Getting ready for Christmas at Seaton's Gateway Theatre

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Gateway Theatre in Seaton with a programme that is packed so tight with festive fun, it's enough to make Rudolf's eyes water.

Their first post-Covid Christmas Craft Fair is on Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 4pm, where you will find a wide range of unusual artisan gifts, everything from candles to Kimonos.

The theatre café will be open as well as the Box Office, so if you can't decide what to buy, why not get a Gateway Gift Voucher. All of Seaton's shops will be staying open for some late night shopping, so it really is the best place to find just what you are looking for.

The Christmas Family Fun Day is on Saturday, December 10 and it all starts at 1.30pm when Father Christmas will be found in his grotto ready to give a special gift to all the children, naughty and nice!

There will be face painting, a pick & mix sweet stand, stockings to colour and hang on the fireplace,  and a special North Pole post box where you can post your letter to Santa.

The café and bar will also be open. Then the brilliant family film 'Arthur Christmas' will start at 3pm. Tickets to the fun day cost £7 per adult and £10 per child which includes the film screening and gift from Santa.

The Royal Ballet's the Nutcracker has to be one of the most popular festive ballets. Clara is enjoying the Christmas Eve party, and when everyone is tucked up in bed, the adventure begins with the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering kingdom of sweets. This enchanting festive ballet classic will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit.

The Nutcracker will be screened on Sunday, December 11 with doors opening at 1.30pm. Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £7 for under 16s.

Magnificent Buble is an incredible 12-piece big band fronted by Exeter's James Billington. They are performing their fabulous festive show Magnificent Buble Christmas, with a selection of Buble's own work including 'Home', 'Haven't Met You Yet', 'It's a Beautiful Day', 'Cold December Night' and many more for you to enjoy.

They will be performing at The Gateway on Saturday, December 17 with doors opening at 7pm. Table seats cost £22.50 and row seats £20.

Christmas time means panto time. Oh yes it does! Wonder Pantomime is bringing their hilarious performance of Dick Whittington, paving their way with gold to The Gateway stage for three days of matinee and evening shows. Come along and join Dick Whittington and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to find fame and fortune in the City of London.

Dick Whittington will be held from Monday, December 19 to Wednesday, December 21 with matinee and evening performances. Tickets cost £14 per adult, £12 per child or family tickets for £45. A special school discount is also available.

When was the last time you went to a New Year's Eve party and really let your hair down? Now is your chance to dance 2022 out and welcome 2023 in with the Gateway NYE Party.

The evening kicks off with a DJ to get you in the mood, then headliner The Loose Cannons will get you up and dancing all the way into the New Year with a countdown and party poppers.

Doors open at 7.30pm with tickets costing £25, including a light buffet at start of evening only.

The Gateway Theatre really do have your Christmas wrapped up for you!