Mr Handel’s Christmas Story
Devised by Gabrieli Artistic Director Paul McCreesh, this Christmas oratorio retells the nativity story using adapted movements from Handel's oratorios alongside highlights from Messiah. Gabrieli’s full Baroque orchestra and professional singers are joined by schools and youth choirs from across London. The performance culminates in a massed rendition of the Hallelujah chorus.
What to Expect
A festive Handel oratorio performed by Baroque orchestra and massed youth choirs.
Event Details
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes; no interval.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Classical music fans and families with children aged 8 and over
Vibe
Festive and uplifting
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Premium Seating: £24 (U18 £0); Price Band A: £20 (U18 £0); Price Band B & Gallery: £16 (U18 £0). Child U18: £0. Concessions available. An 8% booking fee applies to tickets booked online or by phone; ticket prices on the booking page include the fee. There is no booking fee for tickets bought in person from the box office, in advance or on the door, subject to availability. The event is included in the under30s scheme. – Get tickets
- Hours: 7.00pm.
- Parking: On-street pay-and-display and residents’ parking operate in the area; two bays in Smith Square are reserved for disabled badge holders. The hall is within the Congestion Charge Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair and access companion seats are available, while Gallery seating is accessible only via a stone spiral staircase with no lift.
Tips & Advice
- Book wheelchair or access companion seats through the box office so the appropriate seating can be arranged.
- Choose downstairs Hall seating if you need to avoid the Gallery’s spiral staircase, which has no lift.
- Allow 90 minutes for the performance, which has no interval.
- Consider travelling by Underground, bus, rail, boat or bike; nearby stations and stops are within walking distance.
- If driving, note that the hall is inside the Congestion Charge Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone, and disabled badge parking bays are in Smith Square.
Special Events & Promotions
- Under-18s can attend free.
- The event is included in the under-30s scheme.
- Premium seating is available separately from other seating bands.
- There is no booking fee for tickets bought in person at the box office, subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the concert suitable for?
The concert is suitable for ages 8 and up. Under-18s can attend free.
What will the programme include?
It retells the Christmas story using highlights from Handel’s Messiah and adapted movements from his other oratorios, ending with the Hallelujah chorus.
Who performs in the concert?
Gabrieli’s Baroque orchestra and singers perform with Gabrieli Roar and youth choirs from across London.
How long is the performance?
It lasts 90 minutes and has no interval.
Are wheelchair seats available?
Wheelchair and access companion seats can be booked by contacting the box office. Gallery seating is reached by a spiral staircase with no lift and may not suit people with limited mobility.
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