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!
Photos of The Nutcracker in 2024 by Mark Drinkwater
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 Sponsors
Time & Place
Date/time: SAT/SUN 13/14 & 20/21 December 2025 – 2pm, 3:15pm & 4:30pm
Tickets: 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
Venue: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX
Suitable for all the family
The Cast
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″
Time & Place
Date/time: SAT/SUN 13/14 & 20/21 December 2025 – 2pm, 3:15pm & 4:30pm
Tickets: 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
Venue: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX
Suitable for all the family
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!
Photos of The Nutcracker in 2024 by Mark Drinkwater
The Cast
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″
The Sponsors