This year Tall Stories, the company who brought to you hit children’s productions The Snail, The Whale and The Gruffalo, have got a new Christmas adventure tale to tell. This time it’s starring little Billy the lovable goat who’s awaiting his annual New Years visit from the legendary Snow Dragon. Sadly, he runs into some trouble when he finds himself surrounded by wolves in the woods! Will he manage to escape and meet his magical friend on New Years Day? This show is ideal for children and suitable for ages 3 and up. There will be jolly songs and enticing story-telling as the Patrick Centre stage is transformed into the world of Billy the goat and the audience join him on his winter travels. The theatre is just as much a part of Christmas as mince pies and mistletoe and this is the perfect production children can both understand and enjoy.

Thu 21 Dec – Sun 7 Jan. The Patrick Centre at The Birmingham Hippodrome. £12.50. www.birminghamhippodrome.com