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The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas

Two actors pretending to be brothers are dressed in fine clothes and pink and purple flamboyant jackets. They are looking out and smiling with their thumbs up.

The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas

13 – 24 Dec 2024

The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Union Street, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 1AA

Tickets for the Brewhouse

Brewhouse Arts Centre

Tue 17 Dec – 10:30 & 13:30 (Schools)
Wed 18 Dec – 10:30 & 13:30 (Schools)
Thu 19 Dec – 10:30 & 13:30 (Schools)
Fri 20 Dec – NO SHOWS
Sat 21 Dec – 11:00 & 14:00 (Public)
Sun 22 Dec – 11:00 & 14:00 (Public)
Mon 23 Dec – 11:00 & 14:00 (Public)
Tue 24 Dec – 11:00 (Public)

Step into a world of wonder with the Babbling Vagabonds’ captivating Christmas show, “The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas.” Two brothers are in charge of the Christmas family gathering but not all has gone to plan.

Join us on a journey filled with stories of mischievous goats, kings, poorly princess, and a funny little man. These tall tales will dance up your spine, steal your breath, and whisper magic in your ears. Immerse yourself in a theatrical experience, where the warmth of Christmas unfolds and the wonder of storytelling transports you to a world where your imagination can take flight.

Come and share a magical journey with the whole family this December with “The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas” – a spellbinding tale told using storytelling, puppets, shadow play and pops ups. Book your tickets today!

“From the youngest at 18 months old to the oldest 54 with all possible variations between, our large party were mesmerised by the magical visual feast.”

“The perfect combination of childish and adult humour. Joyous, inventive and engaging!”

The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas

Show Photos

The stage is dark and an actor wearing a silly yellow wig is in a pool of light. Behind him is a cloth and above the cloth is a large cardboard face peering over the top. A shadow of a male cartoon character is on the lefthandside of the image and to the right in a spotlight is a large cardboard face with a shocked expression. There is a cloth that forms a backdrop on a stage. A large cardboard figure of a man in a black hat is seen towering above it. On the cloth is the shadow of a little male cartoon character stood on the edge of blue water. an actor holds a puppet of a little man. The little puppet sits on the edge of a wooden bucket decorated with a christmas garland Two actors on stage have a feathered stick and are laughing at being tickled by it! An actor is on stage and is holding a small table that has a pink table cloth with white spots. On the table is a pretend plate of delicious food An actor is a terrible short haired blond wig is peering over a fabric cloth and holding a toy teddy like donkey. Two actors are wearing pink and purple flambouant frock coats. One sits on the edge of the stage and the other is stood behind them trying to make their mouth lift into a smile Two actors an a puppet of a princess are frame by a gold picture frame. One is dressed as a king and the other actor operates the small puppet. Two actors pretending to be brothers are dressed in fine clothes and pink and purple flamboyant jackets. They are looking out and smiling with their thumbs up.