Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios gives a fairy a big job in Holiday Wishes, the story of two children who arenยt satisfied with the mountain of gifts they receive. To help them learn the true meaning of generosity and gratitude, the fairy takes them on a series of adventures (think a kidยs version of Scrooge, with a fairy instead of a ghost). 2 p.m. November 29, December 6, 13, and 20. Express Theatre, 446 Northwest Mall, Hempstead Road at North Post Oak. For information, call 713-682-5044 or visit www.expresstheatre.com. $8.
Saturdays, 2 p.m. Starts: Nov. 22. Continues through Dec. 20, 2008
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