All Ages The Railway Children by E. Nesbit at The Tabard Theatre, Chiswick 5 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

From the creative team behind the Tabard’s Christmas hits, Five Children and It, The Secret Garden and The Snow Queen comes a heartwarming new adaptation of the much-loved classic story from E.Nesbit.

When their father is unexpectedly called away, three children -Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis – are uprooted from their London home and find themselves in the countryside. Through a world of steam trains, station porters, and unexpected adventures, they discover the power of kindness, courage, and hope.

Adapted by Louise Haddington and directed by the Tabard’s Artistic Director Simon Reilly, The Railway Children is a joyful and moving tale that celebrates the importance of family and community.

Book today for the perfect festive treat and a magical journey for all ages.

All Ages The Mystery of Irma Vep – a Penny Dreadful  by Charles Ludlam, directed by Kate Bannister at The Jack Studio Theatre  9 Dec - 4 Jan

The Mystery of Irma Vep returns to the Jack this Christmas! Egyptologist Lord Edgar brings his new bride, Lady Enid, to the Hillcrest family home. But a dark shadow hangs over them in the shape of Irma Vep, Lord Edgar’s first wife who died in mysterious circumstances. Will Lady Enid escape the fate of her predecessor? Will Lord Edgar find his mummy?

Join us this Christmas for mayhem and laughter in this gothic horror, quick-change tour-de-force. Written by avant-garde American playwright, Charles Ludlam, actor, director and founder of The Ridiculous Theatrical Company.

Classic Ghost story THE SIGNALMAN at Drayton Arms, Kensington 10 December - 1 January

Presented by Mudlark Creative & Drayton Arms Theatre

Join us for a nerve-tingling festive treat and fear your senses this Christmas as you step into the haunted railway cutting at Clayton signal box. In our eerie new full-length dramatisation of Dickens’ The Signalman, a chance encounter brings together two men: The Visitor, newly liberated from the drudgery of office life and seeing the world with fresh eyes; and The Signalman, desperate to share his visitations with someone - anyone - who will listen. Enhanced by glorious surround sound - a first for the Drayton Arms - this is a fresh new telling of this quintessentially classic ghost story that will leave you on edge this December.

Musical LAMBCO Productions Presents:  BOYS IN THE BUFF at Golden Goose Theatres 10 Dec - 10 Jan

Have you ever felt judged for not having the right body shape? Too fat? Too thin? Never exercise?  Our photo-shopped world is not always kind. Diana and her boys sing, dance and tell stories about self-confidence, body image, and society’s unreasonably high expectations on our appearance, sharing personal stories and daring each other to reveal more and more of themselves.  As they explore their bodies they discover 101 ways to look fabulous.

Musical PIPPIN at Upstairs at the Gatehouse 11 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Production by: Chromolume Productions

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ | Book by ROGER O. HIRSON

A dazzling troupe of travelling performers converges to tell the story of a young prince’s pursuit of purpose. Hypnotised by the glitz and glamour, Pippin chases glory in battle, temptation in love, and power on the throne only to discover that the brighter the bulbs, the darker the shadows. Broadway meets Bognor Regis in this reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’s (Wicked; Godspell) Tony Award-winning classic.

From the same team that brought you ROAD SHOW and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN:

Director & Choreographer: Amanda Noar
(Moominvalley In November; Working: A Musical; A Slice Of Saturday Night) 

Musical Director: Harry Style (Shantify; The Crooked Spire; Godspell) 

Associate Director: Isaac Bernier-Doyle  (Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler; Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math And Doesn’t Want To Talk To You)

Originally Produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow

Laughs, love & humanity THE FLAT EARTHERS at Lion and Unicorn Theatre 16 - 20 December

"We’re Flat Earthers, not ‘Elvis-isn’t-dead’ers’. This changes your whole life."
Greg, Sophie and Kevin are united by their belief that the world is flat. The trio meet in a local pub to share their latest Flat Earth research. As the self-designated leader, Greg has big ideas to boost their popularity and get their message out to the masses. However, before telling the world about their beliefs, they must first understand each other. But when you don't see the world like everyone else, how do you know anything is what it seems?

Shortlisted: Best Emerging Artist/Company (Brighton Fringe 2025)
★★★★★ “An enjoyable debut full of laughs, love and humanity.” (Entertainment Now)
★★★★★ "A proper little gem" (Sussex Playwrights)

Concert CHRISTMAS with Charles Court Opera - A Christmas Fundraising Concert at Rosemary Branch Theatre 19 - 21 December

Extra date added due to incredible demand!

Charles Court Opera is back! CCO is no stranger to The Rosie, having started out its life here with their notorious Christmas pantos that we all adored, not to mention their fast paced, witty opera productions.

Join us for this exclusive, extra special Christmas concert (and a glass of festive bubbly after the evening performances!), which will fundraise for the company's future productions.

Featuring a cast of your CCO favourites, led by John Savournin and David Eaton, CCO's co-founders, this is one festive treat that you do not want to miss!