Welcome to our annual round-up of this year’s Christmas telly that features West End shows and theatre content.
We will update this list as more broadcasters release their Christmas 2024 schedules.
Expect lots of specials and one-off broadcasts of shows, plus documentaries and more.
Also see what’s on this Christmas in the West End
Sky Arts
Nutcracker: Backstage with English National Ballet
A documentary that goes behind-the-scenes with English National Ballet as they stage their annual festival dance spectacular Nutcracker at the London Coliseum. Join the Company’s own Artistic Director and Choreographer, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winning Choreographer, Arielle Smith, as well Designer, Dick Bird, the principal dancers, musicians, Music Director and costumiers as they unpack their craft and prepare to stage this iconic ballet. The final episode is a two hour special broadcast of the their production of Nutcracker.
LIVE ON STAGE: English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is also playing in the West End this Christmas – book tickets.
Date: From 9 December 2024 (3 episodes)
The Story of Panto with Gyles Brandreth
Join Gyles Brandreth as he presents a special show dedicated to the world of the British pantomime, including the history of Panto and interviews with panto stars including this year’s Palladium Panto cast including Julian Clary and Gary Wilmot.
Date: 16 December 2024
Edward Scissorhands
Matthew Bourne’s much-loved movie-to-stage dance adaptation of Edward Scissorhands is coming to television. Filmed at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, the show features the music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies.
LIVE ON STAGE: Matthew Bourne is also bringing his acclaimed production of Swan Lake back to Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London this Christmas.
Date: TBC (Christmas)
More TV shows to be added as schedules are released
Also see: Christmas in the West End – All shows playing this Christmas 2024 in London
London Coliseum, London
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