TIME is running out to see Father Christmas in action in the Arts Centre's family show, Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas at the Arts Centre.

It’s Christmas Eve and whilst most children are hanging up their stockings, a few boys and girls in Swindon are refusing to join in.

The sceptical bunch have stopped believing in Santa and with Christmas morning fast approaching cheeky elves Charlie and Kara must help Mr Claus prove that he is indeed real.

With magic tricks, songs and stories, they are determined to change their stubborn minds, before it’s time to board Santa’s sleigh and shimmy down thousands of chimneys to deliver presents.

After the show, all the good boys and girls in the audience will get to meet Santa and receive a special present of their own.

There will be four performances of Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas today and four tomorrow.

Tickets start at £14. To book go to swindontheatres.co.uk.