{"id":40851,"date":"2020-11-29T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=40851"},"modified":"2020-11-29T14:00:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-29T14:00:42","slug":"the-show-must-go-on-christmas-theatre-performances-still-going-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/the-show-must-go-on-christmas-theatre-performances-still-going-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"The show must go on: Christmas theatre performances still going ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This year has been a challenging one to say the least. As Christmas is fast approaching, all is not lost! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some festive theatre shows that are going ahead in the capital both IRL and virtually to spread some Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Alice in Streamingland\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A modern twist on Lewis Carroll\u2019s Alice in Wonderland sees Alice fall into a digital rabbit hole but will she be able to escape? Watch her and some familiar friends try to make it out whilst recording the journey for her TikTok channel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Pheonix Arts Club<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 5<sup>th<\/sup> December 2020- 3<sup>rd<\/sup> January 2021<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designmynight.com\/london\/bars\/central-london\/phoenix-arts-club\/alice-in-streamingland-the-binge-worthy-pansexual-musical-pantomime\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>2.\u00a0A Christmas Carol<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>How could you miss this classic performance? The Old Vic\u2019s rendition of A Christmas Carol allows audiences to view the performance live from the comfort of their own home via a streaming link.<\/p>\n<p>This virtual version is sure to live up to the expectations of the traditional tale.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an interview with actor Andrew Lincoln who will be playing the role of Scrooge.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview with Andrew Lincoln | A Christmas Carol\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1vKedIbw9Rs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: At home<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 7<sup>th<\/sup> December 2020- 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Jan 2021<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldvictheatre.com\/whats-on\/2020\/old-vic-in-camera\/a-christmas-carol-5\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>3. Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Live<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Adapted from a book to a theatre performance, Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas is the follow-up from the multi award winning book This is Going to Hurt, by former junior doctor turned comedian Adam Kay.<\/p>\n<p>This performance promises to deliver laughs and is a tribute to all NHS staff who give up their own Christmases each year to care for others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Palace Theatre<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 21<sup>st<\/sup> December 2020- 3<sup>rd<\/sup> January 2021<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets<a href=\"https:\/\/www.londontheatredirect.com\/play\/adam-kay-twas-the-nightshift-before-christmas\"> <u>here<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>4. Pecs: Christmas Queer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Created by the Pecs Drag Kings, this cabaret performance encompasses everything LGBTQ+ with a sprinkle of queer Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n<p>The performances are set to include \u2018the greatest festive hits, queermas tales<\/p>\n<p>Watch this explainer on the Pecs Drag King Collective for more information.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing PECS the Drag King Collective\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/88NaJd0POuA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Pleasance Theatre<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 10<sup>th<\/sup> December 2020- 12<sup>th<\/sup> December 2020<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasance.co.uk\/event\/pecs-christmas-queer#overview\"> <u>here<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Pantoland at The Palladium<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It goes without saying that you just can\u2019t beat a good panto and Pantoland at The Palladium isn\u2019t an exception to the rule.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Celebrating the very best of pantomime\u2019, Pantoland boasts performances from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, Britain\u2019s Got Talent\u2019s Diversity and singer Beverly Knight.<\/p>\n<p>The night is sure to include a number of show stopping numbers ensured to boost your festive spirit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> The London Palladium<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> 12<sup>th<\/sup> December 2020- 3<sup>rd<\/sup> January 2021<\/p>\n<p>Get tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/lwtheatres.co.uk\/whats-on\/pantoland-at-the-palladium\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[googlemaps https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1Erv3yGbhKUCpk-89U2t5USYPgVHbAI_e&amp;w=640&amp;h=480]<\/p>\n<p><em>Map showing venue locations and the closest tube stations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More Christmas events from Voice of London:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/social-distanced-christmas-activities-to-do-in-london-this-year\/\">Socially-distanced Christmas activities to do in London this year<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/deck-the-halls-londons-must-see-christmas-displays\/\">Deck The Halls- London&#8217;s must see Christmas displays\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/enlighten-your-weekend-with-these-winter-lights\/\">Enlighten your weekend with these winter lights\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/we-found-the-best-takeaway-mulled-wine-during-lockdown-2-0\/\">We found the best takeaway mulled wine in Lockdown 2.0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Words by: Ella Webster | Subbing: Grace Staley<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year has been a challenging one to say the least. 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