Rottingdean Christmas Shows 2026

Edwyrdian Tales presents a live one-man storytelling performance directed and performed by Matthew Wood beside a lit Christmas tree in the Council Chamber. The show features three seasonal horror tales: 'Lucky’s Grove' by H.R. Wakefield, 'The Wendigo' by Algernon Blackwood,...

Audiences join Dick Whittington and his clever cat on a daring journey to London to defeat the wicked Rat and find out if the streets are paved with gold. The pantomime features catchy songs, comedy, sparkle, and family fun. Visitors...

Audiences can experience the timeless story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince brought to life with classical choreography and an international cast of dancers. The production features hand-crafted costumes and scenic designs that transition from a Christmas Eve party to...

Audiences experience a holiday production that blends traditional Irish dance with festive entertainment. The show features seasonal songs performed live by world-class musicians, star vocalists, and world-champion dancers.

The Rattonians present a festive stage production blending musical theatre favourites and seasonal classics. Audiences will see sparkling dance routines, dazzling costumes, and nostalgic holiday entertainment suitable for all ages. The performance also features sing-along moments and an appearance by...

Visitors can sing along to their favourite festive carols during this seasonal fundraising celebration. The afternoon features musical performances by the Eastbourne Citadel Band, Songsters, local young people, and special guests.

Performer Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens's holiday classic to the stage in a solo production drawn directly from the author's unaltered reading script. Staged without sets or modern adaptations, the performance uses voice alone to portray Victorian London, from Scrooge's...

Acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan narrates Dickens' timeless Christmas tale in this theatrical festive concert directed by Richard Williams. Pianist Joanna MacGregor and the BPO Brass Quintet perform musical interludes featuring brass arrangements of traditional carols. Audience members can also enjoy...

The Noise Next Door host an unscripted Christmas comedy show featuring improv, venue technical effects, and special guest performers. The performance is presented in a purpose-built comedy facility. Seating inside the venue is unreserved and allocated upon arrival.

Trevor Beattie presents a Victorian entertainment performance using an authentic magic lantern and original slides. The production pairs projected visuals—such as moving chromatropes and illustrated stories—with live narration and music. Refreshments are served on site during a mid-show interval.

Audiences follow Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, as he journeys to New York City to search for his birth father. The production brings the festive story to life with catchy musical numbers, dazzling choreography, and...

This Christmas, the Royal Hippodrome Theatre presents a spellbinding pantomime of Sleeping Beauty. Follow Princess Aurora's journey after a cruel curse forces her into a 100-year slumber. With returning favorites Luke Roberts and Paul Leno-Putt, expect a show filled with...

Tennessee Country Christmas is a holiday production blending classic carols with country music, including tributes to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley, and John Denver.