Santa Claus in a red suit and hat, smiling, holding a sack of gifts beside a chimney.

How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney?

Venue

Unicorn Theatre

A comic Christmas caper for everyone aged 2 to 102.

Ever wondered how Santa goes down the chimney?

Feet first? Head first? On a zip wire?

What if he gets stuck? What if there’s a fire at the bottom? What if there’s no chimney at all?

Can Santa post himself in a parcel? Come in disguise as the Christmas turkey? Or step out of a festive movie on TV?

Join us for a thrilling fusion of physical comedy, live music and anarchic fun!

Told by an Idiot unleash their internationally acclaimed visual comedy in this new stage adaptation and world premiere of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny picture book.

Closing

03/01/2026

Running Time

1h, no interval

Genre

Children's, Family

Age & Content

2-102 | Children must be seated with an adult at all times.

Cast:

Anna Blackburn as

Understudy

Giulia Innocenti, Nathan Queeley-Dennis, Frida Cæcilia Rødbroe & Mikey Ureta as

Performer

Creative:

Adapted & Directed by -

Paul Hunter

From the book by -

Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Published by -

Candlewick Press

Designed by -

Sonya Smullen

Lighting Designer -

Sarah Readman

Sound Designer -

Esther Kehinde Ajayi

Composer -

Frida Cæcilia Rødbroe

Choreographer -

Mikey Ureta

Puppet Director -

Rachel Leonard

Assistant Director -

Anna Blackburn

Chase Creator -

Carolina Valdés

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.