There’s nothing like a good theatre show to awaken your inner Christmas elf and get you right into the festive swing of things. Luckily for all of us, The Lowry‘s Christmas programme caters for all ages and is sure to get the whole family involved and raring for the big day.

The Olivier Award-winning theatrical adaptation of Life of Pi sails into The Lowry on its first-ever UK tour this Christmas. This spectacular production brings Yann Martel’s best-selling novel to the stage with captivating storytelling, stunning visuals and world-class puppetry. A magical experience for adventure-seekers and theatre-lovers of all ages, fans of the show should visit The Lowry gift shop to peruse the festive range inspired by Life of Pi. A 10% gift shop discount is available to all our readers, just quote ‘Creative Tourist’ when you visit.

Pull out all of the Christmas stops and get your tickets early for the phenomenal pop musical, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World. Created by the producers of SIX – The Musical, expect an inspirational musical – with an electric soundtrack – celebrating some of the most influential women ever to have lived.

For a charming introduction to theatre, families of pre-schoolers should check out the live production of Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Beautifully adapted for the stage, and packed with adventure and interaction, this show ticks all the boxes for little ones and their families this Christmas.

Whichever show you’re going to see, why not make a night of it and enjoy a festive pre-theatre supper in Pier Eight, The Lowry’s very own restaurant? Dine and catch up with friends and family. With two-course dinner menus starting at £27.50 and just £6.00 for kids, everybody’s happy.

Others may just want to escape the seasonal hustle and bustle and disappear into The Lowry’s gallery space for the free family-friendly exhibition: Julia & Axel: Thirty Years of Favourite Stories. Running throughout the festive season, the exhibition takes you on an insightful and creative journey into the fascinating picture books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

With the festive season steadily coming towards us, tickets are already selling quite fast for some of the Christmas shows and events happening at The Lowry. We wouldn’t hang around if you want to be sure of bagsying the best seats.