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Doll at the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair. Photo courtesy London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

Established for nearly 30 years, the London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair attracts collectors and dealers from around the world. Now taking place quarterly at…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

26 - 27 Nov 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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London Children's Film Festival. Courtesy of Sarah Harvey Publicity

London Children's Film Festival

21 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The annual London Children's Film Festival presents movies from around the world at cinemas across the capital, with the Barbican Centre as the main venue. The ruthless jury comprises kids…

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Diana Thater, gorillagorillagorilla, (2009) Production Stills. Courtesy of the Natural History Museum

After Darwin: Contemporary Expressions

26 Jun - 29 Nov 2009

See the works of artists and writers inspired by Charles Darwin's book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, at London's Natural History Museum. It explores Darwin's theory that…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

30 Nov 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

2 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Great Christmas Pudding Race, London. Courtesy of the Great Christmas Pudding Race

Great Christmas Pudding Race

5 Dec 2009 (annual)

In a classic example of English eccentricity, runners in fancy dress take part in the Great Christmas Pudding Race around Covent Garden's West Piazza. Teams negotiate a challenging obstacle…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

5 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

9 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Kensington Gardens, London. Photo by Giles Barnard, courtesy of The Royal Parks

Christmas Through The Ages in Kensington Gardens

10 Dec 2009 (annual)

Explore the history of English Christmas folklore and find out how Royal Parks have entertained Londoners during past winters on a free guided walk through Kensington Gardens. The meeting…

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Hyde Park, London. Photo by Giles Barnard, courtesy of The Royal Parks

Christmas Through The Ages in Hyde Park

11 Dec 2009 (annual)

Explore the history of English Christmas folklore and find out how Royal Parks have entertained Londoners during past winters on a free guided walk through Hyde Park. The meeting point is…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

11 - 12 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Kenta Kura as Mr Jeremy Fisher in Anthony Dowell's Royal Ballet production Sir Frederick Ashton's The Tales of Beatrix Potter. Photo © Johan Persson, courtesy Royal Ballet

Les Patineurs & The Tales of Beatrix Potter

14 Dec 2009 (various dates)

As if Peter Wright's The Nutcracker was not enough of a seasonal treat, the Royal Ballet also mounts a family double bill of two evergreen Sir Frederick Ashton ballets: Les Patineurs and The…

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's The Enchanted Pig at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre. Image Dewynters, courtesy of ROH2

The Enchanted Pig

10 - 16 Dec 2009; not Mon (various dates)

As a Christmas treat, the Royal Opera's Linbury Studio Theatre revives Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton's acclaimed musical fairytale The Enchanted Pig, first seen at the Young Vic. Tim…

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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

16 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Fortnum & Mason, London. Courtesy of Fortnum & Mason

Christmas Storytelling

15 Nov - 19 Dec 2009; Sun only (various dates)

Fortnum & Mason celebrates a proper festive tradition - old-fashioned Christmas storytelling around the tree: a perfect Christmas activity for all the family in the run-up to Christmas. Book…

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Kenta Kura as Mr Jeremy Fisher in Anthony Dowell's Royal Ballet production Sir Frederick Ashton's The Tales of Beatrix Potter. Photo © Johan Persson, courtesy Royal Ballet

Les Patineurs & The Tales of Beatrix Potter

17 - 22 Dec 2009; not Sun (various dates)

As if Peter Wright's The Nutcracker was not enough of a seasonal treat, the Royal Ballet also mounts a family double bill of two evergreen Sir Frederick Ashton ballets: Les Patineurs and The…

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Jonathan Dove & Alasdair Middleton's The Enchanted Pig at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre. Image Dewynters, courtesy of ROH2

The Enchanted Pig

18 - 23 Dec 2009; not Sun (various dates)

As a Christmas treat, the Royal Opera's Linbury Studio Theatre revives Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton's acclaimed musical fairytale The Enchanted Pig, first seen at the Young Vic. Tim…

51.512855
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Alina Cojocaru as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Peter Wright's Royal Ballet production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Photo by Bill Cooper, courtesy of Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker

23 Dec 2009 (various dates)

No Christmas would be complete without Tchaikovsky's wonderful ballet The Nutcracker. The Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright's acclaimed production (after Lev Ivanov), featuring a rolling roll…

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Fortnum & Mason, London. Courtesy of Fortnum & Mason

Christmas Storytelling

21 - 23 Dec 2009 (various dates)

Fortnum & Mason celebrates a proper festive tradition - old-fashioned Christmas storytelling around the tree: a perfect Christmas activity for all the family in the run-up to Christmas. Book…


Highlights

London International Antique Dolls, Toys, Miniatures & Teddy Bear Fair

Dulwich College

22 Nov 2009 (various dates)

The Nutcracker

Royal Opera House

26 - 27 Nov 2009 (various dates)

London Children's Film Festival

Barbican Centre

21 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)