Now until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

Alice's Christmas Wonderland, Castle Howard, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard’s grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises. From £21.00. tel: 01653 648333 tickets: online email: house@castlehoward.co.uk web: https://castlehowardchristmas.seetickets.com/timeslots/filter/alice-s-christmas-wonderland

Now until
 Sun 5 Jan 2025

Steam into a winter wonderland, NYMR Pickering station, YO18 7AJ. Take a journey through the scenic moors with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Whitby Winter Excursions. Departing from Pickering Station, passengers will enjoy a memorable round trip to the picturesque seaside town of Whitby, complete with views of frosty landscapes and the timeless beauty of heritage steam travel. The journey time is approximately 1h 45m in each direction. Departing at 11:10am (10:15am on Sundays) from Pickering and 2:30pm departure from Whitby. £49.50, Children free (aged 0-15), Dog £3. tickets: Book online web: https://www.nymr.co.uk/whitby-winter-excursions

Fri 3 Jan 2025 until
 Thu 9 Jan 2025

Moana 2 (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 10 Jan 2025 until
 Thu 16 Jan 2025

Musafa (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Lion King Voices from Aaron Pierre and Seth Rogan. Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat & Sun. £6 on door, £7 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 10 Jan 2025 until
 Sun 12 Jan 2025

Wicked (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. Fri 2.30pm, Sat 7.30pm, Sun 8.00pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sun 19 Jan 2025 until
 Sat 25 Jan 2025

Robinson Crusoe, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton Amateur Variety Company: a fun-packed panto which will appeal to kids and adults of all ages. There is a pirate ship run by women, Mrs. Crusoe who runs a fish and chip shop and Fairy Marina who makes everything magic. Sun 2.15pm, Mon-Sat 7.15pm, also Sat 2.15pm. £12, Child £10. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 24 Jan 2025 until
 Sat 25 Jan 2025

Robin Hood Panto, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Join the Deadpan Players for a frolic through the forest as they make their debut at Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Nottingham cowers under the grip of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and only Robin and the Merry Men can save the city and prevent him from marrying the beautiful Maid Marian. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £10. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Tue 4 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 8 Feb 2025

Beauty and the Beast, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. 7.30pm, also 2.30pm Sat. £16. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Thu 20 Feb 2025 until
 Sat 22 Feb 2025

Shrek the Musical, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd. York YO31 8TA. Dive into a world where love knows no boundaries, friendships are forged in the most unexpected places, and laughter is guaranteed! With catchy songs, quirky characters and a story that turns fairytales upside down, this show is a roaring good time for all ages. 7.30pm, also 2.00pm Sat. £15, Child (18 & under) £13. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk