Cinema/theatre/TV

This Christmas, "Blue Peter" legend Peter Duncan streams his new production of Jack and the Beanstalk directly into homes from 4 December to 10 January, for the perfect family treat, promising you boos, hisses, "he’s behind yous", a sing-a-long song and all the classic panto antics that we love.

Her husband took everything. Now she's taking back her life.  Eureka Entertainment are to release, ALICE, the debut feature film from multiple award-winning writer and director Josephine Mackerras, on selected digital platforms from 24 July 2020. Review by Anne Coates.

To mark World Theatre Day (Friday 27 March), the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is inviting people to join a live "watch along" from their living rooms on Saturday 11 April of a recording of their 2017 production of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, featuring Adrian Edmondson as Malvolio and Kara Tointon as Olivia.

From STX Entertainment an action-packed film to entertain the whole family: My Spy – reviewed by Anne Coates.

Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women, is a triumph and a delight to watch, writes Anne Coates.

Black Beauty, presented by Red Bridge Arts and Traverse Theatre Company is one of the funniest family shows I've seen. If you are near London this is a must-see, writes Anne Coates.

Following a successful launch in 2018, UK audiences are invited to watch CBeebies’ theatre recording of this year’s Christmas Show: Hansel & Gretel on the big screen on 30 November and 1 December.

Underbelly & MEI Theatrical presents Twirlywoos Live!, the beloved BBC TV show,Underbelly Southbank this August running from 3 to 31 August 2019. Our young reviewers were entranced.

For the whole of August, a child who’s aged 16 or under can go to any participating show for FREE as long as they’re accompanied by a full paying adult. Adults can also buy up to two extra children’s tickets at half price, with no booking fees. Booking opens on 11 June, 2019 so plenty of time to check the shows and what you'd like to see.

Harriet and Anne Coates went to a preview of Dumbo the new live-action adventure story directed by Tim Burton which expands on the original animated Disney classic. The film is a triumph and they loved it.

Harriet and Olivia Coates went to see one of the last performances of The Winter's Tale at The Dorfmann – National Theatre this half term. Read what they thought about it.

Justin Audibert has created a new version Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale for young audiences which is showing at the Dorfman Theatre this February.

Saddler's Wells presents the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Production of The Snowman™ in London's The Peacock which Harriet and Anne Coates went to see.

The news is out about this year's Strictly contestants and young fans – and their mums – all over the UK will be jumping for joy to see that Dr Ranj is amongst them. Harriet is delighted.

Once again for the month of August children have free entry to shows at participating theatres and booking opens at 10am today. This is organised by the Society of London Theatres and to find out what's on offer we went to see Strictly Ballroom.

An American in Paris is being screened in cinemas throughout the UK on Wednesday 16 May. 

A specially adapted production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is running at the National Theatre until 28 February. Anne Coates reviews.

SHREK THE MUSICAL® has arrived, stomping into 2018 with a critically acclaimed new UK and Ireland 24-venue tour until January 2019, arriving at Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre this week.