It promises to be a ‘Horrible Christmas’ on Westside this year – at least if these three have anything to do with it!
The Horrible Histories team will be presenting its special festive show at Symphony Hall on Sunday 11 December.
And three main characters from Birmingham Stage Company’s hilarious Horrible Christmas production have been out and about on Westside ahead of their shows at the B:Music venue.
Neal Foster (Sidney Claus), Jake Lomas (Buster the Blue Nosed Reindeer) and Emma Swan (Ella the Maid) took time out from rehearsals to visit various local attractions.
These included Ice Skate Birmingham, the Big Wheel, and the Library of Birmingham’s Children’s Library, as well as the Symphony Hall stage itself.
Horrible Christmas, which can be seen at Symphony Hall at 11.30am and 2.30pm on 11 December, is directed by Birmingham born and bred actor and director Neal Foster, alongside his role as Sidney Claus.
This latest version of Horrible Christmas, featuring a cast of eight actors, tells the story of how Christmas came to be what it is today… in true Horrible Histories style!
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young boy to save the day. But can he save Christmas?
From Victorian villains to medieval monks, puritan parties to Tudor treats, Horrible Christmas promises to deliver a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas himself.
Neal, whose directing credits include the Olivier Award nominated productions of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, said: “I’m thrilled to be opening Birmingham Stage Company’s 2022 tour of Horrible Christmas at Birmingham’s incredible Symphony Hall.
“I had a wonderful time introducing two of our cast members, Emma and Jake, to some of Birmingham’s best-known landmarks as we prepare for the shows. We’re all very excited to start this Horrible festive adventure, so Birmingham audiences can look forward to some truly festive fun with Horrible Christmas!”
Tickets priced from £14.50 can be booked by visiting bmusic.co.uk, calling 0121 780 3333, or visiting the theatre in person between Monday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Pictures by Jonathan Williams.
