Whether it's comedy, music or pantomime, there's plenty to keep you occupied in the run-up to Christmas.
5. Theatre
Hairspray, at Milton Keynes Theatre, November 29 to December 4. It’s Baltimore 1962, where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way. The cast includes musical theatre star and television presenter Brenda Edwards and comedy favourite Norman Pace alongside West End leading man Alex Bourne. See atgtickets.com/MiltonKeynes to book. Photo: Picture: Mark Senior
6. Comedy
Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest..., at The Stables, Wavendon, on December 1. Ed Byrne presents his new masterclass in observational comedy. A TV regular, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo as the host, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI. The show is suitable for ages 16 and over. Visit stables.org to book. Photo: Picture: Idil Sukan
7. Drive-in Cinema
NightFlix, at MK Bowl, from December 3. This year’s schedule of Christmas classics at the drive-in venue features festive screenings right up to Christmas Eve, including classics Elf, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually. Visit www.nightflix.co.uk to book.
8. Pantomime
Peter Pan, at Chrysalis Theatre, Milton Keynes, from December 4 to Jan 2. Mr Blobby will return to the stage for his first panto since 2004 when the Chrysalis Theatre stages Peter Pan. Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett and West End and TV star CJ de Mooi complete the headline cast. Visit peterpanmk.co.uk to book.