KEY POINTS:
The Santa Claus Show
Venue: The PumpHouse, Takapuna
Season: Dec 8-22
Director Tim Bray has become something of a hero when it comes to making great theatre for kids in Auckland. His Santa Claus Show, which has been staged annually for six years, gets more magical as it grows, with this season's lights-twinkles-action set redesigned by John Parker. Take the whole family along to enjoy the adventures of best friends Kelly and Alana, who learn the true meaning of Christmas, thanks to Santa - played by Tim Raby for the fourth year in a row. Bray says Raby is the "perfect Santa".
The Deadly House Party
Glen Eden Playhouse, Dec 20-Dec 21, ph 849 5595
The Mystery of Irma Vep
Silo Theatre, Lower Greys Ave, to Dec 22, tickets at Ticketmaster
The Wind in the Willows
The PumpHouse, Takapuna, Jan 15-26, tickets at www.tix.co.nz
Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear
The PumpHouse Outdoor Theatre, Killarney Park, Takapuna, Jan 19-Feb 16, ph 489 8360
Shrew'd
Tapac, Auckland Performing Arts Centre, Motions Rd, Western Springs, Jan 24-Jan 27, tickets at Ticketek
Design For Living
Maidment Theatre, 8 Alfred St, Feb 14-Mar 9, ph 308 2383
Women & Honour
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, Feb 14-17, tickets at Ticketek
