Multi-generational festive events
All of our shows, experiences and workshops are available to book individually on a per show basis or in combination on a daily rate to provide a range of different events for different age groups.
Our Technical requirements are very minimal and we are able to adapt to a wide variety of spaces and types of event. Whether you are looking for Corporate event ideas, community engagement, educational activities or just good old-fashioned family entertainment at Christmas you have come to the right place!
Chilling Tales For Christmas
Immersive event with Storytelling and Mixology
Available to Museums, Community venues, Theatres, Hospitality Venues
In the days before television families and groups of friends made the most of the long dark nights over Christmas by gathering together to share ghost stories.
Reignite the tradition this year with host Charles Dickens, storytelling mixologist Thursday and renowned festival storyteller Jacob Cracker (Dec'd)
An interactive evening of chilling tales for Christmas and New Year served with a festive twist.
Suitable for ages 11+
Great opportunity for Hospitality venues to showcase Cocktail / Real Ale or wine lists.
Cocktails can be provided by the company if required
Stories with Farmer Christmas
Storytelling for pre-schoolers and their families
Available to Nurseries, Community centres, Museums, Theatres
Tours 25th November - 31st December
Toddlers' Favourite Farmer Christmas joins Rudolph and the elves to invite the under 5s and their families for stories, songs, shadow puppets and Christmas or New Year wishes. Organised with a unique "Pushchair valet parking service".
A photo opportunity with Santa can be added to this event
Christmases Past
Interactive Festive experience for people living with dementia and their families.
Available to Care Homes, Community Groups, Village Halls
Tours 25th November - 30th December
Familiar festive tale A Christmas Carol, making shadow puppets, sing-a-long nativity story, simple parlour games and craft activities with Charles Dickens, Storytellers and an optional special appearance by Father Christmas.
Jacob Cracker's
"A Christmas Carol"
and Other Tales
Storytelling for all ages
Available to Museums, Care Homes, Community Groups, Village Halls
Tours 25th November - 30th December
Familiar festive tale "A Christmas Carol (abridged)" told by Jacob Cracker and his puppet Scrooge. Other tales include Hans Christian Andersons Fairy tales and short theatrical vignettes. Can be performed as one performance or as pop up stories throughout the day
What the Dickens?!
Interactive Festive Gameshow for all generations or as pop up parlour games.
Available to Museums, Hospitality Venues, Events and community venues from 25th November - 30th December
Live interactive fun Gameshow hosted by Charles Dickens. Whole audience plays in teams and are gradually knocked out to find the winner.
Can also be booked as pop up Parlour Games for events. Mr Dickens will engage with your guests and play games with them as they enjoy the event
Choose your own Adventure
Tales of The 1001 Nights
Interactive Storytelling Panto
Available to Schools and Museums from 12th December - 4th February
The choose your own adventure storytelling panto. Enter the world of the Bric a Brac Bizarre with storyteller Taresh Solanki in a fresh interpretation of some of the oldest stories ever told. Featuring Guest storytellers Emma Cooper and Mark Fraser.
Immersive storytelling theatre. Audiences make decisions along the way and alter the course of the tale. Can be combined with shadow puppet workshop
A Victorian Christmas Past
Family Theatre - As Pop-up Vignettes or as 90min Play
Available to Schools, Community Centres, Theatres and Events
"A magical show with a little bit of Christmas history." Stratford-upon-Avon Herald
Join Queen Victoria and a host of characters from all walks of Victorian life on a magical journey to discover how the Victorians invented Christmas. Featuring theatre, shadow puppets and the stories of Hans Christian Anderson
Shadow Puppet Workshops
Structured 1hr / 2hr workshop or as drop in craft activity
Available to Schools, Museums, Theatres, Events and Community Venues from 20th October to 4th February
Learn how Shadow puppets work and make your own to keep from recycled materials. Schools workshop is structured around a central story of your choice.