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Christmas Tales

A promotional poster titled "Christmas Tales" featuring a theatrical stage production set against a deep blue background. The top left of the image displays the words "Christmas Tales" in a white, elegant cursive font. On a set of stairs in the background, a performer is dressed in a red Santa Claus suit with a large, plush yellow character head.

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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!  It’s the most magical time of the year and the Tales team's time is almost up. Clumsy the Elf has lost the Code to the Christmas Safe.

No code means no Christmas. There's a million possible combinations, far too many for a 50-minute interactive theatre show. We’ve only got three guesses to crack it.

Jump into the interactive Christmas Tales world, a live theatre adventure where stories and real life collide. Join the Tales team as they solve clues with the audience, bust out the Number Rumber dance, take on wild challenges, and race to unlock Christmas for everyone.

We don’t have 12 days! Every second counts. The Christmas clock is ticking down. Help save Christmas the most magical time of the year and it’s all happening live with Tales.

"Loved how magical it was! My 11 month old sat for so long, completely in awe and engaged in the show.”

Tales from the Shed, 2025 audience member

"It’s our yearly tradition and we love it - so fun and interactive, and all my kids love it.”

Tales from the Shed, 2025 audience member
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Free to babies under 1yr

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Musical fun

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Fun for everyone

What is Tales from the Shed?

Tales from the Shed are vibrant, inclusive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space.

"The whole cast were so good! The story, the music, the dancing - everything was just amazing!”

Tales from the Shed, 2025 audience member

"The interactive movement around the whole theatre meant everyone felt part of the show - my 1 year old loved it.”

Tales from the Shed, 2025 audience member

Accessibility

Welcome to our Accessible Performances at Chickenshed. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our shows to the fullest.

PLEASE NOTE: This show will take place in our large Rayne Theatre with our raised auditorium seating allocated to bookers accordingly - seating will not be on the floor as it is for our general Tales from the Shed or Planet Play sessions. There are 16 seats that have step-free access

If you have any questions of have specific access requirements, please contact our Box Office on 020 8292 9222 or send them an email. They will be happy to help with your booking.

Seating

This show will take place in our large Rayne Theatre with our raised auditorium seating. Seating will not be on the floor as it is for our general Tales from the Shed or Planet Play sessions.

You must book a ticket for all children over 12 months, even if they will be sitting on your lap

For school performances, seating is unreserved, and your seats will be allocated on the day.

Pricing

Tickets are priced at £11 for everyone over 12 months. A family ticket for 4 people is £40 - this must include at least one adult and at least two children.

For our preview performances on 28 and 29 Nov tickets are priced at £10 for everyone over 12 months. A family ticket for 4 people is £36.

Buggies and car seats

Buggies, prams and car seats cannot be taken into the auditorium. They can be left in our café area during the performance

Schools Performances

This year, we are thrilled to present 7 performances during term time for schools and nurseries on the following dates:

  • Mon 30 Nov at 10am & 12pm*  
  • Mon 7 Dec at 10am & 12pm*  
  • Wed 16 Dec at 10am*
  • Thu 17 Dec at 10am*
  • Fri 18 Dec at 10am*

All seats for schools and nurseries are priced at £7.50  ** Additionally, for every 10 child tickets purchased, a complimentary teacher's ticket will be provided.

Please note that, whilst these performances are also open to the public to book, they will predominantly consist of school/nursery parties.

Seating for these performances is unreserved and you will be allocated your seats on arrival.

*Space for packed lunches can be be made available after the 12pm performances on 30 Nov and 7 Dec and after the 10am performances on 16, 17 and 18 Dec - please reserve this space when booking your tickets.

You can access our risk assessment for school performances by downloading it here 

Bookings for schools and nurseries must be booked via our online form

Children's Summer Season

This summer, join us for a fantastic season of children’s shows, featuring Darnaby's Space Race, Fairies Tale, Sunshine Tales and more!

Children's Summer Season

Times & Tickets for Christmas Tales

Sunday 13 December 2026

Wednesday 16 December 2026

Thursday 17 December 2026

Friday 18 December 2026

Sunday 20 December 2026

Wednesday 23 December 2026

Sunday 27 December 2026

Monday 28 December 2026

Tuesday 29 December 2026

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