Cardiff Life
Family Fun
8 NOVEMBER
Fire and Light
What are the three ingredients that we need to make fire? Why are fireworks different colours? See the mysterious relighting candle and the amazing fire tornado in this illuminating show (until 4 Jan). www.techniquest.org
Pawprints in the Winter Sky
Help Izzy take a tour of the night sky as she learns about the animals that you can find among the stars. See if you can spot Leo the Lion and Draco the Dragon! (Suitable for under 7s, until 11 Jan). Techniquest; www.techniquest.org
Lights in the Sky
Take a closer look at some of the phenomena that create wonderful lights in the sky. We’ll even show you how to spot a satellite! (Suitable for over 7s, until 11 Jan). Techniquest; www.techniquest.org
28 NOVEMBER
The Snow Queen
This Christmas, the whole family will be swept away by Hans Christian Andersen’s most memorable and intriguing tale, in a sparkling new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Charles Way (until 10 Jan, Sherman Theatre). 02920 646900
13 DECEMBER
Aladdin
The New Theatre’s production of Aladdin promises to be Cardiff’s most magical panto ever, starring the likes of Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne, Blue’s Antony Costa, Cardiff’s favourite Andy Jones with Ceri Dupree as Widow Twanky (until 24 Jan). 02920 878889
Cinderella On Ice
The Imperial Ice Stars return to the WMC this Christmas following their hit show Swan Lake on Ice in 2006. Featuring world, European and national championship skaters, Cinderella on Ice is set to a sumptuous, magical score and will literally take your breath away (until 4 Jan) 08700 40 2000
The lights are on, the Admiral Eye is turning and the sound of skates cutting up the ice rink is filling the City Hall Lawns – Christmas has officially begun. The annual wonderland and all its attractions are on (until 4 Jan). Make the most of it while you can; 02920 230130.
10 JANUARY
Fifi Live!
Fifi and the Flowertots make their debut stage performance. The stage production, called The Fairy and the Flowertots, follows Clairy Fairy, a fairy who is blown off course and lands in Flowertot Garden. Fifi (voiced by Jane Horrocks) and her Flowertot friends have to help Clairy find her lost wand so she can mend her magic wings and return home (until 11 Jan). St David’s Hall; 02920 878444
