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Horrible Christmas

Closing: January 04, 2025

Horrible Christmas - West End History , Info & More

Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way London N22 7AY

Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrific tale of Christmas at Alexandra Palace Theatre this December. It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, funny and moving way you’ll ever see.

When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season!

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Captioned, 18 December, 7pm


Audio Described, 30 December, 7pm


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Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026


Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.

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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026


John Lithgow, Joe Locke, Ana Gasteyer, Andrew Garfield, and more were honored with Emmys at the Fourth Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, held Monday evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York. 

Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026


It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

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by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026


The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Photos: Karen Mason's CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 29, 2025


The three-night engagement from December 19-21 featured Mason’s annual holiday cabaret program. See photos and a write up of the show by guest writer Maryann Lopinto.

Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, & More Receive Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations- See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2025


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the nominations for the 4th Children's & Family Emmy Awards, which include Cynthia Erivo, John Lithgow, Joe Locke, Ana Gasteyer, and more. Check out the full list here.

Guest Blog: 'It's A Truly Outrageous Story': Bag of Beard Theatre Director Alexander Knott on THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE
by Guest Author - Nov 27, 2025


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Cast Set For Eloise Pennycott's BARRIER(S) at Deafinitely Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025


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The world premiere of Parallel Process, written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, opens in September at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Learn more!

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Interview: Michelle Elaine of PRIMARY TRUST at The Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - May 8, 2025


A lot of people ask, “Why do you think it won the Pulitzer?” Post pandemic, and with all of the social media stuff that we have going on. There's something so simple that she was able to capture again, how we need each other, and it goes so against what society tells us.

Full Cast Set For Tim Firth's THIS IS MY FAMILY at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025


Anthology Theatre has announced the full cast for the London premiere of Tim Firth's Award-winning musical This Is My Family. Learn more about the upcoming production here.

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by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 28, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024


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by Theresa Bertram - Dec 11, 2024


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by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 10, 2024


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by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 9, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024


The iconic character of Mr. Swallow is preparing to spread Christmas cheer once again as a brand-new version of the ensemble comedy A Christmas Carol (ish) transfers to the West End this Winter. Check out a new video trailer here!

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