If you’re hunting for something a little different this festive season, look no further than The Christmas Thing — the gloriously chaotic, multimedia Christmas comedy from cult sketch duo Mr Thing. Returning to Seven Dials Playhouse from 2 – 20 December 2025, this riotous live TV-style variety show promises a night of festive fun, nostalgia and total mayhem.
1) A Christmas Show Like No Other 🎄
The Christmas Thing isn’t your standard seasonal theatre trip. It transforms Seven Dials Playhouse into a makeshift TV studio — complete with roaming cameras, video sketches, surprise guests, drumming robots, and a heap of festive games. Expect the unexpected as every show descends into brilliant, good-natured chaos.
2) Comedy Gold from Cult Duo Mr Thing 😂
Created and performed by Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser, long-time collaborators and Edinburgh Fringe favourites, this two-man comedy engine runs on quick wit, absurd creativity and genuine friendship. Their chemistry gives the show its unstoppable energy and effortless humour.
3) Nostalgia Meets Mayhem 📺
Think Morecambe & Wise meets The Muppet Show meets Taskmaster — then add a sprinkle of Noel’s House Party. With tongue-in-cheek nods to vintage Christmas television, The Christmas Thing captures the spirit of family TV specials while celebrating the beautiful chaos of live theatre.
4) Critics Are Already Raving 🌟
Previous runs have earned glowing reviews, including:
- ★★★★★ “Chaotic, colourful, and completely Christmassy” — A Young(ish) Perspective
- ★★★★ “A nostalgic blend of comedy, chaos, and Christmas cheer” — Everything Theatre
- ★★★★★ “Sublimely silly and wildly inventive” — The Reviews Hub
It’s a festive night out guaranteed to make even the biggest Scrooge crack a smile.
5) A Perfect Christmas Night Out in Covent Garden 🎟️
Situated in the heart of London’s West End, Seven Dials Playhouse is the ideal setting for this joyful festive spectacle. Grab a drink, don your Christmas jumper, and settle in for a show that blends warmth, wit, and wonderful weirdness.
Key Details
- Venue: Seven Dials Playhouse, London WC2H 9JA
- Dates: 2 – 20 December 2025
- Show Time: 7.30 pm (with interval)
- Tickets & Info: sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk/shows/the-christmas-thing
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