22 to Dec 31. Stirling Festival Theatre, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.

STITTSVILLE

J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow (performance) by Tom Allen. The story of the 18-year-old Bach’s 400 km journey to find a mentor. Runs Dec 8 only. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, tomtomallen.com.

STRATFORD

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Charles Dickens. A dramatic reading with music of Dickens’s holiday story. Runs Dec 8. Avondale United Church, visitstratford.ca.

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Charles Dickens. Rod Beattie performs all the parts in his account of Dickens’s tale. Runs Dec 14 to Dec 22. Stratford Perth Museum, stratfordperthmuseum.yapsody.com.

SUDBURY

Oliver! (musical) by Lionel Bart. A musical version of Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist. Runs Nov 21 to Dec 15. Sudbury Theatre Centre, yestheatre.com.

THUNDER BAY

Elf - The Musical (musical) by Matthew Sklar & Chad Beguelin. A lost boy, raised as an elf at the North Pole, wants to find his real father. Runs Nov 28 to Dec 21. Magnus Theatre, magnustheatre.com.

TWEED

A Christmas Carol (drama). Another stage adaptation of the favourite tale by Charles Dickens. Runs Dec 4 to Dec 7. Marble Arts Centre, www.tweedandcompany.com.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

O Christmas Tea (comedy) by Aaron Malkin & Alastair Knowles. Catastrophe strikes James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party when the world is flooded. ochristmastea.com. ★★★★★

• Dec 1: FirstOntario PAC, St. Catharines

• Dec 17: Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville

• Dec 18: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Dec 19: Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall

• Dec 20: Shenkman Arts Centre, Orléans

• Dec 21-22: Meridian Theatre at Centrepointe, Ottawa

• Dec 27: Regent Theatre, Oshawa

• Dec 28: Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton

• Dec 29: Oakville Centre, Oakville

• Dec 30: Sanderson Centre, Brantford

Champions of Magic (magic). An all-new show featuring thilling and mind-bending illusions by four magicians. championsofmagic.co.uk.

• Dec 4-5: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay

• Dec 7: GFL Memorial Gardens, Sault Ste. Marie

• Dec 8: Sudbury Community Arena, Sudbury

Christmas in Space (circus). Acrobatic extraterrestrials discover the meaning of Christmas and the holiday season. christmasinspace.com.

• Dec 12: Pickering Casino Resort, Pickering

• Dec 13: Casino Rama, Rama

• Dec 14: Caesars Windsor, Windsor

A Creature is Stirring (comedy) by Justin Shaw. A Maritimer’s first Christmas on the mainland involves a major rodent problem. linktr.ee.

• Dec 1: 46 Essex Street, Guelph

• Dec 13: Memorial Hall, Blyth

• Dec 15: Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., Dundas

The Nutcracker (ballet) by Bengt Jörgen. The holiday ballet in sets inspired by the Group of Seven. www.jorgendance.ca.

• Dec 5: Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick

• Dec 7: FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton

• Dec 11: Showplace Performance Centre, Peterborough

• Dec 13-14: Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa

• Dec 17: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Dec 19-20: River Run Centre, Guelph

• Dec 22: Centennial Hall, London

• Dec 28: Centre in the Square, Kitchener

• Dec 30-31: Flato Markham Theatre, Markham