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The Jolly Christmas Postman

By arrangement with Penguin Random House UK
Fri 04 Dec 2026 - Sun 03 Jan 2027

★★★★★ What a jolly Christmas romp for all the family

- Fairy Powered Productions

A Lowry and Royal & Derngate co-production, based on the book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate.

Based on the award-winning children’s book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this  family show sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations.

There are visits to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man, and not forgetting the big, bad wolf!

As the snow continues to fall, who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas?

Live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic bring this favourite festive classic to life for all ages to enjoy.

 

Reviews

★★★★★ “utterly mesmerising for all ages” - Toddle About

★★★★★ “a proper cracker of theatre entertainment” - A Small Mind at the Theatre

★★★★★ “a perfect mix of fun, audience participation, and thoughtful storytelling” - WhatsGoodToDo

★★★★★ “an hour’s worth of festive fun with the whole family” - Theatre and Tonic

Additional Information

  • Age Recommendation: Aimed at younger children and their families, this show is suitable for all ages.
  • Runtime: 1 hour (no interval)

 

Accessible Performances

  • Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Sat 19th Dec at 10.30am. Touch Tour at 9:30am & Tue 29th Dec at 1.00pm. Touch Tour at 12.00pm
  • Captioned by GM Theatre Captioners Network | Wed 16th Dec at 1.00pm
  • Relaxed Performance | Sun 27 Dec at 10:30am.
  • BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield | Tue 22 Dec 2026 at 1.00pm & Sat 2 Jan 2027 at 10:30am
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Credits

Adapted by Adam Peck
With songs by Darren Clark

Max Bower will play the Jolly Postman, with Caitlin Forbes as Goldilocks, Humpty and Ensemble, Joe Kempster as Baby Bear, Gingerbread Boy, Rumpelstiltskin, Mr Wolf and Ensemble, Callum Martin as Santa, Daddy Bear and Onstage MD, and Katrina Michaels as Mummy Bear, Little Red Riding Hood and Ensemble.

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