Much-loved children’s TV presenter Maddie Moate returns to the West End this festive season with her hit live show Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, playing a limited run at the Garrick Theatre from 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Following a hugely successful West End debut in 2024, BAFTA-winning CBeebies star Maddie Moate returns with her festive science adventure, inspired by her popular book A Very Curious Christmas. Packed with festive fun, hands-on experiments, and plenty of giggles this family-friendly show is the perfect Christmas treat for kids and grown-ups. Suitable for children 4+, the show explores the science of winter, reveals the secrets behind our seasonal traditions, and answers some of the most curious Christmas questions. Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas is also nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Family Show, with the winner to be announced this Sunday at the 2025 Olivier Awards, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Maddie Moate said, “I’m very excited to be coming back to the West End’s Garrick Theatre with Maddie’s Very Curious Christmas, with an Oliver nomination under our belt. I’ll be reunited with Santa’s helpers, Goggles and Tinker, as well as Mrs Claus, who’ll help me bring festive cheer and a tonne of science to the stage!”
2024 production photos
Maddie Moate is best known for presenting the BAFTA-nominated Maddie’s Do You Know? on CBeebies. Her other credits include CBBC’s Show Me the Honey, Springwatch’s Wildlife Academy on BBC iPlayer, and Make Yourself At Home for Magnolia Network on Discovery Plus. She is also a celebrated YouTube filmmaker with a passion for science, wildlife, and travel.
Full casting and creative team will be announced soon.
Tickets are now on sale for Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas at the Garrick Theatre, London, from 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
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