Poggle's Christmas Adventure

A Barrowland Ballet bring Poggle's Christmas Adventure to the Citizens Theatre this December, running from the 12th to the 24th. It's a sensory dance piece choreographed by Natasha Gilmore, and it's built for the very young—the company recommends it for ages 18 months to 7 years, with infants under 18 months welcome as babes in arms.

The story follows Vince, who wants to explore the forest but is too scared to go on his own, until he meets Poggle, a friendly creature. Together they set off through the trees and discover a magical musical tree. It's a warm-hearted piece made from live music, clapping rhythms and interactive comedy, set in an imaginatively changing world that the audience is invited to explore. It's pitched as an ideal first taste of live theatre for children who love music, dance and gentle adventure.

This isn't a brand-new show. Originally co-produced with Macrobert, it's toured the UK, China, Canada, the USA and Europe, picking up five-star reviews along the way—All Edinburgh Theatre called it "proper magical storytelling" and The Stage described it as "perfectly formed dance theatre."

It runs in the Studio Theatre at 119 Gorbals Street, G5 9DS, with a fair few sessions to choose from. On weekdays, there are shows at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, with a 2:30 pm session on Mondays. Saturdays and Sundays run at 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm. There are also two twilight performances at 5:00 pm on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December, which might suit better if you're coming from work. Tickets are £14 for children and £17.50 for adults, plus a £1.50 booking fee per transaction.