Christmas Tales
Visitors enter an interactive theatrical world to help Clumsy the Elf find the lost code to the Christmas Safe. Audiences solve clues alongside the performers, dance the Number Rumber, and tackle challenges before time runs out. The vibrant and musical performance is designed to actively engage young children throughout the story.
Nov 28 – Dec 29, 2026
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Tickets
Tickets are £11 for everyone over 12 months; a family ticket for 4 people is £40 and must include at least one adult and at least two children. Preview performances on 28 and 29 November cost £10 for everyone over 12 months; a family ticket for 4 people is £36. Babies under 1 year are free.
Hours
28 Nov: 10:00, 12:00; 29 Nov: 10:30; 30 Nov: 10:00, 12:00; 5 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 6 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 7 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 12 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 13 Dec: 10:30; 16 Dec: 10:00; 17 Dec: 10:00; 18 Dec: 10:00; 19 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 20 Dec: 10:30; 21 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 22 Dec: 10:00, 12:00; 23 Dec: 10:30; 27, 28 and 29 Dec: 10:30.
Accessibility
Raised auditorium seating includes 16 seats with step-free access.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book a ticket for every child over 12 months, even if they will sit on a lap, because lap seating does not waive the ticket rule.
- Leave buggies, prams and car seats in the café area; they cannot be taken into the auditorium.
- Expect raised auditorium seating rather than floor seating, so plan for a conventional seated theatre experience.
- Ask the box office about access needs before booking; the Rayne Theatre has 16 seats with step-free access.
- For the 28–29 November previews, tickets are £10 for everyone over 12 months; the £36 family ticket must include an adult and two children.
Special Events & Promotions
- Babies under 1 year enter free.
- A family ticket is available for four people and must include at least one adult and two children.
- Preview performances are offered on November 28 and 29.
- School and nursery performances are offered on specified weekdays; school and nursery groups book through the online form.
- School and nursery seats are discounted; one teacher ticket is complimentary for every 10 child tickets purchased.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christmas Tales suitable for?
The age guidance is 0–7 years, and the interactive theatre is designed for young children.
Do children need their own tickets?
Book a ticket for every child over 12 months, even if they will sit on an adult’s lap. Babies under 1 year are free.
What do children do during the show?
They help the performers solve clues, dance the Number Rumber and take on challenges to find the code to the Christmas Safe.
How long does the performance last?
Approximately one hour.
Can I bring a buggy or car seat into the auditorium?
No. Buggies, prams and car seats can be left in the café area during the performance.
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