Sat 13 December 2025 - Sun 21 December 2025 at The Sydenham Centre Show(s) at 2pm, 3.15pm, 4.30pmShow lasts approximately 40 minutes, suitable for all the family.
Tickets: Standard price £10 adults, £5 children aged 3+
Pay a little more £12 adults, £6 children aged 3+
Pay a little less £8 adults, £4 children aged 3+
Under 3s FREE as always
Spontaneous Productions in association with KIRKDALE BOOKSHOP presents:
About the Show
Spontaneous Productions’ eighth original Christmas show for all ages since 2017 will be our most magical and Christmassy one yet!
It’s Christmas Eve, and a very grumpy Father Christmas has lost one of his beloved reindeer. Before he cancels Christmas altogether, can two of his mischievous Elves and a little girl with a very special wish help him find his missing reindeer and his love of Christmas again?
For families with children of all ages – and adults too – featuring all your favourite Christmas songs (with a twist), a cast of Spontaneous regulars and packed with jokes, action and festive cheer, it’s not to be missed!
As we expect big crowds, please book in advance if you can, and arrive early to ensure we can seat everyone as quickly as possible. Thank you!
Photos of The Nutcracker in 2024 by Mark Drinkwater
TWO WEEKENDS ONLY – THREE PERFORMANCES EACH SAT & SUN AT 2PM, 3.15PM & 4.30PM
Shows last approx 40 mins, suitable for all ages
Tickets also available on the door, from 30 mins before advertised show time, subject to availability
Book Tickets
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Online: select your date and time below.
In person: online booking closes 30 minutes before start time, but tickets may still be available on the door.
More on how to book
(Please note that Kirkdale Bookshop are unable to take bookings for these performances)
The Cast
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- KATE BARRY
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- MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS
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- POPPY PICKLES
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- PAUL-D STEPHENSON
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- ANGUS HEPBURN
KATE BARRY as Amy
MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS as Elf Jingle
POPPY PICKLES as Elf Jangle
PAUL-D STEPHENSON as Father Christmas
And special vocal appearance by ANGUS HEPBURN as The Narrator
The Credits
- Written by DARREN BIRD and JONATHAN KAUFMAN
- Produced and directed by JONATHAN KAUFMAN
- Associate producer & costume designer JACKIE POULETT
- Scenic artists ALEXIA CARRASCO LOPEZ, HELENA SMITH, LUCY TANN, STEVE MULFORD, JAMES TITCHNER
- Technician LUKE FOSTEN
- Graphic design JAN WARREN
- Photography MARK DRINKWATER
The Audience Reviews
What audiences said about our last Christmas show The Nutcracker:
- What a great show. Lovely use of the music, great chases and lots of fun. A very clever adaptation! Santa at the end was a lovely surprise! Put us in the Christmas mood!
- We loved it thank you
- Lovely production. Thank you!
- Excellent as always
- The show was brilliant and great acting! So much fun for Christmas
- Fantastic & kids loved it. Great value for money
- ‘I loved everything’ – Patrick, aged 4
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