entertainment
December 25, 2025
A Boy Called Christmas review
Chichester Festival theatreA musical adaptation of Matt Haig’s children’s book is visually delightful and heroically performed by Chichester Festival Youth Theatre but the songs are humdrum
TL;DR
- The stage adaptation is based on Matt Haig's children's book and subsequent fantasy film.
- The story follows young Nikolas after his mother's death and his father's expedition to the North Pole.
- The production features over 70 young performers from the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre.
- Visually, the play is delightful with lovely costumes and vivid puppets.
- The script and songs are described as staid and humdrum, lacking emotional impact.
- The choreography is minimal, failing to convey the dynamism the story demands.
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