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Nativity! The Musical

Closing: December 31, 2018

Nativity! The Musical - 2018 West End History , Info & More

Hammersmith Apollo
45 Queen Caroline Street London W6 9QH

Your favourite festive film is now a major new musical adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films.

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true.

Feel –good, funny and full of yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of the favourite sing-a-long hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas!

With the cast including West End favourites Daniel Boys (Avenue Q), Sarah Earnshaw (Wicked, Spamalot) and Simon Lipkin (Rock of Ages, Guys and Dolls), Nativity! The Musical is the perfect feel-good comedy for all the family. Accompanying them are Andy Brady (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Derek Aidoo (Beautiful - The Carole King Musical), Jalisa Andrews and Jennifer Louise Jones.

So join us this Christmas for some MAYHEM in Bethlehem!


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Nativity! The Musical History

Other Productions of Nativity! The Musical

2017   West End Original West End Production
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2018   West End London Return Engagement
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2019   West End West End Return Engagement
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