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Bananas for Christmas

Created as an alternative to traditional pantomime, the show follows two banana-loving beach-dwellers whose calm lives are upended when one catches the holiday spirit. Audiences watch a silly and cheerful festive performance complete with comedy and characters tangled in tinsel. The production is crafted especially for young children, nursery and school groups, and their families.

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When

Tickets

Concessions £2 off. School groups (10+): £10, including 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students. 25 and under: £10 tickets available to book on the day of the performance. Access users can choose 50% off their ticket and 50% off essential companion tickets. Discounts are subject to availability.

Hours

Various times; Relaxed performance Sun 20 December, 11am; British Sign Language performance Sun 20 December, 2pm.

Ages

3+

Accessibility

A Relaxed performance welcomes movement, noise, and breaks from the auditorium; a British Sign Language performance has an interpreter signing on stage. Access users can request discounts for themselves and essential companions.

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Location

Studio Theatre · 22 Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children aged 3 and up

Vibe

Silly and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book online for individual tickets, but contact the groups team to arrange group or school bookings.
  • If attending with children who may need to move, make noise, or take breaks, consider the Relaxed performance.
  • Choose the British Sign Language performance if you would benefit from an interpreter signing on stage.
  • People aged 25 and under can book their tickets on the day of the performance, subject to availability.
  • Allow about 45 minutes for the show, which has no interval.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Concessions receive a discount.
  • School groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets and one free teacher ticket per 10 students.
  • People aged 25 and under can book discounted tickets on the day of the performance.
  • Access users can receive discounted tickets and essential companion tickets.
  • Relaxed performance on Sunday, December 20.

Links & Contact

Run by Frozen Charlotte and Capital Theatres

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the show suitable for?

It is suitable for children aged three and up, their families, friends, schools, and nurseries.

How long does the performance last?

The performance lasts about 45 minutes and has no interval.

What happens in the show?

Two banana-loving beach-dwellers find their calm lives disrupted when one catches the Christmas spirit, in a festive comedy for younger audiences.

Can school or other groups book online?

No. Groups and school groups should contact the groups team to book.

Are there accessible performances?

Yes. There is a Relaxed performance where movement, noise, and breaks from the auditorium are welcome, and a British Sign Language performance with an interpreter signing on stage.

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