In 2013 we adapted our hit show The Polar Bears Go Wild to make it a Christmas show and it delighted Festive Theatre Goers at the prestigious Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. This set us off on a path that has spanned years making Christmas productions for under 5s in theatres across Scotland.
We create studio sized offerings that are perfect for nursery groups as well as families with very young children. These devised Christmas shows are a perfect introduction to the theatre for wee ones, offering a gentler, age-appropriate and heartfelt alternative to the big Pantomimes, but keeping the fun festive energy so all ages have a good time.
Christmas Shows
The Enormous Christmas Turnip
The Enormous Christmas Turnip was a Winter Wee Ones commission from The Studio @ Festival Theatre Edinburgh, Aberdeen Performing Arts, Eden Court and Scottish Theatre Producers. It toured to these venues each Christmas from 2020-22.
Created by Ivor MacAskill and Rosana Cade it follows the story of two playful bunnies as they get ready, set, and grow grow grow – but what happens when one vegetable grows a little too big…?
The Enormous Christmas Turnip is a magical, musical Christmas dinner party like no other! Aimed at 2-6 years - enjoyed by all ages!
Created and performed by Ivor MacAskill and Rosana Cade
Designer - Ailie Cohen
Lighting Designer - Andy Gannon
Dramaturgy and direction - Fiona Manson
Production Manager – Fi Fraser
Stage Manager – Katy Steele
Producer - Sarah Gray
Christmas at the Circus was created in 2016 as a commission from Cumbernauld Theatre and ran for all of December in the studio space. It was for Under 5s and told the story of three Circus performers, their circus performing puppet pets and their big countdown to Christmas!
Creative Team
Director/Deviser/Performer - Fiona Manson
Deviser/Performers - Ronan MacMahon and Becki Gerrard
Music - Greg Sinclair
Design - Claire Halleran
Lighting Design - Grant Anderson
Christmas At The Circus
How To Be A Christmas Tree
How To Be A Christmas Tree was our first early years Christmas commission from Cumbernauld Theatre in 2015. It was restaged at Macrobert in 2016.
Welcome to the Tall and True Tree Nursery for Upstanding Young Trees! Where the best trees learn how to give a lucky someone the Best Christmas Ever! An inventive show with music and plenty of jokes - sure to give young family and nursery audiences a brilliant Christmas treat.
Creative Team
Devisor/Director - Ivor MacAskill
Devisor/Performers - Fiona Manson & Becki Gerrard
2016 Performers - Kirsten McLean Michael Dylan
Lighting - Kate Bonney
Music - Greg Sinclair
Design - Claire Halleran
Stage Manager - Lindsay Johnston
Producer - Sarah Gray