A grumpy Father Christmas reads a joke from a Christmas cracker.

FATHER CHRISTMAS

Based on the book by Raymond Briggs. Adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles

Follow Father Christmas on the most important day of his year: Christmas Eve. As he gathers the reindeer and prepares his sleigh, Father Christmas begins the long journey into the snowy night to deliver presents to sleeping children all over the world. But things don’t run smoothly and he soon encounters soot covered chimneys to squeeze through and treacherous weather conditions, all while plenty of mischief is had by his cheeky pets, Cat and Dog.

FATHER CHRISTMAS was originally commissioned by Lyric Hammersmith in 2012. The show has played there every Christmas since and has toured to venues across the UK and Hong Kong.

"Magnificent"  ★★★★★ The Observer

"Magical"  ★★★★★ The Upcoming

"Enchanting"  ★★★★ The Sunday Times

"a cracker of a show" ★★★★ The Mirror

"I cannot express how much our family enjoyed the production! My son cried when it was over!"  Audience member 

Creative Team

CREATIVE TEAM

Co produced with Lyric Hammersmith 

Directed by Emma Earle

Designed by Zoe Squire

Composed by Lucy Rivers

Puppets by Max Humphries

Lighting by George Ogilvie

Dramaturgy by Adam Peck

ORIGINAL CAST

Father Christmas: Barry McCarthy

Puppeteer: David Emmings

Musician: Kate Adams

Photography by Simon Annand