Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas is back for another brilliant year in 2026.
Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve.
Watch as he prepares for his Christmas deliveries, feeds his reindeer and finally takes flight into the snowy night.
Back for another brilliant year, Christmas isn’t Christmas without this Lyric family favourite, co-produced with the Olivier Award-nominated Pins & Needles Productions.
Our prices increase with demand, so book early for the best prices.
For access tickets please contact the Box Office. Please note that seating for this performance is unreserved, and that buggies cannot be taken into the Studio auditorium.
Babes in arms
Children under the age of 18 months do not require their own ticket. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.
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Date
18 Nov - 31 Dec 2026
Tickets
From £15
Running time
50 minutes
Age guidance
Under 6
Audio Described
Dec 03, 2026 at 9.45am
BSL Performance
Nov 30, 2026 at 11.30am
Relaxed Performance
Nov 24, 2026 at 10.30am
Nov 29, 2026 at 9.30am
For all our productions, we offer one complimentary carer/companion seat for every full price access ticket booked.
You can book by calling our box office on 020 8741 6850, via email access@lyric.co.uk or you can pop into the theatre in person.
Creative team
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Raymond Briggs
Based on the book by
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Pins and Needles
Adapted by
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Emma Earle
Director
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Amy Crighton
Associate Director
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Zoe Squire
Designer
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Lucy Rivers
Composer
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Max Humphries
Puppet Designer
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George Ogilvie
Lighting Designer
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Adam Peck
Dramaturg
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