RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announces the full cast for the return of the beloved Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, based on the book by Raymond Briggs, adapted by and co-produced with Olivier-Award nominated Pins and Needles and directed by Emma Earle. Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas will run in the Lyric Studio from 18 November - 27 December 2026. Tickets are on sale now at lyric.co.uk. The production is also touring to The Belgrade Theatre, from 3 - 27 December 2026.
Announced today, the Lyric Hammersmith cast includes Kate Adams, Stephen Chapman, Jack Howells Davies, David Monteith, Alejandra Bacelar Pereira and Amber-Rose Perry. The Belgrade Theatre cast will consist of Patrick Bridgman, Hazel Monaghan and Kat Johns Burke
The creative team includes Director Emma Earle, Associate Director Eva Sampson, Designer Zoe Squire, Puppet Director Annie Brooks, Music and Sound Designer Lucy Rivers, Puppet Designer Max Humphries, Lighting Designer George Ogilvie,Dramaturg Adam Peck, Musical Director Kate Adams. Stage Managers Elsie O’Rourke, Sarah Back and Sabrina Fiorini.
Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas is back for another brilliant year in 2026.
Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve.
Watch as he prepares for his Christmas deliveries, feeds his reindeer and finally takes flight into the snowy night.
Back for another brilliant year, Christmas isn’t Christmas without this Lyric family favourite, co-produced with the Olivier Award-nominated Pins & Needles Productions.
Rachel O’Riordan, Artistic Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said: “I'm thrilled that family classic Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary at the Lyric this year to brighten up our stages this festive season."
Listings
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Lyric Square, King Street, London, W6 0QL
Box Office: 020 8741 6850
Tickets from £10
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Pins and Needles present
Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Dates: Wednesday 18 November - Sunday 27 December 2026
Relaxed Performances: Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10.30am and Sunday 29 November 2026, 9.30am
BSL Performance: Monday 30 November 2026, 11.30am
Audio Described Performance: Thursday 03 December 2026, 9.45am
The Belgrade Theatre dates: Thursday 3 - Sunday 27 December 2026
Relaxed Performance: Tuesday 8 December, 11am
BSL Performances: Thursday 10 December, 1.30pm and Saturday 19 December, 11am