Ernest and the Pale Moon
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Based on the book by Raymond Briggs. Adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles
Follow Father Christmas on the most important day of his year: Christmas Eve. As he gathers the reindeer and prepares his sleigh, Father Christmas begins the long journey into the snowy night to deliver presents to sleeping children all over the world. But things don’t run smoothly and he soon encounters soot covered chimneys to squeeze through and treacherous weather conditions, all while plenty of mischief is had by his cheeky pets, Cat and Dog.
FATHER CHRISTMAS was originally commissioned by Lyric Hammersmith in 2012. The show has played there every Christmas since and has toured to venues across the UK and Hong Kong.
"Magnificent" ★★★★★ The Observer
"Magical" ★★★★★ The Upcoming
"Enchanting" ★★★★ The Sunday Times
"a cracker of a show" ★★★★ The Mirror
"I cannot express how much our family enjoyed the production! My son cried when it was over!" Audience member
CREATIVE TEAM
Co produced with Lyric Hammersmith
Directed by Emma Earle
Designed by Zoe Squire
Composed by Lucy Rivers
Puppets by Max Humphries
Lighting by George Ogilvie
Dramaturgy by Adam Peck
ORIGINAL CAST
Father Christmas: Barry McCarthy
Puppeteer: David Emmings
Musician: Kate Adams
Photography by Simon Annand