Festive Flicks, Panto & Santa 13th-19th December
Festive flicks, panto, Santa, doggie parades and gin fill this week’s what’s on before we get into full on caroling in the week before Christmas . Keep up to date with our Henley At Christmas page, full of Christmas news, what’s on and our Christmas Crackers for this year. Here’s this weeks pick of a few things to do this week in and around Henley as well as enjoying our fabulous shops, restaurants and bars.
Cinderella, The Kenton Theatre – 11th-30th dec
In collaboration with renowned and respected producers, Bear in the Air Productions, The Kenton Theatre is excited to present this wonderful love story full of magic, wonder, and silly jokes.
Cinderella lives under the calloused and gnarly thumbs of her family, until chance encounters with a magical fairy and a handsome prince change everything, allowing her to believe in a life outside of her daily grind.
The road to true love is never smooth, and Cinderella’s family will do everything possible to stand in her way. But with belief in her dreams, a pure heart, and a little sprinkling of fairy magic, Cinders will go to the ball!
Bach to Baby Christmas Concerts, St. Mary’s Church – 13th Dec
It’s Christmas in Vienna and our musical market is open!
Let the golden sounds of the Vienna Horn and piano transport you to a delicious winter wonderland: share wine and tea under the Tannenbaum, dance a polka and waltz with Johann Strauss, and skate across the Blue Danube wrapped up warm.
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
Scrooged, Regal Picturehouse – 13th Dec
Francis Xavier Cross (Bill Murray) is a real Scrooge: a selfish, cynical, and mean-spirited television executive, he treats his ever-loyal assistant and employees with contempt, and alienates himself from his ever-welcoming brother and their family.
However, Frank is forced to learn the true meaning of Christmas when he’s visited by three ghosts – but will he be won over?
ROH Encore: The Nutcracker, Regal Picturehouse – 13th Dec
The Nutcracker is a family favourite at Christmas time and isone of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet.
The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the full company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic.
Fireside Santa’s grotto, The Baskerville – 14th Dec
As well as our magical fireside Santa’s Grotto with very generous gifts, we’ll have delicious street food, sweet treats and artisan stalls.
Book your half hour slot with Santa by emailing enquiries@thebaskerville.com 
Ho Ho Ho!
3.30pm-6pm / £5 entry
All proceeds to amazing charities Brave Mind and London Irish Foundation
Santa is back, Watercolour Arts & Play Cafe – 16th Dec
The Watercolour Café is having a wonderful visit from Father Christmas.
Come join us for goodies, hot drinks and a picture next to Santa!
Tickets £5 per child (all ages) – this will include play time and some colouring
Tours & Tastings, The Henley Distillery – 16/17/18th Dec
We are opening our doors in December and inviting guests to book a tour and tasting session with us.
This 45 minute experience will include sampling our 3 Henley Gins guided by a Head Distiller, learning about our traditional distilling methods all whilst enjoying a large G&T of course!
Woof Woof Merry Christmas, The Cheese Shed – 18th & 19th Dec
Join Nettlebed Creamery for a fun-filled festive fashion parade for our four legged friends.
Places are limited so please book your dog’s place now to avoid disappointment. One dog per booking please. £5 per entry, all proceeds go to local charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People UK. One winner per day.
Each winner will receive a Pooches & Puppies gift box from local small business Treat for the Queen and a free photoshoot and print of your winning dog by Jane Rayner Photography, plus runner up prizes too.
The polar Express & PJ Party, regal picturehouse – 18th dec
Kids can take part in this Christmas adventure by dressing up in their most festive pyjamas and collecting a golden train ticket on arrival to the cinema.
Please be aware golden train tickets are only for our child guests, and only available at screenings on the 18th December.
On Christmas Eve, a young boy finds himself on an extraordinary journey aboard the Polar Express, a magical train en route to the North Pole that he spots outside his bedroom window. While on board, he befriends three other children who accompany him on his adventure.
The Muppet Christmas Carol, regal picturehouse – 19th dec
Chosen by Picturehouse Members, a classic piece of cinema with a fuzzy twist.
The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic: Ebeneezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is a wicked, cold-hearted moneylender, angered by the Christmas spirit of his colleague Bob Cratchit (played by Kermit the Frog) and those around him. However, the arrival of the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future, teach him to embrace the warmth and good will that comes with Christmas time.
Plus check out what’s on at The Regal Picture House for their Christmas line up and listings.
