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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

London comedy duo James & Jamesy present an inventive comedy reminiscent of classic British pantos, featuring wordplay, comic physicality, and interactive elements. When a catastrophe strikes their holiday tea party and floods the world with tea, the performers conjure whimsical solutions to stay afloat and sweep the audience out to sea in a playful aquatic escapade.

What to Expect

Inventive British physical comedy duo floods the stage in an aquatic holiday adventure.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Dayton

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Dayton Live

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Fans of british comedy and imaginative physical theatre

Vibe

Whimsical and playful

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Victoria Theatre
138 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton, OH
45402

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Plus service fees; prices subject to change. No ticket amount is stated. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 3:00PM.
  • Parking: The Arts Garage is on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets and is open for all performances at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theatre.
  • Accessibility: Sign interpretation and audio description accommodations can be requested through the ticket agent at least two weeks prior to the performance.

Tips & Advice

  • If you need sign interpretation or audio description, ask the ticket agent when you order, at least two weeks before the performance.
  • Get a ticket for every child in your party, because all audience members need one and lap children are not permitted at most presentations.
  • Park at the Arts Garage at Second and Ludlow, which Dayton Live owns and runs, so parking there helps support the arts venues.
  • Buy tickets only through Dayton Live, since it is the only outlet authorized to sell tickets for shows at the Victoria Theatre.
  • Choose the Subsidized Ticket option when you buy if the regular cost is beyond your means, as Dayton Live invites guests to use it.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A Subsidized Ticket option is available if the cost is beyond your means.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the show suitable for kids?

Critics have called it fun for all ages. Every audience member needs their own ticket, though, and lap children and babes in arms aren't allowed at most presentations.

What is the show like?

It's in the style of a classic British panto, with wordplay, physical comedy and interactive bits. A catastrophe at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party floods the world with tea. The duo find ways to stay afloat and take the audience out to sea with them.

Who are James & Jamesy?

A London comedy duo who have won the Impresario Award three times. They've been on the international comedy circuit since 2015.

Can I request sign interpretation or audio description?

Yes. Tell the ticket agent when you order, at least two weeks before the performance. They make every effort to accommodate requests, but some may not be possible.

Where should I park?

The Arts Garage, on the northwest corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, is open for every Victoria Theatre performance. Dayton Live owns and runs it, so parking there helps support the arts venues.

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theatercomedyfamily friendlyholiday entertainmentfestive funseasonal activitieslive entertainmentBritish comedy

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team