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WINTER FUNLAND AT OLYMPIA
Winter Funland, Europe’s largest
indoor Christmas event, is in London for
the first time this year following several
successful years in Manchester and
Birmingham. Located in the heart of
west London, Winter Funland transforms
the historic Olympia exhibition halls into
a vast indoor winter wonderland.
Visitors can enjoy a full-scale
Christmas circus show, a giant ice rink,
and a variety of modern funfair rides, all
under one roof – an appealing option for
those seeking a festive experience
sheltered from Britain’s unpredictable
winter weather.
One of the event’s defining features is
its all-inclusive ticket, which grants
unlimited access to every ride, skating
session, and circus performance without
additional charges. Each session lasts
three and a half hours, offering a
convenient, budget-friendly alternative to
outdoor attractions such as Hyde Park’s
Winter Wonderland. Families, tourists,
and groups can explore the attractions at
their own pace, making it an ideal stop
for those looking to experience London’s
festive atmosphere in comfort.
Winter Funland also includes a festive
food court, a Christmas bar and evening
sessions, including a New Year’s Eve
celebration featuring a live DJ. These
elements ensure that Winter Funland
caters to visitors of all ages and
preferences, from families with children
to adults seeking seasonal
entertainment.
Simon, Event Director said: ‘We’re
incredibly excited to be bringing Winter
Funland to London for the very first
time. After years of success in
Manchester and Birmingham, it feels
fantastic to be expanding to the capital.
Olympia has such a rich history of
festive entertainment, and we can’t wait
to fill its grand halls with Christmas
magic once again.’
Winter Funland is at Olympia London
until 4 January. Further information and
ticket details are available at
www.winterfunland.com
Photo: Johan Persson/Disney
HERCULES EXTENDS AT THEATRE
ROYAL DRURY LANE
Hercules has extended its run at
Theatre Royal Drury Lane until 18 July
2026 due to public demand.
Ancient Greece. A time of gods,
mortals... and Hercules, who isn't quite
either. But if he's not a god, how can he
possibly save the world from Hades? It's
one thing flexing those pecs, but going
from zero to hero requires a different
kind of strength. Get ready for a wisecracking, column-shaking, underworldrocking ride of adventure, self-discovery,
and love – in tunics.
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With music by Alan Menken and
lyrics by David Zippel, and a brand-new
book by Robert Horn and Kwame KweiArmah, Casey Nicholaw’s production of
Hercules, co-choreographed with
Tanisha Scott, is inspired by the 1997
animated film of the same name from
Walt Disney Studios. The feature film,
directed by The Little Mermaid
filmmakers John Musker and Ron
Clements, and written by Clements,
Musker, Donald McEnery, Bob Shaw and
Irene Mecchi, won Best Animation
Feature at the Los Angeles Film Critics
Association Awards and was nominated
for the Academy Award® for Best
Original Song for Go the Distance.
Tickets are available on the website:
www.herculesthemusical.co.uk
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