Here's five fun things to do with family and friends in London this week, January 2-8.

1 Come From Away, Phoenix Theatre West End

The award-winning musical that regales an extrodinary, and true story wraps up January 7, so this is your final call to catch it. Come from Away tells the tale of about 7,000 stranded plane passangers who landed in a small, unwelcoming town in Canada when their plane was diverted after the September 11 attacks. 

Dates: Ends January 7

Tickets: From £20

Address: Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JP

Website: thephoenixtheatre.co.uk

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2 Little Red Riding Hood at The Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice

This rendition of the classic children's story was commisioned by children's author Deborah Jones and is suitable for children aged 4 and older. The tale is brought to life by charming marionettes and new injections of humour and plot twists. Running time one hour. 

Dates: On until January 29

Tickets: £5

Address: Puppet Theatre Barge, W9 2PF

Website: puppetbarge.com

3 Try a plant-based diet

Just for the month, or a week, or even just a meal. Veganuary is here, and whether you like your greens or not, London has plenty of choice when it comes to creative and delicious meat-free dishes. Mildreds is great, and has several venues scattered across London, Holy Carrot in Knightsbridge is delicious as well, and both restaurants are completely plant-based. Places like Fatt Pundit naturally have plenty of plant-based choice, and Big Mamma's Ave Mario, Gloria and Circolo Popolare will have a special vegan pizza for the month. 

4 Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at the V&A, South Kensington 

It’s also your last chance to see this delightful exhibition, produced in collaboration with the National Trust. Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature explores the beloved author’s interest in the natural world. It’s a playful and interactive exhibition that invites visitors to rediscover Potter’s achievements, from storyteller to natural scientist and conservationist. The exhibition features more than 240 personal objects including letters, manuscripts, sketches, coded diaries, and family photographs. 

Date: Closes Sunday 8 

Cost: From £14 

Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington SW7 2RL 

Website: vam.ac.uk 

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5 RuPaul’s DragCon, Royal Victoria Dock 

With more than 150 drag queens, including RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 4 winner Danny Beard, RuPaul’s DragCon has more queens than you could mother-tucking imagine. Look out for a DJ set from RuPaul Charles, a make-up contest hosted by Emmy-award-winning make-up artists Raven, as well as a programme of family activities set up in the Kids Zone.

Date: January 6-8 

Tickets: From £60 

Address: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, E16 1XL 

Website: uk.rupaulsdragcon.com