Christmas is undoubtedly a magical time of year for families. From classic pantomimes to stunning West End musicals, there’s no shortage of entertainment to be found in London’s theatres. Amongst our favourites this year are Horrible Christmas and Awful Auntie – in spite of their titles, they are wildly fun!
Awful Auntie
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie!
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea that her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened – but not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true, and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own Awful Auntie!
★★★★★ “A triumphant adaption of David Walliams’ much loved book!” What’s Good To Do
★★★★ “A real gem! Exciting, thrilling, heart-warming and memorable – another huge dramatic hit!” What’s On Live
Awful Auntie by David Walliams at Birmingham Stage Company CAST Stella – Georgina Leonidas Aunt Alberta – Timothy Speyer Soot – Ashley Cousins Gibbon – Richard James Wagner – Roberta Bellekom Understudy – Alice Harvey Understudy – Harry Sutherland CREATIVE TEAM Adapter and Director Neal Foster Ste and Costume Designer Jackie Trousdale Lighting Designer Jason Taylor Composer Jak Poore Sound Designer Nick Sagar Special Effects Designer Scott Penrose Puppetry Director – Roman Stefanski Video Designer Simon Wainwright Fight Directors – Ruth Cooper-Brown and Rachel Bown-Williams of Rc Annie Ltd Costume Supervisor – Amy Compton Casting Kay Magson Production Manager Adrian Littlejohns Company Stage Manager – Olly Clarke-Bibb Deputy Stage Managers – Judith Barrow and John Blunden LX Tech – Victoria Skinner Technical ASM – Jayde Chamberlain Wardrobe Mistress – Nicole Hicks Sound Operator – Adrian Gummer
If you don’t want to miss out on the riotous adventure that is Awful Auntie before it leaves the stage on January 6th, grab your tickets here now!
Horrible Christmas
Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas in a special production of Horrible Christmas.
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day! From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, get set for a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas. Featuring famous faces, such as Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII, St Nicholas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, witness these historical icons as they join forces to save the festive season!
It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, wildly funny and moving way you’ll ever see! With performances running until December 30th, don’t miss out – book tickets now.
