A 50-minute adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved picture book Father Christmas plays the Studio at the Lyric Hammersmith from 18 November to 27 December 2026, as part of Little Lyric. It’s adapted by Pins and Needles and directed by Emma Earle, and it’s aimed at children under 6.
Tickets are £10–£22 (prices increase with demand), and seating is unreserved. The Lyric adds a £2 per basket restoration levy to standard purchases.
WHAT IS FATHER CHRISTMAS ABOUT?
Santa wakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand to find it’s Christmas Eve, the busiest day of the year. He prepares his deliveries, feeds his reindeer and takes flight into the snowy night.
CREATIVE TEAM
The show is designed by Zoe Squire, with music by composer Lucy Rivers, puppet design by Max Humphries, lighting by George Ogilvie and dramaturgy by Adam Peck. Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Pins and Needles present the show, co-produced with Pins & Needles Productions. No cast has been listed on the Lyric’s website yet.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Little ones will need to leave buggies outside, as they can’t be taken into the Studio auditorium (worth knowing before you set off with a pushchair!).
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Relaxed performances on 24 November at 10.30am and 29 November at 9.30am
BSL performance on 30 November at 11.30am
Audio Described performance on 3 December at 9.45am.
One complimentary carer or companion seat is offered with each full-price access ticket, bookable through the box office on 020 8741 6850 or access@lyric.co.uk.
WHERE IS IT PLAYING?
The Lyric Hammersmith is in Lyric Square, King Street, London W6 0QL.
You can book on the Lyric Hammersmith website.
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