What's on in December 2011

By Victoria Purcell on November 24th 2011

The area's finest, most fun events this month...

In the spirit of Christmas...

24 Nov-8 Jan 
Greenwich Theatre’s popular festive panto takes the shape of Aladdin this year, complete with a genie, a villain and plenty of comedy and romance. Aladdin has just caught a forbidden glimpse of Princess So-Shy - is he in trouble with the Emperor? £18-£25, concs £16-£23, kids half price. Call for performance times and family tickets (£56).
Crooms Hill SE10 8ES; 020 8858 7755; www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

9 December
Blackheath Choir’s Christmas Concert aims to raise funds for Deptford Reach and Calcutta Cathedral Relief Service. Patricia Williams conducts with Joan Taylor on piano and Duncan Atkinson on the organ. 7.30pm. Tickets £8, including refreshments, available from St Margaret’s, on 020 8318 9643 or at the door.
St Margaret’s Church, Brandram Road SE13 5EA. See www.blackheathchoir.org.uk 

17 December
The Greenwich Academy Youth Band Brass Group and Community Choir will perform a selection of traditional and modern Christmas songs at the annual Carols by Candlelight evening within the grounds of The Well Hall Pleasaunce. There will also be stalls selling locally produced gifts and the Tudor Barn Eltham will provide a hog roast and mulled wine. Free. From 7pm.
Well Hall Road SE9 6SZ; www.tudorbarneltham.com 

A shopping spree...

30 November
Greenwich Clipper is hosting a Christmas charity night to raise money for Richard House Children's Hospice in Newham. Indulge in beauty treats for a good cause, with Dermalogica face mapping and mini facial for just £5, a raffle of products donated by Decléor and Elemis and a plethora of beauty goodies on sale at 15% off the usual price. 6pm-8.30pm.
20-21 Nelson Road SE10 9JB; 020 8858 6742

10 December
At The Wonder Women Network’s Festive Therapy event, as well as picking up some Christmas gifts, you can indulge in massage, reiki, lingerie fitting and makeovers, as well as the chance to design your own luxury wreath. 12-4pm. Tickets £6 including a mince pie, mulled wine and Blackheath Cooks voucher. To book (over 16s only) email natalie@thewonderwomennetwork.co.uk quoting wonderwoman.
Old Library at Charlton House, Charlton Road SE7 8RE. See www.thewonderwomennetwork.co.uk 

2-4 December
Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studio features lovingly made fashion accessories, jewellery, homewares and more. The studios are going all out this year in celebration of their 25th anniversary with Heal’s Christmas Picks, workshops for kids, the chance to win bespoke tree decorations and winter pies by Hand Made Food. Free entry Friday (11am-9pm), £3 Sat-Sun (11am-6pm).
18-22 Creekside SE8 3DZ; 020 7419 1959; www.cockpitarts.com 

A break from it all...

2-4 December
Greenwich Circus Festival, hosted by AirCraft Circus, is a three-day fundraising event for the Hangar Arts Trust. Elaborate aerial shows will thrill all, with family daytime performances featuring the Clowning Trampolin Show, and evening performances featuring a New Orleans themed bar and cabaret for grown ups. Adults £10-£15, kids £6, family pass £25.
Hangar Arts Trust, unit 7a, Harrington Way SE18 5NR. See www.greenwichcircusfestival.org 

3 December
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet! Returns to Hither Green with more soul, funk and disco favourites from the 70s and 80s, a disco dance class and dance line-ups throughout the night. Glam up – there are prizes for the best retro outfits. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Tickets £10 via local outlets and wegottickets.com, £12 on the door
St Swithun's Church Hall, Hither Green Lane SE13 6QE. For further information call  0796 7163 247 or see www.haventstoppeddancingyet.co.uk

20 December
Glenn Tilbrook’s plays the final night of his Acoustic Tour back on home turf at Blackheath Concert Halls. This completely new show features a solo Tilbrook throughout the first half, followed by a feast of percussion, acoustic guitars, Ukeleles, Indian harmonium, bass and iPads with two other musicians in the second half. £17.50 in advance, £19.50 on the door.
23 Lee Road SE3 9RQ. To book call 020 8463 0100

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