“Christmas is coming and here you are asleep! This won’t do at all!”
Step into the enchanting world of Moominvalley this Christmas at Jacksons Lane as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of global phenomenon The Moomins with Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, our new adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic tale, The Fir Tree.
The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .
Audiences of all ages will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.
For ages 3-103
Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. Previews take place on the 6th December 2024.
Booking is now open! Become a Supporter or Friend from £5 per month to unlock exclusive benefits such as post-event meet and greets with the Moomins and a guided tour of the set. Check out the ‘Bonus Activities’ tab for more information.
Credits
- Adapted and directed by: Kaveh Rahnama
- Designer : Alison Alexander
- Music/Sound Designer: Liam Quinn
Christmas Comes to Moominvalley is a Jacksons Lane production commissioned by Moomin Characters in partnership with The Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland.
While we do our best to ensure that all performances at Jacksons Lane are as accessible as possible, we do occasionally hold Relaxed performances for productions that are with us slightly longer. We are holding four Relaxed performances for Christmas Comes to Moominvalley. These will take place on:
Saturday 14 December at 2pm
Friday 20 December at 5pm
Monday 30 December at 11am
Saturday 4 January at 11am
If you are not familiar with what relaxed performances are, these are showings that are specifically designed to be more accessible to anybody who may be more anxious about attending the theatre or might benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. This might include those who are neurodivergent, as well as young children or those who have not been to a theatre before. These shows provide an inclusive and relaxed space for all to enjoy live theatre and can often provide a more enjoyable experience all round. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of whether they feel they need the additional support that these shows offer or not.
For our relaxed performances at Jacksons Lane we:
- Have visual story guides available in advance, which provide information about the cast and performance
- Offer sensory touch tours of the set and materials before the show
- Provide a welcome introduction from the cast at the start of the show
- Keep the auditorium lights on throughout the show
- Have reduced volume during the show
- Allow audience members to come and go more freely from the theatre space and have a more relaxed attitude towards audience noise and movement during the show
- Have breakout spaces available for those who are finding the experience overwhelming and need somewhere quiet to sit for a short while.
For more information about how we support those with access requirements, please see our webpage here.
If you have any particular concerns or questions about the performance, please contact our team and we do our best to help.
If you are a Friend or Supporter of Jacksons Lane, you can also book tickets to our exclusive ‘Meet the Moomins‘ events.
These events are taking place after the 2pm performances on the 14, 21 & 28 December and 4 January. During the events you’ll have the chance to:
– Meet the Moomins characters and performer
– Have a backstage tour of our theatre and explore the Moominvalley set
– Get your photo taken with The Moomins
– Receive a signed Moomins Christmas poster
Our Friends and Supporters play a huge role in our work by supporting across our whole range of activities within the community and ensuring that we can continue this work long into the future. For more information on our work and how you can get involved, visit our Supporters page.
If you have any questions about becoming a Friend or Supporter you can ask our Front of House team at the Welcome Desk or contact us by phone or email.
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Meet the Moomins
Events at 3pm on 14, 21 & 28 December and 4 January.
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