What's on at the Arthouse in December 2015

[Adrian Essex]

Coming in December

It's hard to know where to start with our action-packed Christmas programme! From the Jedi Fight Academy to the Gay Men's Chorus, suffice to say we have something for everyone with our live streamings, live events on stage, classic Christmas films, special film screenings, live shows for kids - and everything touched by some magic ArtHouse Christmas sparkle!

Main Features

Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie from Sat 5th December Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut in a state of the art animation.

Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict from Fri 11th December A colourful character who was not only ahead of her time but helped to define it, Peggy Guggenheim became a central figure in the modern art movement.

Tangerine from Fri 11th December The critically-acclaimed comedy about a transgender prostitute looking for her pimp's girlfriend on Christmas Eve, shot with an iPhone camera.

The Forbidden Room from Fri 11th December A submarine crew, a pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they embrace progressive ideas on life and love.

Star Wars from Thu 17th December Set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and featuring new characters, the wait is almost over for this much-anticipated film.

Alternative Content

Live by Satellite events (and recorded encores)

ENO Live: The Mikado Thu 3rd Dec at 7pm Broadcast live from the London Coliseum in stunning HD, ENO’s spectacular production is a popular hit with audiences of all ages.

NT Live: Jane Eyre Tue 8th Dec at 7pm  This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

Of Mice and Men (Film) Wed 9th at 6pm and Mon 28th Dec at 5.15pm The hit Broadway production Of Mice and Men, filmed on stage in New York by National Theatre Live, comes to ArtHouse.

ROH Live: Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci Thu 10th Dec at 7.15pm Two short Italian operas, each regarded as Mascagni's masterpieces, are brought together in a new staging.

NT Live: Hamlet (Recorded)   Mon 14th and 21st Dec at 7pm, Fri 11th at 8pm, and Sun 13th Dec at 12.30pm with Live Q&A with members of cast and crew

ROH Live: The Nutcracker Wed 16th Dec at 7.15pm  Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without this classic production from The Royal Ballet.

Branagh Theatre Company Live: The Winter's Tale Thu 24th Dec at 2.30pm (recorded) The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live broadcasts begins with The Winter’s Tale.

Live on Stage this Christmas

Ian Shaw's Celluloid Christmas Sun 6th Dec at 8.30pm From Bing to Bowie, Judy to Joni, the award-winning singer-pianist and raconteur trims his jazz tree with an early exclusive for Crouch End fans.

London Gay Men's Chorus...The Little Gay Swing Sun 20th Dec at 8.30pm  Following triumphant, sell out shows earlier in the year, ArtHouse favourites the London Gay Men's Chorus Ensemble are back for Christmas.

Bach by Candlelight (Live Concert) Tue 22nd Dec at 8.30pm  The perfect festive programme of three masterpieces of Western music beautifully peformed live by Tamsin Waley-Cohen.

Christmas Specials for Kids

Happy and Elfie: The Christmas Magic Show Sat 12th and Sat 19th Dec at 10am  Our favourite magical marvel, Christian Lee, returns to ArtHouse this Christmas with a real festive treat of seasonal mirth, mayhem, and frolics.

Frozen Sing-Along Wed 23rd at 9.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm As a special Christmas treat we'll be joined by Elsa, Sven and Olaf! So come and say hi and take pics with your favourite character!

Jedi Fight Academy Sun 13th, Tue 22nd and Wed 23rd Dec Come watch, learn and use the fight techniques taught by Star Wars actor Andrew Lawden.

Special Events