Experience the magic of Christmas with spectacular theatre shows in London. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of holiday entertainment as you witness captivating performances and heartwarming stories. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the festive cheer with these unforgettable Christmas shows.
Stick Man
What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas?
This much-loved adaptation from Freckle Productions, the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
Dates: 4 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Venue: Bloomsbury Theatre, Bloomsbury, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH
Slava’s Snow Show
Slava’s SnowShow, the multi award-winning global phenomenon that recently celebrated 30 years enchanting people of all ages worldwide, returns to the UK this year after a seven-year hiatus, with a West End Christmas season at the Harold Pinter Theatre from Wednesday 18 December.
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Slava’s SnowShow, a spellbinding spectacle where laughter and wonder collide. It’s a celebration that knows no bounds, uniting people of all walks of life in a shared moment of joyous folly. Slava’s SnowShow is a cavalcade of chaos and charm that invites you to leave the everyday behind and indulge in pure, tender delight.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that promises to sprinkle a little magic into your life and remind you of the joy in being wonderfully silly.
Dates: 18 December 2024 – 12 January 2025
Venue: Harold Pinter Theatre, West End, Panton St, London SW1Y 4DN
Maddie Moate’s A Very Curious Christmas
This seasonal adventure dives into the science of winter, uncovers the mysteries behind our festive traditions, and answers some of your most curious Christmas questions. Where does snow come from? How do crackers go BANG? And why do Brussels sprouts make you fart?!
Packed with interactive fun and brimming with festive cheer, Maddie’s live science show promises to be an unforgettable and informative holiday treat for the whole family.
Maddie Moate is a BAFTA-winning children’s TV presenter and YouTube filmmaker renowned for her passion for science, wildlife, and travel. She hosted the BAFTA-nominated CBeebies TV series Maddie’s Do You Know?, CBBC’s Show Me the Honey, Springwatch’s Wildlife Academy on BBC iPlayer, and Magnolia Network’s Make Yourself At Home on Discovery Plus.
Dates: 6 December 2024 – 4 January 2025
Venue: Apollo Theatre, West End, Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EZ
The Nutcracker
The incredible team at the Polka Theatre are pleased to announce further plans for the festive season 2024: playing alongside the previously announced The Nutcracker in the Main Theatre, will be a brand-new dance adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats’ award-winning picture book The Snowy Day.
When Clara receives a super-cool enchanted Nutcracker toy, one thing’s for sure – she doesn’t want her accident-prone little brother, Fritz, anywhere near it! But with rumours of an evil, seven-headed Mouse King trying to ruin Christmas, Clara might just need the help of Fritz to save the day!
Dates: 16 November 2024 – 26 January 2025
Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
Snowy Day
Discover a world blanketed in wonder in this brand-new dance adaptation of ‘The Snowy Day’, inspired by the award-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats. Join Peter as he crunches through the snowy streets of his New York neighbourhood, in this intimate and interactive icy adventure.
Dates: 6 December 2024 – 2 February 2025
Venue: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
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