Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas
Audiences join Santa as he wakes from a dream of sun, sea, and sand only to face his busiest day of the year on Christmas Eve. The stage production follows him preparing his deliveries, feeding his reindeer, and taking flight into the snowy night. Created for young children, the show brings the classic story to life with puppets and original music.
Nov 18 – Dec 27, 2026 Under 6
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Tickets from £15–£22. Prices increase with demand. A £2 restoration levy per basket applies to all standard ticket purchases. Children under 18 months do not require their own ticket.
Hours
Audio Described: 9.45am on 3 December; BSL Performance: 11.30am on 30 November; Relaxed Performances: 10.30am on 24 November and 9.30am on 29 November.
Neighborhood
Hammersmith
Accessibility
Offers wheelchair and transfer seats, complimentary companion tickets, and scheduled audio-described, BSL, and relaxed performances.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book early, because ticket prices rise with demand and the best prices go to those who book first.
- Leave the buggy at home if you can, because buggies can't go into the Studio auditorium and the Lyric has no permanent bag storage.
- Arrive in good time before the start, because seating is unreserved and the Lyric can't guarantee entry for latecomers.
- Bring a card or phone for paying, because the Lyric Bar, the café and the Box Office are all cashless.
- Join Club Little Lyric if you plan to see more than one family show, because membership pays for itself after one visit.
Special Events & Promotions
- Relaxed Performances on 24 and 29 November.
- BSL Performance on 30 November.
- Audio Described performance on 3 December.
- Club Little Lyric membership pays for itself after one visit, and the savings grow over multiple shows.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the show for?
The age guidance is under 6. Children under 18 months don't need their own ticket and come in as babes in arms.
How long is the show?
The show runs for 50 minutes.
Can I bring a buggy in?
No. Buggies can't go into the Studio auditorium, and the Lyric has no permanent bag storage.
Is seating reserved?
No. Seating for this show is unreserved.
Are there access performances?
Yes. There are Audio Described, BSL and Relaxed performances. Book access tickets through the Box Office. You get one free carer or companion seat with every full-price access ticket.
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