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  • Venue Alexandra Palace Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 4 January 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 5+

Get tickets to Horrible Christmas in London

Horrible Histories proudly presents Horrible Christmas – a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas, and festive fun for all the family.

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, St Nicholas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as they all join forces to save the festive season!

It’s a celebration of Christmas in the most wonderful, wildly funny and moving way you’ll ever see, in Horrible Christmas at the Alexandra Palace.

Horrible Christmas is playing at the Alexandra Palace Theatre from 12 December 2024 to 4 January 2025.

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Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

  • Evenings
    • Monday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
  • Matinees
    • Monday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
  • Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Horrible Christmas?

Starring Ashley Cousins as Watson, Emma Swan as Mum, Neal Foster as Dad, Benedict Martin as Sydney Claus, Jake Lomas as Buster, Isabel Ford as Shirley Holmes, Nia Tilley as Elizabeth Cromwell, Oliver Britten as Richard Cromwell 

Who are the creative team of Horrible Christmas?

Directed by Neal Foster, Costumes by Jackie Trousdale, Lighting by Jason Taylor, Sound by Tom Lishman, Music by Matthew Scott, Choreography by Rae Piper & Paul Chantry, Production Managed by Adrian Littlejohns.

Venue Information

Alexandra Palace Theatre , Alexandra Palace Way , London, N22 7AY

Nearest Tube or Train: Alexandra Palace

Nearest Buses: W3 or Shuttle Bus

Directions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Horrible Christmas is playing at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London
The running time of Horrible Christmas is 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Horrible Christmas are: 5+
Yes, Horrible Christmas has matinee performances on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Horrible Christmas has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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