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Cinderella: the AWESOME truth

A glittery, kick-boxing version of the classic Christmas fairy tale

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The Night Before Christmas

A perfect sprinkling of seasonal magic based on the much loved poem

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    240 The Broadway
    Wimbledon, London
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    Bring holiday spirit to 3.5k children ✅ Mostly s Bring holiday spirit to 3.5k children ✅ Mostly sell out 78 performances ✅ Happy feelings and hugs ✅ Thank you to the wonderful team of #TheNightBeforeChristmas You made us wish it were Christmas every day. That's a (gift) wrap everyone! Next up 👉🏽 Ready, Steady, Go! for children ages 2-5 Link in bio to book tickets.
    Our first show of the season is coming in just ove Our first show of the season is coming in just over 2 week. 🚴 Join Sofia and her Mum as they travel across mountains and lakes, through day and night, in a race like no other. 🏔 🏔 🏔 Ages 2-5. Link in bio to book your tickets.

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