<p>Have a Hilarious Half Term with the Halifax Comedy Festival Yes, the next school holidays are almost upon us and it’s going to a lot of fun… We promise! Halifax Comedy Festival runs from 23rd to 31st October and its 14-venue 50-event strong programme has family-focussed comedy, interactive workshops and free events running throughout the week. Top tip: don’t miss the great value workshop packages available with lots of family shows and sign up for the festival enews and get involved with the competitions and events on Facebook.</p><p>Top Family Picks</p><p>Falcon’s Malteser, 29 October, 6pm at the Square Chapel This acclaimed adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s tale of hopelessly inept private detective was included in The Guardian’s Top 10 Family Picks from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe: “an entertaining romp for family audiences.” As with all our children’s shows, there’s a fun workshops accompanying the show. Age: 8 + BOOK NOW</p><p>Marty MacDonald’s Farm, Saturday 24 October, Victoria Theatre Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan, and featuring the voice of Justin Fletcher as Pongo the Pig, there’s no better way to kick off the half term than with puppets, songs and laughter at Marty’s farm. Don’t forget the fun accompanying workshops, too! Age: 2+ BOOK NOW</p><p>Hansel and Gretel, October 31, Victoria Theatre Round off your week of family fun with this fun show and accompanying spooky Halloween workshop! BOOK NOW</p><p>And Finally… There are some great shows to look forward to this winter at the Victoria Theatre including The Snowman (2 December) the pre-school special Santa’s Rusty Robot (3 to 6 December), popular festive pantomime Cinderella (12 December to 3 January) and, not until 2016 but already selling fast, Peppa Pig’s Surprise</p>