Archive note: this guide preserves the 2025/26 Garrick Theatre run of Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas, which played from 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. We also saw the show ourselves, so this historical guide remains linked to Clarissa’s separate personal review below.
✨ We went along to see the show ourselves — and it was every bit as heartwarming and clever as expected! You can read our full review here
Meet the Magic Makers
- BAFTA-Winner on Stage: Beloved CBeebies presenter Maddie Moate leads the adventure.
- Familiar Faces Return: Kira MacCarter as Tinker, Zain Abrahams as Goggles, and Jennie Dale appearing as Mrs Claus via a special virtual cameo.
- Created by Maddie: Written and imagined by Maddie herself—proof that curiosity can light up a stage!
🧪 A Festive STEM Adventure
It’s nearly Christmas in Santa’s workshop, and chaos reigns!
Join Maddie and her elf friends as they use science, curiosity, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic to fix the festive mayhem before Mrs Claus arrives. Expect hands-on experiments, sing-along fun, and laugh-out-loud moments for all ages.
🎶 Bonus treat: Don’t miss Maddie’s brand-new video release of “The Science Song,” a festive favourite now streaming online.
🎟 What to Know Before You Go
- 📍 Venue: Garrick Theatre, London
- 📅 Dates: 12 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
- 💷 Tickets: Available now via Nimax Theatres
- ♿ Accessibility: Family-friendly, with relaxed and accessible performances available
- 👨👩👧 Perfect For: Ages 3+ and curious minds of all sizes
✨ Behind the Curiosity
Beyond the tinsel and test tubes, Maddie Moate continues to inspire young audiences across TV, YouTube, and beyond—with over 90 million views on her curiosity-fuelled science channel and a growing list of Puffin books, including A Very Curious Christmas and How Does It Work?
Her mission? To make learning feel like magic. And this show captures exactly that.
🎫 Don’t Miss Out!
Tickets are on sale now — book before they fly off the sleigh!
🎟 Grab your seats here
About the Production
Produced by Maddie Moate in partnership with Nimax Theatres, this Olivier-nominated show combines festive storytelling with family-friendly science. Expect laughter, learning, and a generous dash of Christmas sparkle.
