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Horrible Christmas 2024

Opened: December 12, 2024
Closing: January 04, 2025

Horrible Christmas - West End History , Info & More

Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Market West End
Previews December 12, 2024
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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