Looking for festive things to do in Canterbury with children? Eleesha Drennan Dance and Drew Colby present Scissorella’s Winter Ball, a magical family Christmas show at the Aphra Behn Theatre near Canterbury, Kent.

Step into a world of dancing shadows and fairytale magic in this imaginative winter retelling of Cinderella, inspired by the true story of pioneering filmmaker Lotte Reiniger. Dance, storytelling, music, shadow puppetry and live silhouette animation bring her extraordinary world to life.

“Enchanting” · “Refreshing & joyous” · “Simply magical”

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This one-hour festive adventure ends with an invitation to get up and dance at the end of the ball – perfect for anyone who finds sitting still a little overrated.

The Aphra Behn Theatre’s first in-house production welcomes all ages, from the tiniest imaginations to the most grown-up ones. Join us in the Kent Downs countryside, just outside Canterbury, with free parking, accessible facilities and refreshments before and after the performance.

Book your tickets and make a little Christmas magic together.

ONE PRICE FOR EVERYONE
Tickets are £15 for everyone aged 2+.
That’s the price we’d charge for a child’s ticket, and we don’t think grown-ups should have to pay more to experience the magic too.
Under 2s go free on an adult’s lap, but please book them a free Under 2 ticket so we know they’re coming!

– Inspired by the picture book Scissorella by Clare Helen Welsh, illustrated by Laura Barrett, and by the life and work of pioneering filmmaker Lotte Reiniger
– Created and performed by Drew Colby & Eleesha Drennan
– Music by Gianluca Cucchiara and Arlissa
– Produced by Eleesha Drennan Dance LTD and Vanara Ltd