My childhood Christmas by Conchita Wurst, Carlos Acosta, Oti Mabuse and more
Forget turkey, crackers and carols. Oti Mabuse has a barbecue on the beach, Alma hits the sauna, Sofie Hagen hunts for a marzipan pig and Conchita Wurst hides from Krampus the horned monster
The fairytale of York: two panto champs on their Christmas miracle
Berwick Kaler and Martin Barrass, stars of York Theatre Royal’s famous panto for more than 30 years, nearly didn’t make it through 2017. Yet here they are donning wigs and tights
The culture Christmas gift guide 2017
Wes Anderson Top Trumps, Peter Blake’s bomber jacket, A Bigger Splash beach towel, Taylor Swift’s jewellery … and other ideas for the creative pressie-buyer
Christie, Kitson and an unholy cabaret: the best comedy shows this Christmas
Bridget Christie promises a night of hope and despair, Daniel Kitson serves up a heartwarmer and Lucy McCormick delivers a trash take on the New Testament. Here are the funniest festive gigs
Sugarplum sensations: the best dance shows this Christmas
Matthew Bourne brings back his Blitz-set Cinderella, Arthur Pita presents The Little Match Girl with cartoon robots and there are Nutcrackers aplenty
The best carol services this Christmas – from the Sixteen to Ore Oduba
Quiz: Which Christmas show are you?
The best theatre shows this Christmas – from panto to Pinocchio and Narnia
