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The cast has been announced for much-loved family show Father Christmas as it returns for its 15th anniversary at the Lyric Hammersmith. Adapted by Olivier-nominated Pins and Needles and directed by Emma Earle, the show reimagines from Raymond Brigg’s beloved story for the stage.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast for the return of Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, coming to the West London venue for the festive season. Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, it is adapted by and co-produced with Olivier Award-nominated Pins and Needles and directed by Emma Earle.

Rachel O’Riordan, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said: “I’m thrilled that family classic Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary at the Lyric this year to brighten up our stages this festive season.”

Father Christmas runs in the Lyric Studio from 18 November to 27 December 2026, before heading to the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

The cast of Father Christmas

The cherished Christmas story follows Santa as he awakes from a dream, only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. Watch as he prepares for his deliveries, feeds his reindeer and finally takes flight into the snowy night.

The cast of the upcoming run will include:

  • Kate Adams
  • Stephen Chapman
  • Jack Howells Davies
  • David Monteith
  • Alejandra Bacelar Pereira
  • Amber-Rose Perry

The production is directed by Emma Earle, who leads a creative team that includes associate director Eva Sampson, designer Zoe Squire, puppet director Annie Brooks, music and sound designer Lucy Rivers, puppet designer Max Humphries, lighting designer George Ogilvie, dramaturg Adam Peck and musical director Kate Adams.

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Main photo: Cast announced for Father Christmas at Lyric Hammersmith

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